Our Team
With successes in state, federal, and appellate courts across the country, Toby Eveland is a skilled litigator that clients often retain when their reputation is on the line and when they are involved in high-profile cases that could affect their viability.
Toby’s nationwide litigation practice focuses on three main areas: higher education, municipal and government, and complex business disputes. He works across numerous industries and handles matters involving a range of issues such as class action defense, tort defense, employment, real estate and affordable housing, and shareholder disputes. Given his results-oriented approach and national recognition, Toby is often retained when the stakes are the highest. In 2025 he successfully defended clients in claims that sought in excess of $275 million.
In addition to his work in the courtroom, clients retain Toby because of his servant leadership, customized team-building approach, and commitment to excellence and client service. He also is a passionate civil rights advocate and regular speaker and panelists at conferences.
Quick Facts
Office:
Manley Burke, LPA
500 W Madison St Ste 1000
Chicago, IL 60661
Admissions:
- Illinois
- Michigan
Education:
- J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2004
- Moot Court Honor Society
- Most Outstanding Advocate of the Year at the National ABA Moot Court Competition
- Intraschool Moot Court Competition
- National Moot Court Team
- Dean’s List honors
- Cooney Conway Fellowship
- B.S., magna cum laude, University of North Alabama, 1999
- Student Government Association President
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Former Board Member, Federal Bar Association, Chicago Chapter
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Past Chair, Diversity Leadership Council
- Past Chair, Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Past Chair, Committee on LGBT Rights
- Chicago Bar Association
- Former Board Member, National LGBT Bar Association
- Former Board Member, Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago
- Board Member, Cara Collective
- Former Board Member, Ignite (formerly Teen Living Programs)
- Former Board Member, AIDS Foundation of Chicago
- Former Board Member, Equality Illinois
- Former Board Member, Test Positive Aware Network
- Former Session Member, Lake View Presbyterian Church
