Steven B. Ekker
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Biography
Attorney Steven Ekker began practicing law in Illinois in 1993. Since then, he has distinguished himself throughout Illinois courtrooms for outstanding legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. Focusing on civil litigation, Mr. Ekker is skilled in handling cases involving: personal injury; commercial and business disputes; real estate litigation; general civil litigation; divorce and family law; contract disputes; wage, salary, commission and other employment disputes; foreclosures; defamation; and, appeals.
With experience representing both sides of civil disputes, Mr. Ekker is able to effectively anticipate strategies from opposing counsel. He has a track record for success both in state and federal courts and is skilled in litigation, negotiation, arbitration, and mediation. He has successfully handled jury trials and bench trials throughout Illinois and his appellate work has resulted in both published and non-published opinions.
Believing in the importance of continuing legal education, Attorney Steven Ekker has authored materials published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the DuPage County Bar Association Brief. He has also presented numerous seminars for clients and potential clients on a variety of legal matters.
Committed to the betterment of his community, Mr. Ekker has served multiple terms as a Director of the Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry and is currently the President of the organization. He is also the Vice President of Sugar Grove Corn Boil, NFP, the organization that plans the community's annual summer festival, having just completed a two-year term as its President as well.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION 630-234-4682
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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Professional Experience
Attorney Garr & DeMaertelaere
Year: 1993 - 1994
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Associate Attorney Lewis & Nyuli, P.C.
Year: 1994 - 1996
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Associate Attorney Mulherin, Rehfeldt & Varchetto, P.C.
Year: 1996 - 1999
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Partner Momkus McCluskey LLC
Year: 1999 - 2011
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Partner White & Ekker, P.C.
Year: 2011 - 2019
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Owner / Attorney Ekker Law, P.C.
Year: 2019 - Current
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois # 6216016 Member (Current)
Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry Member, Director and Past President (Director since 2007, President 2009-13, Vice President 2013-15) (Current)
Sugar Grove Corn Boil, NFP Member, Legal Counsel and Past President (Legal Counsel since 2008, President 2009-13) (Current)
Kane County Bar Association Member (2018 - Current)
Awards
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Moot Court Society - Distinguished Service Award
Northern Illinois University College of Law 1991.0
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Law Review - Distinguished Service Award
Northern Illinois University College of Law 1992.0
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Peer Reviewed
Martindale-Hubbell
Education
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Northern Illinois University College of Law J.D. (1993) | Law
Honors: Activities: Activities and Societies: President of the Student Bar Association, Law Review Assistant Editor, Moot Court Society, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
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University of Michigan B.A. (1989) | Communication and English
Year: 1985 - 1989
Websites
https://www.ekkerlaw.com/
Ekker Law, P.C. / Steven B. Ekker, Esq.
Ekker Law, P.C.
221 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Sugar Grove, IL 60554