Hoffman Estates Business Lawyers

Jason Taken
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Jason Taken
hoffman estates, IL Business Law Attorney
(630) 635-5297 820 freeman road
hoffman estates, IL 60192
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Jason Taken is a Navy Veteran turned Estate Planning and Probate attorney. Jason serves Cook County and the broader Northern Illinois areas.
Joseph Lucas
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Joseph Lucas
Schaumburg, IL Business Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(847) 381-8700 Centennial Center
1900 East Golf Road, Suite 950
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Saint Louis University School of Law
For over 30 years, Joseph M. Lucas has provided legal services that can't be matched in personal injury, real estate, and business law. Through Joseph's guidance, many of his clients have avoided serious personal, financial, and legal problems. Please contact Joseph at Lucas Law online or by phone at 847-381-8700.
Mildred Palmer
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Mildred Palmer
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Lawyer
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 300
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
University of Florida
Mildred ("Millie") V. Palmer graduated Cum Laude from University of Flordia's College of Law in 1990 with a concentration in taxation and estate planning. After graduation she went to work for Ernst and Young as a tax attorney in the Special Services Group while taking LLM classes at Chicago Kent. In 1992 she moved from Ernst and Young to Gardner Carton and Douglas where she practiced tax law. As a tax attorney attached to a large firm, Millie saw a wide variety of work in the area of taxation, charitable giving, corporate work and estate planning. During this time, she...
Richard J. Miller
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Richard J. Miller
Schaumburg, IL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(847) 995-1205 1051 Perimeter Drive
Suite 400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Free ConsultationBusiness and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Richard J. Miller was born on July 1, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Arizona State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. After graduating from ASU he relocated to Southern California whereby he worked as a top finance executive in the high technology business during the .com boom. While living in California, Mr. Miller received an MBA degree in Finance from California State University located in Long Beach. Mr. Miller received his JD degree from John Marshall Law School and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2007. Additionally, Mr. Miller was admitted to the Federal...
Susan Dawson
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Susan Dawson
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 300
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Business, Employment and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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...
Alexander C. Ion
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Alexander C. Ion
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Lawyer
(630) 414-9167 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 450
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Free ConsultationBusiness, Cannabis Law, Employment and Health Care
University of Illinois College of Law
Alex Ion is a litigator and regulatory attorney that focuses his practice in healthcare law, employment disputes, cannabis law, and commercial litigation. Alex also provides independent consulting services on issues of healthcare and cannabis regulatory law, policy, and compliance. He currently serves as Precinct Committeeman in DuPage County, Illinois.

Alex has represented and advised businesses ranging from international organizations and Fortune 500 companies to non-profits, sole proprietorships, and closely-held corporations. Alex’s intimate knowledge in navigating local, state, and federal regulatory schemes have helped his clients excel within the current difficult legal landscapes in both the healthcare sector and the legal...
Mr Robert J Ross
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Mr Robert J Ross
Inverness, IL Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
(847) 358-5757 1622 W Colonial Parkway
Suite 201
Inverness, IL 60067
Business and Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
Bob Ross has practiced in Illinois in areas of wills and trusts, business law, acquisitions, succession planning and related commercial real estate matters since 1980.
Matthew Adam Wood
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Matthew Adam Wood
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(847) 307-5942 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 450
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Notre Dame
Kenneth C. Apicella
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Kenneth C. Apicella
Palatine, IL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(847) 934-6000 4811 Emerson, Suite 110
Palatine, IL 60067
Business, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Blake Austin Culver
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Blake Austin Culver
Barrington, IL Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(847) 382-2900 18-2 E Dundee Rd
#100
Barrington, IL 60010
Business, Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
Andre Paul Gaston
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Andre Paul Gaston
Schaumburg , IL Business Law Attorney
(630) 560-3692 1901 N ROSELLE RD
Ste. 800
Schaumburg , IL 60195
Business
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
Dr. Maudia Norman Washington
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Dr. Maudia Norman Washington
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Attorney
(888) 586-4441 1600 Golf Road, Suite 1203
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Free ConsultationBusiness, Foreclosure Defense, IP and Tax
The John Marshall Law School and Michigan State University
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. I will treat your case as if I was in your shoes. I understand your situations, problems, and dilemmas and formulate a plan of action to resolve the issues at hand. Washington Law Offices P.C. is located in Chicago and Elgin, Illinois. We provide a variety of legal services including Real Estate Law, Business Law, Contract Law, Employment Law, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant...
