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Christina P.

Christina Perez

When you need help with real estate law, count on Christina Perez to guide you. With over 12 years of experience, Attorney Perez will navigate you through acquisitions, purchases, and commercial leases to help you secure the properties that you need. Ms. Perez is dedicated to transparency and completing small and large commercial real estate deals.
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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 E.

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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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 Curry

As a former Attorney for Hanson & Donahue, LLC and Menges & Molzahn, LLC, Michael has plenty experience handling legal matters. He has helped more than 5000 people and businesses overcome their financial difficulties. His focus areas include commercial and residential real estate, corporate law and business law. He obtained his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and went on to graduate with his Masters from The John Marshall Law School.
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Michael E.

Michael Erdman

Michael Erdman is a business attorney with almost two decades of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and obtained his legal degree from Boston University School of Law. Michael is experienced in dealing with legal cases that involve labor and employment law, as well as real estate law. He is also skilled in legal research and writing. Michael has been serving as a partner attorney at Teeple Leonard & Erdman since July 2002.
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Paul P.

Paul Porvaznik

Delving into many varying aspects of law, Paul has had the privilege of working for five different well-known Law Offices. He has had over 16 years of experience, excluding the time spent writing for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. He is known for his excellent work regarding jobs in breach of contract, commercial evictions, post-judgment enforcement, construction and lien disputes. He has become a well reported on attorney from his experience in commercial litigation practice.
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Peter M.

Peter Moore

Peter Moore is a litigator with 13 years’ experience. He has extensive experience in dealing with legal cases related to the internet, technology and computer industries. Peter is licensed to practice law in California and Illinois. He obtained his degree in law from the Northwestern University School of Law. Peter has represented Symantec, AOL, Motorola and various other upscale corporate clients. He is currently the president of Legistek Corporation.
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Henderson B.

Henderson Banks

Henderson Banks is a corporate attorney who primarily specializes in labor and employment law. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois, and he received his Juris Doctor degree in law from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. Henderson has extensive experience as an outside general counselor. Between July and December 2015, Henderson worked as an attorney for Special Counsel. In January 2017, he was hired as the employee relations manager at Amazon.com
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Suleiman Wadi
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Ari Goldstein
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Ari Goldstein

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Alisha Bond
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Alisha Bond

"Alisha is knowledgeable and responsive and provides excellent results."

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Jack Liechtung
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Jack Liechtung

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David Yamaguchi
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David Yamaguchi

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Rebecca Stacker
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Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca's communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. Navigating a foreign and complicated field can be scary, but Rebecca was very patient. Highly recommend!"

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Stacy Dees
5.0
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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

"Would recommend"

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Chicago, IL,

Baruch Gottesman
5.0
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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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Barrington, IL,

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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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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Chicago, IL,

Wendell Beres
5.0
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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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La Grange, IL,

Daniel Weberman
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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
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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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Ryan A. Woods
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Ryan A. Woods

"I decided to work with Ryan after two short consultation calls where Ryan shared his wealth of knowledge with me. He has been extremely helpful and efficient in resolving my case without any significant delays. He made everything easier for me so I could focus on running my business. I highly recommend him to any business owners seeking legal services without wanting to break the bank with traditional law firms. Very glad I found him on UpCounsel."

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Eric West
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Eric West

"I had a fantastic experience working with Eric on my commercial lease. His expertise and professionalism made the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend his services for anyone in need of legal assistance in commercial real estate matters. Thank you, Eric, for your exceptional service."

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Jon Bourne
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Jon Bourne

"Jon was great to work with. He instantly understood my objectives and worked in an efficient, collaborative, professional, and effective manner while communicating clearly throughout the engagement."

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