Sean W. Bezark

Sean W. Bezark, Agriculture Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Agriculture, Environmental, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Chicago, IL

Practicing agriculture in Chicago since 1990.

36+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Sean W. Bezark is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Environmental, and Personal Injury. Sean has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Chicago, IL
Experience
over 36 years
Known for
Agriculture · Environmental · Personal Injury
  • Handles Agriculture, Environmental, and Personal Injury matters from Chicago, IL.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Sean W. Bezark: Sean W. Bezark is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Environmental, and Personal Injury. Sean has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Sean takes on

Sean concentrates on agriculture, environmental, personal injury, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sean handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Agriculture cases in Chicago, Illinois

Sean takes agriculture matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sean agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Chicago, Illinois

Sean takes environmental matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sean agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois

Sean takes personal injury matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sean agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Chicago, Illinois

Sean takes real estate matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sean agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Sean W. Bezark — agriculture lawyer in Chicago

Sean W. Bezark is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Environmental, and Personal Injury. Sean has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Sean W. Bezark focuses his practice primarily on environmental matters for public corporations, privately held companies, banks, lenders, REITs and private equity investment funds. He advises clients on environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, bankruptcy cases, environmental investigations and remediation projects, strategic counseling, brownfields development, insurance procurement and risk and cost allocations. He also counsels clients on legal and technical aspects of complex contamination remediation projects and in obtaining reimbursement from insurance companies, indemnitors, real estate and corporate predecessors, and third parties. Sean's experience also includes negotiating settlement of all types of environmental claims and civil and criminal complaints brought by federal, state and municipal governmental agencies, and various private party environmental claims and demands.

Concentrations

•Real estate and corporate transactions and development
•M&A
•Environmental remediation projects
•Cost and risk allocation
•Redevelopment of brownfields
•Negotiations with local, state and federal environmental regulators

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, 2013-2026
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2007-2026
•Top 10 Environmental Lawyers in Illinois, 2019
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2015-2025
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Sean's approach to agriculture cases

Sean W. Bezark focuses his practice primarily on environmental matters for public corporations, privately held companies, banks, lenders, REITs and private equity investment funds. He advises clients on environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, bankruptcy cases, environmental investigations and remediation projects, strategic counseling, brownfields development, insurance…

Clients Sean works with

Sean reviews new inquiries case-by-case for agriculture, environmental, and personal injury matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law

    J.D. · 1990

  • Editor-at-Large, Loyola University Law Journal Member, Loyola University Law Journal Student Editor, The Business Lawyer Lead Articles Editor, Consumer Law Reporter University of Michigan

    B.S. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Sean's state bar admissions

  • Illinois U.S. Distri

    1990 · ACTIVE

Sean studied at J.D. in Loyola University Chicago School of Law and B.S. in Editor-at-Large, Loyola University Law Journal Member, Loyola University Law Journal Student Editor, The Business Lawyer Lead Articles Editor, Consumer Law Reporter University of Michigan.

Law school and academic background

Sean completed J.D. in Loyola University Chicago School of Law and B.S. in Editor-at-Large, Loyola University Law Journal Member, Loyola University Law Journal Student Editor, The Business Lawyer Lead Articles Editor, Consumer Law Reporter University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sean runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Sean has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Sean's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Association of International Energy Negotiators •Member, Environmental Law Institute •Member, International Bar Association

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Locations

Sean W. Bezark's office in Chicago

Sean's primary office is at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100

Chicago, IL 60601

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Sean W. Bezark — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Sean. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing agriculture attorneys in Chicago.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sean W. Bezark — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new agriculture attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sean usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Sean charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sean will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a agriculture attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many agriculture matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sean

Sean discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in agriculture practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every agriculture matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sean confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sean's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many agriculture practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sean W. Bezark

  • How much does it cost to hire Sean for a agriculture case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sean walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Sean offer a free consultation?

    Sean charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean's office. Some agriculture attorneys offer free consults — check Sean's current terms during booking.

  • How long do agriculture cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple agriculture matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sean gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Sean take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

    Sean is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sean will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Sean?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sean will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Sean accepting new agriculture clients right now?

    Sean's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Agriculture attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

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