John Galarnyk is a seasoned Chicago attorney known for results, resilience, and a deeply
personal approach to client service. Over 35 years ago, John started a law firm that became
recognized for excellence in guiding clients through complex legal challenges across the country
and around the world.
An accomplished litigator, John has served as lead counsel in hundreds of trials, arbitrations, and hearings in state and federal courts. His practice extends well beyond the courtroom. He is equally skilled at negotiating sophisticated transactions and resolving high-stakes disputes, often advising clients in matters that are both sensitive and complex. Valued for his strategic insight and steady judgment, John is frequently called upon when the stakes are highest.
Our cases have covered a wide variety of legal areas, from Fortune 100 securities and accounting frauds, government investigations, white collar criminal defense, breaches of contract, complex ownership and shareholder disputes, employment, non-compete, and intellectual property. We have prosecuted and defended matters in alternative dispute resolution forums across the country. Combining these litigation skills with business and practical considerations helps him counsel business owners through their corporate planning, personal business, and estate planning needs. His holistic approach anticipates and solves problems effectively and efficiently. Recently, we obtained a multi-million dollar judgment against the trustee of a family trust for breach of fiduciary duty.
John’s ability to connect with people and resolve conflict is rooted in his upbringing in Plain, Wisconsin, where he was raised in a large, close-knit family of eight. His father, a general practice family physician, and his mother, who dedicated herself to raising their family, instilled in him the values of hard work, empathy, and service to others. Those early experiences continue to shape John’s natural problem-solving abilities and his instinct for navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, skills that continue to serve his clients today.