Louis T. Wierenga
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Louis T. Wierenga
Arlington Heights, IL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(847) 749-1131 115 S. Wilke Road
Suite 202
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Valparaiso University School of Law
Services We Provide Include: • Probate & Estate Planning: Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills; • Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp., Partnerships) & Other Business Agreements including Mergers & Acquisitions; • Income Tax Returns: Planning & Preparation (Individuals, Partnerships, Corp., Trusts, Gift & Estate Tax, Tax-Exempt Org., Payroll & Others); and • Audits & Appeals: Representation in Problematic Tax & Regulatory Matters.
Charles Todd Newland
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Charles Todd Newland
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
(847) 797-9300 3601 Algonquin Road
Suite 990
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School and Creighton University School of Law
I have been practicing law for over 35 years. I graduated 3rd in my class from law school, so I had the opportunity to work at one of Chicago's largest law firms on Michigan Avenue, Ross & Hardies, right out of law school. At that time my experience was mostly in the area of personal injury law having clerked during law school for one of the nations top personal injury lawyers, Leonard M. Ring & Associates. In April of 1991 I started my own firm that has continued to prosper under the philosophy of providing, "Quality,...
Michael J Rada
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Michael J Rada
Barrington, IL Business Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
(224) 655-5200 840 S. Northwest Hwy, Ste 102
Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
Michael Rada is the owner and sole practitioner in the Law Offices of Michael Rada, LLC located in Barrington, Illinois. Michael’s practice serves clients with matters in estate planning, probate, elder law and business law. Michael has served clients ranging from mid-sized companies to individuals.

Knowing that the law is not a “one size fits all” proposition, Michael applies his wealth of experience dealing with people and complex problems in finding the right solution for each individual client. He believes that listening to the client and fully understanding the desired outcome is an essential part of the legal process. In addition,...
Scott Alan Andresen
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Scott Alan Andresen
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(773) 572-6049 17 North State Street
Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
Valparaiso University School of Law
Scott A. Andresen is the founder of Andresen & Associates, P.C., a Chicago-based law firm with a location in East Dundee that focuses its offerings in the areas of sports law, entertainment and the arts, and intellectual property. The firm also has a strong focus in the startup and small entrepreneur space, addressing the legal needs of new and emerging business owners. Prior to founding Andresen & Associates, Scott served as in-house legal counsel for the Arena Football League. He also worked for the legal department of the Oakland Raiders NFL team and served as Legal Assistant to the Executive Director...
Nirav S Patel
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Nirav S Patel
Bloomingdale, IL Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
(312) 473-5085 121 Fairfield Way
Suite 106C
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Free ConsultationBusiness, Municipal, Real Estate and Social Security Disability
University of Illinois College of Law
Welcome to the Law Office of Nirav S. Patel, P.C. We pride ourselves on being a different type of law firm; the kind of firm that focuses on the needs of its clients and understands their bottom line. We incorporate creative problem solving in order to achieve your goals. Our mission is to provide excellent legal services to each and every one of our clients. We are constantly in the pursuit of perfection while representing our clients. Each of you can expect highly personal service with regular interaction with an attorney.
Nicholas James Crawford
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Nicholas James Crawford
Arlington Heights, IL Business Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
(860) 338-6538 1516 E Fleming Dr N
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
DePaul College of Law
Effective Legal Counsel for Business and Individuals Navigating Labor and Employment Disputes. Nicholas Crawford offers comprehensive employment and labor law advice and counsel to business's and individuals as an attorney with the Law Office Andrew Szocka, P.C. If you have a legal matter, labor dispute, or a employment law issue, I am uniquely positioned to advocate for your interests. With over 10 years experience leading Human Resource teams for both venture capital start-ups and large multi-national corporations, I have a built a reputation for creative litigation and problem solving approaches to resolve employment and labor disputes. If faced...
David A. Eisenberg
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David A. Eisenberg
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(312) 899-6625 161 N Clark St
#1600
Chicago, IL 60601
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Legal Malpractice
University of Illinois College of Law
John Ioakimidis
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John Ioakimidis
Des Plainies, IL Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(847) 481-6033 969 Elmhurst Ave
Ste 1A
Des Plainies, IL 60016
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Marc Whipple
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Marc Whipple
Barrington, IL Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(847) 452-5786 330 East Main Street
Suite 211
Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Patents
Marc Whipple grew up in Iowa and has a degree in Physics and Math from Drake University. After receiving his J.D. from John Marshall, he became the General Counsel for Meyer/Glass Design, a Chicago invention studio descended from legendary innovation firm Marvin Glass & Associates. When Meyer/Glass started an interactive division, he helped set up, grow, and eventually spin off the software studio, in the meantime negotiating development agreements with companies like Hasbro Interactive and Microsoft for PC and console titles.

