Preslav P. Mantchev

Associate

Preslav focuses his practice on financial services, general business, and consumer litigation. His experience includes handling all aspects of the pre-litigation and trial process, including case evaluation, early settlement negotiations, legal research, motion practice, and discovery. Preslav is fluent in Bulgarian, and he has working knowledge of Spanish.

Education & Admissions

Education

  • Illinois Wesleyan University

    (B.A., magna cum laude 2017)

  • University of Illinois College of Law

    (J.D., cum laude, 2020)
    Admissions Editor, The Elder Law Journal
    CALI Excellence for the Future Awards (Constitutional Law, Individual Employee Rights)

     

Admissions

  • State of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Experience

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Experienced in preparing pleadings and dispositive motions in federal and state cases involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, and other complex litigation.
  • Drafts memoranda analyzing substantive and procedural issues arising in all litigation stages.
  • Manages written and fact discovery including issuance of and responses to interrogatories, production requests, and third-party subpoenas.
  • Previously served as an intern in the Chicago office of United States Senator Richard J. Durbin.

Involvement

Professional Affiliations

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Association (Board of Directors, 2017-2021)