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John H. Bickley III750 West Lake Cook Road tel. (847) 777-7301 |
Mr. Bickley is a principal of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit and has been a practicing attorney since 1978. He concentrates his practice in condominium, townhome and homeowner association representation, as well as in civil litigation and personal injury. As a complement to his practice as an attorney, Mr. Bickley has served for a number of years as a lecturer/instructor in condominium and homeowner law at both Harper Community College and Joliet Junior College (see Seminars and Classes for a list of currently offered courses) .
Mr. Bickley, who attained the rank of Major in the United States Marine Corps, brings a wealth of experience to his current practice. Among other things, he served as Assistant Attorney General of the State of Illinois from 1978-1979; as Chief Defense Counsel, United States Marine Corps, 3rd Marine Division, in Okinawa, Japan from 1980-1981; as Chief Trial Counsel, United States Marine Corps, 1st Force Service Support Group, from 1982-1983; and as a Hearing Officer with the Illinois State Board of Elections from 1985-1990. He has also served as a Trustee for the Village of Hawthorn Woods, and is currently Chairman of the Hawthorn Woods Environmental Committee.
Publications
Articles
- The Board Members Guide to Illinois Association Law
- A Board Members Guide to Rules and Regulations
- The 100 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Illinois Condominiums . . . . With Answers
- A Board Members Guide to Insurance
- Eviction Procedures in Illinois
Reported Decisions
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Board of Managers of Weathersfield Condominium Association v. Schaumburg Ltd. Partnership, 307 Ill.App.3d 614 (1st Dist. 1999)
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Gabriel Builders, Inc. v. Westchester Condominium Ass’n, 268 Ill.App.3d 1065 (1st Dist. 1994)
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Huskey v. Board of Managers of Condominiums of Edelweiss, 297 Ill.App.3d 292 (1st Dist. 1992)
Awards & Honors
- Named by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as being among the top attorneys in Illinois (2010, 2009, 2007, 2005)
Practice Areas
Education
- J.D.,
Chicago-Kent College of Law,
1978, with honors
- B.A. (Political Science),
Colorado State University,
1975
Admissions
- Illinois State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Member, Trial Bar)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- DuPage County Bar Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America