
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



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.