About Corey B. Stern
Corey was born in the Chicago area and obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from Northern Illinois University and DePaul University, respectively. He currently serves as General Counsel for and on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. He has been published in numerous trade publications regarding his experience in construction and transportation law. Corey has presented seminars to numerous professional business organizations regarding construction law, transactional and litigation issues. Before attending law school, Corey obtained business experience by managing a well-established restaurant. Awards and Honors Honors Associate of the Year-HBAGC, 2013
Education
Legal Education
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2000
- J.D.
- Law Review: Business Law Review, Assistant Editor, 1999 - 2000
Non Legal Education
- Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, 1994
- B.S.
- Major: Sociology
- Minor: Psychology
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Mechanic Lien-Recent Developments and Case Law, HBAGC/NIHBA, 2013
- Construction Contract Documentation, SBAC, 2013
- Home Builders Educational After Hours, HBAGC – Southwest Chapter, 2005
- Drafted Arbitration Rules for the HBAGC and provided training, HBAGC, 2013
Representative Cases
- Illinois Concrete-I.C.I., Inc. v. Storefitters, Inc., 397 Ill. App. 3d 798 (2nd Dist. 2010).
- LaSalle Bank Nat. Ass'n v. Cypress Creek 1, LP, 242 Ill. 2d 231 (2011).
Pro Bono Activities
- Elected Trustee of Niles Township Trustees of Schools, 2005 - Present
- Volunteer Counselor, provided counseling for sexually abused and assaulted victims, 1991 - 1994
- Blood Donor
Published Works
Articles
- The Cypress Creek Bill Evens The Playing Field For General And Subcontractors With The Banks For Payment Of Improvements To A Property, Part 1 of 2., HBAGC Building News - Quarterly, Fall, 2013
- The State Legislature enacted a law that allowed a contractor to have a better opportunity to get paid for the labor and/or materials provided to a property, even if the value of the property diminished.
- Be Wary Of The Changes To The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act Which May Effect A Contractor’s Ability To Enforce Your Lien Rights, Part 2 of 2., HBAGC Building News - Quarterly, Fall, 2013
- Banks and Lenders take action because of changes to the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, to secure their super priority over Contractors for work performed upon the property.
- Contractor’s Failure To Obtain The Proper Permits Results in Over $350,000 In Fines., Building America's Dream, Fall, 2005
- Building America's Dream
- HBAGC To Implement Its Own Arbitration Program Thereby Saving Its Members Time And Money., HBAGC, Newsletter, 2013
- Providing HBAGC Members an Arbitration Program involving members of the construction community in an effort to save time and money in the resolution of any issues.
- Seventh Circuit Sets Standards For Measuring Carmack Damages. , Public Utilities & Transportation Law, December, 2003
- Discusses the the significance of carrier issuance of clean bills of lading at origin, the standard measure of damages that should be awarded to Carmack plaintiffs, when and if shippers may recover their freight charges as Carmack damages.
- Seventh Circuit Discusses The Hague Rules And the Standard For Bailment In Illinois., Public Utilities & Transportation Law, March, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2000
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2001
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Decalogue Society of Lawyers, 2005 - Present
- Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) , 2012 - Present (General Counsel and Board of Directors, Secretary)
- Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC)
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Alpha Mu
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Corey B. Stern |
| Firm | Chitkowski Law Offices |
| Address | 901 Warrenville Road, Suite 103, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Phone | 630-824-4808 |
| Phone | 630-824-4809 |
| Website | www.chitkowskilaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |