Atty. Eric A. Berg
With more than 30 years of experience, Eric Berg focuses his practice on litigation and transactional construction law. As a litigator, Eric has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and lenders in trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Eric A. Berg at a Glance
Eric A. Berg is a construction attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric A. Berg
- With more than 30 years of experience, Eric Berg focuses his practice on litigation and transactional construction law
- As a litigator, Eric has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and lenders in trials, arbitrations, and mediations
- Eric’s transactional work includes drafting and negotiating contracts for the design, construction, rehabilitation and construction management of hotels, hospitals, office buildings, apartment buildings, casinos, transit infrastructure, theaters, private residences, retail stores, and distribution centers
- He led the Construction Law practice at an AmLaw 100 firm in Chicago before joining Barnes & Thornburg
- He has represented developers, international corporations, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers and designers on diverse projects, from the Freedom Tower in New York to Willis Tower in Chicago, from dredging the Mississippi River to building casinos in Las Vegas, and from Silicon Valley tech hubs to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory
- In addition to his litigation and transactional practice, Eric investigates, negotiates and litigates disability access claims under federal, state and local laws, including Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, and the Chicago Building Code
- Eric also worked in-house as a deputy general counsel at a large U.S. provider of dredging services, where he provided counsel on contract drafting, extras claims, payment disputes, mechanics liens, labor and employment matters, compliance issues, personal injury and workers’ compensation, public contracts, real estate transactions, insurance and risk management, and surety and bond questions
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Berg handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Construction Law in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Eric A. Berg
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric A. Berg's practice in the field of construction.
Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Eric A. Berg's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Eric A. Berg attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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