Select attorneys of the firm practice criminal law in state and federal courts, concentrating largely on the defense of white collar crime including federal mail fraud, racketeering charges, internal union violations of local and international constitutions, and  related civil matters. The firm has experience prosecuting and defending civil suits to recover damages arising out of criminal actions, such as fraud and conspiracy.  

It has also prosecuted and defended various civil rights matters.  One of the firm’s attorneys, George N. Leighton, who has extensive experience in this practice area, is a former judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Law at the John Marshall Law School with an emphasis in Prisoner’s Rights.

OTHER PRACTICE AREAS:

• Administrative Law

• Appellate Practice

• Business Reorganization and Bankruptcy

• Civil Rights and Constitutional Law

• Construction Law

• Eminent Domain / Condemnation

• ERISA - Mental Health Law

• Government, Contracts and Entitlements

• Governmental / Municipal Affairs

• Historic Preservation

• Labor and Employment

• Litigation

• Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Certification and Consultation

• Public Finance and Project Finance

• Public / Sports Facilities Development

• Real Estate and Real Estate Finance

• TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and Community Development

• Zoning, Development and Land Use