Barry I. Mortge

Barry I. Mortge: Attorney with Law Offices of Barry I. Mortge
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Biography

Barry has devoted his career in private practice to assisting both businesses and individuals in resolving legal disputes. Barry has extensive trial and appellate experience and utilizes his knowledge to assist his clients make meaningful decisions in how to cost-effectively manage business disputes. He represents clients in many real estate-related matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, mortgage foreclosures, mechanics' lien cases and other construction-related disputes as well as general commercial matters. In addition, Barry works with owners of businesses with shareholder and partnership disputes, helping them resolve these problems in a cost-effective manner, preferably without litigation. Barry is admitted to the bars of Illinois and Georgia, including all state courts, appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Illinois, United States District Court for the Northern District and Central District of Illinois as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Barry is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar, a unique certification found only in the Northern District of Illinois. This certification authorizes Barry to act as lead counsel in cases tried in the Northern District. He is also admitted to all courts in Georgia, including Appellate Court and Supreme Court where he argued numerous cases as an assistant district attorney before relocating to the Chicago area. Barry is also certified by the State of Illinois as and administrative hearing officer, authorizing him to adjudicate ordinance violations on behalf of various Illinois municipalities. He is also approved as outside counsel for the FDIC.

Certified Administrative Hearing Officer, State of Illinois.
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Areas of Practice (43)

  • Business Arbitration
  • Business Dissolutions
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Mediation
  • Business Planning
  • Business Start-Ups
  • Business Torts
  • Business Transactions
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Family Business Mediation
  • Family Business Law
  • Small Business Law
  • Sole Proprietorships
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Commercial Arbitration
  • Commercial Liability
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Mediation
  • Commercial Torts
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure
  • Commercial Real Estate Litigation
  • Commercial Real Estate Workouts
  • Breach of Contract
  • Contract Litigation
  • Construction Arbitration
  • Construction Defects
  • Construction Liability
  • Construction Liens
  • Construction Litigation
  • Construction Mediation
  • Contractors Liability
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Civil Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • Mortgage Foreclosure
  • Mortgage Lien Foreclosure
  • Mortgage Workouts
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Furman University, B.A., 1981
Law School Attended:
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Georgia; 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1994, Illinois; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Federal Trial Bar
Memberships:
Illinois State Bar Association.
Reported Cases:
Lazar Brothers Trucking Co. v. A&B Excavating, Inc., 365 Ill. App. 3d 559 (1st Dist.) (2006).
Certifications:
Certified Administrative Hearing Officer, State of Illinois.
ISLN:
902344004

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$250 - $350/hr
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/20/12 in Wills and Probate

    I worked with Barry I. Mortge on a probate case where I was guardian ad litem and he represented the petitioner. I found him to be diligent and well versed in the law. He was polite and always helpful. I found that you could rely on him. He was ver... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/18/12 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/18/12 in Civil Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/16/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/29/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/28/12 in Foreclosures

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/28/12 in Civil Litigation

    Barry is an excellent attorney. He certaintly should be given your highest ratings for both skill and ethics.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/21/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/21/12 in Commercial Litigation

    excellent attorney

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/21/12 in Commercial Litigation

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Contact Information:

224-561-3983  Phone

847-383-5740  Fax

www.mortgelaw.com

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