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AREAS OF EMPHASIS
Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation
Richard Saldinger has more than thirteen years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in all aspects of state and federal commercial litigation including contract claims, fraud claims, consumer class actions, gaming disputes, construction and real estate disputes, bankruptcy litigation and employment litigation. Mr. Saldinger has bench and jury trial experience in both state and federal courts, including lead responsibilities in all facets of commercial litigation. Mr. Saldinger prides himself on ensuring that his litigation strategy is both economically efficient and consistent with his client’s business needs and litigation goals.
Among his more significant recent engagements, Mr. Saldinger obtained a jury verdict in favor of his client who was the lone defendant in a $1.5 million breach of contract lawsuit, and obtained an $11 million judgement in favor of a Committee of Unsecured Creditors of a leading manufacturer of dry van trailers. He has also successfully represented the Royal Bank of Canada and the Illinois Gaming Board in various commercial and administrative disputes. Mr. Saldinger recently represented, and currently represents, a number of Bankruptcy Trustees and Official Committees of Unsecured Creditors in significant adversarial proceedings including fraudulent conveyances, breach of contract claims and lender liability claims.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois (B.S., magna cum laude, 1988)
University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1992)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chicago Bar Association
American Bar Association (Member of Litigation and Business Law sections)
BAR ADMISSIONS
Admitted to bar, 1992, Illinois and US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; 1998, US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 2000, US District Court for the Central District of Illinois. | 