About Jeffery M. Heftman

Jeff joined the firm in 2009 after spending seven years as a litigation associate at Vedder Price, P.C. Jeff was made a partner in 2013.

Jeff works with individuals and businesses to protect their rights and resolve all manner of disputes, whether through litigation, arbitration, mediation or negotiation, in addition to counseling clients on pre-litigation disputes and ways to minimize litigation risk.

Jeff has experience handling all phases of litigation, from emergency injunctions through trial and appeal, in a broad range of commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, the American Arbitration Association and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Jeff has considerable experience in banking and lending disputes and litigating trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition and restrictive covenant claims. Jeff has worked on a range of directors and officer matters, both in the context of defending directors and officers from shareholder derivative suits and in the context of defending former officers and directors of failed banks from suits brought or threatened by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Jeff also has considerable experience representing private offshore insurers and related professionals in actions alleging investment fraud associated with offshore asset protection trusts and related investments.

Jeff also counsels clients in connection with the retention and management of electronic and hard copy data and records and electronic discovery issues.

Jeff is a member of the Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and was selected in 2011 and 2012 as one of Illinois’ “Rising Stars” for civil litigation defense based on a peer survey conducted by Super Lawyers publication (representing top 2.5% of all Illinois lawyers 40 and under). Jeff has been selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers for Civil Litigation in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

In addition to his activities on behalf of the firm and its clients, Jeff volunteers his time to the Glencoe Cub Scout Pack 28 and the Glencoe Baseball Association. Jeff is an alumnus of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Council for Youth Services, and served as its President.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Complex Litigation
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Litigation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Discrimination
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate Practice
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Asset Protection
  • Chancery and Equity
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Constitutional Law
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation 1
    • Unfair Competition
  • Other 3
    • Civil Appeals
    • Business Counseling and Transactions
    • Fraud and Deceit

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Illinois
    2002, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
    2005, Member of U.S. District Court Trial Bar
    Indiana
    Memberships
    Chicago Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Illinois College of Law
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    Class of 1997
    B.A.
    with high honors

Contact Jeffery M. Heftman

Partner at Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP
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222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900Chicago, IL 60601U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Jeffery M. Heftman was admitted in 2002 to the State of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Jeffery M. Heftman is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP has 21 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP was established in 1982.