Christopher M. Goodsnyder - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Perl & Goodsnyder, Ltd.
Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Lawyers in Chicago, IL
14 North Peoria Street Suite 2-C Chicago, IL 60607 - 2644
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Chicago Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice
- Commercial Litigation
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Business Law
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
- Traffic Violations
- Whistleblower Litigation - Plaintiff's
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
In all areas of his practice, Chris has continually demonstrated that through thorough preparation and an in-depth knowledge of the relevant facts and applicable law, he is the best position to bring about a favorable outcome for his clients. Over his twenty years of practicing law, Chris has successfully represented clients in a wide range of litigation matters as diverse as legal and accounting malpractice, employment disputes, personal injury claims, family law disputes, and a million dollar federal income tax dispute which turned on his successful cross- examination of an FBI handwriting expert regarding the validity of what the government claimed was his client's signature.
Chris recognizes that in order to obtain the very best "net" benefit for his clients in any legal matter requires both a cost-benefit analysis to the litigation, as well as an in-depth consideration of the likelihood of success of various potential tactical approaches to the ligation.
In all legal matters his clients in trust to him, Chris takes a holistic approach and places obtaining the optimal outcome for his clients as the driving consideration.
Together with the other members of the firm, through his experience, preparation and a devotion to his clients' success, Chris continues to build upon his twenty plus years of litigating all facets of a diverse spectrum of legal matters to best serve his clients' overall interests.
In addition to his professional commitments, Chris is also an active member of his community. Chris is the current chairman of the Deerfield Park Foundation, as well as a member of the District 109 School Board Caucus and the Deerfield High School Athletic Booster Club.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Who's Who Worldwide, 2009
- Super Lawyers, 2009
Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher M. Goodsnyder
Included on the 2008 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1993
J.D.
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois, 1990
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: History and Political Science
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University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Representative Cases
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Urban v. United States of America
- Citation: 03 CV 6630
- Court: Northern District of Illinois
- Year: 2005
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2007
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association, 1993 - Present
- Chicago Bar Association, 1993 - Present (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association, 2013 - 2014 (Legal Mal. Comm. Legislative Liaison)
- Chicago Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Member of Judicial Evaluation Committee's Investigative Division)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Tau Epsilon Phi
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Contact
14 North Peoria Street
Suite 2-C
Chicago, IL 60607 - 2644
Phone: 312-243-4500
Fax: 312-243-0806
Email: Send a message
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