Wauconda, Illinois Employment Lawyers

Kevin J. Kuhn
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Wauconda, IL Employment Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(847) 416-2005 227 N. Main St.
 Wauconda, IL 60084
Employment, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
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Kevin J. Kuhn is a Chicago-area attorney with offices in Cook and Lake County. Mr. Kuhn has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of cases including, but not limited to, business disputes, insurance coverage, personal injury, employment law and construction defects. Mr. Kuhn has also successfully handled numerous appeals on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts.
(847) 416-2002 70 W. Madison St.
Suite 1400
 Chicago, IL 60602
Diana C. Taylor
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Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(847) 816-8100 712 Florsheim Dr
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Entertainment & Sports
Tulane University School of Law
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James J. DeSanto
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Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney. 48 years experience
(847) 816-8100 712 Florsheim Dr
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Claims
University of Illinois College of Law and DePaul College of Law
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Marcia Gerber Cotler
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Northbrook, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(847) 498-6040 5 Revere Dr
#200
 Northbrook, IL 60062
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
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Philip Prorok
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Rolling Meadows, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 390
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Employment, Business, IP and Landlord Tenant
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Philip A. Prorok earned his Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2010, with a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Philip previously worked as a law clerk for Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, learning the ins and outs of WPD’s various practice areas. He spent last summer working in the Cook County Assessor’s Office, dealing with property tax assessment matters and other issues affecting the running of that governmental office. Philip graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2007, with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He has passed the United States Patent and Trademark Registration Examination and is...
Susan Dawson
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Rolling Meadows, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 300
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Employment, Business and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Susan L. Dawson earned her juris doctorate at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2000 with a concentration in corporate/business law and taxation. Licensed in Illinois since 2000, Susan has spent her entire career representing businesses, business owners, entrepreneurs and employees. She has a wide range of experience working with clients on local, national and international levels. Susan delivers a commitment to service which surpasses client's expectations, promptly meeting tight deadlines and quickly responding to pressing matters as they arise. Susan is equally involved in the community, dedicating significant time and effort to supporting numerous not-for profit...
Joette Doran
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Hoffman Estates, IL Employment Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(847) 490-5309 2300 N Barrington Rd
 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Employment
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Joette S. Doran & Associates, P.C. is a civil litigation law firm committed to providing our clients with zealous representation, effective dispute resolution, and prompt reporting. Joette S. Doran has more than 25 years of legal experience. Ms. Doran has successfully represented clients in all aspects of litigation including administrative and arbitration proceedings and has successfully tried cases to verdict. She has also successfully negotiated favorable settlements using cost-effective alternative dispute resolution in appropriate cases, including arbitration and mediation. Joette S. Doran & Associates provides advice and counsel regarding a full range of employment matters. The litigation practice includes...
Donald W. Fohrman
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Bannockburn, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(800) 437-2571 2275 Half Day Rd.
Suite 350
 Bannockburn, IL 60015
Employment, Animal, Elder and Workers' Comp
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Kenneth C. Apicella
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Palatine, IL Employment Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(847) 934-6000 4811 Emerson, Suite 110
 Palatine, IL 60067
Employment, Business, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
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Mr. Michael T. Smith Esquire
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Roselle, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 895-0626 440 W. Irving Park Road
 Roselle, IL 60172
Employment
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James J. DeSanto
(847) 816-8100
Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney
48 years experience
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Marcia Gerber Cotler
(847) 498-6040
Northbrook, IL Employment Law Lawyer
28 years experience
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Vicki Peterson Cohen
Barrington, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 382-8354 230 Frances Ln
 Barrington, IL 60010
Employment and Arbitration & Mediation
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Richard Maurice Lyons
Northbrook, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 59 years experience
(847) 412-9917 3851 Mission Hills Rd
 Northbrook, IL 60062
Employment
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Emily Burger
Lake Forest, IL Employment Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(847) 735-1779 120 Pembroke Dr
 Lake Forest, IL 60045
Employment and Business
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Daniel Wiesch
Crystal Lake, Illinois Employment Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(815) 459-5123 500 Coventry Lane
 Crystal Lake, ILLINOIS 60014
Employment, Business, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
University of Illinois College of Law
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Nancy Krent
Arlington Heights, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 670-9000 3030 W Salt Creek Ln
 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Employment and Education
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Joseph Selbka
Rolling Meadows, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(312) 788-3310 3701 Algonquin Road Ste 390
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Employment
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David Miller Esq
Northbrook, IL Employment Law Attorney.
