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I focus my practice on trials involving complex business litigation matters, including: Toxic torts Product liability Class actions Commercial litigationI am responsible for coordinating and defending national mass tort litigation on behalf of a number of companies in jurisdictions such as Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, California, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a trial lawyer, I have obtained favorable jury verdicts on behalf of my clients in multi-million dollar litigation.

I focus my law practice in the areas of real estate tax assessments, property tax incentives and tax exemptions.  I have extensive experience representing a variety of property owners including REIT's, multi-unit residential and condominium properties, commercial and industrial properties, as well as downtown Chicago office buildings, hotels/motels, parking lots, gas stations and restaurants.. My experience in litigation is extensive.  Currently I maintain a docket of over 100 active cases in Circuit Court seeking to obtain property tax refunds on behalf of my clients' property assets.. In 2008, I authored the chapter, "Tax Objection Complaints" in the book, “Real Estate Taxation” and co-authored the chapter, “Real Estate Tax Considerations” in the book “Residential Real Estate Transactions” for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.  I also co-authored the article “Five Things Every Attorney Should Know About Appealing Their Client’s Real Estate Taxes” appearing in the January, 2004 edition of the “CBA Record”.. I was the former Chairman, Legislative Liaison, and Chairman of the Assessment and Appeals Sub-committee for the Chicago Bar Association's Real Estate Taxation Committee.  I have lectured before the Chicago Bar Association’s continuing legal education seminars entitled, "Real Estate Taxation: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You and Your Client" (2010) and “Real Estate Taxation: An Overview for the Non-Specialist” (2005).. Additionally, I have acted as Special Assistant State’s Attorney on behalf of Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, as Trustee of the Indemnity Fund in the defense of a claim against the Indemnity Fund.  I have also served on the Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas’ Joint Committee for the automation of the Illinois Transfer Tax Form, which is responsible for the design and future implementation of internet accessible filing, fee collection and transmission of the State of Illinois transfer tax information for all real estate transactions in Illinois.

I enjoy helping individuals, families, and providers. As a health law and appellate lawyer, I handle many personal matters involving health care, estate planning, guardianship, insurance, appeals, and other civil cases.

I do not take for granted the trust that my clients are placing in me to deliver results when they are faced with an injury. It is humbling to protect the livelihoods of my clients and ensure they receive the best care possible to return to the workforce.

I consider myself an aggressive, prepared, and determined criminal defense lawyer and I've devoted myself to my profession. I am fascinated by the law and I enjoy fighting to protect the rights of my clients.  Whether you are charged with first degree murder or a misdemeanor marijuana case, I always give 100%.

I concentrate my practice in the business and franchise law.  I am experienced in helping clients avoid disputes before they happen. But when they do, I use my  years nearly 25 years of experience to resolve franchise, business, corporate, real estate and employment disputes in state and federal courts as well as through arbitration and mediation.. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in political science from Northwestern University and my J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, where I was a member of the Washington University Law Quarterly and recipient of the Gerald K. Presberg Scholar in Law Award. I am co-author of “Franchise Renewals: Considerations for Franchisors and Franchisees,” 19 Franchise Law Journal 2 (Fall 1999) and was a speaker at the Chicago Bar Association’s 2008 “Fundamentals of Franchising.”. I am admitted to practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri. I am a member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and a member of the American Bar Association and its Forum on Franchising, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.

I concentrate my practice in civil litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial matters and professional negligence defense.  I have defended professional misconduct claims brought against attorneys and insurance brokers.  I also have represented clients in matters involving trademark infringement and trade secret misappropriation and have worked closely with both employees and employers on issues related to restrictive covenants contained in employment agreements.. I have been involved in all stages of litigation at both the trial and appellate level.  I have successfully briefed and argued summary judgment motions in state and federal court.  I have deposed and defended the depositions of key fact and expert witnesses.   I have prepared cases for trial and have participated in formal mediation proceedings.. While attending law school, I served as the Research Editor of the Loyola University Law Journal and won the distinction of being named best respondent in the 2003 Niagara International Moot Court Competition.  In 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013, I was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyer’s list of Illinois Rising Stars.. I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the American Bar Association.  I also am a member of the Jewish Council for Youth Services’ (JCYS) Board of Directors.  JCYS provides educational and recreational services for children and teens in and around Chicago.