After his work at Meyer/Glass, he became the General Counsel of Incredible Technologies, Inc., and helped it take its first...
Manish C. Bhatia
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Manish C. Bhatia
Schaumburg, IL Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(773) 991-8423 10 N. Martingale Road
Suite 400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Business and Estate Planning
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Manish C. Bhatia has focused his education and practice on Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning since the first year of law school. He has also added Asset Protection, Elder Law and Nonprofit Organizations/ Charitable Giving to his fields of practice. Manish is also a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago and the Indian American Bar Association. To arrange an initial meeting, please visit www.mcb-law.com/contact. Several convenient locations are available to meet, including locations in Chicago, Schaumburg, Northbrook, Deerfield, Niles and other suburbs.
Robert L. Herst
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Robert L. Herst
Long Grove, IL Business Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
(847) 383-5024 5915 RFD
Long Grove, IL 60047
Business
Loyola University Chicago
I provide business counsel services, including legal advice on commercial contracts and guidance on corporate compliance programs.
Kenneth E. Kaiser
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Kenneth E. Kaiser
Palatine, IL Business Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
(847) 991-6675 502 N Plum Grove Rd
Ste D
Palatine, IL 60067
Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Michael D. Hovde Jr
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Michael D. Hovde Jr
Bloomingdale, IL Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(630) 894-8500 107 Third St
Ste 3
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
William R. Kuehn
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William R. Kuehn
Barrington, Il Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(847) 381-4797 102 N Cook Street
P.O. Box 563
Barrington, IL 60010
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and The John Marshall Law School
Marc Blumenthal
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Marc Blumenthal
Buffalo Grove, IL Business Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(847) 808-7090 355 W Dundee Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Nick Bathas
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Nick Bathas
Schaumburg, IL Business Law Attorney
10 N. Martingale Road
Suite 400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Business, Appeals, Securities and Tax
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
Alexander Moskovic
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Alexander Moskovic
Arlington Heights, IL Business Law Attorney
(847) 797-1300 3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Suite 303
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Business and Collections
Roger William Stelk
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Roger William Stelk
Arlington Heights, IL Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(847) 506-7330 1500 W Shure Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Cynthia Pietrucha
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Cynthia Pietrucha
Naperville, IL Business Law Lawyer
(630) 344-6370 1717 N. Naper Blvd
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563
Business, Employment and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Expert Advocacy in Employment Law: Attorney Cynthia Pietrucha ========================================================== I champion the rights of employees and guide employers through the legal intricacies of the workplace. With a decade of dedicated legal service, I am a seasoned employment attorney with expertise in drafting and negotiating separation agreements, litigating medical leave and ADA employment cases, and negotiating remote work terms, even prior to COVID-19! **Your Advocate for Fair Severance and Medical Leave Rights** Navigating the end of an employment relationship or grappling with medical leave can be daunting. As an expert in separation negotiations, I ensure that my clients—whether employees or employers—receive the most favorable terms...
Kasim Carbide
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Kasim Carbide
Des Plaines, IL Business Law Lawyer
1645 South River Road
Suite 8
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Attorney Carbide provides remote counsel services for startups in need of corporate documents, corporate governance, licensing, and BSA/AML compliance. As a new company, obtaining the correct license quickly and creating accurate contracts and compensation structures will set your company on the path for success, while creating the proper dynamics to motivate your team. Since every company will require a different approach, Attorney Carbide devotes ample time with executives and upper management to understand all relevant risks and concerns to provide a tailor made solution to maximize profits and mitigate risk. Attorney Carbide often represents cryptocurrency and financial technology...
Ahmad Sulaiman
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Ahmad Sulaiman
Lombard, IL Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(312) 313-1613 2500 South Highland Ave
Suite 200
Lombard, IL 60148
Business and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Atlas Consumer Law is a Debtor's Rights Law Firm with a primary focus on foreclosure litigation defense, consumer bankruptcy and loan workout agreements. The Firm is dedicated to defending borrowers against Lenders and Collection Companies. The Firm has become the industry standard for an effective, results oriented foreclosure defense law firm.
