Atty. Barry I. Mortge

Atty. Barry I. Mortge

Barry has devoted his career in private practice to assisting both businesses and individuals in resolving legal disputes. Barry has extensive trial and appellate experience and utilizes his knowledge to assist his clients make meaningful decisions in how to cost-effectively manage business disputes.

Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Barry I. Mortge at a glance

Barry I. Mortge is a Member based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Barry I. Mortge. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1986), and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (1994). Educated at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Furman University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Buffalo Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barry has devoted his career in private practice to assisting both businesses and individuals in resolving legal disputes
  • Barry has extensive trial and appellate experience and utilizes his knowledge to assist his clients make meaningful decisions in how to cost-effectively manage business disputes
  • He represents clients in many real estate-related matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, mortgage foreclosures, mechanics' lien cases and other construction-related disputes as well as general commercial matters
  • In addition, Barry works with owners of businesses with shareholder and partnership disputes, helping them resolve these problems in a cost-effective manner, preferably without litigation
  • Barry is admitted to the bars of Illinois and Georgia, including all state courts, appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Illinois, United States District Court for the Northern District and Central District of Illinois as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • Barry is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar, a unique certification found only in the Northern District of Illinois
  • This certification authorizes Barry to act as lead counsel in cases tried in the Northern District
  • He is also admitted to all courts in Georgia, including Appellate Court and Supreme Court where he argued numerous cases as an assistant district attorney before relocating to the Chicago area
  • Barry is also certified by the State of Illinois as and administrative hearing officer, authorizing him to adjudicate ordinance violations on behalf of various Illinois municipalities
  • He is also approved as outside counsel for the FDIC

Practice Areas Explained

Barry I. Mortge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry I. Mortge handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Barry I. Mortge is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Barry I. Mortge is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Breach of Contract

Barry I. Mortge is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →

Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo Grove are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry I. Mortge

Where is Barry I. Mortge's law office located?
Barry I. Mortge's law practice is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of Barry I. Mortge. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry I. Mortge handle?
Barry I. Mortge focuses on contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barry I. Mortge practiced law?
Barry I. Mortge has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Barry I. Mortge go to law school?
Barry I. Mortge earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Barry I. Mortge for a consultation?
You can contact Barry I. Mortge directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barry I. Mortge received?
Barry I. Mortge's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Furman University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of
Admitted: 1994

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