Law Office of Jonathan A. Backman

Selected Representations

HAYES v. SNYDER, 546 F.3d 516 (C.A.7 ( Ill. ),2008)

Successful representation of former prisoner's eight amendment claims. Reversal of District Court's granting of summary judgment. Case settled before trial.

In re MORINE, INC (GOLD'S GYM-BLOOMINGTON) (2006-2008)

Represented debtor-corporation in successful multi-million dollar Chapter 11 reorganization.

IN RE J. AND M. KIMBRELL (2005)

Represented married individuals in successful Chapter 11 reorganization of their personal and business affairs.

IN THE INTEREST OF GAELIN E., 346 Ill.App.3d 1192, 866 N.E.2d 718 (2004)

Successfully represented father in the appeal of the termination of his parental rights.

PEOPLE v. BRUER, 335 Ill.App.3d 422, 780 N.E.2d 1128 (4th Dist., 2002)

Successful representation of individual in appeal of her prison sentence. Obtained reversal of prison sentence on remand

MONTGOMERY WARD (1997-1999)

Lead counsel to lender group comprised of domestic and international lending institutions holding in excess of $200 million of claims in Chapter 11 restructuring of large multi-state retailer.

KARSTEN MAHLMANN (1991-1998)

Co-counsel to Mr. Karsten Mahlmann, former Chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade, in multi-million dollar Chapter 7 bankruptcy case and related adversary proceedings.

THE WHITLOCK CORPORATION (1996-2002)

Lead counsel to debtor-corporation in successful Chapter 11 reorganization of $200 million multi-state auto parts wholesaler and retailer.

AMERICAN SPEEDY PRINTING CENTERS (1996-1997)

Lead counsel to debtor-franchiser in successful Chapter 11 reorganization of large, multi-state printing center chain.

NOBART, INC. (1994-1997)

Lead counsel to The Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Ltd., in connection with its more than $20.0 million of secured and unsecured claims in the reorganization of one of Chicago's largest printing and graphics arts companies.

NORTHWEST AIRLINES (1992-1995)

Lead counsel to lender group comprised of 13 international financial institutions holding in excess of $1.1 billion of debt in restructuring of $2.3 billion credit facility with airline and its parent company and domestic and foreign subsidiaries.

INTERCO, INCORPORATED (1991-1992)

Co-counsel to lending group comprised of 11 international lending institutions holding in excess of $400 million of claims in Chapter 11 restructuring of large interstate conglomerate.