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Roseann Oliver has practiced in the areas of commercial litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, and business transactions for more than 35 years. She practices in state and federal courts, and has tried and arbitrated to verdict or judgment over thirty cases, in addition to presenting and defending against motions for temporary restraining orders and injunctive relief.
Roseann's litigation practice encompasses patent and trade secret claims; professional liability of architects, engineers, attorneys, financial consultants and banks; breach of contract and fraud claims; shareholder and breach of fiduciary duty claims; enforceability of covenants not to compete; corporate and partnership dissolutions; and insolvency and bankruptcy matters, including creditors’ rights and related litigation. In addition, she has extensive experience in employment litigation, including severance pay issues, and in age, sex and race discrimination claims.
She also currently represents professional corporations and limited liability companies in all aspects of their business, including drafting service agreements with emphasis on protecting confidential information and trade secrets, exclusive sales agreements and commercial leases.
She also represents buyers and sellers in the sales of their businesses and commercial real estate, including due diligence and environmental audits, creditors in bankruptcy matters and corporations involved in loan work-outs and lease terminations.
In the area of environmental and toxic tort litigation, Roseann has defended clients against individual and class action claims of increased health risks, property damage, and groundwater and drinking water contamination, Superfund liability and allocation of clean-up costs.
Professional Recognition
- Listed in Law & Politics "Illinois Super Lawyers," in Business Litigation, 2005, 2007 - 2013
- Listed in Leading Lawyers Network "Top Women Lawyers in Illinois"
- DRI – Distinguished Service Award, 1993
- National Judicial College Faculty Member Certification, 1992
- Chicago Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Award, 1992
- Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
(AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Professional Leadership
- Cook County Board of Ethics, Member, 1995 - present
- Chicago Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Appeals Committee, 2000 - present
- Chicago Bar Association, Amicus Committee, 2000 - 2003
- Chicago Bar Association, Standing Committee on Litigation, 1985 - 1995
Related Employment
- Cahill, Christian & Kunkle Ltd., Chicago, Partner, 1996 - 2002
- Phelan, Pope & John Ltd., Chicago, Partner, 1977 - 1996, Managing Partner, 1995 - 1996
- City of Chicago Corporation Counsel’s Office, Trial and Appellate Attorney, 1974 - 1977
