John takes pride in keeping his clients out of court, and – when court is unavoidable – in preventing them from being successfully sued. He believes that to be an effective attorney, one must empathize with the client, and that requires understanding the totality of the client’s circumstances, not just their legal predicament.
John has served as Assistant Attorney General of the State of Illinois. He attained the rank of Major in the United States Marine Corps where he served as Chief Defense Counsel and Chief Trial Counsel. Further, Bickley has been a lecturer/instructor in Condo & HOA Law at Harper Community College and Joliet Junior College. He also holds the position of Chairman of the Hawthorn Woods Environmental Committee.
John has received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell; their highest peer rating for ethical standards and professional ability.
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
Speaking+
"Budgets and Reserves" seminar (CAMICB approved) on March 23rd, 2016 at the at the Chicagoland Property Management Condo & HOA Expo
Awards+
Received an AV Preeminent Peer Review From Martindale Hubbell; their highest peer rating for ethical standards and professional ability.
Named as one of the top real estate attorneys by Chicago’s Top Rated Lawyers
Named by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as being among the top attorneys in Illinois (2010, 2009, 2007, 2005)
Selected as a 2015 Top Rated Lawyer in Real Estate Law by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
Podcasts+
"Vendor Contracts, Decoded" - Attorney John Bickley reviews the essential components of a vendor contract, what predatory clauses to look out for, and why it’s so important for condominium, townhome and homeowner associations to seek legal counsel before signing on the dotted line. (16 mins.).
