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Chad D.

Chad Degroot

Attorney Chad DeGroot is the finance and employee benefits guru that you need to have on your team. Mr. DeGroot has helped with the drafting and implementation of retirement plans for employees, healthcare plans, and more. He focuses on all employee benefits and will assist both startups and well-established businesses. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. DeGroot is a member of the Tax Section of Employee Benefits Committee of the American Bar Association. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court in Missouri and Illinois.
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Josh Goldberg

Josh Goldberg has over 13 years of experience in the legal field and has represented many large companies including Whirlpool, Yahoo, and Wolcott. He specializes in commercial litigation, criminal law, bankruptcy, and intellectual property laws. Before joining his current practice, Mr. Goldberg worked at an international law firm and has extensive experience in international law.
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Margaret F.

Margaret Fitzsimmons

Attorney Margaret Fitzsimmons has experience representing her clients throughout all stages of their litigation needs including at the state and federal level. She is seasoned in civil litigation as well as labor and employment law. Whether you need help during a jury trial or you want to negotiate on an agreement, she is the lawyer to choose. Ms. Fitzsimmons is also experienced in handling cases in front of the National Labor Relations Board.
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Laura B.

Laura Balson

Laura Balson is a seasoned employment and labor attorney who has over 10 years of experience helping businesses and individuals defend themselves in the courtroom. Attorney Balson provides helpful risk assessments to businesses to predict their exposure and if litigation is required. In addition to litigation, Attorney Balson drafts all types of legal documents from employee termination to policy handbooks.
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Jackie C.

Jackie Clisham

Jackie Clisham has 8 years of experience in labor and employment law and can help businesses and clients navigate their way through this legal sector. In addition to her experience as an attorney, Ms. Clisham worked for 20 years in an accounting role which gives her clients an advantage when it comes to financial counseling. Licensed to practice law in Illinois, Attorney Clisham is here to help you today.
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Amy Epton

Amy Epton currently serves as a lawyer for two different law firms. She specializes in litigation, legal research, and labor and employment law. Since 2002, Ms. Epton has successfully litigated over 80 cases and has represented large clients including Yahoo and Hyundai. The other law firm she works for specializes in Korean/American businesses and Attorney Epton handles their employment defense trials and cases.
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Eric S.

Eric Sutton

At the core of Eric Sutton’s beliefs as a lawyer is that idea that access to affordable legal help is the key to a stable community. He advises clients on a range of financial and real estate issues. His firm, SMNP Law LLC, believes in not only advising, but also educating clients about tax appeals, foreclosure, debt, and bankruptcy so that they can fully understand their options.
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Cavan D.

Cavan Doyle

Cavan Doyle is a healthcare regulatory attorney who has extensive knowledge in and skills when it comes to representing large health care providers to include hospitals, private practices, and pharmacies. Many of her clients turn to her when it comes to HIPAA compliance, Medicare and Medicaid, and nursing regulations. Some of her most notable clients include BioScrip, Accenture, and Take Care Health Systems (Walgreens).
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Bradley S.

Bradley Schencker

Based in Illinois, Bradley L. Schencker is a licensed attorney providing a range of legal services in the areas of family, business, and real estate law. He is also experienced in estate planning and counsels his clients on legal matters related to wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship, among others. Bradley holds a J.D. from the John Marshall Law School.
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Michael J.

Michael Johnston

Michael Johnston has over 11 years of experience. He gained experience while working with large law firms, including Keaton & Associates and the Law Office of Thomas W. Lynch. Michael is currently an associate at Waltz, Palmer & Dawson. He focuses on assisting business with employment, bankruptcy, regulatory disputes and commercial law legal cases. Michael obtained his Juris Doctor degree in law from the Nova Southeastern University.
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Brandon Northington
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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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Suleiman Wadi
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Suleiman Wadi

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Gaston Azubel-Goldstein
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Steven Stark
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"Steven is an expert in contracting is genuinely invested in delivering the best for his clients."

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Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm
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Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

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Jack Liechtung
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Jack Liechtung

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

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David Yamaguchi
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David Yamaguchi

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

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Stacy Dees
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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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Daniel E. Goodrich
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Daniel E. Goodrich

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Baruch Gottesman
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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
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Lauri Donahue

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Michael Wieser
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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
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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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Wendell Beres
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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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Daniel Weberman
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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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Wayne Nguyen
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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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