I am the past president of the 22,000 member Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and founder of the Elder Law Committee of the CBA. I authored chapters on guardianship litigation and will contests for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education and my firm was hired by the city of Chicago's Department on Aging to re-write the elder abuse and neglect act. I have been chosen as an Illinois Super Lawyer four years running and in 2007 was named "Jewish Chicagoan of the Year."

I am the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Arete Wealth Management, LLC, a broker-dealer (member FINRA, SIPC and NFA).  Previously, I was Senior Enforcement Counsel in FINRA's Departement of Enforcement.  I began my legal career as a criminal prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, and was last assigned to the Special Prosecutions Bureau, Complex Financial Crimes and Government Corruption Unit.

I am the founder of Glanzer & Associates, P.C.  I've been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1992, and have worked for some of Chicago's largest bankruptcy firms. My practice is devoted to representing clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases as well as student loan issues. I represent my clients with a high level of sensitivity and professionalism, and have discharged millions of dollars of debt for my clients. My committment to helping people in financial distress not only involves relieving people of their financial burdens, but also counseling them about life after bankruptcy and rebuilding their credit.

I am honored to have represented businesses and their owners in numerous fields for many years, including high tech and computer industry clients, retail, manufacturing and service business, in many cases acting as outside general counsel for such companies. I  have achieved an “AV/Preeminent” rating, the highest possible rating, among my peers for legal ability, professional reliability, diligence and ethics. Serving our firm's clients is a privilege and one to be taken seriously, at all times acting in the clients' best interests.

I am dedicated to protecting your rights and will provide you with the best possible defense.

I am an intellectual property attorney licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. I am interested in the intersection of law, technology, and society. I have experience working on patent prosecution matters for clients in the following technology spaces: bitcoin/blockchain; financial technologies; business methods; trading systems; network and internet communication; navigation and routing; medical imaging; and medical devices.

I am an experienced Trial Attorney representing injured persons in the Chicagoland area. I've recovered millions of dollars for my clients over the years through settlements and jury verdicts. If you or a loved one is in need of representation, contact me for a free consultation. Please see below for areas of practice.. Vehicle Accidents:. Car Accidents, Boat Accidents, Bus Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Train Accidents, Truck Accidents, Uber Accidents, Uninsured Motorist Injuries.. Workers Compensation Injuries:. Construction Worker Injuries, Factory Worker Injuries, Railroad Worker Injuries, Truck & Trucking Injuries, Union Job Injuries.. General:. Car accidents, Dog Bites, Knee Injuries, Product Liability, Rotator Cuff Strain and Tear, Trips, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect.. Head & Brain Injuries:. Anoxic Brain Injuries, Brain Trauma, Brain Contusions, Diffuse Axonal Injuries, Head Trauma, Hypoxic Brain Injuries, Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries. Neck & Back Injuries:. Cervical Dislocation, Disk injuries, Herniated Disk Injuries, Neck Fracture, Nerve pinch Injuries, Repetitive strain, Spinal Cord Injuries, Soft Tissue Injuries, Whiplash Injuries, Vertebral Fracture.. Birth Injuries:. Preeclampsia, Fetal Death, Breach Birth Complications, Caesarean Birth Injuries, Vacuum Exraction Birth Injuries, Birth Hypoxia and Brain Damage, Cerebral Palsy Injuries, Erbs Palsy Injuries, Klumpke Palsy Injuries, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Shoulder Dystochia Injuries.

