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Nicholas C. Zagotta is a principal of Roberts McGivney Zagotta LLC. His practice includes the representation of municipalities, construction firms, physical fitness centers, chemical, manufacturing and distribution companies, real estate developers, professional athletes, hospitals, individuals, religious orders, commodities firms, securities firms, individual traders, and a multitude of other varied business entities extensively in corporate, as well as in litigation matters. He was the lead attorney for the plaintiff in Homeyer v Stanley Tulchin and Associates, (91 F.3d 959 (1996)), a seminal case in determining who is "disabled" as defined within the Americans with Disabilities Act. Prior to practicing law, he was the principal of Zagotta Grain, a commodity trading firm. He served as a guest lecturer at the Coceral Grain Conference in Bruges, Belgium, and at the Futures Research Symposium in Rome, Italy. He has been an expert witness in many commodity and futures cases. He currently serves on the John Marshall Law School Board of Trustees and has served on various community and corporate boards, including the Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Transit Authority and the Western Golf Association. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Georgia.

Natalie A. Remien is a Partner and Chair of the Intellectual Property Group at Roberts McGivney Zagotta where her practice focuses on companies worldwide across a diverse group of industries.  Ms. Remien concentrates her practice in intellectual property and related IP, corporate and employment matters.. Representative experience includes:. ·       Prosecuting and enforcing large trademark and copyright portfolios as in-house counsel for a multi-national toy retailer in the U.S. and overseas.. ·       Identification, protection and enforcement pf trademark portfolios as outside counsel for a diverse range of clients, including large retailers such as Sears Holdings Corporation. ·       Preparing trademark applications, drafting Office Action responses and amendments and handling TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings.. ·       Counseling clients with respect to trademark, trade dress, trade secret, domestic and foreign prosecution, brand clearance and domestic and pre-litigation enforcement strategy.. ·       Representing clients in large-scale litigation in the areas of trademark, copyright, trade dress cases before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois and other federal courts including but not limited to the District Court of New Jersey.. ·       Preparation and defense of witnesses, as well as taking deposition of fact and expert witnesses. ·       Formation of  Corporations, Sub-S Corporations, LLC and Partnerships. ·       Drafting and negotiating Operating Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Non-Disclosure / Confidentiality Agreements, Co-existence Agreements, Settlement Agreements, and others.. Ms. Remien speaks regularly on various topics related to trademark and copyright issues and participates in the marketing, advertising and branding community in which her clients do business. Additionally, Ms. Remien is involved in the women’s business community as a dedicated member and former committee member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).   Ms. Remien is a Lifetime Chicago Friend of Boardroom Bound, an organization that trains and supports the efforts of women and minorities to secure corporate board positions.  Finally, Ms. Remien is a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity and is a supporter of its philanthropic projects for Aid to the Blind and Sight Conservation.. Prior to private practice, Ms. Remien worked for Ty Inc., an American toy company that specializes in the production of plush toys, including BEANIE BABIES®. As Associate Counsel of Ty Inc., she managed large domestic and foreign trademark and copyright portfolios, engaging in searching and clearance, preparation of applications, obtaining registrations and creation and implementation of enforcement programs. She also handled a variety of general corporate issues.. Ms. Remien is admitted to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law, and her Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from the University of Colorado (Boulder) with dual areas of emphasis in Finance and Marketing.  Additionally, Ms. Remien holds a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies in Mediation Skills Training.

Named one of “America’s Best Lawyers” by Forbes Radio™, Jeffery M. Leving is the internationally acclaimed author of two ground-breaking books, Fathers’ Rights and Divorce Wars and was selected by his peers as one of Illinois’ top attorneys.. Jeffery Leving received his Juris Doctor from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law in 1979. He is licensed to practice law inIllinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, . 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court and is world-renown as a pioneer of the Fathers’ Rights Movement.. His professional associations include the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the McHenry County Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, the LaSalle County Bar Association, the Federal Trial Bar, and the Decalogue Society of Lawyers.

My passion for litigation began while in law school where I was selected as the senior member on the National Invitational Trial Advocacy Team and earned the Warren D. Wolfson Award for Best Trial Advocate of the entire law school. After obtaining my law degree with honors in 2003, I served as a prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and rapidly ascended the ranks becoming one of the youngest prosecutors ever to earn the title of 'Special Prosecutor'. While there, I successfully tried over 50 complex bench and jury trials to verdict on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois. In 2007, I joined the law firm of Paul B. Episcope, LLC where I utilized those trial skills in pursuit of justice for injured individuals and their families in the civil arena. In 2011, my partners and I founded the Chicago-based personal injury law firm of Tarpey, Jones & Schroeder, LLC. To date, I  successfully have tried several criminal and civil jury trials to verdict, have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of my clients, have argued in both the First and Second District Appellate Courts of Illinois and have been selected as a Super Lawyer "Rising Star" in Illinois for my accomplishments. My extensive trial experience has provided me with the necessary tools to represent my clients with excellent results.

