Peru, Illinois Business Lawyers

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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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...
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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Kenneth McEvoy
Ottawa, IL Business Law Attorney.
(815) 434-3100 628 Columbus St
 Ottawa, IL 61350
Business and Collections
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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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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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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
Dallas T. Bartz
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Aurora, IL Business Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(630) 897-8840 2000 W. Galena Blvd., Suite 209
 Aurora, IL 60506
Business and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
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Dallas was raised in Charleston, Illinois where he was close to his Alma Mater, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2007 and his Juris Doctor in 2011. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2011. He was later admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois. He formerly practiced as a public interest attorney in Rockford, Illinois, and as an insurance defense attorney in Joliet, Illinois. He now specializes in estate planning, trust and estate administration,...
Fred H. Dickson
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Aurora, IL Business Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(630) 897-8840 2000 W. Galena Blvd., Suite 209
 Aurora, IL 60506
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Fred is a fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel, an honor bestowed upon very few attorneys. He focuses in the areas of estate and tax planning, trust, estate and probate administration, and business structuring and counseling. Fred enjoys helping people accomplish their personal goals. He has an extensive background assisting clients in the transfer of small businesses and farms during their lifetime or at death while minimizing taxes and expenses. Many of his estate plans are sophisticated and involve using wills, trusts, limited liability companies, family limited partnerships and other closely held entities. He has...
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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
Business
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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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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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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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Emily Heitz Wilburn
Peoria, IL Business Law Attorney.
(309) 672-2200 7817 North Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61614
Business
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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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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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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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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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Brian A. Peterson
Peoria, IL Business Law Lawyer.
(309) 672-2200 7817 North Knoxville Ave
 Peoria, IL 61614
Business
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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
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 Seattle, WA 98104
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 Houston, TX 77042
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 San Bruno, CA 94066
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 Rochester, NY 14604
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 San Diego, CA 92101
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 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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 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...
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.
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,...
Adam Julien Gana
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Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(800) 810-4262 1608 S. Ashland Ave
#76604
 Chicago, IL 60608
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Employment and Securities
New York 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...
(949) 326-5500 4000 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 600 East Tower
 Newport Beach, CA 92660
(415) 639-9800 442 Post Street, Suite 901
 San Francisco, CA 94102
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.
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...
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
Cari B. Rincker
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Champaign, IL Business Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(217) 254-5858 301 N. Neil Street, 4th Floor
 Champaign, IL 61820
Business, Agricultural, Animal and Family
Pace Law School
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Cari is a licensed attorney in the States of New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Connecticut while being licensed in the District of Columbia. Cari is a general practitioner with concentrations in food/agriculture law, family/matrimonial law, civil litigation, estate planning and mediation. Rincker Law, PLLC has offices in New York City and Champaign, Illinois. Cari is a member of the Association for the Bar in the City of New York's Matrimonial Law Committee. Before starting Rincker Law, PLLC, Cari was an associate at Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC in Cheyenne, Wyoming where her broad practice...
(212) 427-2049 535 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
 New York, NY 10017
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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(888) 586-4441 155 North Wacker Drive
Suite 4250
 Chicago, IL 60606
(888) 586-4441 40 DuPage Court
Suite 113
 Elgin, IL 60120
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....
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...
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.
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
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....
Peter S. Lubin
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationBusiness, Broker Fraud, Communications and Consumer
University of Chicago
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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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