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
University of Illinois College of Law
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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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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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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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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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Emily Heitz Wilburn
Peoria, IL Business Law Attorney.
(309) 672-2200 7817 North Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61614
Business
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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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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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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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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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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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Brian A. Peterson
Peoria, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(309) 672-2200 7817 North Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61614
Business
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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....
Ahmad Sulaiman
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Lombard, IL Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(312) 313-1613 2500 South Highland Ave
Suite 200
 Lombard, IL 60148
Business and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Atlas Consumer Law is a Debtor's Rights Law Firm with a primary focus on foreclosure litigation defense, consumer bankruptcy and loan workout agreements. The Firm is dedicated to defending borrowers against Lenders and Collection Companies. The Firm has become the industry standard for an effective, results oriented foreclosure defense law firm.
George S. Bellas
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Park Ridge, IL Business Law Lawyer. 44 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.
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
J.D. Houvener
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Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney. 3 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
(888) 912-1938 220 2nd Ave S.
#213
 Seattle, WA 98104
(888) 912-1938 10777 Westheimer Rd.
#1100
 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
(888) 912-1938 100 S. Ashley Drive
Suite 600
 Tampa, FL 33602
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...
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....
Adam Edward Urbanczyk
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Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(312) 715-7312 564 W. Randolph St. 2nd Floor
 Chicago, IL 60661
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
The John Marshall Law School
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Adam E Urbanczyk, the firm’s principal attorney, focuses his practice on IP securitization, IP/IT transactions, commercial and IP enforcement, and computer tort investigations. Adam has represented tech startups, film producers, software companies, national shipping lines, marketing firms, landlords, IT distributors, and consultants in defense, and pursuit, of commercial actions. Adam has produced favorable outcomes for plaintiffs and has obtained dismissals and removals based on artful pleading, lack of standing, and preemption in state and federal courts in Illinois. Adam has represented clients in pre-suit discovery actions and subsequent lawsuits involving defamation and various invasions of privacy in...
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.
Dr. Maudia Norman Washingon
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Elgin, IL Business Law Attorney.
(888) 586-4441 40 DuPage Court
Suite 113
 Elgin, IL 60120
Business, Foreclosure Defense, IP and Tax
Michigan State University
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Michigan State University School of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
Juris Doctorate

John Marshall School of Law, Chicago Illinois
LLM (Law of Masters Candidate) Real Estate Law

Argosy University, Chicago Illinois
Doctorate of Business Administration, International Business
Published Dissertation

Robert Morris University, Chicago, Illinois
Master in Business Administration, Concentration Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Administration of Justice, Minor: Sociology

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I am an attorney who is passionate about my profession and clients. I believe in providing top-notch, innovative, cutting-edge strategies and advice. My clients feel as if they are my only client. ...
(888) 586-4441 155 North Wacker Drive
Suite 4250
 Chicago, IL 60606
(888) 586-4441 40 DuPage Court
Suite 113
 Elgin, IL 60120
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,...
Cameron Ross Monti
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Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(312) 456-3674 200 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1100
 Chicago, IL 60604
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Real Estate and Tax
University of Washington School of Law and Michigan State University
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Mr. Monti concentrates his practice in taxation, business law, and employment law representing businesses in an "outside general counsel" capacity. He has a specialty in handling federal and state taxation tax controversy, tax audits, corporate and business law, buy-sell agreements, shareholder agreements, employment law, separation and employment agreements, not-for-profit organizations, commercial lending and litigation, mergers & acquisitions, tax restructuring, and commercial real estate, medical cannabis law, and park district law. Mr. Monti received his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 2001 and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington...
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
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...
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
Justin Christopher Strane
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Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(312) 391-7788 211 WEST WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500
 Chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law School
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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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Michael J Rada
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Barrington, IL Business Law Attorney.
(224) 633-3447 840 S. Northwest Hwy, Ste 102
 Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
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Michael Rada has over 25 years of practical business experience in the areas of information technology, contracts, negotiations and deal making. After obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he began his career working at a large downtown Chicago bank and then a Chicago based title company where he was responsible for the technical and business management of the company’s IT hardware and software systems. During this time, Michael attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago where he received his Master's Degree in Computer Science.

Later, Michael worked for over fifteen...
Andrew C. Murphy
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Business Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationBusiness, Broker Fraud, Consumer and Legal Malpractice
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Antonio DeBlasio
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Oak Brook, IL Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(630) 560-1123 2001 Midwest Rd
Suite 100
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Personal Injury and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
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Mr. DeBlasio is the founder and managing member of DeBlasio & Gower LLC. Tony has over 22 years of experience as a trial lawyer and advisor. He has counseled individuals, business executives, for profit and not-for-profit companies and government bodies in complex litigation matters, internal investigations and dispute resolution strategies. Tony has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer in Business Litigation on many occasions. Only 5% of attorneys receive this distinction. Tony has represented clients from a multitude of industry sectors, including, health care, technology, communications, financial, education, real estate, manufacturing, construction, management...
(312) 238-8960 Suite 1500
 Chicago, IL 60602

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