Lawyer John E. Sebastian, graduated from Purdue University, B.S., Construction Engineering Technology, 1990 Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D., 1995, is now employed by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP at 222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601.

While being a member of Chicago and American (Member, Tips & Construction Forum, 1997?) Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute., John E. Sebastian is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John E. Sebastian as your lawyer, you should consider whether John E. Sebastian offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John E. Sebastian has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John E. Sebastian's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John E. Sebastian has been admitted in 1995, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 2000, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; 2003, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana; 2004, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit; 2007, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; 2009, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. His or her practice areas include Commercial Litigation; Fidelity and Surety Bonds; Construction Litigation; Surety Law.

John E. Sebastian's college and law school education includes Purdue University, B.S., Construction Engineering Technology, 1990, Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D., 1995. Other biographical background includes Associate Editor, Construction Lawyer Quarterly, publication of the Construction Forum Subcommittee, American Bar Association. Author, "Escaping a No Damages for Delay Clause," National Bond Claims Association (October 2006). Co-author, Chapter 10, Surety Bonds, "Construction Law in Illinois," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (1997 and 1999). Presentations: "When Insurance Law Meets Commercial Law - Is an Equitable Subrogation Claim Subject to the Economic Loss Doctrine?" American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Litigation Section CLE seminar, Tucson, Arizona, March 2010; "Tips on Handling a Contractor Bankruptcy," Travelers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2009; "Penal Sum Increases by Change Orders, Cardinal Change Doctrine, Sureties and Native American Sovereigns, Remedies for Contractors when the Money Stops," The Cincinnati Insurance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 2009; "The Notice and Suit Limitation Requirements of the Illinois Public Construction Bond Act, Mechanics Liens on Private Projects," Structural Engineers Association of Illinois workshop, Chicago, Illinois, March 2009; "Mechanics Liens," and "The Illinois Bond Act," Lorman Education Services seminar "Construction Lien Law in Illinois," Orland Park, Illinois, September 2008; "Recent Developments With Respect to the AIA A312-1984 Payment Bond," Cincinnati Insurance Company annual meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 2008; "Litigating the Manifest Intent Issue at Summary Judgm. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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