2 The Court of Charlwood
 Northbrook, IL 60062
Employment, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Thomas Hargrove
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Hoffman Estates, IL Employment Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(847) 310-0025 2300 Barrington Rd
Suite 220
 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Insurance Claims
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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I provide advice and counsel to professionals and businesses in a wide variety of industries. I realize that solutions to many problems require the involvement of others who provide counsel to my clients, and as a result, I often works alongside a client’s accountant, financial consultant, or other professional.

I am an active litigator, and also on employment issues, insurance coverage disputes and business law, including contractual disputes and construction issues. I have many years of experience in analyzing and evaluating contractual, statutory and regulatory rights and obligations in matters that affect most small to mid-size business. ...
Richard J. Miller
Schaumburg, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 995-1205 1051 Perimeter Drive, Suite 400
 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Employment
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George S. Bellas
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Park Ridge, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(800) 825-9260 15 N Northwest Hwy
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Employment, Business, 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.
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Diana C. Taylor
(847) 816-8100
Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney
5 years experience
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John R. Walker
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(312) 525-8074 101 N. WACKER DRIVE
SUITE 2006
 Chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Defense, Maritime and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
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JOHN R. WALKER is a Partner in SBSB's Houston office. For the past almost twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to represent insurance and employer interests focusing on the defense of claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Act, the Defense Base (DBA), the Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Instrumentalities Act, the Jones Act, and General Maritime and Admiralty Law. Additionally, John also has extensive experience in First Party Insurance Defense matters, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third parties in State, Federal and Appellate courts. Prior to joining the firm, John handled First Party Insurance Defense,...
(713) 588-0446 1001 McKinney
Suite 300
 Houston, TX 77002
(561) 990-1699 750 PARK OF COMMERCE BLVD.
SUITE 130
 BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Aaron Rifkind
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chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(312) 725-4229 225 W Washington St
Ste 2200
 chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationEmployment, Administrative, Business 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.
Vincent L. DiTommaso
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationEmployment, Broker Fraud, Business and Communications
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Andrew C. Murphy
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationEmployment, Broker Fraud, Business and Consumer
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Peter S. Lubin
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationEmployment, Broker Fraud, Business and Communications
University of Chicago
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Bill Boznos
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(630) 375-1958 1700 Park Street
Suite 203
 Naperville, IL 60563
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Estate Planning
John Marshall Law School
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William P. Boznos is the founding attorney of Boznos Law. He brings a unique 360 degree perspective to its advice and advocacy. He has served as in house senior counsel for a Fortune 500 Company for over a decade. In addition, he has served as Director of Human Resources and Vice President of Human Resources for both privately held and large publicly held companies for years, including Harrah’s Casinos, the largest gaming operation in the world. This unique background gave him an unprecedented access to company CEO’s, human resources departments, and the corporate insight you need. He has represented both...
Dr. Maudia Norman Washingon
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Elgin, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(888) 586-4441 40 DuPage Court
Suite 113
 Elgin, IL 60120
Employment, Business, Foreclosure Defense and IP
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
Charles G. Wentworth
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Glen Ellyn, IL Employment Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(630) 469-7100 536 Crescent Blvd. Suite 200
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Free ConsultationEmployment, Appeals, Business 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...
Raymond Barbosa
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(312) 223-9885 123 W. Madison St.
Suite 1400
 Chicago, IL 60602
Employment, Business, Immigration and Real Estate
New York University School of Law and New York University School of Law
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I have a law and graduate law degree (Taxation) from New York University School of Law, an M.B.A. (finance) from New York University Stern School of Business, and a B.S. degree (accounting) from Fordham University. I am admitted to practice in New York and in Illinois. I am also admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court,the Federal District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Northern District of Illinois; and in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. I am a member of the Hispanic Bar Association, the Puerto Rican Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association,...
