Marshall N. Dickler

Marshall N. Dickler brings extensive experience to legal matters involving condominium and homeowner associations, real estate concerns, and complex disputes. His work includes litigation, transactional real estate matters, tax challenges, corporate operations, and addressing technical issues that impact residential and commercial properties. He is known for his comprehensive understanding of association governance.

Marshall began his academic path with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana, followed by earning his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. His engineering background strengthens his ability to evaluate construction, reconstruction, and operational issues within multi-unit residential buildings and other property-related environments.

Marshall has long supported condominium and homeowner associations with guidance on construction matters, tax disputes, zoning issues, and corporate transitions. He has also advised businesses in fields such as healthcare, real estate, hospitality, construction, and manufacturing, offering legal and financial insight that helps organizations operate effectively and resolve challenges with clarity.

Marshall authored three chapters for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education on condominium and homeowners association litigation and has spoken statewide on these subjects. His registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office allows him to apply technical and legal knowledge when evaluating engineering-related real estate issues.

Marshall has argued cases before courts, including the United States Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit, and the Federal Trial Bar of the Northern District of Illinois. His professional recognition includes being selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer, the 2011 CAI Service Award, and the CAI Illinois Olympus Award.

Marshall N. Dickler continues to guide associations and organizations with a practical, informed approach shaped by legal experience, engineering knowledge, and leadership within professional groups. His work in real estate, litigation, and corporate matters reflects a career centered on offering reliable, solutions-focused support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Dickler, Kahn, Slowikowski & Zavell, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
• Member, DuPage County Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, College of Community Association Lawyers

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Illinois, Urbana, Electrical Engineering
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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