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Daniel R.

Daniel Regan

2 reviews
As Daniel himself likes to say, Regan Law LLC is in the "business of business." His boutique law firm works with a variety of businesses and individuals in a variety of different business areas including estate planning, general business representation, M&A, and commercial litigation. His goal is to maximize profits for his clients while mitigating any legal risk they might incur.
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Michael D.

Michael Denker

2 reviews
In the beginning of Michael's career, he worked for several top international Law Firms and for the last 14 years and counting, he has been running a boutique firm. He mainly practices Corporate and Business Law - focusing on mergers, buyouts and acquisitions, commercial contracts, general health care matters and business litigation. Mr Denker graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law. Before that, he graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a BA.
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Aaron R.

Aaron Rifkind

2 reviews
As Co-Managing Partner of Rifind Patrick LLC, Aaron handles transactions and disputes for small to medium-sized businesses. He was the speaker at the National Disability Awareness Day in Las Vegas for both 2010 and 2011, as well as at the 2012 National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives Spring Conference. Aaron is also a VA Lawyer, Real Estate Broker and the founder of a well-known Law Firm. He studied International Law with the Washington University in St. Louis.
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Eric O.

Eric Onyango

2 reviews
Eric Onyango is an attorney at law with more than four years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has been admitted to the U.S. Tax Court. Eric obtained his degree in law from The John Marshall Law School. He mainly focuses on labor and employment-related legal matters, but is also experienced in dealing with startup businesses. Eric is also skilled in dealing with tax law matters. He is currently serving as the managing attorney at Prime Legal LLC.
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Daniel S.

Daniel Schlade

2 reviews
I have been practicing law for over fifteen years, and in 2014 I opened my own shop where I can focus on my resolving commercial, real estate, consumer, and employment disp...
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Ashley K.

Ashley Kirkwood

2 reviews
Ashley graduated from Northwestern law school and also has a bachelor's degree in international business. Her practice areas include entrepreneurship law and commercial con...
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Talin H.

Talin Hitik

2 reviews
Broad and nuanced experience in corporate litigation, business formation, corporate transactions, contract negotiation and drafting, contract disputes, alternative dispute ...
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Brian M.

Brian Massimino

2 reviews
My passion and focus are on obtaining the best possible result for the lowest cost. In my 15 years of practice, I have been successful at doing just that. I earned my J...
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Samantha B.

Samantha Bonamassa

2 reviews
My career has been focused on overseeing corporate and business law matters, with a specific focus on providing carefully-tailored compliance programs and proactive complia...
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Edward H.

Edward Hauder

2 reviews
Ed has extensive experience in all areas of executive and director compensation, including equity and cash incentive plans, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (ISS) m...
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Anna Claxton
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Western Springs, IL,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
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Daniel E. Goodrich

"Would recommend"

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Chicago, IL,

Baruch Gottesman
5.0
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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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Aurora, IL,


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