Ladd, Illinois Business Lawyers

Mr. Jacob J. Frost
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Spring Valley, IL Business Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(815) 323-4851 102 E. Saint Paul Street
 Spring Valley, IL 61362
Business, Collections, Education and Estate Planning
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Jacob J. Frost practices in the areas of estate/trust administration, residential and commercial real estate purchases and sales, business organizations, governmental law, and wills and trusts. Attorney Frost has served and represented clients in the Illinois Valley area for several years. Frost earned his law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law, with high honors in Legal Research and Writing. He received his Associate of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Illinois Valley Community College and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was admitted to both Phi Beta Kappa...
George Leynaud
Peru, IL Business Law Attorney.
(815) 224-4700 1200 38th St
 Peru, IL 61354
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and DUI
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Robert Steele
La Salle, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(815) 224-3200 160 Marquette St
 La Salle, IL 61301
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
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Timothy Creedon III
Ottawa, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(815) 433-4705 501 State St
 Ottawa, IL 61350
Business, Municipal and Real Estate
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Troy David Holland
Mendota, IL Business Law Attorney.
(815) 539-3711 812 Washington St
 Mendota, IL 61342
Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Municipal
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Kenneth McEvoy
Ottawa, IL Business Law Attorney.
(815) 434-3100 628 Columbus St
 Ottawa, IL 61350
Business and Collections
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Wendy M. Musielak
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Oswego, IL Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(630) 518-4002 123 W. Washington Street
Suite 334
 Oswego, IL 60543
Business, Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
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Wendy M. Musielak attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she graduated with highest honors with a B.S. in Finance and Management. She earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2003. Wendy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. Wendy concentrates her legal practice in family law matters including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals and complex litigation. Prior to being a partner with Andrew Cores Family Law Group, Wendy was a Staff Attorney for the...
(630) 871-1002 400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 200
 Wheaton, IL 60187
Andrew P. Cores
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Oswego, IL Business Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(630) 528-4002 123 W. Washington Street
Suite 334
 Oswego, IL 60543
Business, Divorce and Family
Northwestern University School of Law
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Andrew P. Cores is a graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Northwestern University School of Law in 1993. He is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. Andrew concentrates his family law practice in divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, collaborative law, custody, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals, complex litigation, federal trial practice, state appellate practice, state trial practice, business law and mediation. Andrew has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2012. He is a member of the DuPage County...
(630) 871-1002 400 S County Farm Road
Suite 200
 Wheaton, IL 60187
Justin Michael Raver
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Kewanee, IL Business Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(309) 852-5555 211 West 2nd street
 Kewanee, IL 61443
Free ConsultationBusiness, Agricultural, Appeals and Bankruptcy
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Justin is a partner and chief executive officer of the firm working primarily out of our Kewanee office. Justin graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2007 and was hired on with Barash and Everett as an associate thereafter. He is a veteran of the United States navy where he served as a Sonar Technician on the Submarine, USS Nevada SSBN 733. BORN: Decatur, Illinois. ADMITTED TO BAR: 2007, Illinois. EDUCATION: Southern Illinois University (B.A., 2004); Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 2007). MEMBER: American Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; Henry County...
(309) 341-6010 256 S. Soangetaha Road
 Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 932-2001 110 N. Exchange Street
 Galva, IL 61434
Paul M Brodersen Sr.
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Washington, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(918) 729-6755 200 Walnut Street
P.O. Box 213
 Washington, IL 61571
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Joseph VanFleet
Peoria, IL Business Law Attorney.
(309) 672-2200 7817 North Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61614
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Real Estate
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Frank Joseph Cortina Jr
Morris, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(815) 942-0635 124 W Washington St
 Morris, IL 60450
Business and Real Estate
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Gregory Knapp
Eureka, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(309) 467-3844 1952 S Main St
 Eureka, IL 61530
Business and Real Estate
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David Babb Jr
Pontiac, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(815) 844-4000 401 N Plum St
 Pontiac, IL 61764
Business, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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Scott Baldwin Esq
Metamora, IL Business Law Attorney.