I am an experienced restructuring and bankruptcy partner in the Chicago office of Foley & Lardner LLP. I have represented debtors, trustees, secured lenders, unsecured creditors, purchasers of assets, investors, and other stakeholders in a broad range of restructuring matters throughout the country, including complex chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court workouts, acquisitions, liquidations, and bankruptcy litigations in both federal and state court. I regularly advise, and develop strategies and creative solutions for, clients in distressed-debt situations, default scenarios, and workouts. I have led bankruptcy and restructuring matters for clients in industries as varied as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and retail.. I also have significant experience with respect to commodities, derivatives, and securities insolvency issues. My work in these specialized areas has involved significant counseling work for exchanges, FCMs, funds, broker dealers, and others. Through my counseling work, I have developed specific expertise with respect to the United States Bankruptcy Code’s treatment of contractual rights to liquidate, terminate, or accelerate securities contracts, commodities contracts, and forward contracts. I have also participated in the American Bar Association’s Part 190 Subcommittee’s efforts to undertake a review of the CFTC’s Part 190 commodity broker bankruptcy rules and provide recommendations to the CFTC on potential amendments to those rules.. I also volunteer my time and give back to the community. I am committed to the Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers in the Classroom program, where I teach 8th grade students important aspects of the U.S. Constitution and our legal system.

I am an experienced attorney, admitted to the Illinois bar in 1976. I have argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Illinois Circuit Courts of Appeal.. I have dedicated my career to helping the average working person, representing hundreds of clients with serious credit problems with bankruptcy proceedings or other appropriate solutions to their difficulties. I pride myself in fighting hard for my clients, leading the charge against irresponsible creditors who try to violate people’s rights after a legal stay has been entered. Representing tenants in disputes with landlords is another specialty of mine. In addition, since 1986 my law practice has included employment law, civil rights and estate planning services in cooperation with Consolidated Legal Concepts.. In addition to English, I am fluent in Russian, Ukrainian and Polish.. Education:  Elmhurst College; BA in Mathematics – June 1970. Graduate work: Northeastern Illinois University; Psychology and Educational Admin – 1971-72. Law School: DePaul University College of Law; JD – 1976.

I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.

I am an attorney at Peckar & Abramson, P.C. I represent businesses and individuals in litigation matters.  My mission is to work hard to see that you get the best possible result in the most cost-effective manner. I will be there to protect your interests, whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant.My experience includes claims for insurance coverage, products liability, defamation, fraud, and breach of contract. My environmental expertise includes handling significant litigation matters, including Superfund cases and wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage claims arising out of underground storage tank leaks, spills of chlorinated solvents, and other chemical releases. I have represented clients before the U.S. EPA, the Illinois EPA, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in enforcement matters. I have counseled clients on compliance and/or permitting issues under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act. I have also helped clients take advantage of state and federal audit policies. In addition, I have advised clients on mergers and acquisitions concerning environmental liability and permitting issues, and conducted due diligence and prepared representations and warranties for corporate transactions.I received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Marquette University, and a Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law. While at DePaul, I was on law review and an extern for The Honorable Blanche M. Manning, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.I am accepting new clients and appreciate any referrals. You are welcome to meet with me for free, without cost or obligation of any kind. To set up a free initial consultation, please contact my office by phone at or e-mail at

I am an associate attorney in the Chicago office of Arnstein & Lehr LLP, where I am a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights and Commercial Litigation practice groups. My practice focuses on the representation of business-oriented debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and out-of-court proceedings; estate representatives, such as Chapter 7 trustees, Chapter 11 trustees and plan administrators; and the representation of financial institutions and other entities on a variety of insolvency and commercial litigation matters.

I am an accomplished attorney concentrating in the area of construction law.  A significant part of my practice involves complex litigation matters which have included mechanics lien claims, defect and omission claims, breach of contract claims and delay claims.  I also draft and negotiate contracts on behalf of contractors, owners, architects and engineers.  The projects with which I have experience span a wide range:  from small renovations to multi-million dollar commercial buildings.

