George is an experienced trial attorney. He began his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Criminal Division (1975-1979), and then became a member of the law firm of Bilandic, Neistein, Richman, Hauslinger and Young, where he practiced in commercial and corporate litigation (1979-1986). After serving as a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (1986-2003), George was of counsel to Young, Finkel & Silbert, Ltd. before joining SFNR in an of counsel capacity.
EDUCATION
J.D., 1973, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
B.A., 1970, Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey
BAR ADMISSIONS
George is admitted to practice before the Illinois Bar, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. Court of Claims.
AREAS OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION
George handles most types of commercial and business related litigation. His practice has a special emphasis on Futures and Commodities law and mechanic’s lien work.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Chicago Bar Association
Futures and Derivatives Law Committee
Arbitrator for the National Futures Association
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