Tom Sobieraj is a litigator with several years of experience in commercial, real estate, corporate litigation, and complex bankruptcy law. He regularly works to protect the rights of his clients, which include commercial property owners, management companies, and brokers in connection with landlord/tenant issues, mechanics liens, bankruptcy matters, and related issues. Tom also represents individuals, small businesses, and non-profits in contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, corporate disputes, professional negligence, and has experience in appellate matters. In addition, Tom advises clients on various corporate and business matters.
Tom is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, American Bar Association, Circuit Court of Cook County First District Advisory Committee, and is actively involved with The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation’s Associates Board. Tom previously volunteered with the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) to provide pro bono legal services to the poor and working poor of Chicago in family law proceedings. Tom is also a former member of the Junior Board (formerly the Young Philanthropist Board) with Chicago Lighthouse, a non-profit organization serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities.
Tom enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Amalya, his son, Bobby, and their dog, Dug, which involves a lot of reading together, swimming, and relaxing outdoors. In less hectic times, Tom enjoyed traveling to new cities to experience local cuisine and culture and looks forward to restarting those adventures together with his family.
Education
The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2014
University of Illinois, B.A. in Communications, 2010
Admissions and licenses
Illinois
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Professional Associations
Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Languages Spoken
English
Polish
Articles and Publications
“The Ambitious Chi Biz Strong Initiative is Here to Offer Help to Business, Workers, and Consumers,” Author, SATC|Law Special Report, August 19, 2021.
“NEWSFLASH! The Competition is On: Curtailing Noncompete Agreements at the State and Federal Level” Author, SATC|Law Newsflash, July 14, 2021.
“PPP Eligibility for Bankruptcy Debtors” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 14, 2020.
“What You Need to Know About the Use of No-Contact Temperature Devices,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 13, 2020.
“What is Happening to my Case During the Pandemic?” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 13, 2020 (updated April 29, 2020).
“Additional Funding Relief Under the CARES Act,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 22, 2020.
“Examining the Plan on ‘Opening America Up Again,’” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 17, 2020.
“Status of Federal Unemployment Benefits,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 14, 2020.
“What Do the New Federal Reserve Programs Mean for You?” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 10, 2020.
“Guidance on the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 3, 2020.
“City of Chicago Resources,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 31, 2020.
“Economic Relief In Light of The COVID-19 Pandemic,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 26, 2020.