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Welcome to my profile!. I am an attorney with a passion for service to the community. I enjoy being the "neighborhood attorney" and embrace each of my client's concerns as my own. My philosophy towards practicing law guides me to look at the situation in its entirety: If I accomplish "X", how will ultimately affect the client? While the client makes the decision, I seek to provide each client with all of the informaiton that they need to make a good decision.. As a husband and father of 5, I know how important it is to ensure that one's estate plan is current, correct and accurate. I know how important it is to make sure that the real estate closing goes smooth. And I know how stressful it is when dealing with legal matters...in court or out of court. My job is to make sure that you are protected during the process.. Professionally, I have represented a broad spectrum of U.S. and foreign clients on a wide range of complex matters. I represent several corporations listed annually as top performing companies by Crains Chicago Business. and recently served as General Counsel and Director of Legal Services for an international outsourcing and consulting company, managing attorneys and legal affairs on three continents.. In 2005-2006, I was the American Bar Association Vice-Chair (YLD) for the Trusts, Estates and Real Estate Division, participating in efforts to educate the legal community about the complexities of real estate and estate planning work. I have also taught real estate law to agents and legal professionals in Illinois and American law overseas, most notably in India and Israel.. As a litigator, i represent clients in complex cases before various courts throughout the State of Illinois as well as the 7th Circuit. I am a member of the Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and participate in teaching members of international jurisdictions about American trial practice.. In 2004, I vindicated the rights of observant religious women in Illinois, allowing them to obtain State IDs with their hair covered. This case led to a change in Illinois State Law and had been cited as a precedent in other leading civil rights cases throughout the United States. Additionally, I am a published author with many pieces on international law, commercial law and the law of the Internet appearing in numerous online publications.. I hold a B.A. from Yeshiva University and a J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Decalogue Society of Jewish Lawyers.

The Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, LLC is a Chicago based Criminal Defense Firm with offices in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows, IL.  Attorney Matthew Fakhoury represents clients in the greater Chicago metro area who seek the aggressive defense and knowledge of a former prosecutor.  The Law Offices of Matthew Fakhoury, LLC defends clients charged with Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI and Traffic offenses.  In addition, XpungeChicago is a division of the firm that concentrates on Criminal Record Clearing known as expungements. Mr. Fakhoury is also an adjunct professor at DePaul University where he teaches undergraduate law courses. Please visit or or call.

The Law Offices of Michael L. Fradin have experience representing clients with as low as $10,000 in damages and as high as $5,000,000.  Recent settlements within the past two years include a $2.3 million settlement for employment & labor (2016) and a $1.3 million settlement for medical malpractice (2015).  The Law Offices of Michael L. Fradin also have experience in representing plaintiffs in collective and class actions.. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, you need an experienced attorney who will fight on your behalf.

Stuart Swanson is a Partner with Cutler & Associates, Ltd. Since joining Cutler and Associates, Ltd. in 2005 Stuart's primary areas of practice have been bankruptcy, real estate, general litigation and corporate transnational work. The experience in these various arenas has allowed Stuart to work with families, individuals and small business owners to resolve their financial problems. Before practicing law Stuart spent almost ten years working for some of the most recognized corporations in America as a manager; most recently serving as Hershey Chocolate, USA's Chicago District Sales Supervisor. When not in the office, Stuart enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. Stuart also supports local charities and he does pro bono work through Catholic Charities, helping low income families and veterans understand debt and credit issues. In fact, his efforts were recognized by Catholic Charities in February 2009, when Stuart was named Volunteer of the Month.. When meeting with a new client Stuart challenges them to do research on the attorney they are hiring and believes that our team provides the best service to its clients. As he tells many new clients, "We are not the most expensive firm, nor the cheapest firm, we charge a fair price and give outstanding service."

Strategy and efficient play a big role in legal success. I focus on achievable goals. I settle when possible, and litigate when necessary. If I think a particular legal battle is not worth your time and/or money, I'll tell you so. I approach cases strategically, and commonly win against expensive downtown lawyers billing at rates significantly higher than my own.. Having faced a personal custody battle that culminated in my victory in the Michigan Supreme Court, I know from personal experience the challenges faced by those in divorce and custody disputes.. I've been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association's Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations (Cook County); as a member, I participate in evaluating judicial candidates.. While attending law school at Chicago-Kent, I worked for several judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. I hold a master's degree from Northwestern University, and was a consultant before becoming a lawyer.

Paul Plotnick established his Law Firm in 1979 to provide expert counsel to clients requiring legal assistance with Criminal Law, Real Estate, Divorce and Civil Litigation. Now recognized by Martindale Hubbell with the highest legal ability rating, Paul keeps his finger on the pulse of Chicago's legal community, drawing on his knowledge from various past roles, including Hearing Officer (IL Sec'y of State) and Arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County.A Chicago native, Paul retired from the army with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He went on to serve our community as a Chicago Public School teacher and an Assistant Public Defender. He was admitted as a lawyer in 1974. His professional memberships include numerous local, regional and national Bar Associations including North Suburban, Chicago, Illinois and American. He is also a former Member of the Board of Midwest Federation of Men's ClubsPaul is also a past president of the Beth Hillel Men's Club and past member of the Congregation Board, Hadassah Associate and American Legion Member.

