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George Apostolides

Partner at Arnstein & Lehr
Chicago, Illinois
George is a partner in the firm’s Chicago office and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on business and bankruptcy litigation, and he handles cases in federal and state courts both in Illinois and nationwide. He has practiced with the firm since his graduation from Northwestern University School of Law in 1995, and has years of experience managing business risk for his clients, litigating disputes, and, if necessary, taking cases to arbitration or trial.

In 2011 the Litigation Counsel of America, a selective, honorary trial lawyer society, invited Mr. Apostolides to become a Fellow in that organization. According to the LCA, Fellows are selected “based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation.”
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George is a partner in the firm’s Chicago office and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on business and bankruptcy litigation, and he handles cases in federal and state courts both in Illinois and nationwide. He has practiced with the firm since his graduation from Northwestern University School of Law in 1995, and has years of experience managing business risk for his clients, litigating disputes, and, if necessary, taking cases to arbitration or trial.

In 2011 the Litigation Counsel of America, a selective, honorary trial lawyer society, invited Mr. Apostolides to become a Fellow in that organization. According to the LCA, Fellows are selected “based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation.”

Mr. Apostolides has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer from 2013-2016, after being named a Rising Star in 2010. Illinois Super Lawyers® is a peer review designation published by Thomson Reuters. Mr. Apostolides is also a member of the Hellenic-American Leadership Council.

About Me

What type of clientel do you work with?
Mr. Apostolides’ clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. He provides a range of services for those clients, including litigation avoidance consulting, prosecuting claims for damages, and defending cases filed against the clients. His focus is always on his clients’ needs and interests in both the short and long term.
What is your professional experience?
Mr. Apostolides has extensive experience handling commercial disputes, including:

- breach of contract
- avoidance and recovery of fraudulent transfers under the bankruptcy code
- avoidance and recovery of fraudulent transfers under the state law
- Uniform Commercial Code violations
- avoidance and recovery of preference payments
- guaranty collection matters, post-judgment proceedings
- real estate litigation
- breach of fiduciary duty claims
- shareholder disputes

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Associations

Association Position
American Bar Association - Business law and litigation Section Member
Illinois State Bar Association Member
Chicago Bar Association Member
Hellenic Bar Associations Member

Education

School Degree Graduation Year
Northwestern University School of Law J.D. 1995
Princeton University A.B. 1992

Contact Information

Arnstein & Lehr

170 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 1200

Chicago, IL 60606