Atty. Eli Litoff
A versatile litigator in the truest sense, Eli Litoff is equally adept at defending his clients against complex class actions in federal court, navigating their local matters in a county courthouse, and defending them against accusations by the government. He has tried civil and criminal cases to verdict in both state and federal court.
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Eli Litoff is a criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and product liability attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 2014) and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (B.S., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A versatile litigator in the truest sense, Eli Litoff is equally adept at defending his clients against complex class actions in federal court, navigating their local matters in a county courthouse, and defending them against accusations by the government
- He has tried civil and criminal cases to verdict in both state and federal court
- Eli’s civil practice focuses on class actions and complex commercial litigation
- He understands both sides of the “v.,” having successfully prosecuted and defended actions for his clients
- He has courtroom experience handling insurance coverage disputes, as well as civil RICO, fraud, breach of contract, tortious interference, trade secret misappropriation, and many other commercial disputes
- He has also successfully prosecuted and defended federal civil rights actions
- In addition, Eli represents individuals and companies in government investigations and white collar criminal prosecutions
- Eli has investigated and defended cases involving mail fraud, wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, bribery, money laundering, and violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute
- He also advises clients on compliance programs, including conducting anti-corruption and anti-bribery due diligence
- Thorough preparation, candor, and diligence are the touchstones of Eli’s results-driven practice
- His measured approach to litigation is informed by the insights he gained inside judges’ chambers, having served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer and the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert in the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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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 Chicago 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 venue, 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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