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Jeffrey J. Huelskamp

Partner

Chicago

+1 312-558-3214

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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.

Jeff concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, financial services matters, and securities litigation. He represents and advises numerous public and private companies including Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, real estate trusts, and startups.    

Jeff has significant experience in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts throughout the country, as well as in commercial arbitration and mediation. He has vast deposition experience and has tried numerous cases to verdict as both plaintiff and defense counsel, including obtaining a fraud verdict where his client was awarded punitive damages and attorneys’ fees and a verdict where the Court pierced the corporate veil of the opposing party and awarded full compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees.   

Jeff maintains an active pro bono practice, including first-chairing a jury trial, securing a favorable judgment under the Illinois Hate Crime Act, advising a charitable investment fund assisting underrepresented business founders, and various litigation related disputes in the Chicago community. 

Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, completed a fellowship at the Chicago Legal Clinic, and worked as judicial extern for the Honorable Robert E. Gordon of the Illinois Appellate Court.

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

Jeff was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, for Commercial Litigation in 2021–2023. He was also recognized in the 2023 and 2025 editions of Lawdragon’s “500 X – The Next Generation.”

Jeff is a member of the firm’s Chicago Recruiting Committee and is committed to recruiting and mentoring attorneys. Previously, he was a member of the firm’s Summer Associate Committee. He previously served on the Judicial Evaluation Committee of the Chicago Bar Association, which conducts evaluations of candidates for judicial offices and sitting judges seeking retention within Cook County, Illinois. In addition, Jeff was a member of the Leadership Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, a mentorship organization focused on nurturing children to reach their potential and strengthening Chicago’s communities.

Capabilities

Litigation/Trials
Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation
Class Actions & Group Litigation
Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Insurance Litigation
Public Companies
Food & Beverage
Financial Services

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

Credentials

Education

Jeff received a B.A. from Boston College and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. 

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    Class Actions & Group Litigation
    Commercial Litigation & Disputes
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