Dan Brusslan T: 312 726-0440 ext. 221 F: 312 726-1448 dbrusslan@fischelkahn.com < Back

Member: • Chicago Bar Association • Illinois Bar Association • American Bar Association   Admitted to Practice: • State of Illinois, June, 1950 • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois • Member, Federal Trial Bar

Mr. Brusslan is a principal of the firm. He has practiced in the trial courts of Cook County, Lake County and The Northern District of Illinois for over 50 years, handling jury, non-jury and matrimonial matters, including the representation of insurance carriers.

He also represents clients before the Highland Park City Council. He was a memeber of the Council for eight years, from 1969 through 1977.

In his more general practice, he represents small business and other entities in various transactional matters. He also handles Wills and Trusts and has acted as Trustee for various clients.

He is the President of a Charitable Foundation.

He was Chairman of the Highland Park Civil Service Commission from 1987 through 2007.

Professional Honors:
Mr. Brusslan is AV Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of professional excellence in ethical standards and legal ability.

Education:
•	University of Illinois
•	Chicago Kent College of Law, J.D., 1950

Reported Cases of Interest:
•	Roth v. Northern Assurance 32 Ill.2d 60, 203 N.E.2d 415 (1965), 16 ALR 3d 442.
•	T.C.T. Building Partnership v. Tandy Corp., 323 Ill.App.d 114, 763 N.E.2d 326 (2001).
•	Mazurek v. Crossley Const. Co., 220 Ill.App.3d 416, 581 N.E.2d 59, (1991)
•	Goldberg v. Goldberg, 84 Ill.App.3d 728, 406 N.E.2d 160 (1980)
•	Nashlund v. Sabade, 39 Ill.App.3d 139, 350 N.E.2d 90, (1976)
•	Emasco Ins. Co. v. Alvarez, 110 Ill.App.2d 307, 249 N.E.2d 190, (1969)
•	In re: Sneider Estate, 12 Ill.App.2d 485, 139 N.E.2d 863 (1957)
•	Pontarelli Limousine, Inc. v. City of Chicago, 735 F. Supp. 782 (1990)