Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  A dram shop refers to any business that serves alcoholic beverages to the public. Dram shop laws are civil liability statutes that state that the person or persons who supplies alcohol to an individual who causes injury can be liable. Victims and their families of drunk driving accidents are able to hold bars and restaurants accountable for the death, injury, or other damages caused by an intoxicated customer.
• Wrongful Death
  Our attorneys have been handling multi-jurisdictional toxic tort litigation for decades and have considerable experience in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, and more. We have handled every aspect of these types of cases from pre-suit negotiation, discovery, trial, and appeal.
• Traffic Violations
  Our Firm has a Rapid Response Team (RRT), which is comprised of attorneys in each of our Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan offices, to serve our commercial transportation clients. The attorneys on the RRT are available 24/7. When an accident occurs and is reported to our RRT, an attorney will come to the scene along with a preferred independent adjuster and/or traffic accident reconstruction expert to capture relevant evidence that is often lost if left to a police report. Legal counsel is then provided to your in-house risk management for a prompt and early evaluation regarding exposure. RRT attorneys also shield insured drivers from making ill-advised statements to law enforcement or plaintiff attorney investigators, deal with governmental agencies when spills or road damage occurs and are available to represent insured drivers in criminal and traffic violations when necessary.
• Fraud
  Malpractice cases be complex, and our team will aggressively investigate, negotiate, and defend firms on a variety of actions ranging from breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and misconduct to securities fraud and errors and omissions. We have wide-ranging knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS). Our attorneys also stay current on accounting principles, regulations and standards that govern the industry.
• Theft
• Arson
  Our attorneys work in close cooperation with our clients’ special investigation units to uncover insurance fraud and either prosecute civil suits against the perpetrators of such fraud or defend against fraudulent claims. We have handled thousands of Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) in fire, homeowners, auto, workers’ compensation and health and life insurance claims for which we take a very aggressive stance against all fraudulent claimants. We have successfully defended against fraudulent theft and arson lawsuits as well as wrongful claims for bad faith claims handling.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  At Kopka Pinkus Dolin, we work with large corporate entities daily, representing them through complex corporate disputes. Our multidisciplinary expertise provides the skills to counsel clients through contract disputes, breach of duty with directors and officers, real estate disputes, and employment law litigation including discrimination for our corporate clients. We can also assist with banking and financing representation, bankruptcy, documentation, and general litigation matters.
• Business Disputes
  We are prepared to explore alternative dispute resolutions with our clients when it fits their needs. Arbitration can resemble a court proceeding but done so privately and with our seasoned arbitration attorneys defending your interests. We are recognized leaders in civil defense for large corporations, insurance companies, third-party administrators, and have decades of experience handling alternative dispute resolutions for a variety of commercial disputes, contract disputes, and other disputes between businesses.

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
  Our attorneys are familiar with Equal Employment Opportunity Claims (EEO) as well as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the equivalent state law claims. We are prepared to handle cases that fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), as well as the Equal Pay Act (EPA) and Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
• Employment Contract
  Our attorneys understand the pressures of resolving cases quickly to keep litigation costs low and we work closely with our clients to identify their goals based on the facts of the case. We are knowledgeable in the many facets of contract law and have represented clients across many industries. Whether an employment contract, business, commercial, or a real estate contract, our team of lawyers create strategic defenses and advocate for our clients on both large and small claims.
• Employment Litigation
  Robert J. Kopka has handled a wide variety of business disputes, commercial litigation and insurance defense matters for more than 30 years, including consumer fraud, breach of contract, significant bodily injury, and employment disputes. Bob handles large lawsuits, appeals and a wide range of alternative dispute resolutions. His experience extends to professional liability including insurance and real estate agent errors and omissions, legal malpractice and director’s and officer’s errors and omissions. Bob litigates declaratory judgment actions on behalf of insurance companies and advises them regarding coverage. He also defends toxic tort suits involving asbestos, pesticides, paints, and industrial coatings.
• Non-compete Agreement
• Severance Agreement
• Sexual Harassment
  We also defend employers accused of sexual harassment in the workplace, including both quid pro quo and hostile work environment claims. These claims can involve alleged harassment from a supervisor or co-worker and are very fact-specific while also entailing complex litigation. Our experienced employment lawyers can offer advice during the investigative phase and help to resolve claims without a lawsuit being filed.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Our attorneys have experience with many agricultural issues and have represented seed companies, agricultural technology providers, livestock houses, horse facilities and other related businesses. Kopka Pinkus Dolin can also handle employment law matters relating to agriculture including workers’ compensation, employment law, and real estate matters.
• Premises Liability
  We have handled well over 1,600 premises liability cases on behalf of insurance carriers and self-insured clients. Three percent of those premises liability cases proceeded to trial. 88% of all jury verdicts were less than 10% of the amount demanded. Many of our premises liability matters, in addition to workers’ compensation, product liability and employment practices liability cases, are for retail and restaurant establishments.
• Construction Litigation
  Kopka Pinkus Dolin provides owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, financial institutions, sureties, and insurance companies representation against construction defect claims. The cause of a defect can be related to poor workmanship, defective materials, or the design and can vary from electrical issues and foundation cracks to errors and omissions. We defend against all types of claims including breach of contract or warranty, negligence, as well as the statute of limitations.
• Eminent Domain
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Property Damage
  Transportation defense can involve a number of complex claims including jackknifes, rollovers, underrides, overrides, and other collisions involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, flatbed trailers, and tanker trucks. Our dedicated transportation team is prepared to handle serious cases that involve catastrophic bodily injury and property damage involving multiple vehicles. Untangling causation and other legal issues can be daunting, and resulting claims can be among the most expensive transportation carriers will ever face.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  We have handled hundreds of transportation and railroad cases in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan representing numerous interstate and intrastate carriers, interstate and international freight forwarders, railroads, and insurers in a variety of litigation arising out of various modes of transportation and storage of freight throughout the United States. We have handled delivery trucks, box trucks, semi-tractor trailers, dump trucks, logging trucks, rail freight and other various types of commercial transportation. Our firm also represents over-the-road interstate and intrastate carriers in personal injury, automobile collision, workers’ compensation, employment law and cargo damage defense cases.
• Medical Malpractice
• Disability Discrimination
  Our employment law attorneys are familiar with Equal Employment Opportunity Claims (EEO) involving allegations of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or equivalent state law claims. Our employment discrimination practice also covers alleged disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and sex/gender discrimination under the Equal Pay Act (EPA) and Pregnancy Discrimination Act. We can also defend against unlawful retaliation and employers accused of sexual harassment in the workplace. Corporations, insurance companies, municipalities, and businesses large and small receive our signature concierge service and the best possible defense against discrimination and harassment claims.

Trusts and Estates

• Wills

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  Kopka Pinkus Dolin’s team of attorneys represent banks, finance companies, and other institutions on a variety of claims including collections, foreclosures, and other debt collection actions throughout the Midwest. Our attorneys work directly with our clients to resolve these matters quickly and efficiently and with the utmost discretion.
• Debt Collection
  The debt collection law is fluid, and our firm stays abreast of federal, state, and local debt collection law changes. Our attorneys are experienced and are well versed in laws, regulations, and mandates including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. We will follow applicable state and federal laws while finding the most strategic and practical solutions at every stage of litigation.