Atty. Jack J. Carriglio
Jack Carriglio represents clients in commercial disputes, including the prosecution and defense of cases relating to contracts, business torts, bankruptcy, securities, product defects, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, partnership disputes, malpractice and professional disciplinary matters, and real estate litigation. In addition, Jack has a substantial practice in representing corporations and individuals at the federal grand jury, trial, and appellate courts in various criminal matters including RICO, tax, and antitrust.
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Jack J. Carriglio is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Illinois, State Bar Association (1978). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D. (cum laude), 1978) and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jack Carriglio represents clients in commercial disputes, including the prosecution and defense of cases relating to contracts, business torts, bankruptcy, securities, product defects, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, partnership disputes, malpractice and professional disciplinary matters, and real estate litigation
- In addition, Jack has a substantial practice in representing corporations and individuals at the federal grand jury, trial, and appellate courts in various criminal matters including RICO, tax, and antitrust
- Jack has earned a reputation as one of the premier trial lawyers in Chicago in both commercial litigation and federal criminal cases
- He is the former president of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- Before joining Cozen O’Connor, Jack practiced law and tried cases with Thomas Foran, a former U.S Attorney
- Jack has tried cases and argued appeals in federal and state civil and criminal courts throughout the United States
- Clients have included public corporations as well as mid-size and small companies involving a broad range of industries including technology, manufacturing, real estate, and service-based businesses
WORK HISTORY
Cozen O’Connor (2015 – Present) Meckler Bulger Tilson (2000 – 2015) Foran, Wiss & Schultz (1981– 2000) Quinn Jacobs & Barry (1978 – 1981)
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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