Place of Employment: Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation & Business Counseling
Admission Year: 2014
CBA Involvement: Director of YLS (2018-Present); Chair of YLS Tort Committee (2016-2018)
Professional Background: Alex is a commercial trial attorney with lead counsel experience on a broad array of disputes, including closely-held shareholder/member disputes, breaches of contract, fraud, TROs and injunctions, and professional negligence actions. Alex also serves as outside general counsel for several startup and mid-market companies, assisting them in their legal needs when they arise.
Outside Interests: I enjoy going on walks with my dog and wife in the Indiana Dunes where we live, golfing, running, and playing squash.
Best Thing About Being a Lawyer: I’ve had several matters representing individuals who suffered damages that would significantly impact their lives and recovered on their behalves. Getting results for people in need is very gratifying. I also enjoy the diversity of the cases and problems I handle for the individuals and businesses that I represent. Every day and problem to solve is different than the last.
Firm Profile: http://www.llflegal.com/alexander-i-passo
Pieces by Alex:
Welcome to the Bar: Things I Wish Someone Told Me Edition
Commercial Litigation: Pre-Litigation Legwork
Deposition Fundamentals and Tips
Calculating the Deadline for the Statute of Limitations in Illinois
Contracts and Pandemics: Applicability of Force Majeure Clauses