Justin L. Weisberg

Partner

Justin Weisberg is a Partner in the firm’s Chicago office. His practice focuses on construction law and commercial litigation. Mr. Weisberg represents private, public, local and international clients in a variety of construction-related transactions and litigation matters.  Mr. Weisberg’s has a background in professional engineering, giving him added insight and understanding into his client’s cases.

Professional Activities and Achievements

Mr. Weisberg is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. He was named an Honorary Fellow at the Center for Legal Studies in Salzburg, Austria in 2002. He is a registered professional engineer in Illinois and Florida, and a Delegate of the Engineers Joint Contract Document Committee.  Mr. Weisberg is also a member of the American Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association.

Recent Publications and Speaking Engagements

Mr. Weisberg has spoken extensively on the subject of construction topics before industry professionals.  This includes: “Construction Contracts” at the Construction Expo on March 5-6, 2008; “Preparing for Claims During the Contract Negotiation Stage of the Project,” Lorman Education Services, November 14, 2007; “If it Doesn’t Fit, You Still Must Acquit (Legal Considerations for Engineers),” 4th Annual SEAOI Midwest Bridge Symposium, April 26, 2006; “The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issue in Illinois,” Lorman Education Services, April 12, 2007.

Education

Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1992)
University of Illinois (B.S.E., 1987)

Bar Admissions

State of Illinois
U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois)
Trial Bar
Illinois Supreme Court

Relevant Cases

Solai & Cameron, Inc. v. Plainfield Community Consol. School Dist. No. 202, 374 Ill.App.3d 825 (3rd Dist. 2007; Guarantee Co. of North America v. Moecherville Water District et al., 2007 WL 2225834 (N.D.Ill).

Comtel Technologies, Inc. v. Paul H. Schwendener, Inc. 2005 WL 43327 (N.D.Ill. 2005).

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