About
Attorneys
PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
AT WORK
James M. Dash, a member of the Construction Litigation department, concentrates his practice in real estate-related litigation, with an emphasis on construction (including mechanics lien claims), as well as title insurance defense work. Jim's clients include a number of companies whose businesses are in, or related to, the construction industry.
Although Jim prefers to resolve disputes by agreement, when an agreement cannot be reached, his effective work in the courtroom has led to a number of client-favorable, published opinions that have helped shape Illinois law regarding construction and mechanics liens.
IN THE PROFESSION
Jim is a frequent speaker at seminars at which he teaches methods for resolving construction disputes, including mechanics liens, to construction company representatives and other attorneys. He is a member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys and was a member of the Joint CBA-ISBA Committee that drafted the comprehensive revisions to the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act that were enacted in 2005.
A member of the Chicago Bar Association, Jim serves on the Real Property Law Committee and the Construction and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee, of which he is a past Chair. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Industry and Section on Litigation.
The 2007 edition of Chambers USA recommended Jim as a "Leader in Construction Law." In 2007 and 2008, he was designated an Illinois Super Lawyer, an honor given to the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Jim has also been recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as a top Illinois lawyer in the area of construction law (2005-2008).
While in law school, Jim was Senior Associate Editor of the Houston Law Review.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Jim is President of the Board of Directors of the Greater Libertyville Soccer Association.
BACKGROUND
University of Houston Law Center
J.D., 1985
Loyola University Chicago
B.A., 1982
Jim is admitted to practice in Illinois.