John O’Driscoll is based out of the firm’s Bolingbrook and Chicago offices. His practice includes representing companies and individuals in business disagreements and providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies such as municipalities, school districts and park districts. John handles a wide variety of disputes such as business litigation, breaches of contract, construction issues, employment disputes, property damage, internet defamation, ordinance violations, “sunshine laws” compliance, professional negligence matters and complex litigation.
John has been selected for inclusion in 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers® and was selected for inclusion in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars®. In 2010, John received the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel’s President’s Award for his exceptional service, dedication and significant contributions to the IDC and its President. In 2011, he was named a recipient of the IDC Meritorious Service Award for his outstanding service as co-chair of the IDC Commercial Litigation Committee.
John is very active in the Bolingbrook community through the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. He also serves as a director on the Board of Chicago Tennis Patrons, the primary funding arm of the Chicago District Tennis Association. This volunteer organization raises funds to enable underserved minorities to receive free tennis lessons, scholarships and grants.
John is the Co-Author of the Municipal Litigation chapter of the “Illinois Municipal Law Series” and Co-Author of the Park District chapter of “Illinois Special District Series” published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He is also author/editor of Tressler’s Local Governmental Law monthly newsletter.