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| Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in: | Extensive Experience in: |
| Commercial Litigation | Commercial Litigation |
| Construction Law | Transportation Law |
| Governmental, Municipal, Lobbying & Administrative Law | Governmental Affairs |
| Administrative Law | |
| County: Sangamon | |
| Practice Description: Ed Gower concentrates his practice in the areas of construction and business litigation; employment litigation; governmental affairs; and transportation, trade association and administrative law. Mr. Gower has represented business clients in disputes concerning the design and performance of manufacturing and other capital equipment; contract litigation; construction and transportation related litigation; rehabilitation and insolvency proceedings; reinsurance and insurance coverage disputes; employment litigation; and product liability and personal injury claims. Reflecting more than a decade as Chief Counsel for the Illinois Department of Transportation, Mr. Gower has extensive experience with highway design and construction litigation; environmental litigation; constitutional challenges; employment and civil rights litigation; and personal injury and property damage litigation. He also advises business clients on all aspects of state and municipal governance and services. Bar Admissions: Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (including Trial Bar) U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Date of Birth: 1955 Law School: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1980 Undergraduate School: DePauw University, B.A., 1977 Undergraduate School Honors/Involvement: magna cum laude; Fellow, Phi Beta Kappa Employment History: For the past 12 years, Mr. Gower served as Chief Counsel for the Illinois Department of Transportation. His tenure also included one year as Acting Director of the Illinois Division of Aeronautics. As Chief Counsel, Mr. Gower supervised all litigation involving a state agency with an annual budget in the range of $3 billion to $4 billion. He also was involved in every major piece of legislation proposed by or affecting the Department. Prior to his time with Department of Transportation, Mr. Gower spent 11 years in a Chicago commercial litigation practice, first with the law firm of Isham, Lincoln & Beale and later as a partner at Keck, Mahin & Cate. He also served as Special Counsel to the Illinois House Minority Leader in 1986 to 1987. Bar/Professional Association Involvement: Mr. Gower is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Sangamon County Bar Association. 1008140 | |
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