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John D. Purdy, Jr., B.A. (Econ.), Yale University, 1963 and J.D. 1966, University of Chicago Law School, was an associate and then an equity partner in Ross & Hardies (1966-1983), a founding partner in Siemon, Larsen & Purdy (1983-1991), a partner in Martin, Craig, Chester & Sonnenschein (1991-2002) and a partner in Momkus McCluskey LLC prior to becoming Of Counsel to Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan LLC (now Kaufman Dolowich Voluck LLP).  He concentrates his practice in the representation of lenders and numerous closely held businesses, and the owners of such businesses. Among his clients are banks and asset based lenders, financial intermediaries, software developers, a number of internet based companies, an international freight forwarder and customs broker and an independent record storage company. John has attained the Martindale-Hubbell AV rating. His experience and achievements include:. John is a member of the American, Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations. Born in 1941 in Chicago, he currently resides in the Village of Clarendon Hills. Telephone:; E-mail:. In addition to his law practice, he has owned and participated in small businesses, which has given him a working knowledge of the business and legal issues encountered generally by small businesses and their owners.. An elected or appointed municipal official for more than 25 years, he has lectured on land use and municipal topics at seminars presented by Prentice Hall and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE).

Jason Metnick is a business litigator and trial lawyer. His practice is focused on representing corporate executives, officers and directors in litigation and business disputes. He regularly counsels companies with complex commercial disputes involving business transactions. His experience includes extensive representation and counseling of banks, financial institutions, and companies in the real estate, manufacturing, automotive, and logistics industries. Mr. Metnick has obtained favorable results and settlements in a high percentage of cases in Illinois state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He regularly defends companies and represents them in mediation and arbitration proceedings throughout the United States.

Jamal M. Edwards focuses his legal practice on Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology, business litigation, healthcare and real estate matters. Mr. Edwards has represented major international and Fortune 500 companies for over 15 years. He now counsels entrepreneurs, small businesses (including MBEs and WBEs) and start-ups in a broad range of matters.. Adding to his value as a trusted counselor, Jamal has had a distinguished business career, including two executive positions at Equifax, Inc., several small business, real estate and tech start-up CEO positions, and serving as turnaround CEO for a federally qualified health center in Chicago, and advisor to a commercial real estate company.. In 2011, Crain’s Chicago Business named him top “40 under 40” and he has received several prestigious awards for his work in law, healthcare, business, real estate and public relations/crisis communications. He has repeatedly been recognized as a SuperLawyers® Rising Star in both Illinois and Michigan.. Before joining the Firm, Mr. Edwards was a partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Detroit office of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. He also previously served as corporate counsel to IBM.. Mr. Edwards has served on a variety of nonprofit boards, including the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago (now the Legal Council for Health Justice), Adoption-Link NFP, Illinois Primary Healthcare Association and Alliance of Chicago Community Health Services, L3C. He is actively engaged in civic, political and philanthropic endeavors, locally and nationally.. After graduating from law school, Jamal clerked for the Hon. Raymond A. Jackson, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and for the Hon. Roger L. Gregory, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.. Mr. Edwards received his B.S. cum laude from Morehouse College in 1998. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 2002, where he was the Executive Editor of the Michigan Telecommunications & Technology Law Review and a Semi-Finalist in the 77th Annual Henry M. Campbell Moot Court Competition, in addition to winning several other prestigious moot court and mock trial competitions, locally and nationally.. You can learn more about us from our website () or about Jamal by visiting his LinkedIn page \in\JamalMEdwards.

IRA N. HELFGOT is a sole practitioner in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, including the following types of disputes, employment, mechanic's liens, contracts, mortgage foreclosure, partition, brokerage commission, partnership, corporate, injunctions, commercial forcible entry and detainer, sale of businesses, class actions, fraud, consumer fraud, and commodities and securities fraud, business collections, including collections for law firms, and professional liability law. Ira has published extensively on debtor-creditor issues and professional liability law topics for among others, IICLE, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, and the Illinois Creditors Bar Association and has lectured on debtor-creditor issues for the Illinois Creditors Bar Association and the Illinois Credit Union League. Ira is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, formerly serving on its Committee on Judicial Evaluations and as a CLE Coordinator for the Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Section Council, the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, where he formerly served as a member of the CLE Committee and as a member of the Board of Directors, and the Illinois Creditors Bar Association, formerly serving as president and as a member of the Board of Directors. Ira is also currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Lawyers’ Assistance Program, pursuant to an appointment by the Illinois Supreme Court and has been elected as president of the Board of Directors.

