Karl W. Roth - Small Business Attorney - Roth Law Group

Karl W. Roth - Managing Partner

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

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

Professional Associations and Memberships

Chicago Bar Association Member

Illinois State Bar Association Member

American Bar Association

American Legion Post 1052

VFW Post 8322

Marine Corps League Chicago Police Marines Detachment C

Chicago Yacht Club

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

Contact

Phone: 312.419.9599
Toll Free: 877.419.9599
Fax: 312.419.9559
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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