Alison Constantine

Partner

Vice Chair, Litigation Practice

Chicago

Office (312) 899-1602

Mobile (630) 659-6114

Overview

Alison Constantine represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes, drawing on her background as in-house counsel at a national financial institution. Her experience includes handling allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business divorces, tax controversies and commercial lease disputes, among other commercial matters. Additionally, Alison has experience advising clients on financial services matters, including fraudulent conveyance claims, breach of guaranty claims, and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy.

Alison has been named an Illinois Rising Star in business litigation by SuperLaywers Magazine from 2021-2024. Alison is an active member in the Chicago Chapter of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law and previously served as the Co-Chair of its Community Outreach Committee. Alison graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she earned a Certificate in Tax Law and served as a Senior Editor on the Loyola Consumer Law Review.

Drawing on my experience as in-house counsel at a financial institution, I bring a practical, business-oriented perspective to resolving complex disputes.

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Education

Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., English and Political Science

Bar Admissions

Illinois

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Key Cases & Transactions

Successfully defended bank against UCC and conversion claims by asserting warranty claim against bank of first deposit, resulting in a dismissal with prejudice of all claims against client.
Obtained TRO and negotiated favorable resolution relating to improperly assessed tax penalties on behalf of several commercial building owners in litigation against Illinois Department of Revenue.
Successfully represented LLC manager and outside party against a ten-count direct and derivative complaint filed by a member of the LLC relating to breaches of fiduciary duties and duty to act fairly and in good faith by obtaining dismissal of all but one count brought against clients and negotiating a favorable settlement on sole remaining count.
Successfully defended trustee in litigation filed by a trust beneficiary relating to breach of fiduciary duty and accounting claims by obtaining dismissal of case with prejudice and an award of sanctions in client’s favor.
Successfully represented manager of various LLCs in litigation against LLCs for breach of asset management agreements, breaches of fiduciary duties, and fraud by obtaining advancement of client’s attorneys’ fees from the LLCs and negotiating a favorable settlement on behalf of the client.
Successfully defended trustee in litigation filed by a trust beneficiary relating to breach of fiduciary duty and accounting claims by obtaining dismissal of case with prejudice and an award of sanctions in client’s favor.
Successfully obtained TRO and negotiated favorable resolution relating to improperly assessed tax penalties on behalf of former commercial building owners in litigation against Illinois Department of Revenue.
Represented LLC manager and outside party against a 10 count direct and derivative complaint filed by a member of the LLC relating to breaches of fiduciary duties and duty to act fairly and in good faith. Successfully received dismissal of all but one count brought against clients and negotiated a favorable settlement on the sole remaining count.
Represented manager of various LLCs in litigation against LLCs for breach of asset management agreements, breaches of fiduciary duties, and fraud. Successfully obtained advancement of client’s attorneys’ fees from the LLCs and negotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of the client.
Represented a commercial building owner in a dispute with a tenant related to alleged construction defects. Successfully negotiated a settlement with the tenant, general contractors and subcontractors.

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