In my legal practice, I focus on immigration, personal injury, and civil litigation. My work includes representing clients in front of institutions such as USCIS, ICE, CBP, the Board of Immigration Appeals, AAO, and the Department of Labor, along with handling cases in Illinois state and federal courts, thanks to my role in the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois.. Our law firm is particularly attentive to personal injury cases, especially for immigrant clients. We handle a diverse range of personal injury matters, including dog bites, car accidents, and truck accidents, offering dedicated representation to those who have been injured. Our goal is to secure fair compensation for our clients, assisting them with medical costs, lost wages, and other related damages. We are committed to providing comprehensive legal support, guiding our clients through the intricacies of personal injury law to ensure they receive the justice and recovery they deserve.

I strive to be approachable and straightforward, and as a client you will deal with me directly. I enjoy working with individuals, estates and businesses to get legal results in a timely fashion, particularly during trying times for families.. I hold a BS from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a JD from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. I am licensed in Illinois and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. I am also proud to volunteer with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, which provides free legal services to lower-income individuals.. Before law school, I worked as a marine biologist in Alaska, collecting fisheries data for the federal government aboard commercial fishing vessels between 59' and 270' in length. I currently live with my family near Chicago and enjoy distance biking, traveling, and reading.

I possess a Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, a Legal Masters (LL.M.) in business law and a certification in international law. I have a background in technology and worked as an author and editor before going to law school. My unique background in technology and business, combined with my legal experience has given me powerful tools to help guide entrepreneurs build new business ventures and to grow existing ones.I began my legal career in criminal law, and I have litigation experience in both civil and criminal cases and have won jury trials.Additionally, I am a member of the IL Bar and the U.S. Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, and I have made appearances in federal court for international legal issues.

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 an experienced corporate/small business attorney practicing in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. My primary areas of practice include banking and commercial finance law, real estate law and general corporate law and I have substantial experience in the following areas (among others):. •  Real estate acquisition/sale/leasing/financing/construction;  •  Company formation/governance/reorganization/restructuring/sale;  •  Restaurant Law (vendor contracts, liquor license matters, etc.);  •  Intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks etc.);   •  Mortgage and asset based loans (representing borrowers or lenders);  •  Crowdfunding and other Privately held debt/equity offerings; and  •  General contract drafting and negotiation.. Typically I counsel and represent start-ups; privately held domestic and foreign corporations; limited liability companies and partnerships; high net worth individuals; owners/lessors/developers of residential and commercial real estate and banks and other commercial lending institutions focusing on middle market ($5 - $100 MM) lending. I very much enjoy acting as an outside general counsel to my corporate clients and I truly make an effort to understand each of their businesses and identify ways to create value.. I am always looking to meet new people and expand my professional network as I believe in the power of making and fostering quality connections. In keeping with that belief I enjoy acting as referral source for my clients and professional contacts and I go out of my way to foster beneficial introductions.. For a list of representative transactions please visit:. Specialties: Crowdfunding; Loan Workouts; Corporate Finance, Corporate Formation & Governance, Commercial Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, General Commercial Transactions, Contract Negotiation and Estate Planning.

I am an experienced Chicago business attorney, serial entrepreneur and frequent lecturer on various corporate law issues.  More importantly, I understand that no two businesses are alike and believe that success requires a deep understanding of the business industries and clients I serve.  I look forward to the opportunity to learn about your business.

I am an entrepreneurial attorney with experience as a counselor, strategist, and operator in growth-stage enterprises.. I believe strongly in supporting entrepreneurs and helping people reach their goals, so please reach out to me if there is some way that I can be of assistance to you.