My  intellectual property practice focuses on trademark clearance and selection, registration of trademarks in the U.S. and internationally, copyright registration, advising clients on trademark, trade dress and copyright protection and infringement issues, and Internet domain name disputes, representing clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal, and in trademark, trade secret, copyright and patent litigation matters.  I have extensive experience counseling clients on branding and re-branding initiatives and brand protection strategies to maximize trademark and intellectual property rights.  In addition to my trademark and intellectual property practice, I have extensive experience representing clients in complex business disputes, including in federal and state trial and appellate level litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Myra Mormile-Wolper is the founding member, owner, and managing attorney of M-W Business Law & Litigation. Myra has a keen focus on providing business-oriented legal solutions. In a legal world where attorneys err on the side of telling you that the law prohibits you from doing something without fully understanding the issue, Myra works to grasp what your business is trying to accomplish, so she can provide a solution that is both creative and cost-effective.. She strives to understand the ins and outs of her clients' businesses, and she realizes the import of the work that she does for her clients. She keeps her clients updated on the status of their legal matters, so there's never a question of how your project is coming along or what your next steps might be.. Myra's practice is based on a tenured history as a partner to various businesses, starting her career defending large brokerage firms in arbitration, then working tirelessly defending corporations and individuals in complex commercial litigation, and providing general counsel services to a wide variety of businesses. Myra also served as in-house general counsel for a multi-million dollar company. This foundation has provided Myra the orientation that she needs to be a crucial member of your business's team.

My purpose in leaving big law firms and forming my own small firm was to provide the same big firm legal services to clients at a lower cost with more personalized service. The goal has more than been accomplished. I (and more importantly my clients) have been thrilled with the result.

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My practice is focused on trials involving serious injury and wrongful death. I handles cases stemming from auto, truck, and bus accidents, medical negligence, unsafe property conditions, construction injuries, dangerous products, and police misconduct

My practice and that of the firm, remains limited to family law.  Our office concentrates on all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, all financial aspects related to divorce and separation.  We have extensive trial and appellate experience on issues related to child custody, tracing and classification of assets and income, division of property and child support and maintenance (formerly known as alimony).Some recent noteworthy successes include: The classification of Husband's stock in a closely held corporation as marital property.  Prior to the marriage Husband held 2305 fully vested and exercisable stock options at a strike price of $1.00 per share.  The options were not exercised until two years after the marriage and the strike price paid with marital funds.  At the time of trial the stock was valued in excess of $6,000,000.  The Wife, our client, was awarded $2,500,000 for her interest in the stock, from an investment of $2,305 of marital funds.  We successfully defended the Judgment on appeal in the Second District Appellate Court and on a Petition for Leave to Appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.  The reversal of an award of exclusive possession of the marital residence to Wife.  On Appeal in the First District Appellate Court, the trial court was found to have erred in ordering the Husband to vacate the marital residence due to the claim that his presence caused the Wife stress and discomfort.  This was the first published case on the issue of exclusive possession in 17 years.

My office is currently located in Chicago.  I speak both English and Romanian.  If you have an issue related to bankruptcy, foreclosure, debt or real estate, feel free to contact me so that I may tell you how I can help.  If your case is outside my area of expertise, I can refer you to other well known and respected attorneys.

My name is Randall Edgar.  I have 15 years of litigation experience in the areas of foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, collections, credit, personal injury, traffic, criminal law, personal injury and immigation.  I am an agressive, hard-working attorney who seeks to obtain the best results possible for my valued clients.. I was born in Chicago and grew up in Orland Park, Illinois. I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I graduated with a double major in English and Political Science. I was a member of Acacia Fraternity and was recognized with multiple awards for exhibiting excellence and outstanding writing in English. I attended Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois where I graduated in the top quarter of his class with an emphasis in business law. In law school, I received two CALI awards for obtaining the highest grade in multiple classes.  During law school, I held leadership positions in credit law, sports law, and international law clubs.. As a litigation attorney, I maintain an outstanding record in arbitration hearings, contested motions and trials. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Please feel free to contact me directly at

My name is Jason Ott and I am the owner of Ott Law Group, P.C.   I primarily handle Auto Accident and Personal Injury matters. I have offices in Chicago, Illinois and Valparaiso, Indiana.  I also handle Criminal Defense and DUI matters. I am licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.. I am passionate about obtaining the best possible results for my clients. My clients are always my highest priority.

