Corporate & Estate Legal Services
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Health Care, Federal Employees, State and Local, Government Agencies,
1550 Spring Rd., Suite 225
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Real Estate, Business, Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Foreclosure
900 Jorie Blvd Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Bankruptcy & Debt, Lawsuit & Dispute, Garnishment, Wills & Probate, Foreclosure
700 Commerce Drive Suite 500
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Divorce & Family Law, Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal, Bankruptcy
900 E. Roosevelt Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
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Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Estate, Divorce, Adoption
200 W. 22nd Street Suite 210
Lombard, IL 60148
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Car Accident, Divorce & Family Law, Real Estate, Estate, Litigation
211 West Chicago Avenue Suite 118
Hinsdale, IL 60521
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Divorce & Family Law, Adoption, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Collaborative Law
116 N. York Street 3rd Floor
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Divorce & Family Law, Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Litigation
45 South Park Blvd, Suite 200
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Estate, Contract, Wills & Probate, Business Organization,
106 West Calendar Court #286
La Grange, IL 60525
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Owner
Corporate & Estate Legal Services, Ltd.
Present
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Founder
Bryan R. Bagdady, P.C.
1993 - 2013
Schaumburg, IL
Associate Professor of Legal Writing
Harper Community College
1993 - 1994
Palatine, IL
Senior Trial Attorney
Horvath & Lieber, P.C.
1992 - 1993
Chicago, IL
Senior Counsel
Forum Insurance Company
1988 - 1992
Schaumburg, IL
Litigation Attorney
French Rogers Kezelis & Kominiarek, P.C.
1984 - 1988
Chicago, IL
Litigation Attorney
Howard Pomper and Associates
1983 - 1984
Chicago, IL
Correspondence Officer/Legal Assistance
Federal Trade Commission
1980 - 1982
Chicago, IL
Summer Law Clerk
Springer and Casey
1980
Chicago, IL
Paralegal
Kirkland and Ellis
1979
Chicago, IL
Financial Manager
Burroughs Corporation
1978 - 1979
Chicago, IL
Illinois
1983
Northwestern University
Bachelors (Economics)
1978
Catholic Central High School
Honor roll student (Detroit, MI)
1970 to 1974
Associations
Honors / Awards
Cases
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Land and Lakes Company v. Homewood Disposal Services, Circuit Court of Cook County, Case 2007 L 3167.
Trial Judge Clare E. McWilliams. Land and Lakes Company brought suit alleging that Homewood Disposal Services secretly disposed of commercial waste under the guise of a Village of Dolton residential discount arrangement and thereby breached its contractual duty to pay gate rate for waste disposed of at Land and Lakes' Riverbend facility. Case is significant because Defendant never made a settlement offer. At the commencement of trial, Plaintiff demanded $300,000 and Defendant again offered zero. Trial commenced March 12, 2012. Judgment entered for Land and Lakes Company on May 22, 2012 for $1,618,684.14. Judgment was affirmed on appeal. Opposing Counsel: Anthony P. Steinike and Eric Van Vugt (Quarles & Brady LLP).
Land and Lakes Company v. Robert B. McManus, Inc., Robert B. McManus, Employers Insurance Agency, Inc., et al., Circuit Court of Cook County-Chancery Division, Case 91 CH 8202..
Trial Judge Sheldon Gardner. Related Declaratory Judgment filed by General Insurance Company of America as insurer of Robert B. McManus, Inc. (case 94 CH 4610). The Declaratory Judgment action asserted no coverage for the alleged acts of insurance agency. Declaratory Judgment settled for $67,500.00 in September 1998 after insurer's summary judgment motion was denied by the court. Judgment entered in favor of Land and Lakes Company against Defendant Robert B. McManus, individually, for $4,142,058.00. Opposing Attorney: Matthew M. Murphy (Bates and Meckler) and Michael J. Meyer (Tribler & Orpett, P.C.) for Robert B. McManus, Inc. and Joseph J. Borders (Lord Bissel & Brook) for General Insurance Company of America.
Land and Lakes Company v. Veolia Water North America Operating Services, LLC and Metropolitan Biosolids Management, LLC.
Claim asserted by Land and Lakes Company for revenue sharing payments due under Success Fee Agreement. Claimant asserted it was entitled to compensation based upon revenues paid to Veolia under its agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Claim settled in 2015 for lump sum payment and installment agreement with projected combined value of $1.2 million. Opposing Attorney: Patrick J. Lamb (Valorem Law Group).
Publications
Mr. Kevin J. Baldwin, Offices of the Special Deputy Receiver reing the Illinois Director of Insurance.
present
Mr. Deepak Singh, True Health Medical Services, S.C.
Mr. Frank B. Riordan, President, Dynamic Motion Control, Inc.
Ms. Mary-Margaret Cowhey, Land & Lakes Co.
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I recently resolved a federal case that made a big impact on my clients, Mr. Antonucci and Digital Dynamics Software, Inc. Mr. Antonucci was sued by Eclipse Gaming Systems, LLC. Mr. Antonucci and Digital Dynamics Software, Inc., filed counterclaims against Eclipse Gaming Systems, LLC, Greg Drew, David Lawrence, Elite Games, LLC, and Accelerated Marketing Solutions, LLC. Case 17-cv-00196. The case was handled by the Honorable Judge Virginia M. Kendall of the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Opposing Attorneys: Phillip Barengolts, Ashly I. Boesche, and Kristine A. Bergman of Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson, LLP; Suyash Agrawal, Paul Berks, and Constances Grieves of Massey & Gail LLP.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
In a free consultation I am able to determine if the party is in need of professional legal assistance and whether or not I have the requisite skill sets to competently address their needs. Beyond that, there is not much more you can hope to accomplish in a free phone consultation. Once I have determined that the situation warrants legal help, the other party should be willing to devote the time and attention to meet in person and more fully discuss the facts and the law pertaining to their circumstances.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
This doesn't come from me, this comes from my clients. I have been repeatedly told by clients that they consider themselves fortunate to have found an attorney who actually cares about their situation and who is responsive to their questions and concerns. This is a people business and if you don't like helping and talking with people, you should not be a civil litigator.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
That's easy. I enjoy helping people and helping entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses. I don't represent huge corporations, so in virtually all of my dealings, I am speaking with the president or an owner of the business. I find these people to be highly motivated and energizing. I have helped companies grow from one or two employees, to employing 150 people in multiple states. In my own small way, I have contributed to the work and well-being of hundreds of people and that is a rewarding thought.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
For the last twenty-five years, I was busy running my law practice and working with my wonderful and devoted wife to raise four children. As they get older and more able to stand on their own two feet, I find my interests moving in the direction of history, science and the fine art of tinkering. I like to understand the mechanics involved in tools and equipment and I love the shows on engineering, how things are made, and how the universe works. A little geeky, but that's life.
Founded 1993
Corporate, Bankruptcy, Wills & Probate, Employment Contracts, Intellectual Property
