Litigation

Neal & Leroy’s litigation practice is built on preparation. Our attorneys understand the factual record before a motion gets filed or an argument gets made, and that groundwork is what shows up in the courtroom. The firm has tried hundreds of jury and bench trials and has appeared regularly before the Circuit Court of Cook County, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the Illinois appellate courts.

That preparation extends beyond courtroom strategy to the day-to-day management of each matter. Our attorneys hold weekly meetings with clients and outside consultants and track the progress of every open matter, so nothing gets lost or missed. While most of our cases resolve before trial, we prepare every matter as though it will be tried. That preparation strengthens our clients’ position and often leads to favorable resolutions before trial becomes necessary. 

Much of Neal & Leroy’s litigation work involves representing private entities, developers, governmental entities, municipalities, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. Decades of experience give our attorneys a deep understanding of the legal, operational, and political considerations that shape disputes long before a case reaches the courtroom.

We handle a broad range of construction, real estate, commercial and employment litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, fiduciary duty claims, restrictive covenant matters, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. Our attorneys develop practical strategies that protect our clients’ operations while positioning them for the best possible outcome.

Real estate, construction, and property disputes are also a significant part of our practice. Because our attorneys have built their real estate and litigation practices together, clients benefit from deep industry knowledge and seamless counsel when a transaction becomes a dispute. That integrated experience allows us to manage matters efficiently from the earliest stages through resolution.

Neal & Leroy is also recognized as one of the nation’s largest eminent domain practices. Our attorneys frequently become involved long before litigation begins, advising clients during the planning and enabling-ordinance stages and continuing through negotiation, trial, and appeal when necessary.

Whether a matter is resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, before a state or federal administrative agency, or in the courtroom, we bring the same thorough preparation, strategic judgment, and client-focused advocacy to every stage of the process.

OUR LITIGATION PRACTICE

• Commercial and Business Litigation
• Eminent Domain and Condemnation
• Employment Litigation
• Land Use and Zoning Litigation
• Municipal and Administrative Law Litigation
• Real Estate and Construction Disputes, including construction defect, title defect, and property disclosure claims
• Procurement Challenges and Municipal Contract Disputes
• Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctive Relief