My name is Brad Kaye and I am a family law attorney.. The most important thing in selecting an attorney is finding someone who is the right fit for you.. I am a tireless advocate for my clients.  I can always be reached. I'm always early, never late. Plus, while you should never trust anyone who guarantees you an outcome in court, I can promise that I'll always protect your interests.. If you are looking for an attorney who will give it to you straight and never forgets the human element of all family law matters, then I am the right fit for you.. Please give me a call today to discuss whatever your issue is, and I'll do my absolute best to make any problem, no matter how challenging, as painless and cost-effective as possible.

My greatest joy as a lawyer is for the opportunity to help people and provide a balance to the powers the insurance companies exert to try to tilt the process in their own favor.. My aim is to explain each step to you along the way, and to take care of everything so that you can concentrate on getting better.  I'll give you guidance and counsel to help you recover from the injuries you've sustained and to level the playing field against the insurance megastructure that has only one goal in mind, and that is to come out ahead in the claim.  I won't permit that; it won't happen here.. Call me for a free review of your claim and see if we're right for each other.

My firm is here for your protection, first and foremost.  If you have been accused or arrested for criminal activity, we provide the best representation. Our skilled criminal defense team practices aggressive, proactive and highly-creative defense strategies to protect your rights. Why? Because we know there are thousands of innocent people spending time in prison for something they didn't do! The driving force behind this law firm is our desire to protect your rights and your liberty. Our results are outstanding. In fact quite often our experience in the courtroom ensures that many cases avoid the necessity of everhaving to go to trial.  Our extensive relationships with the prosecutors, courtroom personnel and the judiciary resuilt in numerous charges being dismissed entirely or at the very least having your charges reduced so as to avoid ANY prison or jail incarceration and avoiding ANY criminal record that would affect future employment, education, the ability to obtain housing or even obtaining a loan from a financial institution.. Each criminal case is unique, and only an experienced specialist can anticipate the infinite variables in every criminal case. We provide the type of representation that a criminal defendant needs to successfully protect their rights. The truth is, no matter what the person's intelligence or educational background, the criminal justice system makes it virtually impossible to do a competent job of representing oneself. That’s our job. We have represented thousands of clients in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry and Kane counties, in addition to Federal Courts in Illinois.. Regardless of who you employ for legal representation, allow us to offer this piece of advice:you should strongly avoid discussing your case or signing any statements against your interest without having an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side.  As you may be aware, any statement made can and will be used against you by the prosecution.. Additionally, you would be well-advised to avoid entering a plea of guilty on any offense without the sound advice of a defense attorney.  It makes no difference whether the crime is a small misdemeanor or a serious felony.  Any conviction on your criminal record may have adverse affects to your future employment.. It may seem dauting at first, but contacting an attorney at the very beginning of a case can be the smartest move you make.  We are available 24/7 to provide you with a FREE consultation with no obligation.  Mr. Freidberg will provide you with general guidance and straight forward answers to the questions that are probably going through your mind right now. CALL US:

My firm focuses on family law including divorce, child custody, visitation (parenting time), maintenance (alimony), child support, orders of portection and appeals related to family law.. In addition to litigation services, I am a certified mediator and also practice collaborative law.  I represent clients across the United States and internationally for Hague porceedings and litigation based in Illinois.  I represent lawyers, business professionals and union members.. I have written more than 25 appeals and have argued before the Appellate Court (First District) and the Illinois Supreme Court.  I also have successfully settled cases at the appellate level.. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I recived a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1997.  I worked for two family law firms before opening my own practice in 2003.. I am an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Forensic Forum and Womens Bar Association of Illinois.

Ms. Tsai is devoted to defending individuals’ constitutional rights and handles civil rights cases involving wrongful convictions, police brutality, and illegal searches. She also litigates class actions on behalf of people whose rights were violated while detained at various police stations and county jails throughout the country. Ms. Tsai is experienced in all phases of litigation, and has won many motion hearings and successfully obtained favorable verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients.. Ms. Tsai graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2007 with dual graduate degrees in law (J.D.) and business administration (M.B.A.). During law school, she served as Executive Editor of the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, and represented the school in the regional and national Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition. She also served as an officer of the school’s chapter of Phi Delta Phi and the Asian Pacific American Law School Association, and was an active member of the Public Interest Law Society. Prior to law school, Ms. Tsai worked in the advertising industry in Chicago.

