Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.

Business and investment litigation focus

The firm represents both individuals and businesses. It accepts plaintiff matters and defends parties facing commercial claims. In my opinion, the website gives a clear account of this focus by naming the types of disputes the attorneys handle.

Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd. operates in Chicago. Its commercial work covers breach of contract, business torts, franchise litigation and disputes among shareholders, LLC members and partners. The firm also lists intellectual property, real estate, construction and sales commission litigation.

Investment disputes form another part of the case mix. The firm handles securities litigation, EB-5 investment fraud, ERISA investment fraud and Ponzi scheme claims. It also lists antitrust litigation, class actions and consumer class actions.

Documents and issues in commercial disputes

A breach of contract claim often turns on the agreement and the parties' conduct. Courts may examine whether the parties formed a contract, what duties it created and whether either side failed to perform. Emails, invoices, amendments, payment records and notices can help establish the sequence of events.

Loftus & Eisenberg handles these claims for plaintiffs and defendants. That means its stated work includes efforts to enforce agreements as well as defenses against alleged breaches. The relevant remedy may depend on the contract language, the claimed loss and the connection between the breach and that loss.

Business tort claims can involve conduct outside the terms of a contract. Such cases may examine statements, business relationships, duties and alleged interference. The pleadings and supporting records help define which conduct belongs in the dispute.

Ownership and franchise records

Operating agreements, shareholder agreements and partnership documents often control ownership disputes. Meeting records, financial statements, notices and written consents may also become part of the evidence. These materials can address voting rights, management authority, distributions and access to company information.

The firm expressly identifies shareholder, LLC and partnership disputes among its services. Those categories can involve closely held companies as well as businesses with several owners. A court may need to interpret governing documents and decide whether an owner, manager or partner complied with the stated terms.

Franchise litigation has its own documentary record. Franchise agreements, disclosure documents, operating standards, payment histories and termination notices may shape the claims. Loftus & Eisenberg lists franchise litigation as a distinct part of its business dispute work.

Other disputes tied to business operations

Intellectual property litigation can involve ownership, permitted use and alleged misuse of protected material. The exact questions depend on the rights and claims at issue. The firm's website places this work within its commercial litigation services.

Real estate and construction disputes often depend on contracts, project records and communications between the parties. Purchase documents, leases, change orders, schedules and payment records can define the duties under review. The firm names both real estate litigation and construction litigation in its case list.

Sales commission claims may require a close reading of compensation terms and sales records. Questions can arise over when a commission became due, which transaction triggered payment and how the parties calculated the amount. Loftus & Eisenberg includes these claims among the matters it handles.

Investment claims and shared proceedings

Securities disputes often begin with offering materials, account statements and communications about an investment. Transaction records can help show what a person purchased, when the transaction occurred and what information accompanied the decision. Loftus & Eisenberg identifies securities litigation as part of its investment work.

The firm also handles claims involving EB-5 and ERISA investments. EB-5 disputes may require review of offering documents, project records and representations about the use of invested funds. ERISA investment claims may involve plan documents, fiduciary conduct and records of investment decisions.

Ponzi scheme claims can require tracing payments and reviewing statements made to investors. Antitrust litigation may focus on agreements, market conduct and the effect of challenged business activity. The firm's stated services include both types of litigation.

Class action procedure

A court decides whether a proposed case meets the requirements for class treatment. That inquiry can address the proposed class definition, common legal or factual questions and the position of the named representatives. Certification can shape how the parties conduct discovery and present the claims.

Loftus & Eisenberg lists class actions and consumer class actions among its services. These proceedings can gather claims that share core facts or legal questions. The court still examines the claims of the named parties and the evidence offered for the proposed class.

How the team is built

The website identifies eight attorneys by name. They are Alexander N. Loftus, Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg, David A. Eisenberg and Jordan Shea. The list also includes Rebecca Weissman, Davina DiPaolo, Katherine Robillard and Philip Dalmage.

The firm reports over 70 years of combined experience among its attorneys. That statement describes the group collectively. The named roster gives clients a direct view of the attorneys associated with the firm.

The firm's representation of plaintiffs and defendants adds another useful fact about the team. Commercial litigation requires counsel to test the legal theory, the available documents and the likely response from the opposing party. Experience on both sides can inform that assessment, though each case depends on its own record.

Regional ties and national work

Cook, Lake and Will counties form the firm's named Illinois service area. Its Chicago base places the attorneys near courts and businesses in Cook County. The website also says the firm represents clients across the United States.

The stated Wisconsin coverage includes several population and business centers. The firm names Dane, Milwaukee and Rock counties. Those counties, along with the three Illinois counties, define the regional areas specifically identified on the website.

The geographic description fits the firm's stated mix of individual and business clients. Commercial, investment and class action matters can involve parties or records in several jurisdictions. Loftus & Eisenberg identifies Illinois and Wisconsin counties while also reporting nationwide representation.