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John N. Skoubis is a Partner at Skoubis Alikakos LLC, and concentrates his practice primarily in two complementary areas of law: (i) real estate sales/acquisitions, financing, development and leasing; and (ii) business organization, development, manage­ment, ac­qui­si­tions and sales.. John’s background in finance, coupled with his intimate involvement as a co-founder of businesses in the banking, real estate development, technology and restaurant industries gives him the unique insight and experience to advise and provide practical solutions to entrepreneurs in a wide array of trans­actions and business settings. John strives to help corporate leaders think creatively to address the challenges that confront their businesses in their daily operations and strategic transactions. In every transaction, John offers practical, responsive guidance that allows his clients to understand and manage risk while achieving their business goals.. For more than 35 years, John has served as an advisor to many privately held companies, entrepreneurs and investors involved in all types of complex transactions. He guides clients through the myriad of issues of purchasing and selling a business, including organization of the appropriate entity, due diligence reviews for sellers and buyers, efficient sales and acquisition structures, and interacting with various banking, finance and accounting professionals.. EDUCATIONThomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. (1984)University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Finance (1981). BAR ADMISSIONSIllinoisU.S. District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisThe Supreme Court of the United States of America. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSChicago Bar AssociationIllinois State Bar AssociationHellenic Bar AssociationNorthwest Suburban Bar AssociationIllinois Real Estate Lawyers AssociationChicagoland Restaurant Brokers AssociationLicensed Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker

I received my  undergraduate degree with honors from Northwestern University and mt  law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law (1973). I have served as Managing Partner of the firm. I am an accomplished litigator with an emphasis in construction law, including mechanic's lien and construction contract litigation. Among my numerous builder and contractor clients are the largest roofing contractor in the Chicago area and the largest design build landscape company in the country. I have  represented the Adler Planetarium in construction arbitration. I also have  expertise and broad experience in zoning and land use development law. I have written for the Illinois Bar Journal on zoning and land use matters and speak for the National Business Institute and Lorman Educational Services on real estate and zoning issues. I am  a past member of the Palatine Zoning Board of Appeals and served as Chairman of the Kildeer Plan Commission. I  served as a trustee for the Village of Kildeer and Chairman of its Building and Zoning Committee. I was theMayor of the Village of Kildeer from 2001 to 2009.

I have been an attorney since 1982. I worked for corporations from 1982 to 1995 mostly doing real estate work. I have been in private practice since 1995 and concentrate mostly in real estate but also in several other practice areas.

I began practicing Elder Law over 25 years ago, and in that time, my team and I have had the chance to help people in all walks of life. Our focus has been on creating solutions, planning for the future, and helping our clients weather the storm of a crisis with their financial well-being intact.. Because we have been involved in the drafting of legislation and administrative rules relating to Medicaid for long-term care in the state of Illinois, we have a thorough understanding of the current state of affairs and a keen eye for where the future may take us.. What’s more, we have developed certain care and support system relationshipsto help you and your family deal with the actual care needed by you or a loved one, as well as the emotional and physical aspects of growing older, in addition to the devastating cost of care issues.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Park Ridge and surrounding areas.