John R. Storino is a litigator who focuses on commercial litigation, professional responsibility and construction matters. He has experience in issues ranging from breach of contract, civil rights litigation and election law to insurance coverage, pension fund litigation, product liability and employment disputes. Mr. Storino represents lawyers and law firms in professional responsibility matters, including malpractice litigation, conducting internal investigations at law firms and representing attorneys before disciplinary agencies. He also represents owners, developers, subcontractors and engineers in a variety of construction law actions and counsels them regarding general business practices.
In 2008, the Law Bulletin Publishing Company named Mr. Storino one of "40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch." He has also been named a "Rising Star" in Business Litigation and Professional Liability Defense by Illinois Super Lawyers. Mr. Storino has managed all phases of litigation in both federal and state courts, he has tried jury and bench trials, and has successfully argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals of the Seventh Circuit. He has also represented numerous clients in criminal and civil investigations instituted by various governmental entities. For several years, he served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois representing the Governor and other state officials in First Amendment cases, political discrimination cases, and retaliatory discharge claims.
Mr. Storino is a member of the Professional Responsibility, Real Estate and Construction Litigation and Labor and Employment Practices. He is a member of the Firm's Hiring Committee. Mr. Storino is the Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Attorney Malpractice Committee and he routinely lectures on professional responsibility matters. He has written and lectured on construction law and real estate issues, as well as election redistricting issues. Mr. Storino maintains an active pro bono practice and is also active in national, state and local politics. He served on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's Transition Team in 2002, on Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias' Transition Team in 2006, and he participated in the Florida 2000 Presidential Recount. Mr. Storino was a member of the Notre Dame Soccer Team.