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PROGRESSIVE. IT’S OUR ONLY TRADITION.

You won’t find much in the way of stuffy in the hallowed halls of Emalfarb, Swan and Bain. That’s because stuffy breeds stagnation and results in status quo for our clients. We’re a commercial law firm that specializes in construction law, mechanics lien and bond. We’re as comfortable working around small business as we are around Fortune 500 companies and trade associations.

We never toe the line.

That’s why you’ll find us pushing the limits, whether it’s construction law or clean technology law. Legal matters may seem to stay the same, but that’s not the case. Working around the law, you understand that it has a life of its own—always changing; always evolving. At Emalfarb, Swan and Bain, we’re right there with it.

BIOS:

SMALL IN SIZE. MIGHTY IN STATURE

Because of our size, some would call us a boutique firm. But, peel back the

layers and you’ll find one of the leading providers in the national of commecial

and construction law. While we have expert legal resources across the country,

our core team is a unique collaboration of industry pioneers and commercial law

experts, highly-skilled at getting the job done right and getting it right the first time

GLOBAL REACH:

GLOBAL REACH. LOCAL UNDERSTANDING.

As a Chicago-based firm, it would be presumptuous to claim to understand everything going on in the legal field in every corner of the globe. But our reputation is a such that our clients don’t distinguish between where we reside and how we practice law.

Because of this, we’ve had to extend our reach in order to provide our clients from around the globe the type of legal expertise that they came seeking…no matter where they’re doing business.

Our network of local counsel spans the globe and provides us an extended infrastructure that crosses over International boundaries to Europe, Latin America and Asia. But, no matter where your legal needs are being taken care of or who’s doing the job, you’ll find one quality that doesn’t change. That’s a passion for the law and the ability to provide the best possible outcome, no matter the circumstances.

STRONG TIES WITHOUT BORDERS.

Our International network of local associates isn’t growing just because

it’s there. While having the ability to provide our clients with expert legal

assistance around the world could be looked at as a luxury, we wouldn’t

do it, if those we called on didn’t espouse the same values we hold dear

as an entity. We’re proud to say that we can off the type of legal representation

you’d expect from Emalfarb, Swan and Bain in the following cities:

NATIONAL REACH:

NATIONAL REACH. GLOBAL IMPACT.

Emalfarb, Swan & Bain is a small firm…and that’s the way we like it. Keeping things close to the vest ensures that we can provide our clients with unwavering service. So, instead of growing from within to service our customers as there business area expands, we look outside for legal representation, associates who reflect our values and passion for the work we do.

Our model falls somewhere between the much discussed virtual office and the traditional "practice area" focused law firm.  We hire only the best legal representation and we manage the process 100% of the way, so you never have to worry about who we’ve assigned to work on your case. Everything that we do, whether at the home office or through an outside associate is closely monitored by our case load managers and our general counsel’s office so, should you ever have questions or concerns, there’s someone here in Chicago who can assist you with all of your needs.

Our Focus

We never set out to be the biggest commercial and construction law firm…we did, however, set out to be the best. We take pride in the fact that we are well-known and respected in the industry because we know that our reputation is a direct result of the work we do, and how we we do it.

We don’t focus on big companies or associations. At the same time, we don’t put all our energy in to providing the best representation to the little guys. The truth is, it really doesn’t matter. We’ve built our reputation on providing unparalleled excellence to every client we have. Our penchant for staying on the cutting edge of our ever-changing legal environment will ensure our clients success, both big and small, for years to come.

STATES

Over the years, as our clients have crossed over state lines to conduct their business, it’s been vital to our business to progress right along with them. So, while many firms offer clients referrals, we offer rock-solid associations, highly-skilled legal professionals that we’ve developed strong relationships with over the years. Today, we provide expert legal counsel in all 50 states through our well-established network of local representation:

PROVINCES

Just like we do here in the United States, Emalfarb, Swan and Bain, has developed strong ties with other like-minded lawyers in places like Canada, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Our partnerships with local counsel in these areas assures that you’ll get the type of commercial and construction legal representation no matter where you’re doing business in North America.

THE FIRM:

SOME CALL IT STATUS QUO. WE CALL IT STANDING STILL.

As far as we’re concerned, if you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward. For the past 33 years, Emalfarb, Swan and Bain has looked upon the accepted practice as simply a starting point on which to build upon. We believe it has been our penchant for pushing beyond the accepted that has garnered us a reputation as on of the leading construction and commercial law firms in the country.

We are based in Chicago, and the Windy City is the place we call home. But we’ve extended our reach and representation from coast-to-coast and on a global scale by forming smart partnerships with local legal associates in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

While we’ve grown as an firm, Emalfarb, Swan and Bain still relies on the same values that we started with; progressive and aggressive representation with an eye for the cutting edge and the best support staff in the business, including experienced case managers, paralegals and highly-skilled support staff.

Along with a wealth of highly-qualified litigators and legal support personnel, Emalfarb, Swan and Bain continues to take advantage of cutting-edge technology to change the landscape of construction law with innovation like our Caseload Management System and Lien Tracker Program. And we continue to look for new ways to evolve our client offerings, creating a competitive edge for those we represent.

ONE GOAL.

Emalfarb, Swan & Bain is committed to developing and sustaining a work

environment in which each person has the freedom to create and contribute as

well as the opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally. It is from this freedom of pursuit that we get the best possible ideas and representation for our clients. It makes for an attractive work environment, one that is highly-sought after by those lawyers who specialize in the areas of construction law.

Our diversity in the field of construction law allows us to find and exploit opportunities for change, take on exciting new opportunities in clean technology while maintaining a lead position in the areas of mechanics lien and bond claims. Our passion drives our experience and pushes us to extend beyond the known landscape in to new frontiers, ones rarely touched by more traditional construction law firms.

The firm is now available to accept claims and work from clients around the

world with problems arising within the United States. Additionally, the firm’s multinational clients can proceed with their claims and/or defenses through our access to independent local counsel worldwide. Emalfarb,Swan and Bain is a law firm whose attorneys are admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.