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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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Walid T.

Walid Tamari

3 reviews
Walid J. Tamari is widely recognized as one of the nation's top litigators. In 2018, Mr. Tamari was one of only 25 attorneys in the U.S. to be recognized by the National La... 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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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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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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Andrew H.

Andrew Horvat

3 reviews
Highly experienced and successful litigator with significant first-chair trial experience in the public and private sector. Present clients include Fortune 500 companies, g...
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Kevin K.

Kevin Keener

2 reviews
Kevin Keener is an intellectual property attorney with almost a decade of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and he is also a member of the Illinois Patent Bar. Kevin holds a Juris Doctor in law, which he obtained after graduating from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He specializes in commercial contracts, labor and employment law, and general IP-related matters. Keener is currently a partner attorney at Keener and Associates, P.C.
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Ryenne S.

Ryenne Shaw

2 reviews
My name is Ryenne Shaw and I help small business owners build businesses that operate as assets instead of liabilities, increase in value over time and build real wealth. ...
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Rudy M.

Rudy Minasian

I have nearly 20 years experience as a general practitioner in practice areas including business law, commercial & residential real estate contracts, sports law, and es...
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Aaron K.

Aaron Korson

Aaron Korson is an experienced litigation attorney from Chicago, Illinois. He has managed to build businesses in law, technology, health, and other small businesses through...
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Adam U.

Adam Urbanczyk

12 reviews
Adam Urbanczyk is Principal Attorney at the law group Au, LLC in Chicago, Illinois. A successful litigator, he specializes in intellectual property, business law, and patent law, and has particular expertise in software, internet, and social media issues. Adam received his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School. He is admitted to the DC, Illinois, and Patent Bars, and is also Of Counsel at Progressive Law Group.
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Peter S.

Peter Stasiewicz

4 reviews
Mr. Stasiewicz specializes in litigation, including breach of contract and warranty matters, fraud, and lender liability. He can also help with matters relating to business formation, employment, and intellectual property.
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Joe B.

Joe Brennan

4 reviews
I am a senior corporate/regulatory/technology attorney, with 15+ years of experience that includes both in-house (General Counsel) and law firm roles. And I have deep exper...
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Kristin C.

Kristin Cass

4 reviews
Kristin Cass has over 23 years of experience as a corporate attorney. She is licensed to practice law in Illinois and New York, and have worked with some of the top legal firms in the United States. Kristin graduated from the University Of Chicago Law School with a Juris Doctorate degree. She primarily focuses on business formations and general business operations, but also has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
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Robert S.

Robert Shipley

3 reviews
Chicago’s vitality depends on successful businesses. These Chicago businesses can depend on Robert Shipley to provide the best results. Specializing in construction and general business law, he believes in solid contracts, sound insurance strategies, and problem-solving that helps businesses stay ahead of the trends and avoid the snags. Robert is listed in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
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James D.

James Dore

2 reviews
James Dore is an attorney with Dore Law Offices and works with his father John in the Chicago, IL area. With over 8 years of experience in the legal field, James is ready to help you navigate your way through all things business law. Both James and his father John offer legal counseling for labor and employment issues, business formation, business operations, financial assets including bankruptcy, commercial contracts, commercial real estate, and more.
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Catherine R.

Catherine Roland

2 reviews
Catherine Jean Roland is an experienced litigator and trial attorney who is licensed in both Illinois and California. The primary focus of Catherine’s practice has been in ...
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Christina P.

Christina Papavasiliou

2 reviews
I am a general practice attorney with fourteen years' experience in litigation in both state and federal cases. I am experienced in every stage of trial advocacy. I also se...
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Jonathan G.

Jonathan Grossman

12 reviews
Jonathan Grossman is a business attorney and an entrepreneur. He has eight years’ experience and have worked with some of the leading law firms in the United States. He has a degree in law, which he obtained from the University of Kansas School of Law. Jonathan is licensed to practice law in Illinois and New York. He operates his own law firm and have also worked as a patent counsel at Fresenius Kabi USA for three years before starting his own business.
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Drew W.

