
Harry Oliver Channon Jr.
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationFranklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla, LLC
Business and Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Northfield, IL in Northfield, IL
About Harry Oliver Channon Jr.
Mr. Channon focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA) litigation, and insurance counseling. He has trial experience in both state and federal courts where he has represented a wide range of clients in business and employment disputes, non-compete/non-solicitation agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. He has experience in all phases of litigation as well as arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), FINRA and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Mr. Channon also represents and counsels business professionals, including financial advisors, brokers, residential appraisers and business executives regarding matters involving malpractice disputes and insurance coverage and liability disputes. He serves as a Judge in The Jogn Marshall Law School moot court competitions. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Harry Oliver Channon Jr. included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Harry Oliver Channon Jr. Included on the 2026Illinois Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- The John Marshall Law School, 2004
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's List
Non Legal Education
- Purdue University, 1998
- B.S.
- Honors: Purdue University Golf Team, four-year letter winner
- Major: Management
Past Positions
- Wolin, Kelter & Rosen, Ltd., Associate Attorney, 2004 - 2010
- Belongia, Shapiro & Franklin, LLP, Senior Associate Attorney, 2010 - 2012
Representative Cases
- Lee v Canaan, et al.
- Estate of Powell v. John C. Wunsch, P.C., et al, Nos. 115997 and 116009
- Grinders Int’l, Inc. v. YG-1 Korea, et al.
Pro Bono Activities
- Kairos Family Center, Board Member, 2013 - Present
- Kairos Family Center, Treasurer, 2015 - Present
Published Works
Articles
- “Legal Malpractice Suit Receives the Go-Ahead,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, June 19, 2014
- “Springfield’s Fischer Hardware Battles to Survive; Says Ace Hardware Led it on Path to Bankruptcy” — The Washington Post (2012)
- “Hardball in the Hardware Game” — The Washington Post (2012)
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2004
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Illinois Bar Association (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
- Federal Trial Bar (Member)
- Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Harry Oliver Channon Jr. |
| Firm | Franklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla, LLC |
| Address | 181 Waukegan Road, Suite 205, Northfield, IL 60093 |
| Phone | 847-906-3905 |
| Phone | 847-501-5390 |
| Website | fgcclaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |