Keeping a solo Rose fresh for 35 years

Sole Speak

By Glenn E. Heilizer

Glenn E. Heilizer is a veteran litigator and sole practitioner based in Chicago and is the founder of the Sole Practitioners Bar Association of Illinois. He handles commercial disputes in the federal, state and appellate courts in Illinois and Wisconsin. He welcomes all questions and comments, and he can be reached at glenn@heilizer.com.

Posted October 6, 2015 4:38 PM

Ask any lawyer how to measure success and expect an assortment of answers. Winning the big case. Financial security. Respect from peers. Honors and awards.Sole practitioners can add a less sublime goal to the list — longevity. Competing effectively in the legal marketplace, with finite resources and long hours, can take its toll. As the years mount, some opt for other law firms, in-house positions or government work.Not so with Mark J. Rose, a dyed-in-the-wool sole practitioner and litigator for 35 years.Rose, a …

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