Steve Ciszewski
LITIGATION FOCUS
- Appeals
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Family Law Litigation
- Insurance Litigation
- Professional Liability
BIOGRAPHY
Steve Ciszewski represents clients in a range of business-related litigation matters. He has represented employers in disputes with employees and former employees, related to non-compete agreements and other disputes arising out of an employee’s departure from the business. Steve has represented numerous insurers and insureds in disputes about the scope and applicability of their insurance coverage. He has defended numerous professionals against malpractice claims, including lawyers and insurance brokers. Steve has also represented individuals in divorce proceedings, involving issues like business valuations. Finally, Steve has experience in general commercial litigation, including partnership and real estate disputes.
In 2012, Steve was selected as one of the 40 most talented attorneys under age 40 in Illinois. The “40 under Forty” honorees are selected each year by the Chicago Law Bulletin’s publishers and featured in a special supplement to the Chicago Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer magazine. PDF In addition, the Illinois Super Lawyers magazine has recognized Steve as an Illinois Rising Star every year from 2009 through 2013.
Steve was born in Palos Park in 1973 and currently resides in Northbrook, Illinois.
EDUCATION
- University of Illinois (B.A. 1995), Cum Laude
- University of Illinois (J.D. 1999), Magna Cum Laude; member, Illinois’ National Moot Court Team; member, Moot Court Board; Rickert Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy; American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Illinois
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Bar Association, Member, Litigation Section and Committees on Employment & Labor Relations, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Commercial & Business Litigation, Professional Liability Litigation and Family Law Litigation.
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member, Insurance Law Section, Labor and Employment Law Section, Corporate Law Department and Family Law Section.
SPEECHES AND PUBLICATIONS
- The Changing World of Electronic Discovery Link
- Panelist, Chicago Bar Association Seminar, “How to Be Successful in the Law: Top Attorneys Under 40,” April 16, 2013
MEDIA COVERAGE
- Steve Ciszewski Tells Newer Attorneys “How to be Successful in the Law” in CBA Seminar Featuring “40 under Forty” Honorees
- Steve Ciszewski Tells Businesses: Don’t Let Your “Comprehensive” Insurance Policies Give You a False Sense of Security
- 17 Attorneys Selected as 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- “Small but Mighty” Litigation Boutique Scores Eight Appellate Victories in 2012
- Ciszewski, Miller and Moore Interview Law Students in the University of Illinois College of Law’s Mock Interview Program
- ISBA Insurance Law Newsletter Features Article by Steve Ciszewski on the Targeted Tender Doctrine in Illinois
- Steve Ciszewski Speaks at ISBA on Developments in Commercial General Liability
- Campbell, Ciszewski, Johnson-Ahlen Liebman, Shelby and Waskowski Are 2012 Illinois Rising Stars
- Novack and Macey Receives “100% Participation Award” from the University of Illinois College of Law
- Marinello, Ciszewski and Berg Prevail for Client in Appeal of Arbitration Award
- Partner Steve Ciszewski discusses recent developments in noncompete agreements in Smart Business Chicago
- Campbell, Ciszewski, Collier, Johnson-Ahlen and Towbin Are 2011 Illinois Rising Stars
- Steve Ciszewski Interviewed by Smart Business Chicago on the Importance of Liability Insurance
- “Are You Covered? What All Business Managers Should Know about Liability Insurance” in Smart Business Online
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Again Selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Are Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!