Current Employment Position(s)

Associate

Lawyer Overview

Prior to joining Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, Ed worked at a prominent Chicago Civil Rights firm where he assisted in the defense of county employees accused of constitutional deprivations, torts and professional malpractice, and he was appointed a Cook County Special Assistant State's Attorney.  He also represented clients in a diverse array of civil litigation and was responsible for drafting briefs in several state and federal appeals.  One of his Illinois Supreme Court briefs received favorable coverage as the lead story of the July 14, 2006 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Ed is our primary associate responsible for the litigation of contested estate matters and obtaining court appointed guardianships for the caregivers of disabled adults and minor children.  Ed has been recognized for his work as a court appointed guardian ad litem with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, and received a Distinguished Service Award in 2008 for his work on behalf of disabled adults.  Prior to attending law school Ed was executive recruiter in the information technology industry.

Areas of Practice

• General Civil Litigation 50%
• Probate 40%
• Family Law / Adoption 10%

West Practice Categories

Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Police Misconduct, Race Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Election & Campaign Law, Adoption, Federal Appellate Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Estate Administration

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2003
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2004
• U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Chicago Bar Association, 2003 - Present
• DuPage County Bar Association, 2008 - Present

Honors and Awards

• Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, Distinguished Service Award, 2008
• Acknowledged in April CVLS Newsletter for Guardian Ad Litem Work., 2008

Pro Bono Activities

• Chicago Volunteer Legal Serices / Adult Guardian Ad Litem Program, 2007 - Present

Past Employment Positions

• Fioretti & Lower, Ltd., Associate, 2004 - 2006
• Coston, Fioretti & Lichtman, Associate, 2003 - 2004

Education

• Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois, 2003
  J.D.
  Honors: Dean's List Sprng 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003
  Honors: Research Assistant to Profeesors Elvia R. Arriola, Malcolm L. Morris
  Honors: Honorary Member of Chicago Inn of Court
• Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, 1991
  B.S.
  Major: Political Science
  Minor: Business

Published Works

• Cardona v. Board of Election Commissioners of the City of Chicago, 346 Ill.App.3d 342, 805 N.E.2d 360, 2004

Address

400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 200
Wheaton, IL 60187-2440

Phones

(630) 871-1002

Faxes

(630) 871-0224

Emails

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Websites

http://www.ekcmlaw.com
http://www.meyerkreuzer.com