Jim Wideikis

Jim Wideikis and Shawn Staples Win Arbitration in Dispute Between Homeowner and Renovator

Shawn Staples

CGW prevailed at arbitration through the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”).  Jim Wideikis and Shawn Staples represented a well known general contractor that renovated a high end home in Western Springs, a Cook County suburb located about 25 miles west of Chicago. The homeowners sued the general contractor for allegedly breaching their contract.

Jim and Shawn were specifically retained to represent the client at arbitration, and replaced the client’s previous law firm as the arbitration date approached. They successfully persuaded the arbitration panel that; not only did the general contractor not breach the contract, but in fact, the homeowners did. The panel agreed with Jim and Shawn, awarding their client 100% of the consequential damages requested.

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After the panel came to their decision, Jim stated, “This was a contentious dispute involving parties that live in the same small town, literally minutes away from each other.  We commend the panel for listening to the witness testimony, carefully considering the evidence, and making what we believe was the right decision.”

Nine CGW Attorneys Selected as 2025 Superlawyers!

Costello Ginex & Wideikis has just had nine attorneys recognized by SuperLawyers as top rated Illinois attorneys in 2025 due to their outstanding achievements representing their clients over the past year. Congratulations to all those selected!

Partners Gregory V. Ginex (left), Dan Costello (center), and Jim Wideikis (right)

2025 Illinois Super Lawyers

Dan Costello: Construction Litigation

Gregory V Ginex: Personal Injury General: Defense

Jim Wideikis: General Litigation

Michael P Turiello: Civil Litigation: Defense

2025 Illinois Rising Stars

Ashley Koda: Civil Litigation: Defense

Chloe Polo: Personal Injury General: Defense

Jessica Biagi: Civil Litigation: Defense

John Dark: Civil Litigation: Defense

Shipra Mehta: Personal Injury General: Defense

Ten CGW Attorneys Selected as 2024 Superlawyers!

Costello Ginex & Wideikis has just had ten attorneys recognized by SuperLawyers as top rated Illinois attorneys in 2024 due to their outstanding achievements representing their clients over the past year. Congratulations to all those selected!

Partners Gregory V. Ginex, Dan Costello, and Jim Wideikis (from left), all of whom were selected as SuperLawyers for 2024

2024 Illinois Super Lawyers

Daniel Costello: Construction

Gregory V Ginex: Personal Injury Defense

Jim Wideikis: General Litigation

Michael P Turiello: Civil Litigation (Defense)

2024 Illinois Rising Stars

Ashley Koda: Personal Injury matters

Chloe Polo: Construction

Jessica Biagi: Civil Litigation (Defense)

John Dark: Civil Litigation (Defense)

Shipra Mehta: Personal Injury matters

Brittney Frederick: Transportation


Jim Wideikis to Present at Hurricane Recovery Conference March 28th

Jim Wideikis has been selected as a presenter at the Hurricane Recovery Conference in March 28th, at the Englewood Chamber at 601 S. Indiana Ave, Englewood, Florida. Jim will be speaking on three topics: how insurance companies set reserves for losses and the benefits of engaging an attorney early, business interruption insurance and why more companies should utilize it, and the recently enacted Senate Bill 2A, including how it will impact the Florida community with respect to Ian claims and subsequent claims. More information and registration can be found below:

Jim Wideikis Wins Summary Judgment in International Phishing Fraud Case

Jim Wideikis Wins Summary Judgment in International Phishing Fraud Case

Jim Wideikis of Costello Ginex & Wideikis just obtained summary judgment, completely protecting his client in a high stakes lawsuit with seven-figure damage exposure and potential punitive damages, arising from losses caused by an international phishing fraud operation.

DANIEL P. COSTELLO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS NOW COSTELLO GINEX & WIDEIKIS, P.C.

DANIEL P. COSTELLO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS NOW COSTELLO GINEX & WIDEIKIS, P.C.

Daniel P. Costello is pleased to announce the addition of Gregory V. Ginex and James L. Wideikis as equity partners to the firm. Effective immediately the firm has changed its name to Costello Ginex & Wideikis, P.C.