Julius has extensive experience in construction and mechanics lien law. He has had an active role in proposing new laws and changing existing mechanics lien law and the Illinois Construction Bond Act. Four of Julius’s proposed bills have been passed or gone into effect between 2006 and 2016, and were enacted to correct, enlarge and rectify omissions. Julius is also well versed in transactional matters and trust administration.
For over 40 years, Julius has authored and revised multiple chapters in books published by Illinois Continuing Legal Education. He has also been published in trade journals, and lectured at Chicago Bar Association’s annual Continuous Legal Education seminars, as well as other venues. Through his lectures and publications, Julius has provided guidance to attorneys state wide. Martindale-Hubbell has named Julius as an Honoree and Preeminent Attorney.
Prior to joining the firm, Julius served as co-chairman and president of another Chicago law firm. He is also a charter member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. In his free time, Julius enjoys spending time with his family, traveling with his wife and meeting people from around the world.
DID YOU KNOW: When I was just starting to practice law, I was given a case to litigate. I had just looked at the matter for a few minutes and was waiting to meet the client at the court house. While I waited, I had some more time to review the facts of the matter and realized my client’s last name was Swindle. I couldn’t believe it—I remember saying to myself ‘they don’t teach this in law school.’
Mr. Swindle was the plaintiff and I don’t quite remember how the case ended, but what I do remember is that after the case ended the judge leaned over from where he sat and said to me “[y]oung man I will change your client’s name for free.” That was my first introduction to the practice of law.
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Education:
- J.D., Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
- B.A., University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
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Professional Memberships & Associations:
- Chicago Bar Association
- Chairman of Mechanics Lien Subcommittee
- Co-Chairman of Continuing Legal Education
- Gentlemen Enjoying Leisure
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys
- Chicago Bar Association