Barry C. Kessler

Background

Kessler, Barry C. was born on December 18, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, United States.

Education

DePaul University (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, economics, 1975). University of Notre Dame (Juris Doctor, 1978). University of Chicago (Master of Business Administration, specialization in Finance).

Career

Angara v. City of Chicago, 947 F.Supp. 1252 (North.D.Ill. 1996); Commercial National Bank of Chicago v. City of Chicago, 89 Illinois. 2d 45, 432 North.E.2d 227 (1982); In re Estate of Pirie, 141 Illinois.App.3d 750, 492 North.E.2d 884 (1986).Worked at Kessler Smith & Powen (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Trial and Appellate Litigation: Federal and State Courts. Labor and Employment. Corporate. Real Estate.

Unfair Competition, Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Agreements.

Wills and Trusts. Estate Planning and Administration. Admitted to the bar, 1978, Indiana and Illinois.

Member: Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Kessler Smith & Powen represents large national corporations in matters arising in the Midwest, medium-size companies, family businesses and individuals.

Achievements

• Barry C. Kessler has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations.