Reid E. McEllrath

4.7 (31 reviews )

Chicago Illinois United States

Commercial Litigation

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

312-862-2000 Website

About Reid

Reid E. McEllrath: Litigation Associate in Complex Commercial Litigation

Reid E. McEllrath is a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, and he has been recognized for his expertise in this field.

Practice Areas

Complex Commercial Litigation
Litigation Support & Advocacy Services
Mediation & Arbitration
Mergers & Acquisitions Disputes

Awards and Recognitions

Recognized: Commercial Litigation, Listed among Rising Stars (Business Litigation), Washington Super Lawyers®, from 2019 to the present.
Included in Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation since 2021.

Firms

Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Current)

Affiliations

Member of the American Bar Association.
Miami University - Master of Arts in International Studies (2015).
Duke University School of Law - Juris Doctorate degree (2018).

Languages

English

Clients are drawn to Reid E. McEllrath for his deep understanding of complex commercial litigation and his proven track record in handling high-stakes cases with precision and dedication.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Education

University of Washington

Professional Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.7 / 5

31 Reviews

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Margie Jerde

Feb 02, 2026

Top notch experts in Chicago - Reid E. McEllrath is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

Really glad I found Reid E. McEllrath 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...

Irving Volkman-Huel

Feb 02, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Reid E. McEllrath's office during my recent legal matter

I was really stressed about my case in Chicago, but Reid E. McEllrath made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detai...

Clara Kassulke

Feb 02, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Reid E. McEllrath

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Reid E. McEllrath and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their...

Corey Nikolaus

Feb 02, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Reid E. McEllrath

Best lawyer for Commercial Litigation law in Chicago. Period. I've seen others, but Reid E. McEllrath is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I...

Lester Schaefer

Feb 02, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Reid E. McEllrath and staff

Honestly, I can't thank Reid E. McEllrath 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...