Drew Whiting

5 reviews
Entrepreneurs face many unique challenges, and Drew Whiting understands that first hand because he is an entrepreneur himself. He loves sharing his legal knowledge and experience with up and coming businesses. He has experience working with mobile businesses, those who offer financial services, packaged good manufacturers, restaurants, bars, and taverns, and several technology-related enterprises.
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Noam R.

Noam Raz

5 reviews
Noam Raz has a specialized focus advising individuals and companies based in the United States or Israel that have legal matters or transactions made across the border. Because Noam is fluent in both Hebrew and English as well as both American and Israeli culture, he is in a unique position to offer advice to companies in both countries. Additionally, he is licensed as an attorney in Israel, Illinois, and Michigan.
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Jonathan P.

Jonathan Pasky

2 reviews
Jon is a startup and patent attorney with a goal of educating entrepreneurs about the benefits of intellectual property protection and utilization. His firm was established to cater to modern businesses and offers a flat-fee general counsel service. Jon has been involved organizing in well-attended tech events and co-founded Techweek, the country’s leading technology conference and festival.
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Anastasios G.

Anastasios Garbis

2 reviews
As a registered patent attorney, Anastasios Garbis dedicates his time to advising entrepreneurs and small businesses on intellectual property matters. At his firm, Garbis Law, LLC, he supports clients in protecting their brands, inventions, and art through accessible and transparent legal services. Mr. Garbis speaks both English and Greek at a native level.
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Gianna S.

Gianna Scatchell

2 reviews
Operating a boutique firm in Chicago, IL, Gianna Scatchell has a unique niche representing high profile clients with privacy based litigation including cyber-bullying claims, revenge porn, defamation and smear-campaigns, and copyright and trademark disputes. She also counsels law enforcement agencies and schools on the distinctive privacy and compliance challenges caused by today’s technology.
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Adam S.

Adam Scavone

2 reviews
Adam Scavone is in a unique position as a lawyer. One of his passions is fighting for the legalization of cannabis - in fact, he even co-founded the New York Cannabis Alliance in 2010. Beyond that, he is a capable lawyer, specializing in helping startups get off the ground. He believes that new business owners have enough to worry about and he wants to take the legal matters off their hands so they can focus on what’s important: building their business.
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Scott W.

Scott Weisman

2 reviews
Scott Weisman is a business attorney that focuses on transactional law and general business law. He primarily assists companies in the technology industry. Scott has 12 years of experience as a lawyer and is able to assist with intellectual property matters, commercial contracts and business formation matters as well. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois. Scott has been the principal of his own law office since 2012.
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Joe G.

Joe Giamanco

2 reviews
Joe Giamanco is a seasoned attorney that has handled over 45 jury trials and was lead counsel for 43 of those. In addition to that, Attorney Giamanco has been to over 500 arbitration hearings. When it comes down to it, Mr. Giamanco will help you settle your case and he has experience practicing business law, personal injury law, and DUIs.
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Mark S.

Mark Schiff

2 reviews
Mark Schiff has 38 years of experience and helps both businesses and entrepreneurs throughout their business formation and journey. Attorney Schiff specializes in business litigation and he is heavily involved in the manufacturing and technology niches. Mr. Schiff is here to help you and is also an approved mediator for the Law and Chancery divisions within the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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Christopher M.

Christopher Matern

2 reviews
Christopher Matern is a well-rounded attorney who practices business law to include contract negotiations, commercial real estate, and even new business formation. Attorney Matern’s mission is to provide the best legal services to all clients throughout Chicago and Illinois. Mr. Matern has received multiple awards to include the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors-First Recipient of the Member of the Decade Award.
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Erik R.

Erik Rakoczy

2 reviews
Before attending law school, Erik Rakoczy worked as an author and editor. These experiences have contributed to his success in legal research and writing. His experience in technology and business has equipped him with powerful tools to guide entrepreneurs through building business ventures and growing startups. Mr. Rakoczy is a volunteer at the National Lawyers Guild and First Defense Legal Aid.
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Jonathan E. R.

