News

Patent Trial Victory. 
Crotty & Schiltz wins a patent trial in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  See the opinion here.

Favorable Jury Verdict. 
Crotty & Schiltz wins a jury verdict following a week-long trial invalidating a trust amendment on the grounds of undue influence.     

Litigation Victory.
Crotty & Schiltz defeats summary judgment motion seeking to establish a bright line rule of 2 years as the minimum consideration for restrictive covenants.

We're open!  
Crotty & Schiltz opened for business on July 1, 2015.  We look forward to serving you!  

Events

New location. 
Crotty & Schiltz has relocated.  Our new offices are at 120 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60602.    

Recognition

Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz named to the Illinois Super Lawyers List.
​Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz were recently honored to be included on the Illinois Super Lawyers List for 2019 in the area of business litigation.  

Crotty & Schiltz recognized by U.S. News - Best Lawyers for 2019.  
Crotty & Schiltz received a First Tier ranking for Commercial Litigation from U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" for 2017.   

Best Lawyers in America recognizes Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz.  
Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  They were specifically recognized in the area of Commercial Litigation.    

Sean B. Crotty honored by Illinois Super Lawyers.  
Sean B. Crotty named to the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers List.  This is Mr. Crotty's seventh consecutive year being named to the list.    

Crotty & Schiltz listed among "Best Law Firms" for Commercial Litigation.  
U.S. News - Best Lawyers gave Crotty & Schiltz a Tier 1 ranking in Commercial Litigation in its 2016 "Best Law Firms" list. 

Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz named to the 22nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  
Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz were named to the 2016 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Commercial Litigation.  

Sean B. Crotty honored by Illinois Super Lawyers.  
Sean B. Crotty named to the 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers List.  This is Mr. Crotty's sixth consecutive year being named to the list.    

Elizabeth E. Richert named to the Illinois Rising Stars List. 
The 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers' Rising Stars list includes Elizabeth E. Richert.  

Best Lawyers in America recognizes Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz.  
Sean B. Crotty and Eugene J. Schiltz were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.