(309) 383-4034 418 Old Germantown Rd
 Metamora, IL 61548
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Tax
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Amanda Sheedy
Morris, IL Business Law Attorney.
(815) 942-6270 2250 N Verona Rd
 Morris, IL 60450
Business and Health Care
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John Kauffman
Peoria, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(309) 688-7261 3204 N Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61603
Business and Health Care
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Brian A. Peterson
Peoria, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(309) 672-2200 7817 North Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61614
Business
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Emily Heitz Wilburn
Peoria, IL Business Law Attorney.
(309) 672-2200 7817 North Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61614
Business
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Stephen John Tock
Dwight, IL Business Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(815) 584-1470 310 S Prairie Ave
 Dwight, IL 60420-0273
Business, Real Estate and Tax
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Robert D. Kreisman
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Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(800) 583-8002 55 W Monroe St
#3700
 Chicago, IL 60603
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
DePaul College of Law and The John Marshall Law School
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Kreisman Law Offices is a Chicago-based personal injury firm that successfully uses a client-based approach to seek justice for victims nationwide. Robert Kreisman is an AV-rated attorney with over 37 years of experience litigating a variety of personal injury cases, including those involving medical malpractice, car accidents, wrongful death, and products liability. He works with some of the leading experts in the nation and employs the newest technology to seek the most favorable results possible for his clients. All cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless there is a recovery on your case. Please...
Robert M Motta
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Aurora, IL Business Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(630) 844-2766 559 W Galena Blvd
 Aurora, IL 60506
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Robert Motta II is the Managing Partner at Motta & Motta LLC. He concentrates his law practice in criminal defense, DUI, divorce & family law. Robert was named 2014 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer and is known in the legal community for his unparalleled pre-trial and trial strategies.
(312) 281-9911 218 N Jefferson St
Suite 300
 Chicago, IL 60661
Vincent Anthony Incopero
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Elmhurst, IL Business Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(630) 299-7600 381 N York Street
Suite 18
 Elmhurst, IL 60126
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
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REAL Law Group, P.C. is a boutique law firm established in 2015 with the idea that effective representation requires both a professional commitment and personal approach that matches the clients passion and strategic objectives. REAL Law Group, P.C. believes that a real estate transaction, whether it is your first home or commercial property, requires a team approach that emphasizes technical legal skills and communication. REAL Law Group, P.C. has extensive experience advising home buyers and sellers, real estate developers, brokers, investors, lenders and condominium associations in all facets of their real estate and business needs. REAL Law Group,...
J.D. Houvener
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Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(888) 912-1938 401 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1200
 Chicago, IL 60611
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Seattle University
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J.D. Houvener is a Registered USPTO Patent Attorney who has a strong interest in helping entrepreneurs and businesses thrive. J.D. leverages his technical background in engineering and experience in the aerospace industry to provide businesses a unique perspective to their patent needs. J.D. works with clients that are serious about investing in their intellectual assets and provides counsel on how to capitalize their patent in the market. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad...
(888) 912-1938 6100 219th Street SW
Suite 480
 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98037
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 Seattle, WA 98104
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 Houston, TX 77042
(888) 912-1938 14 Wall St.
 New York, NY 10005
(888) 912-1938 1001 Bayhill Drive
2nd Floor
 San Bruno, CA 94066
(888) 912-1938 510 Clinton Square
 Rochester, NY 14604
(888) 912-1938 501 W. Broadway
Suite 800
 San Diego, CA 92101
(888) 912-1938 1340 Environ Way
 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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Suite 600
 Tampa, FL 33602
Mazyar M. Hedayat Esq.
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Romeoville, IL Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(630) 378-2200 1211 W Lakeview Ct
 Romeoville, IL 60446
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, DePaul University and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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Mazyar M. Hedayat is the principal of M. Hedayat & Associates, PC, a law firm that has represented Clients for nearly 20 years in the areas of commercial law and litigation, bankruptcy law and litigation, real property transactions and litigation, construction law and mechanics liens, corporate law, and more. After attending the University of Chicago and University of Michigan, Mr. Hedayat received his MBA from the U.M. Ross School of Business, and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Mr. Hedayat is a title insurance agent and operated a full-service title company for 6 years....
