Jonathan L. Loew

Jonathan L. Loew

Jonathan L. Loew
Special Counsel
Phone: 312.521.2654 vCard
Fax: 312.521.2554
jloew@muchshelist.com

PRACTICE GROUP

AT WORK

Jonathan L. Loew is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on civil trials, complex and critical motions, and appellate matters. For decades, Jonathan has represented lawyers, judges and other clients in cases involving professional responsibility, malpractice and ethics, including complaints of misconduct and disciplinary proceedings held before the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.

Jonathan has also represented banks, financial services companies, trusts and trustees, and other businesses in a broad range of commercial litigation. He has represented clients in numerous state and federal trial and appellate courts, and draws on his extensive background and legal acumen to quickly and aggressively pursue client objectives at every step of the process.

IN THE PROFESSION

Jonathan has earned an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell (the highest peer rating for ability and ethical standards) and has been recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as a top Illinois lawyer in the area of commercial litigation. Currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Appellate Lawyers Association (Director, 2005-2007), he previously served on the organization's Seminars Committee (Chairman, 2001-2007 and Co-Chairman, 2008-2009) and as a member of the Editorial Board of its Appellate Law Review.

Jonathan is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, where he serves on the Commercial Litigation Committee and as Co-Chairman of the Subcommittee on Offers of Judgment. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and a Fellow of the Illinois Bar Foundation.

Jonathan has played a leading role in numerous published decisions:

  • Caparos v. Morton, 845 N.E.2d 773 (1st Dist. 2006)
  • Keck v. Vasey, 359 Ill. App. 3d 566 (1st Dist. 2005)
  • Mermelstein v. Preferred Enteral Systems, Inc., 349 Ill. App. 3d 800 (1st Dist. 2004)
  • In re Richman, 191 Ill. 2d 238 (2000)
  • Whyte v. Citicorp Savings (In re Estate of Davis), 260 Ill. App. 3d 525 (1st Dist. 1996)
  • Comerica Bank-Illinois v. Harris Bank Hinsdale, 284 Ill. App. 3d 1030 (1st Dist. 1996)
  • Affiliated Bank v. Evans Tool & Mfg. Co., 229 Ill. App. 3d 464 (2d Dist. 1992)
  • Bornstein v. First Chicago Trust Co. of Illinois, 232 Ill. App. 3d 623 (1st Dist. 1992)
  • Wilder Binding Co. v. Oak Park Trust & Savings Bank, 125 Ill. 2d 121 (1990)

Jonathan is the author of numerous articles and treatises on interlocutory appeals, post-judgment motions, creditor remedies, civil trial practice and other topics. His work has been published in Appellate Law Review, IBA LAWwatch and the CBA Record, and by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Jonathan has spoken frequently before many legal associations, professional organizations and other industry groups, including events sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Appellate Lawyers Association, Illinois Bankers Association, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Land Trust Council of Illinois, First American Title Insurance Company, PrivateBank and Citibank, FSB.

BACKGROUND

DePaul University College of Law
J.D., 1981

Ripon College
B.A., 1978

Jonathan is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the Supreme Court of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (including the Trial Bar), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.