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Adam S. T.

Adam S. Tracy

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Not only is Adam S. Tracy a licensed attorney in the state of Illinois, he is a former rugby player and experienced entrepreneur specializing in corporate finance and securities. As the founder of the Securities Compliance Group with two locations in Chicago and California, the firm has counseled hundreds of issuers listed on the NASDAQ and OTC. He can assist your company in developing communication programs with shareholders and help with hedge fund/RIA formation.
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Thomas E.

Thomas Emalfarb

Thomas Emalfarb is a Chicago-based lawyer who is specialized in legal compliance, real estate law, and construction law. Also admitted to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, he currently works as an associate at Emalfarb, Swan & Bain. Thomas holds a J.D. from the John Marshall Law School and is working towards an L.L.M. in real estate law.
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Jeffrey  S.

Jeffrey Salas

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

Salina Canoy

Salina Canoy practice law in Illinois. She mainly focuses on business law and has experience in numerous practice areas, including venture capital, mergers, debt collection and corporate legal matters. She graduated with a Juris Doctor in law from Harvard Law School in 2007. Salina is a member of McClain & Canoy. She has also worked as an attorney at Axiom and was an associate at McGuireWoods between 2010 and 2013.
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Christopher Louis L.

Christopher Louis Lufrano

Christopher is the managing attorney and principal of Lufrano Law, LLC with extensive experience in matters involving securities investment disputes, regulatory defense, real estate law, and business services. He often travels throughout the country to represent investors in FINRA securities arbitrations. He has represented hundreds of clients and recovered over $10 million on their behalf.
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Jordan F.

Jordan Finfer

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

Jacob A. Shapiro

When you need help with your business formation or commercial real estate, you can count on the expertise of Attorney Jacob Shapiro. Mr. Shapiro specializes in helping commercial landlords and tenants with all of their buying, leasing, and sales of condos, apartments, and commercial buildings. In addition to his above experience, Mr. Shapiro has specialized experience in Bitcoin regulations and compliance issues.
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A.J. R.

A.J. Ruggieri

Attorney A.J. Ruggieri is an experienced attorney that brings more to the table than just legal experience. In fact, Attorney Ruggieri previously served as a law enforcement officer, Spanish language courtroom interpreter, and a real estate sales expert. With a diversified background, Attorney Ruggieri specializes in wills and estate planning, commercial real estate, traffic and DUI cases, and immigration. Attorney Ruggieri has received prestigious awards including Central Illinois Business Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2009.
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David L.

David Lee

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

Maria Mazza

Maria Mazza is a business lawyer who has almost two decades worth of experience. She has been licensed to practice law in Illinois. Maria has a Juris Doctorate degree in law, which she obtained after she graduated from the University of Illinois. She primarily focuses on legal matters that involves real estate law. Maria is also experienced in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. She currently serves as an attorney at Kozacky Weitzel McGrath.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 616 reviews for attorneys in Illinois

Anna Claxton
5.0
Clear Communication
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Restructure Corporation

Anna Claxton

"Anna exceeded all my expectations; Extremely professional, thorough and very smart. Would hire her full time if I could =)"

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Oak Park, IL,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
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Review Affiliate Agreement

Rebecca Stacker

"Very easy to work with, very professional and comprehensive work. Timely response. Will definately work with her again as the need arises."

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Chicago, IL,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Review Business Consulting Agreement

Alisha Bond

"I loved working with Alisha, she was so quick and responsive, and extremely thorough. I would definitely want to work with her again."

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Maywood, IL,

Brandon Northington
5.0
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Review Privacy Policy

Brandon Northington

"Brandon did a thorough and timely review, redline, and reformulation of a privacy policy and user agreement for our SAAS platform. He immediately grasped the nature and unique risks of our product and refactored the documents to ensure we had proper protection in place."

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Barrington, IL,

Brent Xavier
5.0
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Legal Notice for Non-Returning of Client's Laptop

Brent Xavier

"Brent understood our need and advised us accordingly. He has strong knowledge on business law. He was very quick in his response and met the deadline before time. We would highly recommend him."

