Raphael Dominik Strzelecki

Raphael Dominik Strzelecki

4.6
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 21 years

Business Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Real Estate, Estate Planning

415 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 300 A, Chicago, IL

About Raphael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Breach of contracts, breach of fiduciary duty, non-compete agreements, temporary restraining orders involving business activity, business formation, and asset protection.

17 years

35%
Litigation 30%

Personal injury, insurance coverage disputes, real estate litigation including mechanic liens and construction defects, consumer law.

22 years

30%
Real Estate 25%

21 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

RDS Law Offices LLC.

415 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 300 A, Chicago, IL, 60654

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Raphael Dominik Strzelecki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | June 25, 2018 | Employment & Labor

Director Business Development

I worked with Raphael on some legal advice and guidance in regards to some legal employment issues. I was given great advice, his insight and experience into the matter was very helpful.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, hard-working attorney

We have a very difficult and extensive lawsuit and having Raphael as our lawyer has been a Godsend. Raphael has always been upfront and honest about our case. We know that he is working hard for us at all times and updates us in a timely fashion. His knowledge of the law and his professionalism in th...e face of a very difficult plaintiff have put us at ease. We have total confidence in our legal matter with Raphael representing us. We recommend Raphael wholeheartedly for any legal issue.

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Raphael Dominik Strzelecki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shannon Stolzer

Litigation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very intelligent and professional with many creative strategies."

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Christian Blume

Unknown lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Cade

Business lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Raphael is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."

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Mark Grzymala

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Raphael is an excellent estate planning attorney and I refer clients to him knowing they will receive the best care, representation and advise for their issues."

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Joseph Rutigliano

Litigation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Strzelecki. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Moe Ahmad

Business lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Raphael is a great lawyer. I've seen him in action in the courtroom and I came away extremely impressed. He's a gentleman and a scholar. I have no hesitation whatsoever endorsing Raphael. He is kind, courteous and skilled. If your looking for a lawyer to handle your matters, look no further."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Donovan Fechner

Litigation lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Neiman

Litigation lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I opposed Mr. Strzelecki on a case a short while ago. I found him to be intelligent, well prepared, and overall a strong advocate for his client. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Mr. Strzelecki."

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Brian Hecht

Litigation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Raphael for the last couple of years. Raphael is a hard working attorney who zealously advocates for the best interests of his clients. He is a pleasure to work with and is well respected in the Chicago litigation community."

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Mark Dinos

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Raphael is a very competent and knowledgeable attorney in the community."

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Kurt Young

Litigation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working with Raphael over the years, primarily preparing for and preventing voting rights litigation. I am one of three co-chairs of the Voter Protection effort in Lucas County, Ohio and he was a key out of state attorney in that effort. He worked tireless to help us ensure that hundreds of individuals with voting rights issues had their rights protected. He helped us identify polling places with issues, train and deploy 100's of attorneys from Ohio and beyond into polling places, and answer issues on election day. I highly recommend him as a very hard working, knowledgeable and dedicated attorney."

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Ehsan Eftekhari

Litigation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Strzelecki has been a litigator for the last 8 years. He has strong work ethics and fights hard for his clients. He is not afraid of going to trial to obtain the best outcome for his client. Mr. Strzelecki keeps up with the law and is very knowledgeable in the areas he practices. His calm demeanor, charming personality, strong sense of advocacy and vast experience appeals to many clients who genuinely like him. I wouldn't hesitate to have him by my side when in need of help."

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William Ransom

Litigation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I had the opportunity, and pleasure, to work with Mr. Strzelecki for several years at Newman Raiz, L.L.C., in a direct supervisory capacity. I found his dedication to clients complete, his legal knowledge superior and his ethical standards beyond reproach. Since working together, I have kept in regular contact with Mr. Strzelecki and have consulted with him numerous times on a variety of legal matters. I consider Mr. Strzelecki a superior attorney and a valued colleague, whose opinion, insight and knowledge I hold in the highest regard. He is among the attorneys I would refer my most valued clients to, without reservation."

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Matthew Mcbride

Employment and labor lawyer

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Joseph Rutigliano

Unknown lawyer

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Christian Blume

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Shannon Stolzer

Construction and development lawyer

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Laura Frye

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Earl Weiss

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Arthur Corbin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mark Grzymala

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Michael Worwag

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Raiz

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Robert Larsen

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Brian Dault

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1997

Dean's List, University of Illinois Chicago

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Member, RDS Law Offices LLC.

2011 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Charles T. Newland & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Lake County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section

Member

2004 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cretella v. Azcon

Motion to Dismiss was granted and an appeal followed.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Trujillo 2018 IL. App.(1st) 172927

Trial Court's decision was affirmed.

Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen v. Connex Railroad LLC 184 F.Supp 3d 645 (N.D. ILL 2016)

The Court granted Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

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Education

2001

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Illinois Chicago

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Press Conference Bell v. Wolf

Publications

Languages

English

Polish

Activity

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