Steve Klaczynski is an experienced trial attorney with over 65 jury trials in numerous federal and state jurisdictions. He has served as National and Regional Counsel representing companies in high exposure complex tort litigation. Steve has represented service companies, manufacturers and distributors in a variety of industries including: food flavorings, asbestos, heating/air-conditioning/ventilation equipment, pest control, lawn care, trucking/transportation and construction. He represented Cook County Sheriff officers in numerous media intensive civil rights lawsuits. Previously, Steve was an Assistant States Attorney for 10 years prosecuting murders, rapes, armed robberies and other serious forcible felony cases.

Education:

BA University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1987
JD University of Detroit Law School 1990
Editorial Staff, “Michigan Business Law Journal”

Bar Admissions:

Illinois (1990)
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2004)

Honors:

AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is its highest rating for ethics and legal ability.

Teaching Experience:

Loyola University School of Law (Chicago, Illinois) Trial Advocacy Coach 1999 – 2000
Triton College (River Grove, Illinois) Adjunct Professor 1998 – 2000
American Judicial Process, Evidence and Famous American Court Cases