Background
Berke, Ralph L. was born on April 7, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Berke, Ralph L. was born on April 7, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Wheaton College (Bachelor of Arts, with high honor, 1971). Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1974). Pi Gamma Museum
Worked at Jacobson, Brandvik & Anderson, Limited. (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in General Civil Practice including Litigation, Class Actions, Employment Law, Closely Held Corporations and Estate Planning. Admitted to the bar, 1974, Illinois.
1981, United States.
District Court, Northern District of Illinois. 1986, United States. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. 1989, United States. Supreme Court.
1990, United States.
Court of Military Appeals. Pi Gamma Museum Member: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Military: Lieutenant Colonel, United States.
Army Reserve
Jacobson, Brandvik & Anderson, Limited., founded in 1916, specializes in representation of closely held corporations and trial practice.
Throughout its history, the firm has maintained its focus on these areas of practice and has strived to maintain its reputation for quality professional representation from generation to generation. The firm has purposefully remained small in order to serve its clients on a personal basis.
Each member of the firm is an active participant in the firm"s team approach to representing its clients. The firm"s extensive litigation experience enhances the firm"s ability to counsel clients to avoid disputes, but if they occur, to be able to conclude them in an economically efficient manner.
The firm has over 40 reported decisions.
Member: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Military: Lieutenant Colonel, United States. Army Reserve.