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Jillian S. Cole
- E jcole@taftlaw.com
- T (312) 836-4019
- F (312) 966-8567
Summary
Jill focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including representing local and national commercial lenders in commercial foreclosures and other special asset litigation. She also has extensive experience representing secured creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy actions. In addition, Jill represents businesses and individuals in construction and mechanics lien litigation, breach of contract actions and employment claims in state and federal courts, as well as NASD arbitrations.
Jill was selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" 2011-2017. She earned her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and her B.A. from Brandeis University.
Awards
Honoree, Leading Lawyers
Honoree, Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2011 - 2017)
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Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2002)
- Brandeis University (1999)
Admissions
- State - Illinois
Speeches and Publications
- Panelist, "Legal Matters: Litigation, Settlements & Other Fun Stuff,” 8th Annual Midwest Bank Special Assets & Credit Officer's Forum, September 6, 2018.
- Author, “The Row over Rowe: What to Do with Facts ‘Between’ the Record,” American Bar Association Litigation Journal, Vol. 42, No. 4 (Summer 2016).
News
19 Taft Attorneys Named to 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists News
Amarilio and Cole Contribute Article to ABA Litigation Journal News
Thirty-Four Taft Chicago Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers for 2016 News
Fourteen Taft Attorneys Named to 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists