Aaron E. Rifkind

Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Rifkind Patrick, LLC
Aaron E. Rifkind
Rifkind Patrick, LLC

Practice areas: Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Business & Corporate

Licensed in Illinois since: 2009

Education: Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023

Rifkind Patrick, LLC

3025 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 Phone: 312-313-0234 Email: Aaron E. Rifkind Visit website
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Aaron E. Rifkind is more than just an attorney; he is a visionary and a seasoned entrepreneur, strategically positioned at the helm of Rifkind Patrick, LLC, in Chicago. He adeptly merges his business acumen with legal skills, offering a robust portfolio of services that include business operations, employment law, dispute resolution and litigation. His extensive experience as both a business owner and legal advocate allows him to tackle the unique challenges faced by businesses in dynamic sectors, such as luxury lifestyle brands across New York, Chicago, and Italy.

Mr. Rifkind’s educational foundation is solid, with a Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law and a Master of Laws in taxation from Georgetown Law. This background enables him to navigate complex legal landscapes with a nuanced, analytical approach. His legal practice extends beyond traditional boundaries, incorporating strategic business planning and regulatory compliance to foster growth and operational effectiveness for his clients.

As an accomplished litigator, Mr. Rifkind has successfully led numerous cases, securing favorable outcomes that underscore his prowess in managing complex legal and business challenges. His strategic approach to dispute resolution ensures that business operations remain uninterrupted, safeguarding the interests of the organizations he represents.

Mr. Rifkind is also a distinguished member of the legal community, contributing his knowledge and insights at numerous legal conferences and in various publications. He serves as the chief arbitrator in Cook County’s Mandatory Arbitration Program and has held influential roles in several legal associations, including past positions with the State Bar of Nevada’s Ethics & Discipline Committee. His dedication to the legal field is exemplified not only through his practice but also through his active engagement in shaping the future of legal and business standards.

First Admitted: 2009, Illinois

Professional Webpage: https://www.rifkindpatrick.com/aaron-e-rifkind

Bar / Professional Activity

  • State Bar of Texas, 2025
  • State Bar of Nevada Ethics Committee, Member
  • New York Bar, 2019
  • Civil Rights Award Committee Member for the Federal Bar Association, 2019
  • United States Tax Court, 2019
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Illinois
  • Business Law Section Council for the Dupage County Bar Association, 2016
  • Dupage County Bar Association, Member
  • Supreme Court of Illinois
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Member

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Business partnership gone south, one partner sued my client for approximately $500,000.00 for breach of contract and violations of the LLC Act. Case went to trial. Successful defense resulting in my client owing $0 in damages., 2024
  • Client sued in Circuit Court for about half a million dollars concerning breach of contract in a business venture. Successfully defended the client obtaining motion for summary judgment disposing of the case., 2026
  • Business partnership dispute concerning multiple clinics. Our client was wrongfully removed from the businesses. Obtained successful 7 figure settlement and complete resolution for the client, 2025
  • Obtained a judgment in favor of Plaintiff at trial on promissory fraud and breach of contract. Plaintiff was misled into purchasing a restaurant from a seller that was substantially less than advertised., 2019
  • Sued the sellers of a Chicago restaurant for intentional misrepresentation, breach of contract, and consumer fraud. Obtained a judgment in my client's favor on all counts after a 12 person jury trial. Also was granted significant punitive damages and an award of attorney's fees for our client., 2023
  • Successful defense of a small roofing company in an ongoing breach of contract construction dispute. Client was sued for seven (7) figures and did not have to pay anything., 2017
  • Successfully obtained a Judgment on behalf of an electronic future's exchange against a trader for violations of its Rulebook and policies., 2017
  • Obtained a successful six (6) figure settlement for a small construction and maintenance company against a large corporation. The case focused on breach of contract matters., 2018
  • Obtained a little over $800,000 judgment on behalf of a consumer against small retail sales corporations. The case involved consumer fraud, intentional misrepresentation, breach of contract, among other actions., 2016
  • Obtained a seven (7) figure settlement for a small technology company. Case involved tortious interference and alleged trade secrets violations., 2018

Transactions

  • successfully negotiated an eight figure structured buyout for my client, 2021
  • Successfully negotiated a buyout for a founding member of a startup which included six figure payment and royalties., 2026

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Clerk of the Circuit Court Lake County Mandatory Arbitration Program-Chief Arbitrator, 2020
  • State Bar of Texas, 2025
  • Illinois Licensed Attorney, since 2009
  • New York licensed attorney, 2019
  • Clerk of the Circuit Court Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program-Chief Arbitrator

Pro bono / Community Service

  • The Ark since 2010

Honors

  • Named to Illinois Rising Stars four years in a row, Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2020
  • Named to Illinois Rising Stars three years in a row, Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2019
  • Named as one of several attorneys to JUF's Chicago's Most Caring Legal Professionals for countless hours of pro bono service for the year in the field of Administrative Law, Chicago's Most Caring Legal Professionals, JUF, 2013
  • Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2018
  • Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyers in Illinois, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2018
  • Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2017

Educational Background

  • Brandeis University, Honors: magna cum laude, 2005
  • Georgetown University Law Center, Executive LLM in Taxation, 2021

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Mandatory Cook County arbitration can be beneficial towards resolving all kinds of disputes, whether you are a Plaintiff or Defendant, Author, In Support of the Illinois Mandatory Arbitration Program, Illinois Super Lawyers, Law, 2017
  • Article published by Aaron Rifkind discussing the many benefits of choosing to create an Illinois Limited Liability Company, Author, The Power of the Illinois LLC, Daily Herald Business Ledger, Business, 2016
  • In Illinois, both potential and existing business owners have a multitude of business formation options. However, many business owners choose the LLC due to its asset protection, tax, liability, and corporate maintenance benefits, CLE Lecturer, The Illinois Limited Liability Company, ApexCLE, Business Law, 2018

Office location for Aaron E. Rifkind

3025 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Selections

3 Years Super Lawyers
7 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023

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