Nijman Franzetti - Environmental Law

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Susan Franzetti Jennifer Nijman Julie A. Dick Linda B. Backe

Susan Franzetti

direct 312.251.5590
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Jennifer Nijman

direct 312.251.5255
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Julie A. Dick

direct 312.251.5250

Linda B. Backe

direct 312.251.5271
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Clients and peers know Jennifer Nijman and Susan Franzetti as two of the state’s most respected environmental lawyers. Now, these two leaders have come together to form a new law firm that will provide exceptional experience and knowledge for clients with environmental concerns.

What their peers and clients have said:

Jennifer Nijman is recommended by her peers in Chamber’s surveys as a First Tier Environmental Litigator. Surveyed clients said she “has the ability to explain the intricacies of any given situation in layman’s terms,” a skill clients really appreciate.

Susan Franzetti is recommended by her peers in Chamber’s surveys as a First Tier Environmental Litigator. Surveyed clients said she is “a great litigator,” and is particularly praised for her work on permitting issues.

The duo were praised for offering “an interface between law and other professions, which gives clients access to a top-notch array of associated business contacts.”Despite its small size, clients and peers recommend this firm without hesitation.
— Chambers and Partners USA 2009,America’s
Leading Lawyers for Business

Susan Franzetti was selected by her peers as the Lawyer of the Year for 2010 in Environmental Law for Chicago.

Susan Franzetti and Jennifer Nijman have been recommended by their peers for the publication Best Lawyers every year since 2006.

The distinction of being included in Best Lawyers has been earned by fewer
than one half of one percent of all lawyers in the country.
— Best Lawyers


Best Lawyers in America
Nijman and Franzetti are both listed in Best Lawyers in America.

Super Lawyers
Since 2005, Nijman and Franzetti have been designated as Illinois Super Lawyers.

Leading Lawyers Network
The Leading Lawyer distinction is the result of annual statewide surveys of more than 60,000 Illinois Lawyers, and has been earned by fewer than 5 percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois. Since 2004, Nijman and Franzetti shared many distinctions, including:
• Top 10 Leading Environmental Lawyers in Illinois
• Top 10 Leading Real Estate-Related Lawyers in Illinois
• Top 50 Leading Women Business Lawyers in Illinois