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John R.

John Ray

28 reviews
John is the Principal of the Ray Legal Consulting Group and has over 12 years of complex class action litigation and appellate experience. He has special expertise in discrimination, First Amendment, and intellectual property/media litigation. John also takes on civil rights cases for individual clients, which can have a significant impact on the rights of women, racial minorities, and other groups.
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Chrystan C.

Chrystan Carlton

26 reviews
Chrystan Carlton launched her legal career to unlock the legal process for entrepreneurs and social enterprises. With her rich blend of negotiation, financial, and legal pr... read more
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Patrick J.

Patrick Jones

60 reviews
Patrick Jones has 17 years of experience as a business attorney and has represented numerous corporate clients, including AirHelp, Slobbr and several Fortune 500 companies. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and in Arizona. Patrick has extensive experience in debt and bankruptcy, as well as in legal research and writing. He founded his own law firm, PMJ PLLC, in 2015 and is of counsel at Freeman Law.
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Kimon K.

Kimon Korres

56 reviews
From working at leading international law firms to launching multiple businesses, Kimon has practiced at the intersection of business and law for nearly a decade. Having sa...
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Paul W.

Paul Wisniewski

30 reviews
Paul has practiced food, drug, and regulatory affairs since 1984. His experience includes resolving issues and developing strategies in compliance with federal and state law. His firm, The Law Offices of Paul J. Wisniewski, has represented a wide range of clients from startups to multinational companies located throughout the US, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia.
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Jonathan H.

Jonathan Herpy Sr.

11 reviews
Jonathan D. Herpy Sr. is a Founding Partner at Hart David Carson LLP. Jonathan has consistently been named one of the top private equity & corporate attorneys in the n...
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Shanna P.

Shanna Palmersheim

8 reviews
I am the Managing Member of the firm and have been advising families, businesses and non-profits for over 15 years. I also consult as an attorney for various investment adv...
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Octavia L. P.

Octavia L. Powell

8 reviews
I am an entrepreneur and business law attorney with over 13 years’ experience and a strong background in information technology. I am a graduate of the University of Cal...
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Thomas C.

Thomas Cramer

8 reviews
I am the managing partner of a boutique law firm. I’ve represented companies and individuals across a wide spectrum of legal matters. I strongly believe in effective at...
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Dragan I.

Dragan Ivetic

4 reviews
Dragan "Dan" Ivetic is a distinguished attorney in Chicago with a strong focus on trademark law, contracts, and corporate formation. He brings a wealth of expertise and a t...
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Chicago Contract Lawyers

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Based on 403 reviews
Clear Communication - 5.0
Response Time - 5.0
Knowledgeable - 5.0
Meets Deadlines - 5.0
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 140 reviews for Commercial Contracts attorneys in Illinois

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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Legal Services for ROYAL eRetailer Solutions - Agreements Review and Development

Michael Wieser

"Michael did an outstanding job helping me with several agreements for my new Amazon services consulting and sales company. His expertise and experience really shine through in the quality of his work, and I found his services to be very affordable, especially considering the high caliber of what he delivered. After completing the agreements, I needed a significant addition based on some feedback I received a day or two later. Michael was incredibly accommodating and made the update without seeking additional payment. As someone starting a business, where expenses often outweigh revenue in the beginning, this was truly appreciated. Thank you, Michael! I look forward to working with you again very soon on our next assignment!"

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Hanover Park, IL,

Mario Naim
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Legal Review of Stock Purchasing Schedule and Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement

Mario Naim

"Mario is great! He reviewed my new employee contracts for a startup and it has been a pleasure working with him. He's super responsive and helpful in the process."

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Chicago, IL,

Wendell Beres
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Wendell Beres

"Wendell was very clear about his role and responsibilities as a legal representative which helped us with our decisions. He was amiable and flexible in working with us, and honored his word."

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La Grange, IL,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Marketing Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Alisha is prompt and very helpful with our document needs. Always on top of getting us feedback and changes when we need it."

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Barrington, IL,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
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Review Service Agreement

David Yamaguchi

"I had a fantastic experience working with David. He was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer valuable suggestions to enhance the project’s outcome."

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Springfield, IL,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Steven Stark

"Steven was excellent to work with. Clear and prompt communication. Work completed quickly and accurately. Very pleased."

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Barrington, IL,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Service Agreement Services

Lauri Donahue

"Amazing - totally recommend, and will work with her again."

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Chicago, IL,

Nina Yablok
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Distribution Agreement

Nina Yablok

"Nina was great to work with, scoping our next project now."

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Arlington Heights, IL,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Business Consulting Agreement

Jake Siciliano

"Jake is a great attorney to work with. I needed help reviewing and revising a contractor agreement before signing. Jake spoke with me before to make sure he covered all of my concerns - and also let me know what I should look out for in future contracts. He was able to turn around the work in half a day... 10x faster than any other lawyer that quoted me! He also offered to work on any revisions until I was satisfied. I would highly recommend him to anyone."

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Forest Park, IL,

Francis Gleason
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Independent Contractor Service Agreement

Francis Gleason

"Awesome, this is twice I've used Frank's services and never disappointed"

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Evanston, IL,

Scott Stram
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Distribution Agreement

Scott Stram

"Scott was extremely knowledgable, timely, communicative. I enjoyed working with him and will more than likely do it again. Th"

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Chicago, IL,

Cope Thomas
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Business Consulting Agreement

Cope Thomas

"Cope was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. I felt much more confident negotiating my independent contractor agreement after speaking with him. I highly recommend his services!"

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Evanston, IL,

Sam Goldstein
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Sam Goldstein

"Couldn’t have asked for a better explanation and understanding of a recording contract I sent over to Sam! Before our phone call I was filled with confusion and anxiety over what I was possibly getting myself into, and ended up the complete opposite after our phone call! I’ll definitely hire Sam as my main attorney moving forward."

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Elmwood Park, IL,

Lara Lavi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Lara Lavi

"excellent -- one of the best & super responsive"

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Chicago, IL,

Brandon Schantz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Brandon Schantz

"Brandon recently worked with my partner and me on a Buy/Sell Agreement. His approach is smart, personable, and empathetic. He understands that his clients are not lawyers and have many questions. He answered our questions without judgment and explained things in ways that business owners will understand. His communication style allows for efficiency to move the process forward with fewer revisions. He was accessible, prompt, and provided us with an agreement that addressed our concerns, leveraged his experience, and allowed us to move forward in our business. I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice and services."

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Bolingbrook, IL,

Mary Hodges
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

IRD Enterprises LLC IP Transfer

Mary Hodges

"Mary is fabulous - have worked with her several times and will continue to do so on future projects. Highly recommended."

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Chicago, IL,

Diana Palchik, Esq.
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Vendor Agreement

Diana Palchik, Esq.

"Great work product, fantastic research, and provided great advice. Email communication was very clear. Punches above weight class. Would work with Diana again."

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Chicago, IL,

Ben Habegger
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Rescission/Termination of Sales Representative Agreement

Ben Habegger

"I have used Ben many times...he is a great attorney who follows through for his client."

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Saint Charles, IL,

John Mark Hongs
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Sales Agreement

John Mark Hongs

"John was a pleasure to work with. He was quick, responsive, made sure to meticulously go through the details until it was right, and provided sound legal advice to questions and the variables along the way."

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Chicago, IL,

Marshall Harris
3.3
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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Draft Terms of Service

Marshall Harris

"Friendly and properly priced. Let’s timeline significantly slip."

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Chicago, IL,

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