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Bruce S. Sperling

Chicago, IL

Practicing business in Chicago since 1971.

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Bruce S. Sperling is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Bruce has over 55 years of legal experience.

Based in
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
over 55 years
Known for
Business · Litigation
  • Handles Business and Litigation matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Over 55 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Bruce S. Sperling: Bruce S. Sperling is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Bruce has over 55 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Bruce S. Sperling represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Bruce S. Sperling

For over 50 years, Bruce Sperling has been winning record-breaking and game-changing jury verdicts, court judgments, and arbitration awards for plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation.

Experienced in virtually every area of the law, Mr. Sperling has favorably resolved wide-ranging commercial disputes for Fortune 500 companies, privately held enterprises, and individuals. His cases have included securities, antitrust, patents, trade secrets, corporate governance, real estate development and construction, bankruptcy, foreclosure and reorganization, mass torts, insurance coverage, environmental, and ERISA matters.

Renowned for his litigation skills and successes, Mr. Sperling is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Mensa International member.

Mr. Sperling began his career at an old-line Manhattan law firm, where after just three years, he was made the youngest partner in that firm’s history. In 1976, he co-founded Sperling & Slater, which later merged with Kenny Nachwalter, expanding the firm’s footprint and its powerful litigation capabilities.

Credentials

Education

  • Northwestern University

    J.D. · 1970

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Illinois, Illinois S

    1976 · ACTIVE

  • New York, New York S

    1971 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Band 3, Antitrust, 2013-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent™ 5.0/5.0

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

321 North Clark Street, 25th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60654

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  • What areas of law does Bruce S. Sperling practice?

    Bruce S. Sperling focuses on Business and Litigation.

  • Where is Bruce S. Sperling located?

    Bruce S. Sperling primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 321 North Clark Street, 25th Floor.

  • How experienced is Bruce S. Sperling?

    Bruce S. Sperling has 55 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1971.

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