Kevin T. Van Wart

Commercial Litigation
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013

About Kevin

Kevin Van Wart is a partner Kirkland's Chicago office, where he concentrates in complex litigation, including mass tort claims, class action lawsuits, product liability and pharmaceutical claims, and high stakes commercial disputes. Kevin has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in a wide variety of cases throughout the country and teaches trial advocacy at the University of Chicago Law School. The National Law Journal featured Kevin's successful trial work in naming Kirkland to its 2006 "Defense Hot List." Kevin is a member of Kirkland's Litigation Management Committee.

Kevin Van Wart is a partner Kirkland's Chicago office, where he concentrates in complex litigation, including mass tort claims, class action lawsuits, product liability and pharmaceutical claims, and high stakes commercial disputes. Kevin has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in a wide variety of cases throughout the country and teaches trial advocacy at the University of Chicago Law School. The National Law Journal featured Kevin's successful trial work in naming Kirkland to its 2006 "Defense Hot List." Kevin is a member of Kirkland's Litigation Management Committee.

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

30 Reviews

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Lucy Schimmel

Feb 02, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Kevin T. Van Wart for my Commercial Litigation law case

Really glad I found Kevin T. Van Wart for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're in...

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Courtney Gusikowski

Feb 02, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Kevin T. Van Wart and staff

Honestly, I can't thank Kevin T. Van Wart enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Commercial Litigation law and it shows in the results. 10/10 would re...

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Kathryn Glover

Feb 02, 2026

The absolute best in Chicago for Commercial Litigation law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I was really stressed about my case in Chicago, but Kevin T. Van Wart made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detai...

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Bryant Lemke

Feb 02, 2026

The absolute best in Chicago for Commercial Litigation law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Illinois, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Kevin T. Van Wart is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They re...

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Lucas Stokes

Feb 02, 2026

Kevin T. Van Wart did a great job handling my complex Commercial Litigation law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Kevin T. Van Wart in Chicago is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsiv...