Litigation
We represent clients in state and federal litigation, securing judgments for construction defects, defending public entities under Tort Immunity Act protections, and providing continuity of representation through partnerships with insurers and TPAs.
Election
Robbins Schwartz advises clients on all issues related to the duties and responsibilities of park districts under the Illinois Election Code and other state and federal laws and regulations concerning elections.
Board Governance
Robbins Schwartz advises municipal and local government boards on best corporate governance and regulatory compliance practices.
Our attorneys advise on the full spectrum of legal issues.
Public Finance
We provide guidance to park officials on budget, taxation, and public finance compliance, including ordinances, fiscal strategies, fund use, bonds, disclosures, and referendum requirements.
Civil Rights
Our attorneys provide skilled representation to municipal, county, and state entities in complex civil rights cases, offering expertise in defense, policy development, and risk management.
Commercial Transaction
Our firm works with park districts and other public sector clients to help successfully complete commercial transactions of all types.
We offer a holistic approach to representation and advise clients during all stages of our relationship.
Park District Litigation
A significant part of our practice involves litigation in the state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. We have successfully represented clients’ owners in litigation over defective design and/or construction of buildings and their components, recovering substantial money judgments and injunctive relief from architects, engineers, and contractors. Where commercial expectations are unfulfilled, we are prepared to recover damages and secure injunctive relief for the client.
Necessarily, defense of state law tort claims against the public entities we represent often involves invoking protections against liability pursuant to various sections of the Local Government and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. Armed with a sound command of the defenses and protections available under the Act, our attorneys have helped clients obtain pre-trial dismissals of actions or summary judgment based on absolute immunity for policymaking and discretionary acts under Sections 2-109 and 2-201.
Robbins Schwartz works with a number of risk pools and TPAs and is on the “approved” list of legal counsel for many legal liability insurance carriers. As a result, our clients are generally assured of continuity of representation if they are named in lawsuits for which their coverage entitles them to a legal defense.
