Timothy Duffy

Timothy Duffy

Business and Litigation Attorney

Lake Forest
Illinois
Licensed in
IL
The University of Chicago Law School

"Tim was responsive, effective, and efficient."

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About
Tim is an Illinois licensed attorney. For the past five years he has helped a wide variety of startups, small businesses, and individuals manage their legal issues, from setting up entities, managing federal and state reporting requirements, minimizing tax liabilities, protecting trademarks and copyrights, and resolving disputes. Tim’s legal and business experience allows him to provide practical, high-quality legal advice quickly and efficiently.

Prior to establishing his solo practice, he was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he practiced for 22 years as a commercial litigator. His practice focused on financial, accounting,
… read more shareholder, and corporate governance, as well as employment, trade secret, and contract work.

Tim received his J.D. from The Law School of The University of Chicago in 1994. He clerked for the Hon. Douglas H Ginsburg on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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"Tim has been an amazing attorney with great advice. He's been a critical part of our business success. He brings unique legal insights to complex business problems."


Posted on Mar 19, 2024
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"Tim was so helpful and put me at ease! I felt like my business was in safe hands!"


Posted on Dec 3, 2023
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"Tim has been very helpful for everything. What I really liked is that he set up a zoom call with me and he explained everything in detail. He was also the only lawyer that was very honest on what actually I really need and what is "good to have" but not necessary at the moment. I liked his honesty and the fact that he completed all the contracts in a timely manner. I would work with Tim on different contracts in future and I recommend him."

Assist with Equity Financing
Posted on Oct 17, 2023
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"I highly recommend Tim. I requested assistance in a Tax Form situation that was really unfamiliar both to me and my client. Tim quickly meet my needs and made sure he has availability if my client need reassurance. I will be requesting his services in the future."

Assist with General Advice
Posted on Aug 8, 2023
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"Great help getting me set up!"


Posted on Aug 7, 2023
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"Tim was great to work with. He is very reassuring and knowledgable, handling my case in just over 24 hours. It was a pleasure to work with Tim, would very highly recommend."

Assist with Other Tax Matter
Posted on Mar 7, 2023

Work History

Law Office of Timothy A. Duffy

Principal

Jan 2018 - Present

Working as a solo practitioner since 2018 helping a wide variety of startups, small businesses, and individuals manage their legal issues, from setting up entities, managing federal and state reporting requirements, hiring and managing employees, protecting trademarks and copyrights, and resolving disputes

Jan 2018 - Present

Kirkland & Ellis

Partner

Sep 1995 - Dec 2017

Partner at one of the world's leading law firms with a practice focused on financial, accounting, shareholder, and corporate governance, as well as employment, trade secret, and contract work.

Sep 1995 - Dec 2017

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