Adam Julien Gana
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(800) 810-4262 1608 S. Ashland Ave
#76604
 Chicago, IL 60608
Free ConsultationEmployment, Appeals, Business and Insurance Claims
New York Law School
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Michael Bartolic
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(312) 635-1600 29 South LaSalle
Suite 1120
 Chicago, IL 60603
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Claims and Social Security Disability
The John Marshall Law School
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Mr. Bartolic advises executives and other professionals regarding executive compensation and benefits, and represents them in all ERISA litigation. His practice is devoted exclusively to representing individuals such as executives and directors, managers, brokers, traders, investment advisors, attorneys, physicians, and educators. He helps the professionals obtain and protect the compensation and benefits they have earned through initial negotiation of compensation and benefits, internal administrative claims and appeals, and federal litigation if necessary. Mr. Bartolic also consults other attorneys on matters involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). His practice includes advising: personal injury and workers compensation lawyers regarding rights of...
James A Burns Jr
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(312) 207-3890 10 South Wacker Drive
 Chicago, IL 60606
Employment
University of Michigan Law School
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For more than 35 years, Jim Burns has effectively represented employers before juries, judges, administrative agencies, arbitrators, and mediators throughout the United States, defending claims of age, race, sex, and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, defamation, breach of contract, denial of overtime pay and employee benefits, unfair labor practices, and violations of collective bargaining agreements. He has also brought and defended suits to enforce non-competes and other restrictive covenants. Jim also regularly advises employers on how to manage legal risks in hiring, supervising, evaluating, investigating, and terminating employees, implementing reductions in force, creating and applying personnel policies, and...
Denice Gierach
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(630) 756-1160 1776 Legacy Circle
Suite 104
 Naperville, IL 60563
Employment, Business, 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...
Kristin M. Case
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
Chicago, IL 60606
Employment
University of Missouri - Columbia
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Kristin M. Case is the founding Member of The Case Law Firm. She is admitted to practice law in Illinois as well as Missouri and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. Ms. Case has extensive experience representing clients during employment negotiations, before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and throughout the litigation process both in state and federal courts.
(312) 920-0400 250 South Wacker Drive Ste 230
www.thecaselawfirm.com
 Chicago, IL 60606
Poonam K. Lakhani
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(312) 212-4450 1 E Upper Wacker Dr
#550
 Chicago, IL 60601
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Civil Rights
DePaul College of Law
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David B. Levin
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(312) 212-4355 111 West Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1700
 Chicago, IL 60604
Free ConsultationEmployment and Consumer
The University of Toledo College of Law
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We represent the rights of consumers in all forms of consumer rights litigation, including lemon law, breach of warranty, debt collection violations, credit reporting issues, unauthorized robocalls and telemarketing calls, consumer fraud and related issues. We also handle employment litigation, including wage and hour cases, overtime pay issues, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment. Many of the firm's cases are brought as class actions and we handle personal injury cases as well.
(216) 902-5002 600 Superior Avenue East
Suite 1300
 Cleveland, OH 44114
(877) 206-4741 21550 Oxnard Street
Suite 780
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(877) 206-4741 245 Fischer Avenue
Suite D-1
 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(877) 206-4741 1150 First Avenue
Suite 501
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
Terrence Buehler
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(331) 225-2123 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationEmployment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Securities
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Richard Lofgren
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Glen Ellyn, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
536 Crescent Blvd., Suite 200
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Construction and IP
The John Marshall Law School
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Over twenty eight years of legal experience working with businesses on the issues they face daily during their business cycles. I act in the capacity of an outside general counsel assisting business owners to make smarter decisions, build stronger relationships and make and save money. I stress the importance of recognizing that correct legal answers alone do not necessarily translate into the correct best business decisions. I represent all types of businesses in every stage of their business cycles from start up through eventual sale. Specialties: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialities in the...
Cameron Ross Monti
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(312) 456-3674 200 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1100
 Chicago, IL 60604
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, 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...
Mr. Nathan Leong
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
200 E Randolph Dr
AON Center, Suite 200
 Chicago, IL 60601
Employment, Business, Communications and Energy
University of Wisconsin Law School
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