Jonathan E. Riley

2 reviews
Jonathan's practice areas include business law and commercial contracts with a focus on general counsel services, corporate formation, and agreement drafting. He regularly works with entrepreneurs and has a passion for helping good businesses be great by proactively identifying and addressing their legal needs. Jonathan has built his experience at boutique and large law firms.
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Cathy C.

Cathy Cupp

2 reviews
Cathy Cupp is a business law guru with over 34 years of experience in the field. She has served as general counsel to small and medium sized companies. Some of her notable clients include Aha!, Enesco, Travelport, and Glasswall Solutions. Attorney Cupp specializes in corporate acquisitions, licensing, executive employment, and IP matters. In addition to her current experience, Attorney Cupp served 13 years at Galileo International where she served client in 110 different countries.
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Kalpesh P.

Kalpesh Patel

2 reviews
Kalpesh Patel is a business attorney that has been licensed to practice law in Illinois for the past three years. He has a J.D. in law, which he obtained from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Kalpesh also has a degree in business management and several other certificates in legal areas. Kalpesh focuses on assisting entrepreneurs and startups overcome legal issues that arise with business formation. He is currently a partner at Wallock Patel.
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Mark G.

Mark Grzymala

2 reviews
Attorney Mark Grzymala is the founder of Grzymala Law Office, P.C. His law office focuses on mechanics liens, commercial litigation, corporate law, and construction law. He is dedicated to representing clients who are small business owners, subcontractors, owners, developers, and the like. Attorney Grzymala was raised in small business, so he is able to connect with his clients and he knows exactly what they need and the guidance required. He is also trained in real estate disputes, collection actions, and evictions.
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Daniel R.

Daniel Regan

2 reviews
As Daniel himself likes to say, Regan Law LLC is in the "business of business." His boutique law firm works with a variety of businesses and individuals in a variety of different business areas including estate planning, general business representation, M&A, and commercial litigation. His goal is to maximize profits for his clients while mitigating any legal risk they might incur.
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Patrick L.

Patrick Long

2 reviews
Patrick Long is a business lawyer with more than 27 years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois. Patrick obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in law from the Loyola University Chicago College of Law. He has represented several Fortune 500 companies, including Compaq and HP. Patrick specializes in trademark and copyright law. He is also experienced in dealing with commercial contracts. Patrick started working at Discover Financial Services in January 2018.
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Rick C.

Rick Cummings

2 reviews
Rick Cummings has 38 years’ experience and is a strategic attorney. He has worked at some of the world’s top international law firms and financial institutions as a senior counsel, including the International Consulting Organization, the Federal Banking Agency and the International Food Company. Rick’s main area of focus is commercial contracts, but he also has experience in dealing with securities, mergers and general business operations. He is the principal of his own law office.
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Jordan M.

Jordan Matyas

2 reviews
Jordan Matyas has over 20 years of experience working around government. For almost four years, he was the Chief of Staff for the Regional Transportation Authority - working with a budget of $38 million. Before that he was the Illinois State Director for The Humane Society of the United States. Currently, he is the Adviser for 1818 - An Advocacy Group. He focuses on almost all areas of government. Jordan earned his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School.
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Aaron R.

Aaron Rifkind

2 reviews
As Co-Managing Partner of Rifind Patrick LLC, Aaron handles transactions and disputes for small to medium-sized businesses. He was the speaker at the National Disability Awareness Day in Las Vegas for both 2010 and 2011, as well as at the 2012 National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives Spring Conference. Aaron is also a VA Lawyer, Real Estate Broker and the founder of a well-known Law Firm. He studied International Law with the Washington University in St. Louis.
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Saira  A.

Saira Alikhan

2 reviews
As an attorney that has practiced for almost fifteen years, my passion for my craft has provided me with experience in many areas of the law. I have proven myself as flexib...
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Clara D.

