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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 develop and execute immigration strategies for a wide range of clients. I earned my J.D. at Loyola University of Chicago Law School, where I graduated magna cum laude. In addition, I hold a Master of Philosophy Degree in Medieval Studies from Yale University, a Master of Arts Degree in English Literature from McGill University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French and English Literature from Dalhousie University. Originally from Canada, I came to the U.S. in F-1 student status and naturalized in 2006.

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 on two areas of law.. First, I help guide people who are selling their homes from signing the contract to the closing on the house. I don't charge an hourly rate, and I don't ask for a retainer. I work on a flat fee, and that flat fee is only due if the home closes.  Usually, the attorney fee is in the range of $500.. Second, I help people locate and recover lost inheritances and unclaimed property. I don't charge an hourly rate, and I don't ask for a retainer. I work on a contingency fee. That means I get paid only if the client gets his unclaimed property. Usually, the contingency fee is 25%-33%.. If you have a question, the consultation is free.. You can find more information at  and. Prior to practicing law, I served in the White House and on several presidential and gubernatorial campaigns.. Today, I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago with my wife Lauryn and our three daughters.. About Our Law Firm. Our law firm was founded in 1867 and has operated continuously since then. In fact, it is the second oldest law firm in Chicago.. Our main office is located at LaSalle and Madison in Chicago, just down the street from Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park.. The firm maintains a diverse practice and provides legal counsel to individuals, families and corporate clients. Please visit our website at .

I concentrate my practice in elder law, with a focus on long term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning. I represent clients in routine guardianship and probate matters, as well as more complex Medicaid and special needs planning cases. I enjoy working with clients and their families to develop and implement plans to achieve their goals, and guides her clients in every step of the plan

I concentrate my practice on family-based immigration law, including removal defense before the U.S. Immigration Courts and the Immigration Custom and Enforcement’s Detention and Removal Office.. I sppecialize in Applications for Waivers of Inadmissibility, Asylum, Petitions for Battered Spouses under the Violence Against Women Act, Applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Petitions for U Visa Classification, prosecutorial discretion requests, etc.. I have also completed an internship with the U.S. Department of Justice at the Chicago Immigration Court.  I worked closely with immigration judges and judicial law clerks researching legal issues in pending actions involving asylum, deportation, withholding and cancellation of removal, voluntary departure, CAT, etc.  I regularly prepared responses to motions and briefs in support of denials/grants for various immigration applications.

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 employment law and related litigation exclusivley. I am a faculty member for the Practising Law Institute’s Employment Law Institute. Super Lawyers named me a "Super Lawyer" in 2017, the second year I have earned that distinction.  Prior to 2016, I was named a “Rising Star”  in the field of labor and employment law.   I am licensed to practice law in New York and Illinois.

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 began working with immigrant communities in 1999 as a VISTA Volunteer  at the Political Asylum Project of Austin in Texas (now American Gateways).. I have been an attorney with Kempster, Corcoran, Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd. (formerly Kempster Keller & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd.) since 2006 and practice exclusively in immigration and nationality law. I assist families, employers and individuals with a wide array of immigration processes from obtaining 'green cards' to citizenship. I also focus on employment-based immigration, including labor certification, researcher petitions, H-1Bs and other less common nonimmigrant visa types (O-1, P-1/3, etc.). I also work closely with investors to obtain nonimmigrant (E-1, E-2) or immigrant status (EB-5).. I am an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) having appeared as a featured speaker at conferences and contributed to articles on employment- based immigration topics.. .

I began my career as a trial lawyer for the City of Chicago, defending police officers, paramedics, and other City employees in personal injury and civil rights claims. I then accepted a position from the Illinois Attorney General to serve as a trial lawyer defending state officials in cases, both simple and complex, in state and federal courts throughout the State. Since leaving government practice, I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters in Illinois as well as other states.

I became an attorney because I wanted to work with people and have a positive impact on their lives. Nowhere is this more apparent and rewarding than in the field of Elder Law. My clients’ goals become my goals and I enjoy working with them every step of the way to accomplish peace of mind.

