Fox Swibel is Chicago’s leading boutique business law firm. We focus on what the Firm does best: provide “big-law” quality work in a streamlined boutique setting. We value long-lasting relationships and continually evolve our services to meet our clients’ needs.

The Firm recruits top lawyers who were educated at the nation’s best law schools and who formerly were partners and associates at nationally-known, highly-respected large firms. Our attorneys have the entrepreneurial determination to deliver first-rate creative business solutions with a cost-effective approach.

Fox Swibel is the only boutique U.S. firm selected for membership in The Interlex Group, an association of leading law firms around the world which has received Chambers’ highest “Band 1 – Elite” ranking. One of our founding partners serves as the President of Interlex, and our leadership role in the organization affords us close relationships with leading law firms in 60 countries.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

​Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proudly heralds Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16.  No one in the history of our country has been a more heroic example of devotion to these principles than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was – he personified the struggle of the victims of racial injustice to rise up peacefully, with dignity, grace and resolve.  His eloquence and courage left an indelible imprint on the fabric of American society, and we today still recall, recount and celebrate his indomitable spirit.  What is a greater legacy than to be remembered with a nationwide day of reflection, action and service to our communities, that we may one day overcome all hatred, bigotry and intolerance that still sadly afflicts our society.  Let us applaud Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and may it serve as a reminder of our goal of greater tolerance and understanding among people of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, religions, races, genders, sexual orientations and abilities.

 

Illinois Supreme Court Scans BIPA Menu, Orders Big Fines

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New Illinois Law Mandates Paid Leave for Employees

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Legislation Clarifies Federal Exemption for M&A Brokers

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Fox Swibel's Construction Law Group Welcomes Two New Partners

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Welcome Michael R. Strong

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2023 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

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Brandon Liss Promoted to Partner

Scott Schonfeld Selected as One of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch” for 2022

Welcome Marcus Lind-Martinez

Welcome Everett S. Ward

Best Law Firms® 2023

7th Circuit Clarifies That Discouraging Leave May Violate FMLA

Welcome Joshua N. Epstein

Welcome Edward B. Keidan

Best Lawyers in America© 2023

Welcome Brian A. Smith

OOO: While You Were Out, Chicago Called to Tell You About New Anti-Harassment Obligations

Fox Swibel’s Construction Law Practice and Partners Daniel Dorfman and Jean Wine Recognized by Chambers USA 2022 for Second Consecutive Year

Illinois Supreme Court Scans BIPA Menu, Orders Big Fines

A recent decision from the Illinois Supreme Court, which may lead to catastrophic damage awards, means that those who fail to address BIPA compliance may find their castle in ruins.

New Illinois Law Mandates Paid Leave for Employees

The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLFAW) Act was passed by the Illinois legislature in January and was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on March 13, 2023.

Legislation Clarifies Federal Exemption for M&A Brokers

M&A brokers received an unanticipated but welcome surprise in legislation recently adopted by Congress that clarifies an exception from broker-dealer registration requirements.

Fox Swibel's Construction Law Group Welcomes Two New Partners

Fox Swibel is pleased to announce the additions of Erik R. Nelson and Stephen W. Kienzle as partners to the Firm’s Chambers-ranked Construction Law Group.

Welcome Michael R. Strong

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce Michael Strong has joined the firm as a Partner and Chair of the newly established Energy Law group.

2023 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Fox Swibel is pleased to announce the Firm’s 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Brandon Liss Promoted to Partner

Fox Swibel is pleased to announce Brandon Liss, member of the firm’s Litigation and Employment Law groups, has been promoted to Partner.

Scott Schonfeld Selected as One of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch” for 2022

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce partner Scott Schonfeld has been selected as one of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch” for 2022 by the Law Bulletin, the publisher of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Chicago Lawyer Magazine.

Welcome Marcus Lind-Martinez

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce Marcus Lind-Martinez has joined the firm as an Associate in the Corporate & Securities Group.

Welcome Everett S. Ward

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce Everett Ward has joined the firm as a Partner in the Real Estate Group.

Best Law Firms® 2023

Fox Swibel has been ranked among the 2023 Best Law Firms® by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.  Firms included in the Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

7th Circuit Clarifies That Discouraging Leave May Violate FMLA

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit (which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) wrestled with the question of whether an employer can violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by discouraging an employee from exercising rights under the Act without actually denying an FMLA leave request.

Welcome Edward B. Keidan

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce Edward Keidan has joined the firm as a Partner in the Construction Law Group.

Welcome Joshua N. Epstein

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce Joshua Epstein has joined the firm as an Associate in the Corporate & Securities and Banking & Corporate Finance Groups.

Welcome Brian A. Smith

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce Brian Smith has joined the firm as a Partner in the Corporate & Securities Group.

Best Lawyers in America© 2023

Fox Swibel is proud to announce over a third of our attorneys have been named to the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

OOO: While You Were Out, Chicago Called to Tell You About New Anti-Harassment Obligations

If you’ve been tasked with making sure your handbook and policies are up to date and compliant in any workplace in Chicago, then this update is for you! 

Fox Swibel’s Construction Law Practice and Partners Daniel Dorfman and Jean Wine Recognized by Chambers USA 2022 for Second Consecutive Year

Fox Swibel is very pleased to announce that its Construction Law Group has once more been named as one of the top construction law practices in the United States by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

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