Alan S. Zelkowitz
Partner
312-578-7456
azelkowitz@pretzel-stouffer.com

Education
Washington University in St. Louis, J.D. 1989
University of Illinois, A.B. 1986

Bar Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Courts of Illinois and Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of Illinois

Professional Affiliations
Chicago Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
DRI™
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
Held various board positions, including International Vice Justice

Alan defends clients in toxic torts, products liability and complex civil litigation throughout Illinois and Missouri. A large portion of his practice is devoted to the defense of occupational disease and property damage claims, including exposure to dusts; chemicals; products such as asbestos, benzene and silica; and workplace fumes. Over the years, Alan has represented product manufacturers and distributors, contractors and installers, and premises owners. His clients have included businesses and individuals in the oil, gas and chemical industries; boiler manufacturers; janitorial supply and chemical manufacturers; ceramic manufacturers; sheet metal product manufacturers; and soft drink manufacturers and bottlers.

Alan frequently speaks to law school groups and classes on various topics, including legal ethics. He has served as an officer and member of the board of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, an organization of more than 250,000 lawyers and judges throughout the world dedicated to fostering effective, competent and professional legal services. After completing law school, Alan served as a judicial law clerk for two years to Illinois Appellate Justice Richard P. Goldenhersh.