
Phone: (312) 494-1000
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Mr. Novy’s practice centers on commercial litigation, contract law, outdoor advertising litigation, and state, local, and municipal law. He has a great deal of experience representing clients in a variety of forums, including State and Federal Trial Courts, the Illinois Appellate Court, and numerous local Administrative, Licensing and Zoning bodies.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Novy provided legal representation to many physicians, dentists, hospitals and corporations in professional malpractice actions in Federal and State Courts as well as before local licensing agencies. Mr. Novy also served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, where he successfully argued before the Illinois Appellate Court and conducted numerous bench and jury trials.
Position
Partner
Areas Of Practice
Business / Commercial Litigation
State, Local, Municipal / Administrative Law
Outdoor Advertising & Billboards
Construction Litigation
Probate
Banking & Finance
Civil Rights Litigation
Litigation Percentage
80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
20% of Practice Devoted to Transactions
Bar Admissions
Illinois, 1997
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1997
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois J.D.
Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois B.A. Major: Philosophy
Birth Information
1970, Chicago, Illinois
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