Juan Monteverde, the lawyer and Partner at Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Alderman P.C., published an article in the Chicago Tribune titled “Straightforward Approach Successful in Defending Shareholders and Consumers.”Monteverde has been practicing for 40 years and will share his experience with defending shareholders and consumers in court cases. The article will also summarize their recent lawsuits here in Chicago, where they have supported two corporations, one a significant employer.

1. A Distinguished Career in Law

Juan Monteverde graduated from California State University. He also attended Pepperdine Law School and graduated with a Master of Law in 1974. He has been practicing law for over 40 years. He has had significant experience in oral arguments, jury trials, federal and state courts, appeals in state court appeals, mediation, and arbitrations. Monteverde & Associates also represents consumers in cases where companies have discriminated against consumers based on age.

2. Defending Shareholders

Monteverde has extensive experience defending investors against fraud by stockbrokers and employee wrongful termination claims. In one of his cases that peaked national attention, he successfully defended a multimillionaire NASCAR team owner who was accused of defrauding shareholders out of millions. The case was heard by the U.S First Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld Mr. Monteverde’s successful appeal court arguments.

3. Defending Consumers

Monteverde has defended various consumer cases, including a large Chicago retailer accused of overpricing and false advertising, a prominent Chicago distributor alleged to have overcharged its customers, and several other class actions involving consumers and shareholders. He has successfully defended several cases involving one or more plaintiffs, including two major co rporations with hundreds and thousands of employees. He is currently involved in class actions, product liability suits, and shareholder matters, some with unlimited damages resulting in settlements for their clients in the millions.

4. The Trials

Monteverde has successfully represented many clients in lawsuits alleging a violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, the Illinois Unfair Trade Practices Act, and The Federal Trade Commission Act. Monteverde has developed a reputation as one of the best trial lawyers in Chicago because of his substantial experience and experience handling cases involving both consumers and corporations.