Bryan R. Bagdady

I founded Corporate & Estate Legal Services, Ltd. to focus on business contracts, commercial litigation, estate planning and probate cases. I have decades of experience handling civil litigation and commercial contracts. I represent both plaintiffs and defendants. I have a broad spectrum approach to B2B litigation. I can negotiate deals, document agreements, litigate, pursue post judgment collection, and prosecute or defend judgments on appeal.

I was a scholastic debater in high school and college. I am very comfortable with contract litigation, declaratory judgments, decedent's estates, and business torts.

My experience affords me the luxury of handling all phases of dispute resolution including pre-suit settlements, trial advocacy, post judgment enforcement, and appellate advocacy. At most firms, these functions are splintered across different departments and between multiple lawyers. If you retain Bryan as your attorney, then all of these functions are consolidated into one point of contact.

I graduated from Northwestern University where I studied economics. I earned my law degree from DePaul University College of Law. At Northwestern University, I was awarded the Wyman-Hibbs Debate Scholarship for outstanding achievement in the field of competitive debate. If you have a contract, case, or legal claim that you wish to discuss, give me a call or drop me an email. I will be happy to speak with you.

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Collections

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Intellectual Property

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

• Free Consultation
  Free Initial Consultation.
• Contingent Fees
  I accept contingency fee cases for qualified business disputes involving claims in excess of $250,000.

Illinois

Since 1983

7th Circuit

Since 1988

Founding Attorney

Corporate & Estate Legal Services, Ltd.

2013 - Current

Corporate & Estate Legal Services, Ltd. was founded in July of 2013 to represent small and mid-sized businesses as well as individuals. The firm focuses on business to business collection litigation, general business litigation, employment and restrictive covenant litigation, probate litigation, chapter 7 bankruptcy services, trademark applications, and intellectual property litigation.

DePaul College of Law

J.D. (1982) | Law

1979 - 1982

Honors: DePaul College of Law 711 Student admitted to practice in Courts as Senior Law Student.

Northwestern University

B.S. (1978) | Economics

1974 - 1978

Honors: Wyman Hibbs Debate Scholar. President of Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Activities: Northwestern Debate Society, Gymnastics Club, Sigma Chi Fraternity.

State Bar of Illinois  # 6184235

Member

Current

Q. I have a question about distribution of a wrongful death settlement to heirs once the amount enters probate.

November 7, 2023

A: Assuming you are talking about Illinois probate law, if there is not will then the distribution is by statute and the governing statute is pretty straightforward and clear. It does not talk about the relative dependency of any heir. Good luck.

Q. I am being sued for debt, but never received court papers. Do I need to show up at court without being served??

September 21, 2023

A: In Illinois, a court does not obtain jurisdiction over you until you are served with the summons and complaint. If several attempts were made to serve you and they were unsuccessful - presumably so since you were out of town, then the plaintiff may be in a position to ask the court for permission to serve you via alternate means. This can include service by certified mail or electronic service such as email or facebook. Do not assume that just because you were not served by a sheriff or special process server that you are in the clear.

Q. Half siblings are suing for deceased dads house from ex-wife. I want no part of it. Can I be taken off the lawsuit?

August 22, 2023

A: As I understand your fact pattern, it does not sound like you actually authorized anyone to bring a claim on your behalf for any part of the house. If this is correct, then you don't need to do anything. No one can file a claim on your behalf without your express permission. If there is an attorney or some other person making a claim to the house in your name, you can simply tell them that they are not authorized to represent you and that you do not wish to make a claim to the property. Your opinion as to who should or should not get the house, or any part of it, is a side opinion and does not directly impact your decision to walk away from all of the Kentucky controversy and litigation. Best of luck. ... Read More

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