Aaron Rifkind
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chicago, IL Business Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(312) 725-4229 225 W Washington St
Ste 2200
 chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Employment and Landlord Tenant
Washington University in St. Louis
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Aaron Rifkind is an Illinois and Wisconsin licensed attorney, as well as admitted to the Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He focuses his practice to primarily breach of contract matters related to business, employment, and administrative law. He also handles landlord/tenant issues and real estate law.
George S. Bellas
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Park Ridge, IL Business Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(800) 825-9260 15 N Northwest Hwy
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Business, Employment, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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George has been recognized by other attorneys as one of the best trial lawyers in Illinois. He has handled numerous complex business disputes and utilizes technology to assist his clients in handling litigation in an economical and efficient manner.
Denice Gierach
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Naperville, IL Business Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(630) 756-1160 1776 Legacy Circle
Suite 104
 Naperville, IL 60563
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Probate
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Denice A. Gierach is a business lawyer with almost 30 years of experience representing business owners in the formation, franchising, and dissolution of businesses; representing employers in matters of employment and age discrimination in the workplace; and aiding individuals in matters of advanced estate planning, charitable giving, Medicare and Medicaid, and Social Security. As a Certified Public Accountant with a Master's degree in Management, Ms. Gierach also practices in the areas of Income Taxation, Federal Estate Taxation, and varied Real Estate Law, including commercial real estate. Ms. Gierach began her career in accounting working...
Jennifer Friedland
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Lisle, IL Business Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(630) 434-0400 1001 Warrenville Road
Suite 500
 Lisle, IL 60532
Business and Appeals
Tulane University School of Law
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Jennifer is a Partner who focuses her practice in commercial and business litigation and appellate practice. She has successfully tried both bench and jury trials. Jennifer has also written and argued appeals before the Appellate Courts of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She is currently the Chair of the Appellate Law Committee of the DuPage County Bar Association. Jennifer is a Kentucky native and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2001. In 2006, she graduated from Tulane University Law School. While in law school, she earned an Environmental Law Certificate and was...
(312) 345-1955 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2050
 Chicago, IL 60601
Steve McCann
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Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney.
(872) 205-6556 161 N. Clark St.
Suite 1600
 Chicago, IL 60601
Business, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Hamline University School of Law
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Scott Alan Andresen
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East Dundee, IL Business Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(773) 572-6049 319 Meier Street
First Floor
 East Dundee, IL 60118
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
Valparaiso University School of Law
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ANDRESEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. is a Chicago-based law firm that focuses its offerings in the areas of sports law, entertainment and the arts, intellectual property and online legal matters. The firm further offers a wide array of legal and non-legal services and consultation to business and corporate clients ranging from small entrepreneurs and startups to multi-million dollar corporations. The firm always strives to provide clients the finest, cost-effective legal services delivered with personal attention and professional diligence. When possible, flat fees and other individualized fee structures are implemented to help clients obtain the services they need at a price they...
(773) 572-6049 17 North State Street
Suite 1600
 Chicago, IL 60602
Alexander B Blum
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Northbrook, IL Business Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(224) 406-9529 P.O. Box 182
 Northbrook, IL 60065-0182
Business, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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I, Alexander Blum, want to be your Attorney. I cherish my Clients, and hope to impart some of my skills and knowledge so that my Clients are able to live a better and more productive life. I have appeared in many of the Courhouses in Illinois and I have a great working relationship with many Prosecutors and State Attorneys. I am very persuasive without being agressive, and I will give it my all to get the best possible result for my Client. Give me a call 773-999-2586 (BLUM)
(773) 999-2586 900 Chicago Ave
Ste 104
 Evanston, IL 60202
Brian J. Banahan
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Geneva, IL Business Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(630) 653-4300 22 S. 4th Street
Suite 5
 Geneva, IL 60134
Free ConsultationBusiness, Family, Probate and Real Estate
Northwestern University School of Law
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Brian J. Banahan has been practicing law in DuPage, Kane and Cook County Illinois for 18 years. He began his legal career and learned his way around the courtroom in 1997 as a full time 711 prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. From there, Mr. Banahan moved to serve as chief legal counsel and Deputy Public Administrator for DuPage County for 17 years. In that job, Mr. Banahan managed, administered, litigated, settled, and closed hundreds of decedent’s estates and an extensive number of related legal matters in nearly every area of the law. In the process, he has...