Wendy M. Musielak
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Wendy M. Musielak
Wheaton, IL Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(630) 871-1002 400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 200
Wheaton, IL 60187
Business, Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
Wendy M. Musielak attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she graduated with highest honors with a B.S. in Finance and Management. She earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2003. Wendy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. Wendy concentrates her legal practice in family law matters including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals and complex litigation. Prior to being a partner with Andrew Cores Family Law Group, Wendy was a Staff Attorney for the...
Peter S. Lubin
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Peter S. Lubin
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
(630) 333-0333 19 S LaSalle St
#702
Chicago, IL 60603
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Consumer and Employment
University of Chicago
Peter S. Lubin Firm has been practicing law for over 35 years. Peter brings a rich range of courtroom experience to assist his commercial and class-action litigation clients. Peter has been lead defense counsel in a number of "bet the company" class actions that he has successfully defended. He has also been lead plaintiff's class counsel on numerous multi-million dollar class national and statewide class action. Peter has represented many corporations or businesses in a wide variety of complex business disputes including corporate freeze-outs, copyright infringement, trade secret theft, non-compete agreement and libel and defamation cases. Peter obtained an AB...
Andrew B. Gordon
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Andrew B. Gordon
Skokie, IL Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(847) 580-1279 4709 Golf Road
Suite 1100
Skokie, IL 60076
Business and Tax
Illinois Institute of Technology
Andrew B. Gordon is the founder and managing attorney of Gordon Law Group, an aggressive tax & business law firm in Chicago. Andrew works diligently to ensure the people he helps get the best possible results. And he fights relentlessly for clients’ best interest, saving them thousands of dollars all while providing them with peace of mind.

Not only is he a practicing attorney who graduated from Chicago Kent College of Law, but he is also a Certified Public Accountant with a BA and Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois.

During Law School, Andrew volunteered at the school’s Low Income Taxpayer...
George S. Bellas
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George S. Bellas
Park Ridge, IL Business Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(800) 825-9260 15 N Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Business
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Geo has handled numerous complex business disputes utilizing technology to assist his clients in handling litigation in an economical and efficient manner. Geo's litigation team has extensive experience in state and federal courts, and places the interests of their clients above all other interests.
Geo has been recognized by other attorneys as one of the best trial lawyers in Illinois:
- rated as an Illinois Super Lawyer for his work in business litigation for the past 15 years;
- recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois;
- rated as one of the...
Denice Gierach
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Denice Gierach
Naperville, IL Business Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(630) 756-1160 1776 Legacy Circle
Suite 104
Naperville, IL 60563
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Probate
Illinois Institute of Technology
Denice A. Gierach is a business and estate planning lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing business owners in the formation, franchising, and dissolution of businesses; contract negotiation and reviews; business litigation; partnership disputes, succession planning; commercial real estate; and aiding individuals in matters of advanced estate planning, and charitable giving. She also leads her firm’s YourOGC program providing Outsourced General Counsel services to small and medium size businesses to assist them in preventing legal issues, providing proper planning for reaching goals, and insight into issues preventing them from further success. As a Certified Public Accountant with a master's degree...
Matthew Livingston
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Matthew Livingston
Glenview, IL Business Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(847) 544-6657 2700 Patriot Blvd., Suite 250
Glenview, IL 60026
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
Located in Glenview, Illinois, Attorney Matthew A. Livingston is an experienced attorney who concentrates his practice on estate planning, probate & trust administration, real estate, and business formation. As the founder of The Livingston Law Office, Attorney Livingston works diligently to provide peace of mind to his clients. Representing individuals, families, and businesses throughout Cook County and Lake County, call Attorney Livingston at 847-544-6657 or visit his website to schedule a free initial consultation.
Kevin G. Drendel
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Kevin G. Drendel
Batavia, IL Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(630) 406-5440 111 Flinn Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Northern Illinois University
Kevin G. Drendel Cornell College, cum laude, and a 1991 graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law, magna cum laude. While at Northern Illinois University, he was a member of the Law Review, and published an article in the University’s scholarly (NIU Law Review 73, 1990). He also received the West Publishing Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. He is admitted to practice in front of all Illinois State Courts and the U.S. District Court, the Northern District of Illinois. Kevin is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association: Director (1999-2000), ...
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