I am a highly experienced corporate counsel and legal consultant, adept at providing transactional and commercial legal support for domestic and international clients. I have particular interest in supporting startups, social entrepreneurs, benefit corporations, and small to medium size enterprises. My areas of practice include compliance and technology transfer. I am skilled at developing and managing organizational policies, procedures, and reporting based on CSR, ESG, and DEI principles. It is my pleasure to provide my clients with successful strategies that mitigate risk while achieving their goals.

Having spent my entire 42-year career in a law firm with a strong and prominent family law department, as well as a boutique commercial litigation group, I have been able to concentrate my practice in both areas. As matrimonial law has become more complex and often involves financial issues similar to what I deal with in the commercial arena, my experience in each area enhances the other. Beermann LLP has many skilled and dedicated attorneys who work with me on cases as needed.. Although I settle the vast majority of my cases (which is my main goal and usually in the client's best interest), I have extensive trial and appellate experience, including approximately 200 appeals in the state and federal appellate courts. Much of my appellate work involves referrals from other attorneys.. My family law practice includes prenuptial agreements and every aspect of parentage (paternity) and divorce, including complex financial cases, child custody and removal, and post-decree. I have represented clients nationwide in family law and other matters on a pro hac vice basis, as well as in international child custody and other family law disputes. In addition to traditional litigation, I represent clients in various Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods, including mediation and Cooperative Law to achieve fair settlements in an amicable and cost-effective way.. I am a Past President of the Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois and have lectured and published widely on appeals, family law topics, and other legal subjects.. I am recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the categories of family law and appellate law; by the Leading Lawyers Network in family law and civil appeals; Marquis' Who's Who in America (2011); and as an Illinois Super Lawyer in family law in Chicago Magazine every year since 2005. I rated "AV Preeminent" under the Martindale-Hubbell ® Lawyer Rating System (5.0 out of 5), based on performance in the following key areas: legal knowledge, analyticial abilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience.

Elizabeth focuses on helping small and mid-size businesses, business owners, and executives meet their legal needs. She handles simple and complex business law matters and estate planning matters for her clients in a cost-effective and professional manner. She also strives to build strong relationships with each client. Elizabeth looks forward to speaking with you to see how she can help you meet your business and personal legal needs.

Donna J. Pugh is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP where she focuses her practice on obtaining governmental approvals related to land use and zoning on behalf of her retail, health care and corporate clients. With her approach of bridging the gap between client, civic and municipal needs, Ms. Pugh has an exceptionally high success rate of securing necessary entitlements for land development projects in the Chicago area.. A consensus builder, Ms. Pugh works to unite property owners, elected officials and community groups to achieve approvals that maximize flexibility of future land use and benefit all involved stakeholders. A member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice and Senior Living Industry Team, she was selected for inclusion in the 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers® lists for her zoning and land use work. She was also selected for inclusion in the 2010 Super Lawyers® Corporate Counsel list. She has been selected as a Leading Lawyer in the area of Land Use, Zoning & Condemnation Law from 2003-2010, and was named as one of the Top Business Lawyers in Illinois in 2010 Leading Lawyers Magazine – Business Edition. Ms. Pugh is recognized in the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers of America for her work in land use and zoning law. *. Ms. Pugh has experience in securing rezoning, variations, text amendments and other land use approvals.. Ms. Pugh is proud to recognize that the firm Foley & Lardner LLP has taken top honors in client service among law firms serving the Fortune 1000 and has been ranked number one on the 2010 BTI Client Service 30 list.. * The Illinois Supreme Court does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.

Darren Perconte provides a range of custom and affordable legal services to small business owners and professionals. He works with clients in the areas of small business law, employment law, real estate, and estate planning. Darren draws upon his legal and business experience to pursue client-focused solutions to legal issues. As a Resident Attorney with The Law Project, Darren provided counsel and transactional services to small businesses and nonprofits throughout the Chicagoland area. Prior to starting his own practice as a participant in the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Justice Entrepreneurs Project, Darren worked as a law firm associate focusing on complex commercial litigation, and labor and employment law. Darren also has substantial business experience, having worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative in the Chicago suburbs for several years before attending law school. He is licensed in Illinois and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association.