I became a lawyer to help people. People who have suffered life-changing injuries. People who are accused of crimes. In both situations you are going against a mighty opponent (rich/greedy insurance companies or the government).. I pride myself in attentive and personal representation. Be assured I will aggressively protect your rights and fight for a just outcome. Most cases are resolved either through a settlement or plea agreement and sometimes that is the right choice, but sometimes it's not. That being said it is imperative you retain a lawyer who is willing and able to take your case to trial.

I assist Stephan Zouras, LLP clients with employment and consumer protection issues. I have experience working on a wide range of employment cases, including class and collective action wage and hour disputes and employment discrimination cases. With a strong knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act, I help clients recover unpaid wages when minimum wage and overtime laws are violated.. My background includes working for the Shakman Monitor for the City of Chicago, monitoring the City's hiring practices and making recommendations for policy and procedural reforms. I also worked at Chicago Kent's Employment Law Clinic and served as an extern for United States Magistrate Judge Susan E. Cox. In addition, I have experience with social security disability benefit laws, as well as medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home litigation.

I assist clients with monitoring and appealing property tax bills and assessments for all types of properties, including single family homes, office buidlings, shopping centers, apartment buildings, condominium associations, hotels/motels and industrial buidlings in Cook and the collar counties.

I am dedicated to zealously promoting my clients' best interests and well being.  I want my clients to know that I am constantly fighting tooth and nail to get them the very best outcome that is legally possible.  I make every effort to keep my clients informed regarding their case every step of the way.  Many attorneys fail to maintain good lines of communication with their clients and take too long to return their clients' calls.  This is completely unacceptable.  I also want my clients to know that I am genuinely concerned about the outcome of their case and their well being.  I understand that the people coming to me for legal advice are often experiencing trials and tribulations that extend beyond the court room.  They may have lost their job and are facing financial difficulties and it is imperative for them to have an attorney they can trust.

I am a founding partner of Valdez & Vilim, LLP and of my previous firm, Valdez Vilim & Wunrow, LLP. I focus my practice in the area of immigration and nationality law, including family-based immigration, humanitarian immigration (asylum, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas and SIJS), naturalization, immigration appeals, and removal defense. I represent clients with cases before the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice. I have been selected to the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Illinois Rising Star list by Super Lawyers, an honor that is received by no more than 2.5% of attorneys within Illinois.. In addition to maintaining my own private practice, I am a Practitioner in Residence with the Asylum & Refugee Law Clinic at DePaul University’s College of Law. In that role, I mentor immigration practitioners at community-based organizations in the Chicago area and gives presentations on removal defense. During the 2017-2018 school year, I was an adjunct professor at Valparaiso University School of Law, where I taught and supervised the immigration law clinic.. Prior to co-founding Valdez & Vilim, LLP, I practiced immigration law at a private firm in Chicago. I also served a 2-year term as an Attorney Advisor through the U.S. Attorney General Honors Program at the Chicago Immigration Court, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice. I have a background in human rights and advocacy work, which I gained by working at Amnesty International before I became an attorney.. I speak Spanish. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and sit on the AILA EOIR Liaison Committee and Midwest Regional Conference Planning Committee. I have been invited to speak at events sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association’s Immigration and Nationality Committee as well as community organizations such as the Albany Park Community Center, Southwest Organizing Project, and Latinos Progresando. I obtained my J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center with a Certificate in Refugee and Humanitarian Emergencies. I obtained my B.A. magna cum laude in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame. I am admitted to practice law in Illinois.

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 founding partner of the Weinstein Legal, P.C.  We focus specifically on landlord teant issues and related security deposit violations.  Prior to establishing Weinstein Legal, P.C. I was an associate attorney at a mid sized Chicago law firm over 6 years.

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 dedicated to helping people with their legal and business needs.  I have clients that range from start-up entrepreneurs to established companies, and I custom fit strategies to fit their respective needs.  I pride myself on always being available and securing favorable resolutions with consistency.

I am a certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. I have practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004 when I began representing clients in adult guardianships and elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation litigation. Since then, my practice has expanded to include probate and trust administration, estate planning, retirement benefits, special needs planning, long term care planning, Medicaid applications, and nursing home issues. I devote a substantial portion of her time to helping families plan for the care of a loved one with a chronic care need. I represent my clients with a continuity of care that extends from the creation of a long term care plan to the execution, implementation, and administration of that plan.