Clara Duffield

2 reviews
Clara Duffield is a transactional attorney with more than 14 years of experience. She specializes in financial-related legal matters, with a primary focus on financial transactions. Clara is licensed to practice law in Illinois and obtained her Juris Doctor degree after graduating from the University of Chicago. Clara is also experienced in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts, and she often represents startup businesses.
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Jefferey K.

Jefferey Katz

2 reviews
Jefferey Katz is a liability litigation attorney with over 13 years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and obtained his degree in law from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Jefferey has exceptional experience in dealing with legal cases that involve securities and finances. He is also experienced as an outside general counselor. Jefferey has been a member of the Patterson Law Firm since September 2012.
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Daliah S.

Daliah Saper

2 reviews
Daliah Saper operates a cutting-edge internet, entertainment, social media, and business law practice. Local and national media outlets regularly solicit her commentary on ...
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Eric O.

Eric Onyango

2 reviews
Eric Onyango is an attorney at law with more than four years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has been admitted to the U.S. Tax Court. Eric obtained his degree in law from The John Marshall Law School. He mainly focuses on labor and employment-related legal matters, but is also experienced in dealing with startup businesses. Eric is also skilled in dealing with tax law matters. He is currently serving as the managing attorney at Prime Legal LLC.
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Zafar M.

Zafar Musvi

2 reviews
Zafar Musvi is an attorney at law with more than six years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and obtained his degree in law from the John Marshall Law School. Zafar primarily specializes in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. He has worked with numerous corporate clients, including Castifi, Castle and Paragon Water Systems. Zafar has been serving as an attorney at GCG Legal since February 2018.
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Myra M.

Myra Mormile-Wolper

2 reviews
Myra Mormile-Wolper is the founding member and managing attorney of M-W Business Law and Litigation, a law firm focused on providing high-quality, cost-effective legal advi...
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John F.

John Fox

2 reviews
John graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and has a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Illinois. His practice areas include business law, commercial ...
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Ashley  K.

Ashley Kirkwood

2 reviews
Ashley graduated from Northwestern law school and also has a bachelor's degree in international business. Her practice areas include entrepreneurship law and commercial con...
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Talin H.

Talin Hitik

2 reviews
Broad and nuanced experience in corporate litigation, business formation, corporate transactions, contract negotiation and drafting, contract disputes, alternative dispute ...
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Brian M.

Brian Massimino

2 reviews
My passion and focus are on obtaining the best possible result for the lowest cost. In my 15 years of practice, I have been successful at doing just that. I earned my J...
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Samantha B.

Samantha Bonamassa

2 reviews
My career has been focused on overseeing corporate and business law matters, with a specific focus on providing carefully-tailored compliance programs and proactive complia...
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Thomas M.

Thomas Mcfarland

2 reviews
Thomas graduated from Loyola University School of Law, Chicago, IL in 1965, and also has a Bachelor's degree in Social Science. His practice areas include all aspects of co...
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Michael G.

Michael Gilmartin

2 reviews
At Gilmartin Legal, our mission is to provide the best legal results at the most reasonable cost, and to effectively communicate with clients through every stage of their r...
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Jeffrey H.

Jeffrey Hood

2 reviews
Experienced corporate and commercial attorney with history of providing exceptional service for all types of clients. I will work with you to resolve your legal problems an...
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Jeremy S.

Jeremy Spoon

2 reviews
Jeremy concentrates his practice in corporate and general business matters, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, private equity transactions, general corporate, partner...
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Jamie F.

Jamie Franklin

2 reviews
Jamie Franklin has many years of successful litigation experience in nationwide class actions and individual matters in federal and state courts, focusing on employment dis...
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Edward F.

Edward Farmer

2 reviews
Edward is an U.S. Army veteran. After completing a year combat tour in Iraq, he attended the Valparaiso School of Law. As a former law professor, he taught attorneys and la...
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John S.

John Simpson

2 reviews
John is licensed in Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, and Central District of Illinois. He represents contested/uncontested probate and estate matters and has over a...
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Billy Joe M.

