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Jeffrey John EscherConstruction Development Attorney in Chicago, IL
Bollinger Connolly Krause LLC
Construction DevelopmentGeneral PracticeInsuranceMedical Malpractice
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Contact
Email
jescher@bollingertrials.com
Phone
(866) 552-9688
Address
500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, 60661-2593, US
Professional
About
Mr. Escher joined the Bollinger firm as an associate in April of 2010. He began his legal career at an in-house insurance defense firm before working at a plaintiff’s firm in Chicago. In 2015 he was made a partner with the firm. Mr. Escher attended Chicago Kent College of Law where he earned honors for the highest grade in Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution, obtaining his J.D. in May of 2006. Mr. Escher concentrates his work in the areas of motor vehicle collisions, intentional torts, medical malpractice, premises liability, and general litigation, and has successfully defended numerous cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries. During law school, Mr. Escher was part of the inaugural class of the Seventh Circuit Review, a legal journal developed by students of Chicago-Kent. His article, cited below, was published in the journal and has been cited by other legal articles regarding copyright infringement and digital music access. Mr. Escher was previously selected for inclusion as a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers, and has been named as an Emerging Lawyer in 2015 and 2016 by Leading Lawyers. Jeff is active in his community where he currently serves on a municipal board overseeing water distribution and maintenance to its residents and has for years coached youth football and baseball.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
2006 Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology JD - Juris Doctor 2003 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network 2016 Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network 2015 Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network 2010 Rising Star, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
Publications
2006 Seventh Circuit Review Copyright, Technology and the Boston Strangler: The Seventh Circuit and the Future of Online Music Access
Associations
2010 - Present Illinois State Bar Association Member Chicago Bar Association Member American Bar Association Member
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Updated: Jul 10, 2026