Ms. Kitra Killen is a workers' compensation lawyer and Senior Associate at the law offices of Goldberg Weisman Cairo.. As a proud member of the UAW stemming from her time spent as an assembly line worker at Chrysler while she attended college, Kitra has a unique perspective on the cases that she handles, which has resulted in her obtaining numerous courtroom verdicts and negotiated settlements on behalf of her clients.. Kitra takes great pride in helping injured workers and their families to obtain the justice that they deserve and is a highly valued  leader at our law firm.. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury at work that was caused by the negligence of another individual or due to insufficient safety precautions, contact Kitra today at for your FREE consultation.

Ms. Hays' practice includes the handling of complex and multiparty litigation involving estates and trusts, contractual disputes, commercial disputes, construction-related issues, breach of contract actions, and other areas of civil litigation.. Ms. Hays is a member of the Illinois Bar and is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. Ms. Hays was named as a 2011 Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in the field of Business Litigation.

Ms. Baltabols obtained her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2009. Mara is an accomplished consumer lawyer with a wide-range of experience litigating in state and federal court. Mara was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for civil defense litigation in 2013, and for consumer law in 2016-2018. She was a key attorney in the Hammer v. Residential Credit Solutions, Inc. (2013-cv-06397)jury trial against a major mortgage servicer that resulted in a $2,000,000 verdict upheld on post-trial motions. Mara has a been a featured speaker at the NACBA’s 23rd Annual Convention 2015 discussing effective adversary proceedings and taking your best cases to trial. Mara's focus area is now class actions.

Ms Franke is a partner in Fitzgerald, Franke & Hewes, a Chicago-based technology law firm. She is a business attorney with business experience. As an entrepreneur and former in-house attorney, she understand the mechanics (product development, sales, marketing, operations and budgeting) of running a business and the need to develop long-term strategies for maintaining and growing a competitive business.. At Fitzgerald + Hewes, our services typically include: • incorporation • angel & venture financing transactions • copyright and trademark counseling • licensing • employment & human resource matters • stock option plans • standard contract preparation • vendor contract negotiations. Business law, digital media law, advertising law, communication law, copyright law, women entrepreneurs, licensing, software licensing, equipment leasing, business continuity/disaster recovery, trademarks, technology, start-ups.

Mr. Younes’ reputation as an outstanding litigator has prompted numerous well-respected law firms in the Chicago Metropolitan Area to refer their exceptionally difficult cases to his firm. Numerous jury trials and outstanding verdicts have lead to settlements of hotly contested liability claims, after Mr. Younes presented well-reasoned theories of the cases to the insurance companies and the attorneys hired to represent the liable parties.. Mr. Younes has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients over more than 30 years, representing clients whose claims for injuries have been rejected by other law firms.

Mr. White is a securities arbitration and employment attorney. He has experience representing investors in securities disputes with their brokerage firm or financial advisor.  He also has experience representing brokerage firms in employment/contract disputes with former financial advisors.  He has handled over 700 FINRA (formerly NASD) arbitration matters, as well as handlings cases in County, Circuit and State Court.

Mr. Spence assists individual and business clients in obtaining their best possible outcome in contentious legal matters.  He has extensive experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation involving all areas of Intellectual Property law.  A registered patent attorney, he serves clients by providing advocacy and advice in the areas of: patent infringement; trade secret misappropriation; unfair competition (including conspiracy, tortious interference, and related antitrust claims); breach of contract; post-grant patent proceedings (e.g., inter partes review) ; trademark infringement; and copyright infringement.. He has litigated claims in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. Additionally, Mr. Spence has extensive experience with patent monetization strategies and complex, international patent infringement litigation involving multiple parties and jurisdictions, including Asia.  He is a published author and frequent speaker on patent monetization and other intellectual property issues, and has been repeatedly recognized as an “Illinois Rising Star” and “Illinois Star,” in the area of intellectual property.. Mr. Spence is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he obtained separate Bachelor of Science Degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biophysics (“Physics in Medicine”). As a student he received the distinction of Notre Dame Scholar and also earned the Monogram Award. Upon graduation from Notre Dame, he received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, Medical Service Corps. After completing his military service, he worked for several years in the chemical industry before pursuing his legal education at the University of Houston Law Center.. Prior to forming SpencePC, Mr. Spence spent twelve years practicing law with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL and Tokyo, Japan.