Billy Joe Mills

2 reviews
I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006 with a degree in Political Science and Finance. I stayed around Champaign for law school and graduat...
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Kendra L.

Kendra Lee

2 reviews
Kendra graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and has an MBA from Florida A&M University. Her bachelor's degrees are in Business and Spanish. Her practice areas inc...
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Aki E.

Aki Estrella

2 reviews
Aki Estrella is an attorney with 16 years of experience with privacy, business regulation, and technology. She has held positions as a business attorney and as a consumer p...
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Paul K.

Paul Kossof

2 reviews
I assist companies with international legal issues, primarily relating to China. I have helped clients from around the world, both private and state-owned, with a wide ran...
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Ashley  K.

Ashley Kirkwood

2 reviews
After graduating from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law with honors, she started her career at one of the largest law firms in the world, Kirkland & Ellis ...
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Ariel G.

Ariel Gurian

2 reviews
Ariel Gurian's practice focuses primarily on intellectual property, e-commerce, and other start-up and small business needs. In addition to her legal practice in Chicago, ...
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Steven G.

Steven Gray

2 reviews
I am a trusted legal advisor to a diverse group of clients, which include startup, development stage and middle market companies, financial intermediaries, private equity f...
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Tariq A.

Tariq Akeel

2 reviews
Corporate transactional attorney with experience in the Company formations, contract review (corporate, HR, real estate, finance), resolutions and a variety of early and la...
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Abiola K.

Abiola Kalejaiye

1 review
Abiola is a lawyer and small business enthusiast with 10 years of experience working in the financial services sector. His past experience includes working for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. After he left, he founded Big Leaf, Inc., a community-based consulting firm that provides regulatory compliance and risk management services tailored specifically for community banks in the Midwest.
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Jeffrey  S.

Jeffrey Salas

One of the founding partners at Salas Wang, LLC, Jeffrey Salas concentrates on arbitration and litigation. Earlier in his career, he was involved in some of the most important cases of corporate governance law. Mr. Salas has represented clients in a variety of cases related to securities, financial fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract actions in state and federal courts.
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Ric G.

Ric Gruber Jr

With an impressive entrepreneurial resume and education, Partner and COO of Pasky Gruber LLC, Ric Gruber, Jr. offers tremendous value to his clients. With an LL.M. in Information Technology and Privacy Law, his practice focuses on transactional IP and other IP related issues, privacy compliance, and advertising law. A successful franchisor, he also advises clients on franchise law and hospitality.
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Diana L.

Diana Laskaris

Licensed in Illinois and New York, Diana Laskaris is an attorney with expertise in legal strategy and planning as well as business consulting. She has worked in product development, business operations and development, marketing and communication, and operational management. Bringing fifteen years of experience, she is also deeply committed to nonprofit and volunteer causes. Diana received her J.D. from Loyola Law School.
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Jordan F.

Jordan Finfer

Jordan Finfer is best known for his tactful and delicate approach to all business legal matters. Mr. Finfer will tailor and customize all legal strategies with your business in mind. He has a high success rate and has helped yield settlements into the six-figure range for many different cases. Whether you need help trademarking a name or you have questions about employment laws, Attorney Finfer is ready to help you.
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Chris W.

Chris Werner

Chris Werner has 13 years of experience in the legal field and his practice focuses on commercial disputes, business transactions, and commercial litigation. Throughout his years, Mr. Werner has helped businesses throughout Florida, California, and Chicago. With an aggressive approach to all litigation cases, Attorney Werner is here to help you.
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Laura B.

Laura Balson

Laura Balson is a seasoned employment and labor attorney who has over 10 years of experience helping businesses and individuals defend themselves in the courtroom. Attorney Balson provides helpful risk assessments to businesses to predict their exposure and if litigation is required. In addition to litigation, Attorney Balson drafts all types of legal documents from employee termination to policy handbooks.
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Sean P. P.

Sean P. Patrick, Esq.

