Steven Blonder of Much Shelist, P.C. is a distinguished trial lawyer with extensive experience across a diverse range of industries, including gaming, consumer packaged goods, financial services, insurance, and real estate. He represents major clients, such as Barilla and Vitafoods, and regularly handles high-stakes cases.

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  • 'Steve Blonder is a top-notch attorney, great judgment, diligent and responsive. One of the best in Chicago.'

Key clients

  • Accel Entertainment Inc.
  • Barilla America Inc.
  • Cinespace Film Studios
  • City of Chicago
  • Cooper Foods International
  • Goldwind USA
  • Highland Baking Company
  • Kingsley Management Corp.
  • Royal Management Corp.
  • Velsicol Chemical LLC
  • Villa Healthcare
  • Vita Food Products

Work highlights

  • Representing Goldwind USA in a lawsuit over delaying a Panamanian solar project, with an appeal pending after a favorable summary judgment.
  • Representing Accel Entertainment in a lawsuit where a former consultant seeks $10-20m in stock options, despite never becoming a full-time employee, with Accel counterclaiming for breach of agreement.
  • Representing Kingsley Management in a nationwide antitrust case alleging price-fixing of mobile home rental rates, with a motion to dismiss pending and potential damages in the eight or nine figures.