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The Blake Horwitz Law Firm is a top-rated general practice law firm in Chicago, serving individuals and businesses for over twenty years. Our experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers are dedicated to representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. We also provide expert legal services in Civil Rights, Complex Litigation, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Employment Discrimination, Family Law, Firearms Rights, and more. As a leading Chicago law firm, we are committed to delivering aggressive legal representation and personalized client advocacy.

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Civil rights attorney in Chicago offering legal representation for violations and police misconduct.

Civil Rights

We litigate claims involving all forms of misconduct and fraud in Illinois and around the country, including wrongful convictions, police brutality, unlawful searches and seizures, and unlawful arrests.

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Chicago police misconduct attorney holding law enforcement accountable for civil rights violations.

Police Misconduct

The attorneys at The Blake Horwitz Law Firm have litigated over a hundred police misconduct cases. In fact, the firm obtained the highest jury award for police misconduct in the State of Illinois, $28 million dollars.

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Chicago complex litigation attorney handling high-stakes and multi-party legal disputes.

Complex Litigation

Complex Litigation refers to cases that present unusual problems and requires extraordinary attention, often involving prolonged and large-scale proceedings.
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Chicago COVID-19 whistleblower attorney protecting individuals exposing violations related to the pandemic.

COVID-19 Whistleblower

In the fight against COVID-19, healthcare workers are the most vulnerable. They are on the front lines, bearing the brunt of this terrible disease.
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Chicago corporate law attorney providing legal services for businesses and corporate entities.

Corporate Law

Matters in corporate governance are the frontal focus in the minds of board members, executives, shareholders, and investors.
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Chicago criminal defense attorney protecting clients against misdemeanor and felony charges.

Criminal Defense

Being charged with a crime can be a terrifying ordeal. You may feel as if you are trapped in a system where you have no control. We understand the importance of your liberty and that your rights are at stake.
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Chicago employment discrimination attorney protecting workers' rights in the workplace.

Employment Discrimination

For more than 20 years, The Blake Horwitz Law Firm has fought for clients who are discriminated against for impermissible purposes. The law protects people from being discriminated against by their employer for certain...
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Chicago firearm rights attorney providing legal defense and Second Amendment representation

Firearm Rights

The State of Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. The Blake Horwitz Law Firm represents individuals who have either been denied their FOID card/CCL or lost their FOID/CCL privileges.
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Chicago fire department misconduct attorney representing clients in cases of negligence and rights violations.

Fire Department Misconduct

The Blake Horwitz Law Firm works tirelessly to ensure that fire departments are held accountable for acts of misconduct within the department, which can include coercion, intimidation, harassment falsified evidence, corruption, excessive force, invasion of privacy and physical or sexual abuse.
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Chicago personal injury attorney helping clients seek compensation for accidents and injuries.

Personal injury

The most common personal injury cases are vehicular accidents, but other common types of personal injury cases include slip and fall, dog attacks, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, unfair employment practices, slander, and wrongful death cases. Worker’s compensation concerns injuries that occur at work and the compensation...
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Legal representation for police misconduct cases in Chicago.

Police Officers

Many police officers find corruption to be intolerable; others become the victim of institutional pressures designed to force officers to falsify data. We represent police officers who find themselves in these uncomfortable situations. At our firm, we have represented and currently represent many officers who have been persecuted because they have chosen...
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Chicago real estate litigation attorneys and legal services.

Real Estate Litigation

In two separate legal actions, property owners in Cook County, Illinois, have filed lawsuits against @PROPERTIES, alleging misconduct and deceptive business practices. The cases highlight how realtors may fail in their duty to protect property owners, leading to financial loss and legal complications—issues often addressed by Chicago real estate litigation attorneys who specialize in holding real estate professionals accountable.
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Chicago sexual abuse attorney providing legal representation for survivors of abuse and assault.

Sexual Abuse

Often this sexual abuse is perpetrated by someone close to the victim, such as a trusted family member, friend, co-worker or respected religious figure. Our team of compassionate attorneys are here to listen with patience and understanding. We believe every survivor deserves to be affirmed and believed, without judgment. Our clients rest assured that everything they share with us is completely confidential.
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Legal support for sexual abuse victims in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Chicago

Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has reached epidemic proportions. The Archdiocese of Chicago has allowed sexual abuse to be committed for far too long and has done little to prevent known sexual predators from continuing to prey on the most vulnerable in our community. Most recently, document disclosures have shown that the Archdiocese of Chicago allowed over thirty priests to abuse children for...
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Recent Case Results

Homeowners Sue Real Estate Agents Over $11,500-a-Month Rental to Tenant With History of Evictions and Unpaid Rent

Homeowners Sue Real Estate Agents Over $11,500-a-Month Rental to Tenant With History of Evictions and Unpaid Rent

As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business, Blake Horwitz and The Blake Horwitz Law Firm represented homeowners Bijal Shah and Uma Bansal, in a lawsuit against real estate…

Record $28 Million Verdict for Police Brutality

Record $28 Million Verdict for Police Brutality

In 1999, attorney Blake Horwitz won a verdict from a federal jury awarding Joseph Regalado $28 million for debilitating injuries he suffered from Chicago police officers—this…

Chicago Archdiocese Pays $8 Million Dollars The Largest Priest Sex Abuse Settlement In The Country

Chicago Archdiocese Pays $8 Million Dollars The Largest Priest Sex Abuse Settlement In The Country

In March of 2019, The Blake Horwitz Law Firm reached the largest out-of-court settlement with the Chicago Archdiocese on behalf of John Doe, who as a…

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