Chitkowski Law Offices

Bryan was born in the Chicago area and obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from Purdue University and Northern Illinois University, respectively. Before attending law school, Bryan served in the Marine Corps and is currently a member of the Reserves.

Areas of Practice

30% Commercial Litigation

30% Construction Litigation

25% Business Transactions

15% Labor and Employment Law

Litigation Percentage

75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 2014

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2014

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2017

Education

Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois

J.D. - 2014

Honors: Moot Court Society; Public Interest Law Society

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

B.A. - 2004

Major: History

Minor: German

Professional Associations and Memberships

DuPage County Bar Association, Member

Chicago Bar Association, Member

Fox Valley Associated General Contractors, Education Committee

Past Employment Positions

United States Marine Corp, Major; 2004-Present

Languages

English

Corey was born in the Chicago area and obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from Northern Illinois University and DePaul University, respectively. He currently serves as General Counsel for and on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. He has been published in numerous trade publications regarding his experience in construction and transportation law. Corey has presented seminars to numerous professional business organizations regarding construction law, transactional and litigation issues. Before attending law school, Corey obtained business experience by managing a well-established restaurant.

Areas of Practice

• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Labor and Employment Law
• Business Transactions

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2000
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2001

Education

• DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
  • J.D. - 2000
  • Law Review: Business Law Review, Assistant Editor, 1999 - 2000
• Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
  • B.S. - 1994
  • Major: Sociology
  • Minor: Psychology

Published Works

• The Cypress Creek Bill Evens The Playing Field For General And Subcontractors With The Banks For Payment Of Improvements To A Property, Part 1 of 2., HBAGC Building News - Quarterly, Fall, 2013
• Be Wary Of The Changes To The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act Which May Effect A Contractor’s Ability To Enforce Your Lien Rights, Part 2 of 2., HBAGC Building News - Quarterly, Fall, 2013
• Contractor’s Failure To Obtain The Proper Permits Results in Over $350,000 In Fines., Building America's Dream, Fall, 2005
• HBAGC To Implement Its Own Arbitration Program Thereby Saving Its Members Time And Money., HBAGC, Newsletter, 2013
• Seventh Circuit Sets Standards For Measuring Carmack Damages. , Public Utilities & Transportation Law, December, 2003
• Seventh Circuit Discusses The Hague Rules And the Standard For Bailment In Illinois., Public Utilities & Transportation Law, March, 2008

Representative Cases

• Illinois Concrete-I.C.I., Inc. v. Storefitters, Inc., 397 Ill. App. 3d 798 (2nd Dist. 2010).
• LaSalle Bank Nat. Ass'n v. Cypress Creek 1, LP, 242 Ill. 2d 231 (2011).

Classes/Seminars

• Mechanic Lien-Recent Developments and Case Law, HBAGC/NIHBA
• Construction Contract Documentation, SBAC
• Home Builders Educational After Hours, HBAGC – Southwest Chapter
• Drafted Arbitration Rules for the HBAGC and provided training, HBAGC

Honors and Awards

• Associate of the Year-HBAGC

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Decalogue Society of Lawyers, 2005 - Present
• Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) , General Counsel and Board of Directors, Secretary, 2012 - Present
• Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC)

Pro Bono Activities

• Elected Trustee of Niles Township Trustees of Schools, 2005 - Present
• Volunteer Counselor, provided counseling for sexually abused and assaulted victims, 1991 - 1994
• Blood Donor

Fraternities/Sororities

• Sigma Alpha Mu

 

Areas of Practice

Business Litigation

Business Transactions

Construction Law

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 2001

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2001

U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2012

Education

Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois

J.D. - 2001

Honors: Public Interest Law Society

Honors: Moot Court Society

North Central College, Naperville, Illinois

B.A.

Major: Political Science

Minor: Sociology

Published Works

Lenders are not waiting for HB 3636 to be signed into law , MCA Chicago NewsFLASH, Feb 12, 2013

Creating an effective Identity Theft Program that complies with the Red Flag Rule, PAMCANI at Work, November, 2009

Dealing with Unexpected Changes, PAMCANI at Work, June, 2008

Legal Incentives to ‘GOING GREEN’, Construction Connection, September, 2007

Representative Cases

Abbott Industries, Inc. v. Department of Employment Security, 2011 IL App (2d) 100610 (ll 2nd Dist Appellate Court 2011)

SEC Design Technologies, Inc. v. Adept Technology, Inc., 003 WL 22050779 (N.D.Ill.) (US Dist Court, N.D. Ill. 2003)

Conway v. Chicago Housing Authority, 2013 WL 1200612 (N.D.Ill.) (US Dist Court, N.D. Ill. 2013)

