About Elliot

Elliot R. Schiff is the founding partner of Schiff Gorman LLC, a law firm based in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing law since 1973, focusing on legal malpractice and personal injury cases. His firm is located at One East Wacker Drive, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60601. Mr.

Schiff earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1973. Prior to entering private practice, he completed a judicial clerkship with Justice Francis Lorenz of the Illinois Appellate Court. Throughout his career, Mr. Schiff has concentrated on representing clients affected by legal malpractice, particularly those whose attorneys have breached fiduciary duties or acted negligently. He authored "Legal Malpractice," published by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, and contributed to its supplements through 2012.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Schiff has been recognized for his contributions to the field. He has maintained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1980, reflecting the highest standards of professional excellence. He is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He served as president of The Society of Trial Lawyers and is listed among Leading Lawyers of Illinois.

Since 2005, he has been named a Super Lawyer in Illinois. Mr. Schiff is admitted to practice in Illinois and has been recognized for his expertise in legal malpractice and personal injury law. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can contact Schiff Gorman LLC at (312) 345-7202 or visit their office at One East Wacker Drive, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60601.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Illinois

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court · Admitted 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1976
Federal Trial Bar U.S. District Court · Admitted 1986
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court · Admitted 1998

Types of Cases Handled

Legal Malpractice Personal Injury

Legal Services Scope

Litigation

Office Locations

Main Office

 One East Wacker Drive Suite 1100 Chicago IL 60601

Sources

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