GERALD T. ROHRER JR.
Senior Associate
GERALD T. ROHRER JR.
Senior Associate
“Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.”
– Abraham Lincoln
“Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.”
– Abraham Lincoln
ABOUT GERRY
Gerald T. Rohrer, Jr. came to the Firm in 2016 as an experienced trial attorney, appellate practitioner and corporate counsel. Mr. Rohrer practices in courts throughout Illinois. His experience includes defending private and governmental entities in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases; mechanics’ lien and bond claims; insurance coverage; post-sale litigation of closely held corporations; breach of contract; and commercial arbitrations.
As a business counselor he works with clients to help navigate the complexities of various matters including the development of employee non-compete and confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, and operating agreements.
Mr. Rohrer graduated from The University of Dayton and received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School. While attending law school at night, Mr. Rohrer held various administrative and policy positions at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reporting to the First Assistant State’s Attorney and the State’s Attorney. Prior to joining Sudekum, Cassidy & Shulruff Mr. Rohrer was a partner at another Chicago law firm for nearly two decades.
He has served in many positions of leadership in his parish including as a Lector, a Member and President of the Parish Council, President of the Holy Name Society who honored him with the 2015 Man of the Year Award. He is also a Member of Chicago’s famous Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band.
ABOUT GERRY
Gerald T. Rohrer, Jr. came to the Firm in 2016 as an experienced trial attorney, appellate practitioner and corporate counsel. Mr. Rohrer practices in courts throughout Illinois. His experience includes defending private and governmental entities in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases; mechanics’ lien and bond claims; insurance coverage; post-sale litigation of closely held corporations; breach of contract; and commercial arbitrations.
As a business counselor he works with clients to help navigate the complexities of various matters including the development of employee non-compete and confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, and operating agreements.
Mr. Rohrer graduated from The University of Dayton and received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School. While attending law school at night, Mr. Rohrer held various administrative and policy positions at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reporting to the First Assistant State’s Attorney and the State’s Attorney. Prior to joining Sudekum, Cassidy & Shulruff Mr. Rohrer was a partner at another Chicago law firm for nearly two decades.
He has served in many positions of leadership in his parish including as a Lector, a Member and President of the Parish Council, President of the Holy Name Society who honored him with the 2015 Man of the Year Award. He is also a Member of Chicago’s famous Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band.
CONTACT GERALD
(312)-541-0801
CONTACT GERALD
(312)-541-0801
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Tort defense including construction negligence, premises liability, and auto personal injury and wrongful death
- Construction litigation including mechanics’ lien and bond claims
- Commercial litigation including breach of contract matters
- Insurance coverage
EDUCATION
- University of Dayton
- The John Marshall Law School
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
PAST SUCCESSES
- Charterria Noble v. Ronald Roach: favorable jury verdict in a multi-plaintiff, multi-defendant auto collision case. The jury returned a verdict assessing only 25% liability to my client and 75% to the other driver. Further, the jury returned a gross verdict of less than half of what the plaintiff’s attorney asked.
- United Rental v. Charles Joseph Holding Co.: Mr. Rohrer obtained a favorable settlement of a breach of an asset purchase agreement matter involving a post-sale accounting of the assets of a privately held minority-owned construction firm. Obtained highly favorable payment terms on behalf of the seller and also had allegations against the seller involving underfunded ERISA contributions to a union pension fund dismissed.
- Martens v. MCL Construction, et al, 347 Ill.App.3d 303, 807 N.E.2d 480 (1st Dist. 2004). Obtained summary judgment in a construction negligence action wherein an iron worker sustained extensive and permanent injuries from a multi-story fall from a steel beam. The issue involved, in part, was whether a duty is owed by the owner/contractor to the employee of a sub-tier contractor. Obtained affirmation in the Appellate Court wherein the court addressed the application of the Restatement (Second) of Torts, 414.
- Paszkowski v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, et al, 289 Ill.Dec. 625, 820 N.E.2d 401 (Ill. 2004). Obtained a motion to dismiss in a construction negligence action arguing that the appropriate statute of limitations to sue a governmental entity for a construction accident is one year. The plaintiff appealed and the Appellate Court reversed the trial court. Upon the Supreme Court granting my Petition for Leave to Appeal, Mr. Rohrer assembled an amicus curia committee which included the City of Chicago, Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and the Illinois Municipal League. Mr. Rohrer briefed the matter and presented oral argument to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Court and affirmed the trial court favorably resolving what had been a split in authority regarding the application of the one-year statute of limitations to governmental entities.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Tort defense including construction negligence, premises liability, and auto personal injury and wrongful death
- Construction litigation including mechanics’ lien and bond claims
- Commercial litigation including breach of contract matters
- Insurance coverage
EDUCATION
- University of Dayton
- The John Marshall Law School
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
PAST SUCCESSES
- Charterria Noble v. Ronald Roach: favorable jury verdict in a multi-plaintiff, multi-defendant auto collision case. The jury returned a verdict assessing only 25% liability to my client and 75% to the other driver. Further, the jury returned a gross verdict of less than half of what the plaintiff’s attorney asked.
- United Rental v. Charles Joseph Holding Co.: Mr. Rohrer obtained a favorable settlement of a breach of an asset purchase agreement matter involving a post-sale accounting of the assets of a privately held minority-owned construction firm. Obtained highly favorable payment terms on behalf of the seller and also had allegations against the seller involving underfunded ERISA contributions to a union pension fund dismissed.
- Martens v. MCL Construction, et al, 347 Ill.App.3d 303, 807 N.E.2d 480 (1st Dist. 2004). Obtained summary judgment in a construction negligence action wherein an iron worker sustained extensive and permanent injuries from a multi-story fall from a steel beam. The issue involved, in part, was whether a duty is owed by the owner/contractor to the employee of a sub-tier contractor. Obtained affirmation in the Appellate Court wherein the court addressed the application of the Restatement (Second) of Torts, 414.
- Paszkowski v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, et al, 289 Ill.Dec. 625, 820 N.E.2d 401 (Ill. 2004). Obtained a motion to dismiss in a construction negligence action arguing that the appropriate statute of limitations to sue a governmental entity for a construction accident is one year. The plaintiff appealed and the Appellate Court reversed the trial court. Upon the Supreme Court granting my Petition for Leave to Appeal, Mr. Rohrer assembled an amicus curia committee which included the City of Chicago, Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and the Illinois Municipal League. Mr. Rohrer briefed the matter and presented oral argument to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Court and affirmed the trial court favorably resolving what had been a split in authority regarding the application of the one-year statute of limitations to governmental entities.