Classes/Seminars

Are You Ready for a Union Audit?, PAMCANI

Law and Order: Industry Legal Clinic, PAMCANI

Warranties: Profits to Pursue and Pitfalls to Avoid, PAMCANI

Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Change Orders and Field Documentation, Lorman Education Service

How To Get Paid Everytime, PAMCANI

OSHA Compliance and Inspections, OSHA Continuing Education

Red Flag Rules, PAMCANI

Keeping Your Head Above Water, PAMCANI

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Bar Association, Member

Illinois State Bar Association, Member

DuPage County Bar Association, Member

Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern Illinois

Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates (ASA Chicago)

Fraternities/Sororities

Phi Delta Phi

John was born in 1963 in the City of Chicago. After obtaining his law degree in 1991, John worked for several Chicagoland firms honing his litigation and transactional skills. On July 5, 1995, he founded Chitkowski Law Offices where he continues to serve as its sole Principal and Managing Attorney. As a litigator in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, McHenry, Lake, Winnebago and Kendall, John has served as lead trial counsel in excess of 150 trials in both state and federal courts, including 50 jury trials to verdict. Always seeking cost efficient means to resolve his clients’ disputes, John has served as lead counsel in excess of 100 arbitrations and mediations pursuant to the American Arbitration Association and State of Illinois Mandatory Arbitration Act. John has submitted briefs and argument to the Illinois Appellate Courts for the first and second districts. In an effort to provide his business clients with full and complete representation, John has served as business counsel in the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, not-for-profit foundations and homeowner associations. John has closed asset purchases, mergers, commercial real estate transactions and workouts, and provides daily advice to his clients on business and succession planning issues. In addition to managing the firm’s trial and transactional practices, John has served on boards of directors for ASA Chicago and the Construction Industry Affairs Council and currently serves as General Counsel to ASA Chicago and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.  

Areas of Practice

Commercial Litigation

Construction Litigation

Labor and Employment Law

Business Transactions

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1991

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1991

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1993

U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2004

U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2013

Education

John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois

J.D. - 1991

Honors: Moot Court Executive Board

Valparaiso University

B.A. - 1986

Major: Criminal Justice

Representative Cases

Scentura Creations v. Daniel J. Long, 325 Ill.App.3d 62 (2001)

Illinois Concrete-I.C.I., Inc v. Storefitters, Inc., 397 Ill.App.3d (2010)

LaSalle Bank National Association v. Cypress Creek 1, LP, 398 Ill.App.3d 592 (2010)

Classes/Seminars

Contractor's Construction Jobsite Documentation

Labor and Employment Law Reforms

Fundamentals of Construction Contracts

Workers Compensation Act Reforms

Health Care Reforms

Change Orders and Field Documentation

Illinois Mechanic's Lien Act

Illinois Public Construction Bond Act

Fundamentals of Business Entity Selection

Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act

Federal Illinois Government and Public Sector Law

Illinois Employment Classification Act Reforms

Honors and Awards

Reviewed by Martindal-Hubbell in 2008 and received an AV Peer Review Rating that is only achievable after 10 years in practice and indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethics.

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Bar Association, Business Law, Construction Law and Small Law Firm Sections

Chicago Bar Association

DuPage County Bar Association

American Subcontractors Association

ASA Chicago, Three term member of Board of Directors, Current General Counsel

Fox Valley General Contractors

Illinois Trucking Association

Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, Current General Counsel

National Republican Congressional Committee, Business Advisory Committee

Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates of Chicago- Outstanding Professional Representative 2014-2015

Fraternities/Sororities

Pi Kappa Alpha

Steve was born and raised within the Chicagoland area. While maintaining full-time employment, he pursued and obtained his undergraduate and legal degrees. In 2002, Steve purchased Contractors Adjustment Company (a mechanic’s lien and credit service) and serves as its owner and President through today. Steve is a current member and past president of the ASA Chicago and the Illinois Mechanical and Specialty Contractors Association. He has also served as a representative member of the Illinois delegation of the USA Small Business Conference held in Washington, D.C. and remains an active member of multiple government relations committees. Steve is Of Counsel to Chitkowski Law Offices.

Areas of Practice

• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2002

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
  • J.D. - 2002
• University of Illinois of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
  • B.A. - 1984
  • Honors: With Honors
  • Honors: With Distinction
  • Major: Finance
  • Major: Economics

Classes/Seminars

• Mechanic Lien and Claims, ASA and IMSCA, 2002 - Present

Honors and Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award-ASA-Chicago, 1984 - 2014

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association, Member, 2002 - Present
• Chicago Bar Association, Member, 2002 - Present

Fraternities/Sororities

• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Omicron Delta Epsilon