Edward L. Filer

Of Counsel
Chicago
70 West Madison Street
Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60602
P 312.582.1627
F 312.580.1201
 P 312.582.1627 | F 312.580.1201

Overview

Ed focuses his practice on construction, real estate, and banking law and has over two decades of experience in construction law, commercial real estate, commercial banking, mergers and acquisitions, and the general representation of privately held corporations.

Ed represents material suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, construction managers, design builders, architects, owners, developers, landlords, tenants, sureties, and financial institutions in every aspect of their business. He recognizes that each of his clients has unique needs, and he uses his exceptional problem solving approach to ensure that his clients are able to achieve their goals whether that be in the board room or the courtroom.

Ed has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer, from 2012-2019, in Construction Litigation and has also been recognized as an Illinois Leading Lawyer® since 2010. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Services

Industries

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D.
  2. University of Michigan, B.A.

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Illinois
  2. Wisconsin
Court Admissions
  1. U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  2. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  3. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  4. U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Recognitions

  • Illinois Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation (2012-2019)
  • Illinois Leading Lawyer in Closely and Privately Held Business Law, and Construction Law
  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law (2021-2023)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Fellow, Construction Lawyer Society of America
  • Member, Diversity Law Institute
  • Member, Trial Advocacy Law Institute
  • Barrister, Order of Equitas
  • Member, Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Bankers Association
  • Member, Construction Financial Management Association
  • Member, Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association
  • Member, Wisconsin State Bar Association
  • Member, American Subcontractors Association
  • Member, Builders Association of Greater Chicago
  • Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Ohio Court Defines When Property Owner in Eminent Domain Case Can Pursue Appeal (Sep 23, 2024)
    Ohio Court Rules Property Owner Can Recover Attorney Fees When Eminent Domain Case Is Dismissed by the Taking Authority (Aug 19, 2024)
    Ohio Eminent Domain: Supreme Court Opens Door for Agencies to Pay Less Compensation Through “Appraisal Shopping” (Jan 9, 2023)
    U.S. Supreme Court Effectively Expands Its Controversial 2005 Kelo Decision (Jul 6, 2022)
    U.S. Supreme Court Decides Important Regulatory Taking Case In Favor of Property Owners (May 12, 2022)
  2. Articles
    Representing the Parties to a Construction Project - Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2015)
    Representing the Construction Lender - Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2012 and 2015)
    Illinois Construction Law - Wiley Publications (2015)
    Implied Duties of Contractors - ABA National Convention/Construction Division (2001)
    Change Orders In Illinois - Change Orders In Illinois (Jan 1, 2001)
  3. Presentations
    "E-Discovery for Modern Day Businesses" - CH Presentations
    "Illinois Mechanics' Liens" - Half Moon Presentations
    "How to Get Paid and Still Preserve Customer Relationships" - NACM/Chicago-Midwest
    "Change Orders in Illinois" - Lorman Seminars
    "Negotiating the Contract Without Breaking the Deal" - ASA
  4. Firm News
    Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
    74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)
    Seventy Roetzel Attorneys Named to 2021 The Best Lawyers in America© List; Ten Named “Lawyer of the Year” (Aug 20, 2020)
Services

Industries

Overview

Ed focuses his practice on construction, real estate, and banking law and has over two decades of experience in construction law, commercial real estate, commercial banking, mergers and acquisitions, and the general representation of privately held corporations.

Ed represents material suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, construction managers, design builders, architects, owners, developers, landlords, tenants, sureties, and financial institutions in every aspect of their business. He recognizes that each of his clients has unique needs, and he uses his exceptional problem solving approach to ensure that his clients are able to achieve their goals whether that be in the board room or the courtroom.

Ed has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer, from 2012-2019, in Construction Litigation and has also been recognized as an Illinois Leading Lawyer® since 2010. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D.
  2. University of Michigan, B.A.

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Illinois
  2. Wisconsin
Court Admissions
  1. U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  2. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  3. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  4. U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Recognitions

  • Illinois Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation (2012-2019)
  • Illinois Leading Lawyer in Closely and Privately Held Business Law, and Construction Law
  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law (2021-2023)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Fellow, Construction Lawyer Society of America
  • Member, Diversity Law Institute
  • Member, Trial Advocacy Law Institute
  • Barrister, Order of Equitas
  • Member, Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Bankers Association
  • Member, Construction Financial Management Association
  • Member, Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association
  • Member, Wisconsin State Bar Association
  • Member, American Subcontractors Association
  • Member, Builders Association of Greater Chicago
  • Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Ohio Court Defines When Property Owner in Eminent Domain Case Can Pursue Appeal (Sep 23, 2024)
    Ohio Court Rules Property Owner Can Recover Attorney Fees When Eminent Domain Case Is Dismissed by the Taking Authority (Aug 19, 2024)
    Ohio Eminent Domain: Supreme Court Opens Door for Agencies to Pay Less Compensation Through “Appraisal Shopping” (Jan 9, 2023)
    U.S. Supreme Court Effectively Expands Its Controversial 2005 Kelo Decision (Jul 6, 2022)
    U.S. Supreme Court Decides Important Regulatory Taking Case In Favor of Property Owners (May 12, 2022)
  2. Articles
    Representing the Parties to a Construction Project - Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2015)
    Representing the Construction Lender - Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2012 and 2015)
    Illinois Construction Law - Wiley Publications (2015)
    Implied Duties of Contractors - ABA National Convention/Construction Division (2001)
    Change Orders In Illinois - Change Orders In Illinois (Jan 1, 2001)
  3. Presentations
    "E-Discovery for Modern Day Businesses" - CH Presentations
    "Illinois Mechanics' Liens" - Half Moon Presentations
    "How to Get Paid and Still Preserve Customer Relationships" - NACM/Chicago-Midwest
    "Change Orders in Illinois" - Lorman Seminars
    "Negotiating the Contract Without Breaking the Deal" - ASA
  4. Firm News
    Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
    74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)
    Seventy Roetzel Attorneys Named to 2021 The Best Lawyers in America© List; Ten Named “Lawyer of the Year” (Aug 20, 2020)