Damon M. Fisch
Damon’s practice has concentrated in real estate transactions since he started as a real estate paralegal in 1996. Damon has been a practicing attorney since 2002. Damon has closed countless real estate transactions for clients, both residential and commercial. Damon also has extensive real estate litigation experience. He has litigated the following issues: eminent domain, title insurance defense, mechanics lien, mortgage rescue fraud, eviction, general real estate transaction litigation, foreclosure and breach of contract.
Prior to starting his own firm, Damon was an associate with Helm & Wagner, in Naperville, where he was a member of the litigation team that attained a $31 million jury verdict for its defendant property owner, the largest jury award in Illinois eminent domain litigation history. Damon also acted as Vice-President Litigation Counsel for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company representing the company and its insured clients before forming the firm of Hartnett Fisch in 2012, which ultimately transitioned to the current Law Office of Damon M. Fisch, P.C.
Education
Damon is a Naperville Central graduate and a lifelong resident in the Naperville area. Damon received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 1994. In 1996, he completed his paralegal certificate at Harper College. In 2002, he received a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and his M.B.A from the Illinois Institute of Technology – Stuart School of Business. Damon was a recipient of the CALI Award for Excellence in Copyright Law at Chicago-Kent.
Adjunct Instructor
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL August 2007 to May 2015
Paralegal Studies- Courses taught:
Ethics
Litigation
Legal Research and Writing
Currently sits on the Advisory Board for Paralegal Studies
Email Damon: dmf@fisch.law
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Professional Presentations and Publications
2024 National Business Institute Presentation, “Illinois Real Estate Law 101: Title and Title Insurance.”
2023 National Business Institute Presentation, “Post-Closing Procedures: Tying Up Loose Ends” and “Ethical Considerations.”
2021 Chicago Bar Association, “Navigating Unit Owner Frustrations within Community Associations.”
2019 DuPage County Bar Association Presentation, “How to Act Civilly in an Adversarial Profession.”
2016 Chicago Title Insurance Company Presentation, "New 22.1 Liability to Sellers."
2014 Chicago Title Insurance Company Presentation, "Valuation of Property in Litigation."
2014 Chicago Title Insurance Company Presentation, "Residential Closings Basics from a Litigation Point of View."
2013 Chicago Title Insurance Company Presentation, "Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act."
2012 First American Title Insurance Company, Taking Flight Newsletter (Spring), "Give Your Business a SWOT in the Arm."
2011 Fidelity National Law Group presentation, "Valuation for Title Litigation."
2010 Fidelity National Law Group presentation, "Elements of a Real Estate Closing."
2009 Seminar Panelist for International Right of Way Association.
2008 Seminar Panelist for Illinois Paralegal Association Fall Education Conference.
Will Owens
Will Owens is an Associate Attorney at The Law Office of Damon M. Fisch, P.C. Will focuses his practice on civil litigation matters involving breach of contract, mechanics’ lien litigation, real estate litigation, lease disputes, and evictions. Will has a background in representing insurance companies and insureds in coverage and liability disputes arising out of property damage to both residential and commercial properties and personal injury claims.
Email Will: wto@fisch.law
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Education
Will received his J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2021 where he graduated cum laude. While in law school, Will was a staff editor on the NIU Law Review and interned with the Honorable Sara L. Darrow, Chief United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois. Will is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and DuPage County Bar Association.
Nicholas Baumgartner
Nick Baumgartner is a senior associate attorney at The Law Office of Damon M. Fisch, P.C. He specializes in civil litigation, focusing on condominium association disputes, mechanics liens, evictions, contract disputes, business disputes, partnership disputes, and real estate litigation, including adverse possession claims, title insurance defense, boundary disputes, municipal violations and building code violations.
In addition to his litigation work, Nick has successfully closed numerous real estate transactions involving both residential and commercial properties. His experience covers residential and commercial sales and purchases, residential leases, commercial leases, articles of agreement for deed, private loans, and easements.
Before joining The Law Office of Damon M. Fisch, P.C., Nick worked for several years at a commercial and residential real estate firm in Chicago, where he concentrated on transactional real estate matters and related litigation. Prior to that he worked closely with Damon Fisch at a condominium association firm. Nick also spent time working for the City of Chicago as a licensed attorney. In that role, he handled title work and administrative litigation matters, including CDOT violations, Streets and Sanitation violations, building code violations, and environmental violations.
In his free time, Nick enjoys the benefits of living in Chicago. He is an avid golfer and loves exploring nature through hiking and kayaking. Additionally, he volunteers with organizations dedicated to cleaning up and preserving natural areas.
Email Nick: nrb@fisch.law
EDUCATION
Nick grew up in Naperville and earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Marquette University in 2005. He received his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 2012. Nick is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
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