Daniel A. Edelman is a member  of the firm of Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin, LLC.  He is a 1976 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School.  From 1976 to 1981 he was an associate at the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis.   In 1981 he became an associate at Reuben & Proctor and was made a partner there in 1982.  From the end of 1985 he has been in private practice in downtown Chicago.  Virtually all of his 14-attorney firm’s practice involves litigation on behalf of consumers, including individual and class actions under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and Truth in Lending Act, and debt collection defense.  Mr. Edelman argued for the consumer in Heintz v. Jenkins, 514 U.S. 291 (1995), establishing  FDCPA coverage of attorneys.. Mr. Edelman is the author or coauthor of numerous publications on class actions and consumer protection law, including Predatory Mortgage Lending (Ill. Inst. for Cont. Legal. Educ. 2008), author of Chapter 6, “Predatory Lending and Potential Class Actions,” in Real Estate Litigation (Ill. Inst. For Cont. Legal Educ. 2008), Chapter 4-1, “Truth in Lending Act,” in Illinois Causes of Action (Ill. Inst. For Cont. Legal Educ. 2008), Predatory Lending and Potential Class Actions, ch. 6 of Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Practice (Ill. Inst. For Cont. Legal );  Predatory Lending and Potential Class Actions, ch. 5 of Real Estate Litigation (Ill. Inst. For Cont. Legal ); Illinois Consumer Law, in Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act and Related Areas Update (Chicago Bar Ass’n 2002); Predatory Lending Litigation in Illinois (2001); Consumer Class Action Manual (2d-5th editions), National Consumer Law Center 1990-2002; Payday Loans:  Big Interest Rates and Little Regulation, 11 L.Rptr. 14 (1999); Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Update --  1999, Chicago Bar Ass’n 1999; An Overview of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, in Financial Services Litigation, Practicing Law Institute (1999); Consumer Fraud and Insurance Claims, in Bad Faith and Extracontractual Damage Claims in Insurance Litigation, Chicago Bar Ass'n 1992; Chapter 8, "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act," Ohio Consumer Law (1995 ed.); Fair Debt Collection:  The Need for Private Enforcement, 7 L.Rptr. 89 (1995); The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:  Recent Developments, 8 L. Rptr. 303 (1996); Residential Mortgage Litigation, in Financial Services Litigation, Practicing Law Institute (1996); Automobile Leasing:  Problems and Solutions, 7 L.Rptr. 14 (1994); Current Trends in Residential Mortgage Litigation, 12 Rev. of Banking & Financial Services 71 (1996); Applicability of Illinois Consumer Fraud Act in Favor of Out-of-State Consumers, 8 L.Rptr. 27 (1996); Illinois Consumer Law (Chicago Bar Ass'n 1996).  He has testified before the Federal Trade Commission and legislative committees on consumer related issues.. Mr. Edelman is licensed in Illinois state court and in all federal courts in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, as well as others.

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Commercial real estate and buisness attorney based in Chicago, Illinois with extensive experience in real estate acquistion, dispostion, development and financing. Moderator of commercial real estate and business blog

Cliff Helm is a Chicago area attorney specializing in small business law, non-profit law, and community development. His practice is dedicated to supporting people as they start and maintain small businesses and non-profits. In addition, he is an advocate for responsible community development through the use of Community Benefits Agreements. He volunteers regularly with the Law Project at its weekly help desk (Wednesdays from 9:30-3) on the 8th floor of City Hall.

Bob has extensive experience in the negotiation and structuring of sophisticated corporate transactional agreements, paired with technology industry and intellectual property knowledge.. Bob assists his clients with general corporate advisory matters, transactional contract drafting and negotiation, licensing and commercialization of intellectual property assets, and strategic partnership and joint venture transactions. Bob also assists growth through advice in relation to private securities offerings, and venture capital and private equity financings. Finally, he assists companies in a variety of industries with achieving financial success through business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and asset dispositions.

