COMMERCIAL & WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL LITIGATION
Trusted litigation and criminal defense in the Chicago Metropolitan area.
COMMERCIAL & WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL LITIGATION
Trusted litigation and criminal defense in the Chicago Metropolitan area.
Attorneys
Stephen Scallan, Partner
Stephen Scallan, Partner
Stephen Scallan, Partner
Admissions
State of Illinois, 1995
State of Georgia, 2023
Trial Bar, U.S District Court (Northern District Illinois), 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2002
Education
University of Notre Dame - J.D., 1995
Northwestern University - B.A., 1992
Representative Matters
Obtained dismissal of civil RICO claims based upon securities bar in the
Admissions
State of Illinois, 1995
State of Georgia, 2023
Trial Bar, U.S District Court (Northern District Illinois), 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2002
Education
University of Notre Dame - J.D., 1995
Northwestern University - B.A., 1992
Representative Matters
Obtained dismissal of civil RICO claims based upon securities bar in the RICO statute.
Represented the owner of a carpeting store in connection with his dispute with a major supplier. Matter resolved favorably after defendant’s motion to dismiss was denied.
Obtained favorable verdict for plaintiff in a contempt proceeding stemming from defendant’s having sold an asset while subject to a citation. Verdict was obtained by demonstrating at trial that defendant had backdated numerous documents. Bankruptcy court ruled that defendant’s obligation was non-dischargeable.
Achieved a favorable settlement for defendant in a complex, multi-million dollar partnership dispute involving multiple lawsuits, entities, and arbitration action.
Secured trial verdict for client who authored a prudence opinion for the Illinois Student Assistant’s Commission in connection with its investment in the South Shore Bank. Client had been accused of malfeasance and fraud in connection with the transaction
Obtained a favorable settlement for client accused by Sentinel Bankruptcy Trustee of having received millions of dollars in fraudulent transfers.
Successfully represented a supplier of copy equipment in a case involving lengthy trial proceedings, two Seventh Circuit Appeals, and a certified question referred to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Obtained favorable settlement for plaintiff in RICO action against real estate developer.
Represented the Illinois Department of Insurance in a RICO case against individuals who defrauded an insurance carrier; case settled after denial of defendants’ motions to dismiss.
Obtained Seventh Circuit reversal of an attorney fee award against Maurice Lenell Cooky Co.
Successfully resolved a patent ownership dispute.
Represented a father in trust litigation brought by his sons; secured favorable outcome.
Secured summary judgment for the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics in a case alleging sexual assault by hospital psychologist.
Successfully defended the University of Chicago Hospitals in a phen/fen lawsuit.
Won Seventh Circuit affirmance of suppression of evidence in racketeering case and in a separate extortion case, leading to dismissal of all charges.
Achieved judgment on pleadings for a Village Mayor sued under Federal Wiretap Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and Stored Communications Act.
Secured summary judgment for the same Mayor in a civil rights and employment discrimination suit under Title VII and 42 USC §1983.
Won Seventh Circuit reversal of $394,000 sanction against class action/mass tort law firm, Motley Rice.
Secured summary judgment for a doctor in an insider trading case that had been brought by the S.E.C.
Professional Honors
Illinois Super Lawyer, 2018 - Present
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell
Irish Legal 100, Honoree since 2015
Personal Biography
I was raised in the Northern suburbs of Chicago and graduated from New Trier High School, where I played varsity tennis. I earned my undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and my law degree from Notre Dame Law School where I met my wife of 27 years. Together, we are raising our four teenage sons in Wilmette.
I've always wanted to be an attorney for as long as I can remember. I am driven by a passion for helping people resolve high-stakes legal disputes. I enjoy the competition of helping clients with serious controversies successfully resolve their litigation disputes. I value collaboration and strive for amicable resolutions, but I also enjoy the courtroom, whether at trial or through the appellate process.
Andrew Staes, Retired
Stephen Scallan, Partner
Stephen Scallan, Partner
Andrew has recently retired after a long and distinguished career as one of the preeminent lawyers in Chicago.