About Christian Gerard Spesia

Christian Gerard Spesia is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice, business litigation and 9 other areas of law. Christian received a B.A. degree from Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years. Christian practices at Spesia & Taylor in Joliet, IL.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Appellate Practice
Business Law 1
- Business Litigation
Real Estate 1
- Easements
Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Trusts and Estates 1
- Estate Planning
Other 7
- Trial Practice
- Local Government Law
- Condemnation
- Property Rights
- Real Estate Development
- Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Pipeline Litigation

Practice Details

Payment Information

Payment & Cost Features
Free initial consultation
Fixed hourly rates
Fixed fees available
Firm Information

Position
Partner

Firm Name
Spesia & Taylor

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1994, Illinois
1994, U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois

Memberships
Member of the Board of Directors and former President for the Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association
Illinois State Bar Association, 1994
Board Member and Treasurer for the Will County Bar Association
Admitted to the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts
Board Member and Secretary for the Community Foundation of Will County
Education & Certifications

Law School
University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
Class of 1994
J.D.
Order of St. Ives for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement

Other Education
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Class of 1990
B.A.
Special Agencies

Articles and Publications

Construction Before Just Compensation – Fourth District Changes Game In Condemnation Cases
(Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association Journal, November 2015)

Special Value Has No Value In Condemnation Cases
(Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association Journal, May 2015)

Video Gaming – A Good Gamble for Future Municipal Revenues?
(Illinois Institute for Local Government Law Journal, November 2012)

Local Public Entities And Estoppel As Defense
(Illinois Institute for Local Government Law Journal, April 2010)

How Pochie v. Cook County Officers Electoral Bd. May Affect An Objector’s Petition To Candidates’ Nominating Papers
(Illinois Institute for Local Government Law Journal, April 2009)

Regulating Campaign Contributions And Adopting More Restrictive Ethics Provisions
(Illinois Institute For Local Government Law Journal, May 2008)

When Does Estoppel Apply Against A Public Entity?
(Illinois Institute For Local Government Law Journal, October 2007)

Fact Specific vs. Ultimate Facts – Pleading Requirements In Court Controlled Annexations
(Illinois Institute For Local Government Law Journal, June 2006)
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1968
Joliet, Illinois, September 1, 1968

Hobbies & Interests
Charitable Organizations:
Board Member and Secretary for the Community Foundation of Will County

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