2306 Carrington Way, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 508-5727
lhslutzky@aepc-law.com

EDUCATION:

Southern Illinois University, B.S. Accounting; University of Exeter, England through the John Marshall Wyeth School of Law, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia; J.D., The John Marshall Law School, now known as University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, with honors

 

RECENT ARTICLES

  • ILLINOIS STATE BAR JOURNAL, Zombie Settlements, May, 2019 with The Honorable Geraldine Soat Brown.
  • ILLINOIS INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS:
  • CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE LITIGATION, Chapter 12: Representing the Owner; Chapter 16: The Owner’s Recovery of Damages (2018, 2013).
  • CONSTRUCTION LAW, Chapter 3, Representing the Public Owner (2020, 2015)
  • CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION, Planning Committee, Editorial Committee, Co-General Editor, Author Chapters 12 and 16 (2013).
  • CONSTRUCTION LAW: TRANSACTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS, Planning Committee, Editorial Committee and Chapter Co-Author: Bidding the Construction Contract (2010).
  • 2021, CONSTRUCTION LAW: PRE-CONSTRUCTION ISSUES, Planning Committee, Editorial Committee, Chapter Co-Author: Representing the Public Owner (2009).
  • 2021, 2013, 2006, 2003, 1999, 1993, 1990, 1988, 1984 CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION, Chapter 1, Representing the Owner; Chapter 4, Procedures and Preparations of Proof for Damage Claims Based on Construction Delays and Failures.
  • 1998, HOW TO BUILD A LEGAL FORTRESS FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CLIENTS,
    Public Bidding Issues
  • 1998, ILLINOIS SCHOOL LAW, School Property and Construction
  • 1992, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AFFECTING SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
  • 1988, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
2306 Carrington Way, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 508-5727
lhslutzky@aepc-law.com

Lorence H. Slutzky

Attorney

Concentrating on counseling the private and public sector as a trusted advisor in the areas of governance, negotiation of commercial and real estate transactions, the design/construction process, public procurement, dispute avoidance; resolution of disputes, advocate, litigator, neutral mediator or arbitrator.

 

EMPLOYMENT & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE HISTORY:

  • Law Clerk, United States District Court Judge Julius Hoffman, 1972-73
  • Assistant State’s Attorney of Cook County, 1973-1976
  • Senior Partner/Shareholder, Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor, Ltd., 1976 to 2014.
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, John Marshall Law School, Center for Real Estate Law (2004 to 2015)
  • Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, 1975; The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; Northern District of Illinois; Central District of Illinois; The Illinois Supreme Court, 1972 [Registration Number 2635844]; The Florida Supreme Court, 1972 – 2021 [Retired – Registration Number 0153368].
  • Board Certified (by examination) as a Construction Law Specialist by the Florida Bar Association, 8/1/2005 through 6/2/2021
  • Arbitrator, National Roster of Construction/Commercial Arbitrators
  • Cook County Panel of Arbitrators – Certified and Chair Qualified July 10, 1990.
  • Certified Mediator, DePaul College of Law, Chicago, Illinois

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

  • American Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Florida Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association, FORUM COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION
  • American Bar Association, PUBLIC CONTRACT COMMITTEE
  • Fellow, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS
  • SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEYS, a Founder (2000), Member Executive Committee (2000 to present), Treasurer (2000-2005), Vice President (2005- 2007) President (2007-2009), Immediate Past President (2009-2011), Ex Officio Officer.
  • Association of Attorney-Mediators
  • Illinois Association of School Business Officials, Service Associate Advisory Committee (2001-2007); National Counsel of School Attorneys; Illinois Counsel of School Attorneys; Illinois Association of School Business Officials, Delegate Assembly (2004- 15)
  • College of DuPage Architecture and Construction Management Advisory Board
  • Best Lawyers® 2014-15 Chicago Construction Law, “ Lawyer of the Year”
  • Lawyer rating: “AV” “Preeminent” by
    Martindale-Hubbell [For over 35 years rated: “Very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.”]
  • Chambers and Partners: Construction, Illinois “Leading Lawyer” as selected by Law Bulletin
  • Publishing Company, categories: Construction, ADR Law.
  • “SuperLawyer” as selected by Law and Politics Magazine
  • “The Best Lawyers in America:” Construction; Litigation
  • “Who’s Who Legal, Illinois”
  • “Who’s Who Legal, Construction”
  • American Registry “America’s Most Honored Lawyers”

 

TEXTBOOKS:

  • MECHANICS LIENS: FIFTY STATES, Aspen Publishing, Chapter 14 Author. (2013, 2020).
  • CONSTRUCTION LAW, American Bar Association, Chapter Author. (1st, Edition, 2nd Edition).
  • THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS BOOK, First, Second and Third Editions. Forum on the Construction Industry, American Bar Association, Chapter Author.
  • ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING LIABILITY: Claims Against Design Professionals, Third Edition. Chapter Author, Injuries Resulting in Damage Claims, Aspen Publishers, Inc. (2006, 2020).
  • FROM THE GROUND UP: LEGAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, National School Board Association Counsel of School Attorneys, April, 2002.
  • ARCHITECT-ENGINEER LIABILITY UNDER ILLINOIS LAW, Cambridge Institute.
  • CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES IN ILLINOIS, Lorman Institute.
  • PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING in Illinois, Lorman Institute.