Biography. Eydie Glassman is a driven lawyer and tenacious litigator who brings real world security, investigation and business management experience to her work.. Eydie’s career started in the United States Air Force where she worked in law enforcement and was quickly placed on special assignment to the United States Air Force Office of Special Operations. As part of that service, Eydie conducted investigations involving criminal matters, fraud, counterintelligence, internal security and targeted other security concerns head-on.. Upon completion of her honorable service with the United States Air Force, Eydie quickly rose to the top of an international training organization, as a Regional Manager, Eydie managed a staff of thirty-three district managers and three hundred plus volunteer staff members within the region. Under her leadership, regional sales in her territory grew at a rate of over twenty percent annually.. Eydie started her legal career with a prestigious Chicago litigation and trial law firm, where Eydie focused her practice on employment, tort, municipal and business law. Eydie became one of only three attorneys in the firm's history to be promoted to Shareholder a mere six years out of law school.. Eydie also served as the Head of Litigation Practice for another Chicago law firm, which focuses its practice on litigation, securities law, business law, finance, bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosure and business law.. Eydie has also worked for many years in private practice consulting family through divorce and family law legal matters. She takes a proactive approach to her work and works tenaciously to provide successful and cost-efficient legal support to her clients with out sacrificing their position or their case. When the going gets tough, Eydie is who you want in your corner.. Eydie is a member of the federal trial bar for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and she actively represents clients throughout the State of Illinois’ circuit courts and administrative agencies, including the Merit Systems Protection Board, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Human Rights Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Attorney Reem H. Odeh is a dedicated litigation attorney who concentrates in a range of law areas including immigration, personal injury, criminal defense, family, medical malpractice, social security, commercial, bankruptcy, and disability law.. The Law Offices of Reem Odeh is located in the heart of the city withing walking distance to most courts and city offices at 134 N. La Salle, the same office as the Law Offices of Sandaman, Levy, & Petrich.. Of counsel* with attorneys throughout the US, The Law Offices of Reem H. Odeh and its associates carry valuable knowledge of the law on an international scale. The firms' reputation has stemmed from both local and international legal matters.. Attorney Reem Odeh and her associates are dedicated to seeing that each every client receives zealous representation, attention and respect.. Of Counsel* Attorneys: Attorney David Trais, Attorney Waleed Ghuneim.. *Of counsel denotes attorneys who collaborate with our firm on a cases by case basis. They work independently from The Law Offices of Reem H. Odeh and are not legally responsible in any way for cases except those we collaborate on. All such collaborations will be disclosed to our clients.

Attorney John Wood is an entrepreneur at heart and began his career in the business world in 1984 by taking the Real Estate Brokers Exam in Wisconsin at the age of 18. He continued to pursue his academic studies at Nicolet College until graduation. After completion of his degree at Nicolet, John moved to central Illinois where his family had relocated. He accepted a position in accounts receivable management for Southern Illinois School of Medicine. During his tenure at SIU Medical School, John diligently completed two Bachelor of Arts degrees at University of Illinois, Springfield. Seeking to continue to pursue his academic interests, John studied at the DePaul College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his academic career, receiving a Juris Doctor from DePaul and being admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1997. While at DePaul, John discovered a new career path and passion that allowed him to focus on his desire to build a business and provide a meaningful service to his clients.

As a trial lawyer for nearly 30 years, I've represented and counseled Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses and individuals in a variety of commercial disputes. I represent a wide range of commercial clients including real estate developers, national franchisors, lenders, employers, contractors, insurance companies, landlords, shareholders, officers and directors, bankruptcy creditors, condominium associations and equipment leasing companies in disputes arising in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate court levels.  I also represent clients in matters before the American Arbitration Association. In addition, I have represented attorneys before the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission in matters relating to professional responsibility. I'm especially honored to have been recognized by my peers by receiving an AV rating under the Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating System, indicating that I have “reached the height of professional excellence” and “is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.” In 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, I was named a “Leading Lawyer,” an award given to less than 5% of all attorneys in Illinois. In 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017  I was named a “Super Lawyer,” a recognition that is also given to less than 5% of all Illinois attorneys.. I am a trained mediator, having completed the DePaul University College of Law Center for Dispute Resolution course in mediation.. I'm also actively involved in the Chicago Legal Community. I was appointed by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Chairman of an Inquiry Board panel. I also serve as a judge and mentor in the national and local law student moot court competitions sponsored by the American and Chicago Bar Associations.