The Firm:

Established in 1978 the firm of Emalfarb, Swan & Bain has become a leading construction law firm known to its clients for seeking business solutions before litigation becomes necessary. The firm was founded in the Chicago Metropolitan area and has grown to serve the global construction market place.

We take pride in our staff of experienced attorneys licensed in Illinois and independent local counsel admitted in each jurisdiction throughout the United States and Canada. The firm accepts construction related bond claims, collections, mechanics liens, bankruptcy, contract disputes, terminations, modifications, change orders and extras and other commercial matters relating to the construction industry on behalf of its clients.

In addition to our attorneys and local counsel, Emalfarb, Swan & Bain is supported by a staff of skilled and experienced managers, paralegals and legal secretaries all using the latest equipment and support services.  Our Caseload Management System and Lien Tracker program give Emalfarb, Swan & Bain's clients the competitive edge in doing business in the construction industry.

Emalfarb, Swan & Bain is committed to developing and sustaining a work environment in which each person has the freedom to create and contribute as well as the opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally. The Law Firm's approach to attracting and fostering talent allows the firm to continue its commitment to a diversity of expertise in areas of construction law. The firm's attorneys are well-respected practitioners in complex areas of construction law. The result is that the law firm of Emalfarb, Swan & Bain and its fifty state and Canadian province independent local counsel network of construction lawyers provide quality legal services and deliver a service suited to the construction industry client's needs.

The firm is now available to accept claims and work from clients around the world with problems arising within the United States.

Additionally, the firm’s multinational clients can proceed with their claims and/or defenses through our access to independent local counsel worldwide. Emalfarm,Swan and Bain is a law firm whose attorneys are admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.