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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Sandra Mertz

Feb 02, 2026

Many thanks to Kevin T. Van Wart for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

Best lawyer for Commercial Litigation law in Chicago. Period. I've seen others, but Kevin T. Van Wart is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I...

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Nicholas Kuhlman

Feb 02, 2026

Highly recommend Kevin T. Van Wart for anyone needing expert Commercial Litigation law help in Illinois

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Kevin T. Van Wart. They helped me out big time with my Commercial Litigation law issue and kept me informed at every step...

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Erik Nicolas

Feb 02, 2026

Top notch experts in Chicago - Kevin T. Van Wart is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

If you need a Commercial Litigation law lawyer, Kevin T. Van Wart is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details of my case...

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Frances Larson

Feb 02, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Kevin T. Van Wart's office during my recent legal matter

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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Clint Treutel

Feb 02, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Kevin T. Van Wart

Kevin T. Van Wart is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in Illinois and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you're taken...