Alex Passo

Headshot.croppedPlace 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:

Meet Our Members: Alex Passo

Welcome to the Bar: Things I Wish Someone Told Me Edition

Commercial Litigation: Pre-Litigation Legwork

Conversion Claim Basics

Deposition Fundamentals and Tips

Calculating the Deadline for the Statute of Limitations in Illinois

Contracts and Pandemics: Applicability of Force Majeure Clauses