Sean P. Patrick, Esq. works as a co-managing partner at Rifkind Patrick LLC. Mr. Patrick is best known for his knowledge of business law and has helped hundreds of clients in regulatory compliance, trade secrets, business law, and product liability cases. Mr. Patrick is an active member of both the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. In addition to his business law experience, Mr. Patrick worked as a legal clerk at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
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Tawfiq A.

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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Aaron G.

Aaron Gillett

When it comes to business law, count on Aaron Gillett to walk you through it. With experience in all areas of business law including acquisition, formation, and even sales, Mr. Gillett is able to pave the way to success for you and your business. Mr. Gillett graduated magna cum laude and was even named to the Order of the Coif. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Gillett works as a pro bono attorney for the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.
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Constance M.

Constance Moylan

Constance Moylan is a rising attorney with a dedication to helping startup businesses and new entrepreneurs. Although she focuses on Internet and online businesses, she also has a strong background in the commercial real estate sector. Whether you need help drafting a contract or you need to have a document checked, Attorney Moylan will be there for you.
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David L.

David Lee

David is a highly seasoned mergers and acquisitions attorney with 19 years of deal execution experience focusing on complex business transactions. He has led transactions for some of the world's most prominent private equity firms and Fortune 500 companies. He has handled investment amounts from several million dollars to over 2 billion. Before establishing DHL Law, David worked as a partner and head of several firms.
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John E.

John Ellis

Although his main focus is bringing and defending lawsuits related to breach of contract, personal injury, fraud, and trademark infringement, John Ellis also provides hourly general counsel to clients to help them avoid litigation. Mr. Ellis values frequent client communication and employs an aggressive, but civil, style of litigation to gain prompt, fair results.
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Cavan D.

Cavan Doyle

Cavan Doyle is a healthcare regulatory attorney who has extensive knowledge in and skills when it comes to representing large health care providers to include hospitals, private practices, and pharmacies. Many of her clients turn to her when it comes to HIPAA compliance, Medicare and Medicaid, and nursing regulations. Some of her most notable clients include BioScrip, Accenture, and Take Care Health Systems (Walgreens).
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Benjamin G.

Benjamin Gerber

Benjamin Gerber is a former associate at a 2,000 attorney law firm and has the large firm experience with a small firm touch. With over three years of experienced in business operations, business lawsuits, and business formation, you can count on Attorney Gerber to help you. Mr. Gerber is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Illinois and has handled government investigations and compliance cases for top companies.
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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 P.

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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Michael L.

Michael Latona

Michael LaTona primarily focus on corporate transactions, real estate and estate planning matters. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and have over 35 years’ experience. Michael is currently a sole practitioner at his own law firm. He gained a considerable amount of experience in his earlier years as an attorney while working at Atlantis Properties and Matanky Realty Group. Michael is a member of the American Bar Association and completed his Juris Doctor in 1981.
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Matt S.

Matt Schinzel

Matt Schinzel has over 10 years of experience in compliance and regulatory matters. Currently he works as chief compliance officer for Allston Trading. In the past, he offered legal counsel to Akuna Capital as well as acted as compliance officer and offered legal counsel to Infinitum Capital Managment.
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Joseph T.

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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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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Fielden F.

Fielden Fleming

Fielden Fleming is an Attorney, Consultant and a Regulatory Specialist with five years of experience in the legal world. He works for Marvesta and before that he worked for PowerPlan, Inc. His experience extends to analyzing and drafting contracts, complying with regulation, monitoring and managing risk, as well as streamlining their business processes. He attended the John Marshall Law School and added his J.D. to his other qualifications - BA in Economics and Management, History and Finance.
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Maudia W.

Maudia Washington

Currently, Maudia is working for Trine University as a Business Law Adjunct Professor, as well as at the University of Phoenix as the Business Management Adjunct Professor. She has also worked on several contracts along with the Federal Government and on property development worth some $8.5 million. Her focus is on many different areas, including business law, tax law and employment law. She attended Michigan State University and received her J.D. in Business Law.
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Douglas B.