I am a University of Chicago law school graduate with an undergraduate business degree from Northwestern University.  We represent individuals and small-to medium size companies.. An important aspect of good representation is determining the key issues for a client and resolving them in a timely manner.  This concept enables me to be productive and reasonable and enable clients to have quality representation while keeping the fee structure very reasonable. I have the ability to relate to and get along with people of all ages and persuasions.  Being responsive to clients is important.  I always stay in close contact with my clients and return their telephone calls in a timely manner.. With respect to dispute resolution, good results can best be attained by gathering all necessary information, creating a timeline and narrative of events that is persuasive and articulate and keeping the emotion of the moment from precluding successful negotiations.. My specialties include general business, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, landlord/tenant issues, dispute resolutions, start-up companies, various business agreements, commodity and index trading issues, foreclosures, mechanics liens, and short sales.. I strongly believe that my unique combination of experiences and accomplishments make me the ideal attorney to help you with your legal issues.

I am a solo practitioner with a BA in Literature from Marlboro College, a PhD in Social Thought from The University of Chicago, and a JD with a public interest certificate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I was trained in child welfare law and parent defense by Diane Redleaf and Melissa Staas at the Family Defense Center (FDC) where I worked as a clerk during law school and a post-graduation litigation fellow sponsored by Loyola University and FDC. I was barred in 2014 and started my own firm in January of 2015. During the pandemic the normalization of online meetings and hearings allowed me to expand my practice from Cook County north to the border, south to Kankakee, and west to Peoria. Don't hesitate to give me a call even if you live far from Cook County--remote legal work is here to stay and I am happy to represent clients from any part of the state via Zoom meetings, WebEx hearings, and the assistance of local counsel.. When not working I am an avid reader of contemporary fiction and history, and watcher of foreign crime dramas and almost any cooking show. My parents report that I've been fascinated by cooking shows since I was a toddler. (They also report that my first word was "why?" followed closely by "no," which I'm sure was excellent preparation for my legal career.) I consider myself a Chicagoan, having lived here since 2002 when I moved here from rural New England to attend grad school. I have worked extensively with the National Lawyers' Guild (NLG) protecting the rights of protesters and spent several months working with migrants on the Mexican side of the border and traveling in Colombia as part of an NLG Human Rights Delegation. I'm still working to improve my Spanish (it gets harder as you get older!) and I spend a lot of time playing with my two feline "law clerks," Bordy and Ripper (after Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert), who enjoy sitting on whatever I'm trying to work on at the moment.

I am a plaintiff's personal injury attorney, based in Chicago, Illinois.  My firm has successfully resolved cases in a wide variety of personal injury and negligence matters, including motor vehicle injury, trucking, bicyclist, nursing home, medical malpractice, and wrongful death matters.  We pride ourselves on our committment to our clients and to always putting their interests above all else.

I am a passionate, hard-working attorney that will fight for you the entire way. I will also actually sit down and talk to you. Part of representing you is telling you what is going on and why. You have rights, call me to enforce them!

I am a partner with Meyer & Kiss, LLC and concentrate my practice in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury. I am also actively working with Medical Marijuana research and passage of legislation for Medical Marijuana. During my first week as an attorney, I worked on federal civil rights trial. The day I was formally sworn in as an attorney, the jury handed down a $365,000 verdict for my client. Recently, attorney Louis J. Meyer and his partner, Daniel P. Kiss received a $1,500, verdict for their client in a civil rights case.. I was born in Woodstock, Illinois. I received my bachelors degree with Honors at the University of Iowa in 2001. For my Honors thesis, I authored a psychological study on faulty eye-witness identifications in the criminal justice system. After graduating from Iowa, I worked two years as a paralegal at a law firm in Woodstock. After that, I moved to Chicago to attend law school at DePaul.. In addition to pursuing my desire to assist people in need, I am dedicated to becoming an accomplished trial attorney. I have tried thirteen jury trials. Eleven were federal civil rights jury trials in Chicago, one in federal court in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have also second chaired two criminal jury trials where my client was wrongfully accused of serious felonies. In both of those cases my clients were found not guilty and have now brought civil rights cases.. I am licensed to practice in the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.. My practice areas cover Cook County, McHenry County, Lake County, Boone County, Winnebago County, Peoria County, Tazewell County. I have active cases against Chicago, Peoria, McHenry County, Tazewell County, East Peoria, Rockford.. Thank you for taking the time to read a little about me. Keep the faith.