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Firm Overview
The Law Office of Eric Oppliger, LLC is a Chicago-based law firm committed to providing practical, responsive, and results-driven legal representation. The firm focuses on delivering clear guidance and effective advocacy in matters involving landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings, personal injury claims, estate planning, and other civil legal issues. With an emphasis on professionalism, efficiency, and personalized service, the firm works closely with each client to understand their objectives and develop strategies tailored to their specific needs.
Eric Oppliger
Owner & Attorney
Eric Oppliger is the founder of the Law Office of Eric Oppliger, LLC, a Chicago-based firm representing landlords, individuals, and businesses throughout Cook County. Focused on landlord representation throughout Chicago and Cook County, with Flat Fee Eviction Services available.
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Representative Experience​
My practice focuses primarily on eviction proceedings and comprehensive landlord representation, where I have managed a high volume of Cook County matters from initial notice through judgment and enforcement, including navigating the Early Resolution Program, contested RLTO defenses, and post-possession settlement structures. Additionally I routinely handle motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation, including preparing dispositive motions in pending civil litigation, conducting depositions of key witnesses, and organizing trial-ready exhibit packets and witness examinations for bench trials. In addition to eviction work, I represent clients in broader civil and commercial litigation matters, including tort disputes and small claims actions, where I develop case strategy, manage discovery, and advocate in court.
My experience also extends to niche but complex proceedings such as foreclosure surplus fund petitions in Chancery Division, where I have successfully assembled evidentiary records and navigated court-specific requirements to position matters for turnover. Across these matters, I focus on efficient, results-oriented representation, leveraging strong procedural knowledge and practical litigation strategy to achieve favorable outcomes for my clients.
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Education & Admissions​
• J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, Associate Editor, Law Review
• B.A., Western Michigan University
• Admitted in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The Law Office of Eric Oppliger represents individuals in Chicago and throughout Cook County in personal injury matters, including car accidents and slip-and-fall cases.
Landlord Tenant Law
We represent landlords throughout Chicago and Cook County in residential landlord–tenant matters. Our firm assists with eviction proceedings, lease enforcement, rent disputes, and compliance with local ordinances such as the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO).
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses and individuals in a wide range of commercial disputes. Our firm assists clients with contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and other business-related litigation. We work to protect our clients’ financial interests through strategic negotiation and, when necessary, aggressive representation in court.
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We represent property owners and businesses in municipal and administrative enforcement proceedings throughout Chicago and surrounding areas. Business violation cases, often initiated by city departments such as Buildings, Business Affairs, or Health,can carry substantial fines, operational restrictions, and compliance obligations if not addressed properly. Our firm handles all aspects of these matters, including reviewing citations and inspection reports, representing clients at administrative hearings, negotiating reduced penalties and compliance timelines, and working toward efficient resolutions that protect ongoing business operations.
Business Violations
When a property is sold through foreclosure and the sale generates proceeds exceeding the underlying debt, the former owner or other entitled parties may have a legal right to recover those surplus funds. We represent clients in preparing and prosecuting Petitions for Turnover of Surplus Funds in courts including the Circuit Court of Cook County and surrounding jurisdictions. Our services include reviewing title and lien priority, preparing petitions and supporting exhibits, handling notice requirements, and advocating for clients through the court process to ensure recovery of funds to which they are legally entitled.