Douglas Belofsky

Douglas Belofsky is a litigation attorney with more than 31 years of experience. He is exceptionally experienced in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. Douglas also deals with labor and employment law, as well as debt and bankruptcy. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the Washington University School of Law. Since January 2013, Douglas has been managing his own law office.
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Finding a Startup Attorney in Chicago

 

When new businesses search for the best startup attorney for their situation, the sheer number of results, referrals, and suggestions can seem overwhelming. Finding the right startup lawyer in Chicago to usher a brand-new company through their formative years is vital to the health and long-term success of the startup.

 


 

Why Successful Startups Need a Startup Lawyer in Chicago

 

Startups need lawyers to help them in three major areas as their business grows and changes:

 

Relationships with each other

Establishing the responsibilities of each founder at the very beginning of the company’s life is a common-sense move that startup lawyers understand completely. The roles and duties of founders who start a company together will likely change over time, and a startup attorney will help create guidelines that minimize confusion and conflict.

 

Relationships with the public

Controlling risk when dealing with employees, product users, suppliers, customers, and vendors is a vital part of maintaining the momentum a startup needs to succeed. A startup attorney understands the risks and rewards of each relationship and can advise the founders about how they should conduct themselves to manage the risks and maximize the potential rewards.

 

Relationships with the government

Startup founders rely on experienced team members to guide them through tax issues, filing patents, and staying on the right side of the law. A Chicago startup lawyer can help to make sure that the startup isn’t experiencing unnecessary tax liability, is properly protecting intellectual property, and is filing patents correctly.

 


 

Things to Consider When Evaluating a Chicago Startup Attorney

 

Risk tolerance

It’s important to make sure that the lawyer has a similar tolerance for risk as the founders of the company. Understanding the business, how and why it was formed, and respecting the goals of the owners is a number one priority when choosing a Chicago startup lawyer.

 

Location

In a world where a lot of business is conducted virtually, it may be tempting to launch into a worldwide search for the best startup attorney. It’s much easier to set clear operating guidelines, align objectives, and keep the attorney in the loop when important events occur if the lawyer is local. Choosing a startup attorney in Chicago helps startups in the area make the most of the legal counsel they need, no matter the situation. 

 

Budget

Startup budgets for legal help are as diverse as the startups themselves. Prices vary from one firm to the next. It’s often less expensive to hire an attorney on a per-job or as-needed basis. Finding one that works well with the founders cuts down on the total amount of time required to solve legal problems as they arise and handle the day-to-day legal needs of a startup.

Many lawyers bill in increments of .1 hours, or six minutes. Some bill in quarter hour increments. Startups pay $150 per hour for legal consultation on the low end. On the high end, $1,000 per hour is a common rate for large and powerful law firms if the services of a senior partner are required or requested.

Startups that want to incorporate their new business should expect to spend over $2,000 for quality legal assistance from the best startup attorneys. This cost is dependent not only on the rate the lawyer charges, but the intricacies of the business and the specific services the founders request.

Early in the development of the startup, establishing a business entity should be a high priority. Protecting intellectual property is another important matter best handled by a startup lawyer in Chicago.

 

Background and experience

While many simple forms are available online if the founders of the startup know exactly what they need, it isn’t possible to find free legal advice that caters to the specific situations of the startup itself online. Having access to an experienced and trusted advisor is crucial to the growth of the company.

The best startup attorneys have extensive knowledge about copyright creation, patent law, intellectual property rights and new business formation. Search for a lawyer that has similar clients to the startup in question and who can speak intelligently about the market, the product or service, and who have helped other local startups with their strategic growth plans.

