Richard K. Hellerman
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL 60606
- Business Litigation
With over 30 jury and bench trials in business, probate, bankruptcy and tort matters during his 33 years in practice, Mr. Hellerman well knows the importance of representing his clients as an aggressive, tenacious trial lawyer. But, Mr. Hellerman also understands the value of being a business advisor and counselor to his clients, listening to their concerns and working with them to provide guidance to accomplish their goals and minimize the risk of litigation in the first instance. Mr. Hellerman has substantial experience in handling emergent litigation surrounding restrictive covenants and disputes between business owners, as well as many other aspects of business litigation. In November 2013, he opened his own law office, providing him even more flexibility to serve both existing and new clients in the most efficient manner possible.
About Richard Hellerman
Admitted: 1987, Illinois
Professional Webpage: http://www.hellermanlaw.com/
Honors/Awards:
- Following a jury verdict in his client's favor in a pro bono matter to which Mr. Hellerman was appointed, the trial judge nominated Mr. Hellerman for this award, citing Mr. Hellerman's committment to both the practice and to his client's interests. The trial judge also currently has the jury instructions for fraud and fraudulent conveyance claims that Mr. Hellerman drafted for use in the case on his web page as templates for such claims in cases before the judge., Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service Award, U.S.D.C for the Northern District of Illinois and The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, 2005
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Mr. Hellerman has served on the Board of Trustees for the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Foundation, which raises funds for the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association, a non-profit organization that provides transportation and programs for children with special needs throughout an 11-suburb region.
Educational Background:
- B.A., Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, 1984
- J.D., With Distinction, Emory University School of Law, 1987
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Last Updated: 9/2/2020