John M. Sheldon

John M. Sheldon is a partner at Wiczer Sheldon & Jacobs, LLC. In addition to advising his clients concerning their general corporate needs including business entity formation, contract drafting and contract review, John is a trial and appellate lawyer, focusing on business, financial and employment litigation. In his over 20 years in private practice, John has represented clients in various industries in diverse litigation matters involving a wide range of issues. John has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts and mediated and arbitrated numerous matters outside of court. Among other matters, John has represented clients in actions involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud claims, and countless employment matters with a focus on restrictive covenants/non-compete agreements.

John is a firm believer in working not just for his clients, but with them. Because of this approach, John's relationships with his clients often last well beyond any particular case, extending into general strategic advice and business counseling. He also devotes significant time to advising his clients on ways they can avoid litigation in the first place. When litigation is the only option, John strives to avoid unnecessary motion practice and discovery, thereby saving his clients on legal fees. He keeps clients informed throughout litigation as case moves forward. In all instances, John is committed to helping his clients maximize business opportunities, regardless of whether litigation is involved or not.

After earning his J.D. from the University of Loyola (Chicago) School of Law in 1998, John began his career as a prosecutor in the Cook County (Illinois) State's Attorney's office. Prior to embarking on his legal career, John earned his B.S. degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 1991 and previously worked at WLUP (AM) Chicago, better known as the Loop.