Engaged Counsel

Personalized Legal Services

Engaged Counsel is a litigation boutique founded by attorney Shorge K. Sato, an Illinois SuperLawyer with more than fifteen years of experience in complex commercial and civil litigation.

The firm was built around a simple principle: clients should work directly with the lawyer they hire. By focusing on efficient litigation strategy and hands-on case preparation, Engaged Counsel helps clients control legal costs while positioning their cases for successful resolution.

Value 01: Personalized Attention

Affordable Pretrial Litigation

Most of the real work of litigation happens outside the courtroom. Drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, and taking sworn testimony in depositions often account for 75% to 95% of the total legal spend on a case.

Engaged Counsel focuses on this critical phase of litigation. By working directly with clients to prepare cases strategically and efficiently, the firm helps control costs while building the strongest possible foundation for trial or resolution.

Our Associates

Shorge Sato, Esq.

Founding Attorney

With nearly two decades of courtroom experience, Shorge K. Sato is a seasoned litigator focusing on constitutional, corporate, and real estate disputes. He represents clients in complex litigation matters at both the trial and appellate levels.

Mr. Sato has been peer-selected as an Illinois SuperLawyer and an Illinois Leading Lawyer, distinctions awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated professional excellence and strong peer recognition within the legal community.

Through Engaged Counsel, clients work directly with the lawyer preparing and strategizing their case. This hands-on approach allows for efficient litigation, clear communication, and greater control over legal costs.

Mr. Sato’s practice focuses on helping clients evaluate disputes early, develop effective litigation strategies, and manage cases through pretrial preparation, trial, and post-trial proceedings when necessary.

Email: shorge@engagedcounsel.com | Tel: (312) 818-4146

At Engaged Counsel, we believe that the true measure of a good lawyer is the ability to win a difficult trial, and our commitment to achieving success for our clients reflects this belief.

- Shorge Sato, Esq.