OBKC&G combines the resources, talents, and strengths of its attorneys to provide clients with effective representation in litigation matters. In all aspects of litigation, our attorneys are experienced in contested matters from complicated employment and labor matters to personal injury defense and eminent domain. OBKC&G also assists its governmental clients with municipal ordinance prosecution and enforcement. The firm’s litigation attorneys are well-known for their skills as negotiators, litigators, and appellate counsel. We are dedicated to creatively resolving disputes and, when appropriate, aggressively litigating claims.

 

Defending units of local government has been an integral part of OBKC&G since its inception. We provide comprehensive litigation services to all governmental entities. Our litigators have extensive experience in applying the protection afforded by the Tort Immunity Act and School Code to a variety of cases. On behalf of our governmental clients we have been successful in obtaining motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, as well as trying cases to successful verdicts.

 

OBKC&G provides defense services to major national insurers. Our attorneys have represented clients in all areas of insurance defense litigation including wrongful deaths, personal injury, premises liability, subrogation, and property damage actions. We have successfully defended our clients in both state and federal court. In addition to defending our clients in litigation matters, we also initiate litigation on their behalf when necessary to protect their interests. Our attorneys participate in risk management activities for corporate and governmental clients through educational programs and policy reviews.

 

The firm represents employers in a wide array of employment discrimination proceedings including sexual harassment, race and age discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act matters, retaliatory discharge, and Americans with Disability Act issues. Our attorneys have appeared before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Department of Labor, and other state and local agencies. Our attorneys are also proactive in assisting their clients by providing training, policy drafting, investigative assistance, and legal guidance.