rothroth Karl W. Roth

Managing Partner
Roth Law Group, LLC

35 E. Wacker Dr., 9th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: 312-419-9599
Fax: 312-419-9559
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Karl W. Roth is managing partner and founder of the Roth Law Group. He concentrates his practice on commercial law with a focus on litigation. Karl's experience includes a range of complex commercial litigation matters, including contract litigation, business torts, creditor's rights, construction litigation, and equipment leasing litigation. He has represented clients from across the nation and around the world in both state and federal courts.

Karl has an extensive background in the manufacturing and construction industries and uses this experience to provide his clients with general legal counsel and valuable litigation avoidance strategies. These measures range from updating contracts to pro-active conflict resolution.

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial Law
  • Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Equipment Leasing
  • Construction
  • Collections

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 2001
  • District of Columbia, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2001
  • U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit, 2002
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2007
  • North Carolina, 2007

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2001 J.D.
  • Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, 1987 B.S. Major: Marketing

Representative Matters

  • Obtained six-figure settlement on behalf of an Italian-based Manufacturer of wood veneer products in a breach of contract action against U.S. based distributor.
  • Obtained judgment in favor of a Commercial Landscaping Contractor involving breach of contract.
  • Negotiated nuisance value settlement on behalf of a Multi-Media Company sued for violation of Non-Compete Agreement, thus avoiding business interruption and an injunction.
  • Successfully prosecuted foreclosure and other actions on behalf of a Colorado-based Mortgage Company.
  • Negotiated the acquisition of manufacturing plant on behalf of a Chemical Manufacturing Company.

Litigation Percentage

  • 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certification/Specialties

  • Airline Transport Pilot License
  • American Legion Post 1052
  • VFW Post 8322

Past Employment Positions

  • United States Marine Corps, Major KC130 Pilot (Active & Reserve), 1990 - 2004
  • United States Marine Corps, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Delta Tau Delta

Birth Information

  • November 12, 1965, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America