Schuyler D. Geller
Schuyler D. Geller
Partner // Merrillville Office
Phone: 219-769-1313 x120
Email: geller@bcclegal.com
Practice Areas
About Schuyler D. Geller
Schuyler D. Geller is a partner at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP and leads the firm’s litigation practice group. Mr. Geller represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial, regulatory, and employment litigation. Prior to joining Burke Costanza and Carberry, Mr. Geller practiced with a boutique litigation firm in Chicago for ten years.
Mr. Geller graduated from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He attended Chicago Kent College of Law, where he graduated with highest honors earning induction in the Order of the Coif. Mr. Geller has certification from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Trial and Deposition Skills. Mr. Geller is licensed to practice in Illinois and Indiana and admitted to practice before the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Tax Court.
As an aggressive litigator, Mr. Geller represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of matters in state, federal, bankruptcy, and appellate courts as well as regulatory proceedings before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Mr. Geller is also a certified FINRA Arbitrator. While Mr. Geller has recovered millions of dollars for clients, and defended others from hundreds of million dollars in exposure, he prides himself on offering practical advice to business owners and professionals to help avoid litigation where possible.
Mr. Geller is active in the Indiana State Bar and is a member of the Employment Council for the Employment, Labor & Benefits Section. Mr. Geller is also the exclusive employment law member of IR Global for the state of Indiana.
Mr. Geller lives in Schererville, Indiana with his wife and three children. Mr. Geller enjoys watching his children’s athletic events and travelling with his family.
Education & Admissions
Education
Chicago Kent College of Law, 2008
Juris Doctor, Higheset Honors, Order of the Coif
Indiana University Bloomington, 2003
B.S. Public Affairs
Admissions
Southern District of Indiana
Northern District of Indiana
Central District of Illinois
Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Illinois Bar
Indiana Bar
News & Blogs
Professional Associations & Memberships
Illinois State Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association & Employment Section Council Member
Chicago Bar Association
Lake County Bar Association
IR Global – Employment Law Representative (Indiana)
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Board of Directors, The Caring Place