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Daniel G. Rosenberg

Partner
Chicago
+1.312.807.4415
Fax +1.312.827.1294

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • J.D., Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, 2001, (cum laude; Executive Board Member, Loyola University Chicago Law Journal)
  • B.S., Miami University (Ohio), 1998

Admissions

  • Bar of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work
Daniel G. Rosenberg concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on construction and insurance coverage litigation. He has litigated a variety of cases addressing many different types of construction claims, including delay and inefficiency, construction defect, differing site conditions, mechanics liens and insurance coverage claims related to the construction industry. Mr. Rosenberg has also handled a variety general litigation cases, including multiple securities litigation, product liability and class action defense matters.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • American Bar Association (Civil Litigation Section, Forum on Construction Industry)
  • Chicago Bar Association (Construction Law and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee)

Speaking Engagements

  • “Questions to Consider in Analyzing Construction Defect Damages,” presented to Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys, December 2008 (co-presenter).
  • Trial counsel in defense of a multi-million dollar mechanics lien claim asserting delay and inefficiency damages. After a two-week trial involving extensive fact and expert witness testimony, the Court entered judgment in favor of the defendants on all counts.
  • Successfully resolved for a developer client multi-million dollar claims relating to the construction of a condominium building in the heart of Chicago’s Northside. The Condominium Association alleged defects in the roofs, façades and other components of the building and also alleged that the developer had breached its fiduciary duties while it was in control of the Association. Our team first triggered insurance coverage for the developer and general contractor after a dispute with the carrier and then obtained dismissal of 12 of the thirteen counts brought against the client. The remaining count was resolved through mediation.
  • Successfully prosecuted a construction defect case involving a national developer’s high-rise building’s hydronic heating and cooling system. Case was resolved through an innovative settlement to the benefit of both parties.
  • Represented the independent trustees of several mutual funds in various putative class and derivative actions filed in state and federal courts.
  • Represented more than 100 institutional investors, including many of the world’s largest financial managers, pursuing securities fraud and other claims arising from their purchase of over $600 million in asset backed securities in the In re CFS-related Securities Fraud Litigation, which involved significant analysis of director and officer, underwriter, corporate counsel and auditor duties in the context of an asset-backed securities offering related to defaulted credit card debt.
  • Represented one of the nation's largest manufacturers of water heaters in the defeat of a nationwide putative class action. The complaint asserted tort, warranty, consumer fraud and other claims. After obtaining dismissal of the action at the trial level, successfully defended that dismissal on appeal.
  • Defended a variety of product liability claims, including multiple asbestos related claims through Illinois
  • Obtained millions of dollars of insurance coverage in various cases through litigation or negotiation. Policies involved commercial general liability, errors and omissions, fidelity bonds, director and officer and employment practices liability and various excess and umbrella insurance policies.
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