 


 

Chicago Startup Lawyer Areas of Expertise

 

The unique challenges that entrepreneurs face require the expertise of the best startup attorneys in Chicago. Here are just a few of the things area lawyers who specialize in assisting new businesses handle for their clients:

  • IP strategy
  • Copyrights
  • Patent creation and filing
  • Patent infringement
  • Tax law
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Transactional business
  • Contract dispute resolution
  • Lender liability
  • Warranty breach
  • Insurance strategy
  • Arbitration
  • Commercial real estate transactions
  • New business formation
  • Strategic startup growth
  • Privacy based litigation
  • Employment contracts
  • Technology compliance challenges
  • Domain name disputes
  • Commercial litigation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Financial fraud
  • Commercial contracts
  • Trade secrets
  • Software licensing and software-as-a-service terms
  • DMCA compliance, privacy policies, and online terms of service
  • Loan and asset transactions
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Commercial contract drafting and negotiation

 


 

Chicago Business and Startup Scene

 

During the past four years, Chicago has created over 40,000 tech jobs. With a growing number of software as services and marketplace businesses, this up-and-coming Midwestern city is a hub of startup activity.

 

Fortune 500 Businesses

Known for its easygoing approachability, the Windy City is home to Boeing and United Airlines. The transportation sector is growing with startups like SpotHero taking root. The mobility sector is thriving as small new companies focus on growing into a position where they can be bought. Larger companies seek startups for purchase in Chicago because of their amazing rate of success.

 

Resources and Support for Chicago Startup Companies

Industry diversity is alive in Chicago, which creates an environment where it’s easy to get exposure as a small company. Built In Chicago is an online community dedicated to making sure startups have access to the resources they need to achieve their goals. Successful startup founders often launch secondary ventures as a result of their fast growth and Built In Chicago is often behind the scenes helping to make founders’ dreams come true.

The city itself is encouraging to entrepreneurs with programs like the Chicago College Start UP competition. Ten winners enjoy benefits like free office space and free mentorship programs to help them get off to a solid start. ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza is a competition that encourages and attracts tech talent by inviting 125 computer science and tech students from all over the country to learn about Chicago’s startup ecosystem.

Aggressive venture firms like New World Ventures, OCA Ventures, i2a Fund, and MK Capital are initiating earlier stage deals, creating a robust ecosystem in which Chicago startups thrive.

Costal startups are relocating their businesses to this Midwestern city to take advantage of a lower cost of living and the vast resources offered to emerging businesses. Future Simple, StyleSeek, Vlinks Communications, Trunk Club, and Big Machines all call Chicago home.

 


 

Universities and Colleges in Chicago

 

Three of the best colleges for entrepreneurs in the United States are located in Chicago according to Princeton Review. Of the top 25 programs for entrepreneurship, DePaul Kellstadt is number 15, Northwestern Kellogg is number five, and University of Chicago Both is number three. Schools are judged on mentorship programs, successful startup launches, percentage of alumni, students, and faculty that have created companies of their own, support for business plan competitions, and financial aid programs.

According to Pitchbook, both UChicago and Northwestern have been recognized as top schools for creating venture-backed startups. Both of these schools were also recognized as top innovative universities for research and patents by Reuters.

US News recently recognized DePaul among the most innovative universities in a ranking that scored colleges for making “promising change” across their own school environments.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign turns out computer scientists and engineers at a staggering rate. With the sixth best program in the nation, this respected university is responsible for many of Chicago’s up and coming company founders.

 


 

Cost of Living

 

Ranked the 31st most expensive city in America by NerdWallet, it’s still much less expensive to live and work in the Windy City than in Silicon Valley or New York City. The median home price is under $250,000 and housing is readily available in most parts of the city.

Overall, the cost of living in Chicago is 1.9% below the national average. Unemployment sits at 6%. Job growth is at 1.9%.

 


 

How to Choose the Best Startup Attorney

 

In a world where answers are just a few clicks away, it may be tempting to strike out into the unknown world of startup management without on-call legal counsel. Hiring a lawyer to handle the tricky legal landscape of the emerging business is more than a simple way to obtain peace of mind.

Chicago startup attorneys understand the local startup scene, are intimately familiar with complicated legal issues, and can help prevent problems that could be devastating for a new business. This type of help doesn’t need to cripple a lean budget, but it is a worthy investment.

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