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Naperville, IL,

Suleiman Wadi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Review Employment Agreement

Suleiman Wadi

"I had a really great experience working with Suleiman Wadi on a contract review. He provided a clear, well-structured analysis of a dense agreement, highlighting key risk areas and explaining their practical implications in a way that was easy to understand. His feedback was thoughtful, precise, and directly relevant to my situation. He was also very responsive and went above and beyond to make sure everything was clear. I felt confident in the guidance I received and would absolutely recommend working with him. What"

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Chicago, IL,

Gaston Azubel-Goldstein
5.0
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LLC Operating Agreement Vocational School

Gaston Azubel-Goldstein

"He was very helpful, patient and responsive. I highly recommend Atty. Goldstein."

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Des Plaines, IL,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
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Master Service Agreement Template

Steven Stark

"Steven is an expert in contracting is genuinely invested in delivering the best for his clients."

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Chicago, IL,

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm
5.0
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Review Commercial Lease

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

"Heather is very punctual quick to it waste no time."

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Riverside, IL,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
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Entertainment Attorney for Film Financing

Jack Liechtung

"Professional, Proficient & Efficient! A pleasure to work with."

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Tampa, FL,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

David Yamaguchi

"David did a great job with our contract. Easy to work with. Clear."

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Hoffman Estates, IL,

Stacy Dees
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Assist with Outside General Counsel

Stacy Dees

"Working with Stacy through my process was an absolute game changer. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic guidance gave me the confidence that every detail was handled. Most importantly, she made me feel supported and understood throughout the entire journey."

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Western Springs, IL,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
Clear Communication
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Consult on Outside General Counsel

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Would recommend"

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Chicago, IL,

Baruch Gottesman
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Legal assistance for Intellectual Property Infringement and TRO Defense

Baruch Gottesman

"I’m very grateful to have found Baruch to represent me in this case. His communication was prompt and clear, and his professionalism gave me confidence during a stressful time. He is highly experienced in handling intellectual property disputes and was strategic and efficient throughout the process. We achieved a satisfactory resolution in a very short time. I highly recommend Baruch for international e-commerce sellers facing complex IP litigation."

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Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
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Business Consulting Agreement Services

Lauri Donahue

"Lauri is an exceptionally honest, highly qualified and astute attorney who literally saved us from engaging in a $100,000 contract! She was quick to determine the suspicious nature of a business opportunity we nearly invested in. We feel so very lucky to have found Lauri on UpCounsel or life could have gone very wrong for us. Thank you Lauri!"

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Barrington, IL,

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Legal Services for ROYAL eRetailer Solutions - Agreements Review and Development

Michael Wieser

"Michael did an outstanding job helping me with several agreements for my new Amazon services consulting and sales company. His expertise and experience really shine through in the quality of his work, and I found his services to be very affordable, especially considering the high caliber of what he delivered. After completing the agreements, I needed a significant addition based on some feedback I received a day or two later. Michael was incredibly accommodating and made the update without seeking additional payment. As someone starting a business, where expenses often outweigh revenue in the beginning, this was truly appreciated. Thank you, Michael! I look forward to working with you again very soon on our next assignment!"

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Hanover Park, IL,

Mario Naim
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Legal Review of Stock Purchasing Schedule and Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement

Mario Naim

"Mario is great! He reviewed my new employee contracts for a startup and it has been a pleasure working with him. He's super responsive and helpful in the process."

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Chicago, IL,

Wendell Beres
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Wendell Beres

"Wendell was very clear about his role and responsibilities as a legal representative which helped us with our decisions. He was amiable and flexible in working with us, and honored his word."

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La Grange, IL,

Daniel Weberman
5.0
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Legal assistance needed for boutique retail consulting firm in Chicago

Daniel Weberman

"I hired Daniel H. Weberman, Attorney at Law to represent us in a case against a former client as well as update our current services agreement. Mr. Weberman was patient answering our questions (as this has been our first legal matter in 17 years in business). Through Mr. Weberman, we were able to win the case against our former client as well as have our service agreement updated. I hope I don't need legal services ever again in the future. If I do, I will most definitely hire Mr. Weberman again."

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Saint Charles, IL,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Immigration Matter

Wayne Nguyen

"Your expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout our discussions, and I greatly appreciate the clarity and insights you offered. Thank you once again for your professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to your clients."

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Aurora, IL,


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