(630) 868-3910 330 S. Naperville Road
Suite 210
 Wheaton, IL 60187
Charles G. Wentworth
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Glen Ellyn, IL Business Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(630) 469-7100 536 Crescent Blvd. Suite 200
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Employment and Estate Planning
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Charles is a shareholder at The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he practices business, property, and appellate litigation. After graduating from the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, he clerked for Chief Justice John Broderick of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He was then a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago before opening his own practice. He recently joined Richard Lofgren to form The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C., The Entrepreneur's Legal Resource. Charles' experience as an officer and director of multiple closely-held companies...
Dana Zivkovich
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Glenwood, IL Business Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(708) 833-7755 8 W. Main St.
 Glenwood, IL 60425
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Valparaiso University School of Law
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I work with senior citizens, their families, and small business owners to get their affairs organized, safeguard their estates, and prepare succession plans. In matters of probate or trust administration, I work with personal representatives to properly manage the administration of the estate and advise them of their legal duties along the way. My experience in these practice areas has been exclusive since I have been private practice. In 2010, I expanded my practice territory to include Lake County, Indiana by obtaining an Indiana law license.
(708) 833-7755 350 S. Northwest Hwy.
Suite 300
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Philip Fornaro
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Hinsdale, IL Business Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(630) 749-4169 15 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 321
 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, International and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Philip M. Fornaro is the managing attorney at Fornaro Law. Adopting a “never give up” attitude, Philip has become known for his ability to succeed where others fail for the last 20 years. His decision to diversify his practice in 2004 has resulted in the creation of a full service law firm which provides quality representation in a variety of legal areas. Philip follows the rule that positive energy will yield positive results. This energy is the driving force behind the success of Fornaro Law. He has become adept at creating a network and team between clients,...
(708) 630-4320 1022 S. La Grange Rd.
 La Grange, IL 60525
Lee R. Zeidman
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Skokie, IL Business Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(847) 786-2234 4709 Golf Rd. Suite 1155
 Skokie, IL 60076
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
John Marshall Law School
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Founded in 2009 by Lee Zeidman, Zeidman & Associates Ltd. set out to provide legal services to clients in a unique and ambitious manner. Focused first on the goals of each client rather than the bottom line, Zeidman & Associates built its foundation upon not only providing legal services but advising clients on the most efficient manner to resolve their legal issue or create their new business. In each of its practice areas, Zeidman & Associates strives to provide a unique experience for its clients so that they continue to return for each of their legal and consulting needs....
Sofia Zneimer
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Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(877) 342-2044 4141 N Western Ave
 Chicago, IL 60618
Business, Elder, Immigration and Legal Malpractice
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Sofia Zneimer is a lawyer who litigates immigration and injury lawsuits. Sofia Zneimer represents businesses and individuals in need of an immigration benefit, including visa, work permit, permanent residency, or citizenship. Sofia Zneimer also handles immigration, malpractice, and personal injury trials and appeals.
Edward X. Clinton, Jr
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Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(312) 357-1515 111 W Washington St, #1437
 Chicago, IL 60602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims and Legal Malpractice
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Harvard Law School
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Ali Abtahi
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Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(312) 883-8800 200 W Madison St, Suite 2100
 Chicago, IL 60606
Business, Antitrust, Consumer and Products Liability
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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I am the managing attorney at Abtahi Law Group, a boutique litigation firm with a diversified practice focusing on civil litigation. We offer a full range of litigation services in high-stakes consumer protection actions, public health cases, and environmental litigation. We litigated individual lawsuits, class actions, and group actions in state and federal courts in California and other states. Clients include individuals, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and businesses. What distinguishes Abtahi Law Group is not only the quality of our practice, but also our commitment to our core value of providing service to the community. We have a...
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