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Thomas Scherschel

Thomas Scherschel has over 33 years of experience and has single-handedly tried over 50 cases throughout the entire case until the verdict. Mr. Scherschel specializes in business law and business litigation to include corporate formation, professional liability claims, contract torts, and catastrophic losses. Mr. Scherschel has received multiple awards for his excellent legal skills including an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and being named Leading Lawyer for his commercial litigation skills.
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Tawfiq Ali

Tawfiq Ali is a dedicated and experienced lawyer that specialized in complex negotiations and litigations. His mission is to protect what is most important to a business. Attorney Ali has helped a Fortune 500 company completely dismiss a class action that would have leaked unknown liability. He has also helped other companies protect their trade secrets and release liability that could have caused irreparable damages to the company.
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Cara D.

Cara Dearman

Based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, Cara Dearman is an attorney with expertise in privacy and data law. She is Senior Counsel at the Sears Holding Corporation and focuses on privacy issues. An experienced litigator, she previously worked at Wheeler, Trigg, O'Donnell in Denver, and at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York. Cara holds a J.D., with High Honors, from The University of Texas School of Law.
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Cynthia Pietrucha

Cynthia Pietrucha is a licensed Illinois attorney who provides legal counsel to businesses and individuals. With particular expertise in the area of employee rights and employment law, she has represented both employees and employers. In addition, she is experienced in contracts as well as aspects of business and entertainment law. Cynthia holds a J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law.
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Joseph Tylutki

Joseph is a results-oriented General Counsel and business executive with comprehensive experience analyzing, structuring, negotiating, and executing sophisticated transactions. He is known as a trusted adviser to boards of directors, executive management teams, and key stakeholders. In addition to his legal experience, he applies his MBA to bring a business focus for his clients.
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Margaret (Margie) O.

Margaret (Margie) O'connor

Margaret O’Connor graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s of science degree in math before studying law at Loyola University Chicago. Although Margie O’Connor is a general attorney who has worked in a big firm and government environments, she prefers advocating for clients in corporate law, assisting executives with improving their processes while being conscious of budgets and bottom lines.
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Melissa G.

Melissa Green

Melissa Green is a senior attorney with a strong background in business transactions. She is practicing law in Ohio and the District of Columbia. Melissa has a degree in law, which she obtained from the University of Michigan Law School. She has more than 12 years of experience and have worked with numerous corporate clients. Melissa also has experience in real estate law and in dealing with mergers. She is an associate counsel at the University of Maryland Medical System.
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Maudia W.

Maudia Washington

Maudia Washington owns her own law firm, handling Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Business matters. Previously, she worked as a Business Law Adjunct Professor at Trine University. Maudia is a member of the American Bar Association and has experience in drafting and reviewing contracts, purchasing new homes or commercial property, franchising businesses and more. She obtained her J.D. from the Michigan State University.
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Mark S.

Mark Swiderski

Mark Swiderski is a general corporate attorney. He recently managed a multi-million dollar locomotive sale and lease financing deal for the National Railway Equipment Company. Mark practices law in Illinois and is also a member of the State Bar of Illinois. He received his legal degree from the Loyola University Chicago College of Law. Mark has experience in legal matters related to business formation, securities and commercial contracts. He recently became an associate attorney at Litwin Law.
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Andrew D.

Andrew Doyle

Andrew attended law school at Northern Illinois University’s College of Law where he graduated cum laude in 2013. Additionally, Andrew was on Law Review serving as a Lead A...
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Daniel E. Goodrich
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Daniel E. Goodrich

"Would recommend"

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Jack Liechtung
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Jack Liechtung

"Jack is quick to respond, easy to communicate with, and very thorough in his work. Highly recommended."

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Park Ridge, IL,

Baruch Gottesman
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Legal assistance for Intellectual Property Infringement and TRO Defense

Baruch Gottesman

"I’m very grateful to have found Baruch to represent me in this case. His communication was prompt and clear, and his professionalism gave me confidence during a stressful time. He is highly experienced in handling intellectual property disputes and was strategic and efficient throughout the process. We achieved a satisfactory resolution in a very short time. I highly recommend Baruch for international e-commerce sellers facing complex IP litigation."

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Alisha Bond
5.0
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Commercial Lease

Alisha Bond

"Consistently great experience.. Fast reviews and practical feedback to get things done."

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Northbrook, IL,

Steven Stark
5.0
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Steven Stark

"Steve was very responsive and knowledgeable for the services I obtained him for. I highly recommend Steven."

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Barrington, IL,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
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Business Consulting Agreement Services

Lauri Donahue

"Lauri is an exceptionally honest, highly qualified and astute attorney who literally saved us from engaging in a $100,000 contract! She was quick to determine the suspicious nature of a business opportunity we nearly invested in. We feel so very lucky to have found Lauri on UpCounsel or life could have gone very wrong for us. Thank you Lauri!"

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Barrington, IL,

Michael Wieser
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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
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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
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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,

Daniel Weberman
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Legal assistance needed for boutique retail consulting firm in Chicago

Daniel Weberman

"I hired Daniel H. Weberman, Attorney at Law to represent us in a case against a former client as well as update our current services agreement. Mr. Weberman was patient answering our questions (as this has been our first legal matter in 17 years in business). Through Mr. Weberman, we were able to win the case against our former client as well as have our service agreement updated. I hope I don't need legal services ever again in the future. If I do, I will most definitely hire Mr. Weberman again."

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Saint Charles, IL,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Your expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout our discussions, and I greatly appreciate the clarity and insights you offered. Thank you once again for your professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to your clients."

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Aurora, IL,

David Yamaguchi
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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,

Ryan A. Woods
4.8
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Ryan A. Woods

"I decided to work with Ryan after two short consultation calls where Ryan shared his wealth of knowledge with me. He has been extremely helpful and efficient in resolving my case without any significant delays. He made everything easier for me so I could focus on running my business. I highly recommend him to any business owners seeking legal services without wanting to break the bank with traditional law firms. Very glad I found him on UpCounsel."

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Chicago, IL,

Eric West
5.0
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Eric West

"I had a fantastic experience working with Eric on my commercial lease. His expertise and professionalism made the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend his services for anyone in need of legal assistance in commercial real estate matters. Thank you, Eric, for your exceptional service."

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Waukegan, IL,

Jon Bourne
5.0
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Form Corporation

Jon Bourne

"Jon was great to work with. He instantly understood my objectives and worked in an efficient, collaborative, professional, and effective manner while communicating clearly throughout the engagement."

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Patrick Perkins
5.0
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Employee Termination Consultation

Patrick Perkins

"Patrick was very responsive and helpful to the questions I had, would recommend"

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Seattle, WA,

Sara Mana
5.0
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Draft Shareholder Agreement

Sara Mana

"Sara has been a great attorney to work with. She was able to step in and bring a significantly delayed project to completion in a timely manner when I decided to replace my previous attorney. Extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and responsive. Highly recommend"

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Chicago, IL,

Jake Siciliano
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Jake Siciliano

"Great knowledge and explanation"

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Skokie, IL,

Mario Milano
5.0
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Patent Infringement Consultation

Mario Milano

"Mario did a great job on my last project comparing a competitive patent to our operation. He communicated clearly and got the job done in a reasonable amount of time with a thorough report for our needs."

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Palatine, IL,

Katie Centolella
5.0
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Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Katie Centolella

"Very knowledgeable and responded to questions quickly."

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Winnetka, IL,


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