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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Terrell Hayes

Feb 02, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Reid E. McEllrath in Chicago - they are amazing

If you need a Commercial Litigation law lawyer, Reid E. McEllrath 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...

Olga Hamill

Feb 02, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Reid E. McEllrath for my Commercial Litigation law case

Super helpful and professional staff at Reid E. McEllrath's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and legal...

Marty Ruecker

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. Reid E. McEllrath is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They re...

Calvin Romaguera-Kreiger

Feb 02, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Reid E. McEllrath in Chicago for Illinois residents

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Reid E. McEllrath. They know Commercial Litigation law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said the...

Javier VonRueden-Cole

Feb 02, 2026

Many thanks to Reid E. McEllrath for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

Reid E. McEllrath 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...