Jeffrey J. Huelskamp
Partner
Jeff is a complex-commercial litigator who concentrates his practice on business disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, and securities matters. He has significant experience in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts throughout the country, including trying numerous cases to verdict. Additionally, he routinely advises companies on strategies to avoid litigation, exposure analysis in the M&A context, and related best practices.
Key Matters
Jeff’s notable past engagements include:
- Following a week-long trial, secured a multi-million-dollar verdict in favor of a real estate investment fund where the Court pierced the corporate veil and found the co-working-space defendant and its parent company liable for back rent and attorneys’ fees, which was unanimously affirmed by the Illinois Appellate Court; this result was recognized by The American Lawyer as a “Litigator of the Week” win
- Following a week-long trial, secured a multi-million-dollar fraud verdict against an investor where his client received full compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees
- Led an arbitration concerning a technology dispute and secured full compensatory damages and interest for his client
- Represented clients in various arbitration proceedings, including related to breach of contract matters and franchisee disputes
- Represented car rental companies in cases related to “false arrest” allegations and advises on appropriate practices related to vehicle theft reporting
- Participated in various successful preliminary injunction hearings for real estate, sports, franchise, and employment related matters
- Participated in a post-closing M&A trial and secured a favorable judgment
- Participated in various post-closing M&A arbitrations and disputes leading to favorable resolution for his clients
- Represented an industry trade association and the U.S. manufacturers of high fructose corn syrup through discovery and trial in a high-profile false advertising case brought by sugar industry companies and trade associations
- Successfully won and defended various motions to dismiss and summary judgment filings on behalf of clients in complex commercial matters, financial services litigation, securities litigation, and M&A disputes
- Conducted various internal investigations on behalf of major organizations
- Represented underwriters in securities matters, including achieving full dismissal of claims, which were upheld an appeal
- Advised emerging technology companies and startups in formation, employment, and litigation matters
- Prepared submissions for U.S. Congressional proceedings and advised clients on related testimony