Lori Iwan - Attorney Profile
Lori Iwan's practice is concentrated in the evaluation, preparation and trial of complex commercial cases and catastrophic injury and property damage cases for a number of corporations and insurance companies on a national basis for 26 years. She also is a certified mediator and arbitrator.  Ms. Iwan was selected a 2006 to the present date Illinois “Super Lawyer” in the field of business litigation by Law & Politics Magazine and Chicago Magazine. She has been listed as one of the top 50 female commercial litigators in Illinois in 2006 to the present by Leading Lawyer’s Network Magazine. Ms. Iwan also is recognized by American Research Corporation as a “Leading Illinois Attorney” in the fields of Products Liability Defense and Commercial Litigation, by the Leading Lawyers Network in the field of commercial litigation (2004 to the present), and by the Best Attorneys Network in Illinois in the field of commercial/business litigation. She holds an "AV" (highest) rating from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2008 she was awarded the University of Illinois College of Law Alumnus of the Year Award. The law firm's focus revolves around the principle that one does not have to be adversarial to be an effective advocate. Most disputes can be resolved without going to court through proper and early evaluation, use of alternate dispute resolution methods and managing the clients' expectations. This law firm offers evaluation and counseling regarding disputes and litigation, and mediation and arbitration services, to help clients meet these goals. Experience: Trial attorney in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Litigated cases in the fields of pattern and complex civil litigation, commercial contract disputes, product liability, personal injury and catastrophic business loss litigation. Preventive law counseling in the areas of product safety, document management, technology and cost recovery. Counseling and expert witness regarding complex case legal fees. Certified mediator and experienced arbitrator. Nationally featured speaker and author on trial practices and litigation management. http://www.iwanlaw.com
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University of Illinois, Champaign, IL 1980
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University of Illinois
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1983
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Business > Commercial Litigation
Personal > Personal Injury
Personal > Civil Litigation
Business > Insurance Defense
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American Arbitration Association, Defense Research Institute, Defense Research Institute
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Female
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Single
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Member Since:
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09-07-2007
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Last Update:
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01-21-2010
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