Ari J. Scharg, Associate

Ari Scharg is a member of the firm's litigation practice group and focuses his practice in the areas of commercial, real estate, employment and tort defense.  He handles all phases of litigation, from complaint/answer, dispositive motions and discovery, through arbitration or trial.  In addition, Mr. Scharg works closely with startup companies and investment groups.  He enjoys counseling entrepreneurs and drafting operating agreements and private placement memorandums. 

Mr. Scharg is very active in community groups, as well as in legal industry associations.  He serves as a volunteer for Immerman Angels, acts as Outreach Chair of the Young Adult Division of American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, and serves on the civil rights committee of the Anti-Defamation League.  He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Legal Clinic.

Prior to  obtaining his law degree, Mr. Scharg served as a judicial extern to The Honorable Judge Bruce W. Black of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  During law school, he was a member of Law Review and received a number of honors and scholarships, including the 2008 CALI Award in Bankruptcy. 

Community Involvement

• American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Outreach Chair, Young Adult Division, 2009
• Anti-Defamation League, Civil Rights Committee
• Immerman Angels, Volunteer

Professional Activities

• Chicago Legal Clinic, Board of Directors 2009
• Chicago Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association, Member

Publications

• Are You Applying The Correct Security Deposit Interest Rate?
• "As Salt Lake City Gets Greener, Builders Must Be Prepared," Green Space Today, May, 2009

Green Construction: Proceed With Caution

Illinois Consumer Fraud Act Not Applicable In Commercial Breach Of Contract Cases