Jason Callicoat, Associate

Jason Callicoat concentrates his practice in municipal liability and construction law, defending municipalities in civil rights litigation and defending construction companies in injury cases and breach of contract litigation. He also handles mechanics liens and contract suits on behalf of construction companies that have not been paid for work they performed. 

Mr. Callicoat edits the environmental construction newsletter "Green Space Today," and is a regular contributor to the newsletter "Construction Law Quarterly." He has previous litigation experience in the areas of construction injury, insurance coverage, and workers' compensation. 

While in law school, Mr. Callicoat served as a volunteer mediator for the Center for Conflict Resolution and completed the Chicago-Kent Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program.  He also has professional experience as a city government reporter for the Kansas City Star, and as a courts and police reporter for the South Bend (IN) Tribune.

Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association

Publications

• Alleged Violation of No Child Left Behind Act Cannot Support Retaliatory Discharge Claim
• City's Restaurant Grease Re-Used to Power Municipal Vehicles

Appellate Court Makes Project Owner Pay Twice

Municipal Law Update: Sheriff's Handling of Discipline After Employee's Fight Over Parking Spot Does Not Implicate First Amendment

New Green Building Standards Take Effect For State Projects

Case Dismissed Because Complaint Not Given To Public Agency

News

• City’s Restaurant Grease Re-Used To Power Municipal Vehicles
• Police Officers’ Internal Affairs Complaint Cannot Support Defamation Suit
• Police Officers Handle Investigation by the Book