Mr. Gambacorta was born, March 12, 1971 in Evanston, Illinois, not too far from Northwestern University flagship campus.  He attended high school at Loyola Academy, in Wilmette, Illinois, attended college at the University of Arizona with a major in history and a split minor in political science/economics, went on to graduate school at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in secondary education, and finally attended The Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. for his legal education.. During law school, Mr. Gambacorta worked for the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Maritime and International Law drafting appeals concerning disciplinary action against merchant mariners, researched the daily enforcement of federal law in the areas of drug interdiction, immigration, marine environmental protection, marine safety, living marine resource law, and general federal laws applicable at sea and performed legal research involving the amount of evidence necessary to rebut a presumption of negligence in maritime law.  He also drafted a detailed legal memo useful in addressing the issue whenever it arises in a U.S. Coast Guard administrative proceeding.. Mr. Gambacorta also worked as a Legal Specialist for International Labor Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Office of International Labor Affairs.  At the State Department, Mr. Gambacorta conducted domestic and United Nations legislative research of statutory mandates and assisted in the formulation of statutory construction guidelines to guide upper management on the eligibility criteria used in U.S. statutes to mandate conditioning of aid and trade benefits, outlined relevant legal issues and approaches in solving problems related to maritime port security and negotiated with representatives of the International Labor Organization the effect of revised maritime treaties on workers' legal rights.  Mr. Gambacorta further researched international maritime law and domestic immigration law to inform U.S. Government participation in negotiations to revise maritime treaties to expedite use of crews by shipping industry insofar as may be consistent with the requirements of U.S. immigration law, drafted response letters to Congressional inquiries pertaining to international labor human rights legal issues and instructed non-legal personnel in legislative historical research.  In 2002, he received the U.S. Department of State award for professional contributions to U.S. efforts to promote respect for rule of law and human rights worldwide.. After graduation from law school, Mr. Gambacorta came back to Illinois and successfully passed the Illinois bar exam.  Mr. Gambacorta did not practice immigration law immediately after he became a licensed attorney.  Rather, he worked at a commercial law firm, Shelist and Schwartz, LLP where he evaluated, managed, and litigated matters pertaining to class action and commercial litigation.  Caseload commonly involved consumer fraud and deceptive practices; fraudulent schemes involving business/corporate, healthcare, medical billing, insurance, and bank/trustee/lender; whistleblower (Qui Tam) litigation; and execution on large judgments and awards.  Mr. Gambacorta researched and drafted, legal briefs, motions for summary judgments, and motions for bad faith and sanctions, as well as responses to affirmative defenses, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgments.  He prepared Disclosure Statements in Qui Tam matters involving criminal schemes resulting in kickbacks and double-billing for Medicare/Medicaid services and interviewed clients in connection with drafting Qui Tam Disclosure Statements.. After Shelist and Schwartz, LLP, Mr. Gambacorta worked for another commercial law firm where he represented clients in state courts in a wide range of commercial disputes including: contract; fiduciaries; negligence; employment contracts; slander and defamation; post-judgment collection via supplementary proceedings; preliminary and permanent injunctive relief; and representation of union members engaged in disciplinary misconduct. He also researched and drafted substantive and procedural issues pertaining to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, citations to discover assets on third parties, and legal memoranda, including trial briefs.  He has also has extensive written discovery, deposition, and motion practice experience, including appearances before arbitrators in mandatory arbitration proceedings.. In 2006, Mr. Gambacorta decided to go back to the area of law where his heart is, immigration and nationality law.  He has successfully defended many foreign nationals in immigration court and who were subject to deportation as a result of either criminal and/or immigration violations.  Mr. Gambacorta additionally has successfully handles waiver cases to enable those foreign nationals who are forever barred from coming to the United States to reunite with their families here.. Mr. Gambacorta spends considerable amount of time in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam) where he advises clients on consular processing as well as a host of other immigration legal issues.  He is licensed in Arizona and Illinois and when not practicing law spends family time with his spouse and 7 year old daughter.  Mr. Gambacorta enjoys reading, traveling, running, cooking, learning about different cultures and languages and walking through airports and train stations.

Lakshmi has successfully represented numerous individuals and companies through various complex immigration pathways. She has exclusively practiced immigration and nationality law for more than a decade. Lakshmi’s attention to detail, responsiveness and ability to resolve issues has shaped her strong reputation. Furthermore, Lakshmi understands the needs of immigrants as her family immigrated to the United States from Tamil Nadu, India. Lakshmi is fluent in Tamil.. Lakshmi received her law degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia and a bachelors degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa society and graduated cum laude. Lakshmi is admitted to practice law in Illinois and before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (federal court). As our immigration laws are federal in nature, Lakshmi is able to assist clients in all 50 states in the United States and worldwide.. Lakshmi is recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer in the field of Immigration and Nationality Law, has a 10.0 AVVO lawyer rating, was elected to be a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention and has been featured in various articles for her expertise in immigration law. Lakshmi is a frequent presenter on immigration law topics within the community and serves on non-profit boards, volunteers through her children’s schools and serves as pro-bono counsel for clients in need.. Lakshmi is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Chicago Bar Association (CBA), Provisors and a member of Northshore LAW, a collaborative of women attorneys.

I know that when you have been charged with a crime or if you’ve been living with a criminal record, things may seem hopeless. However, I am committed to you and passionate about making sure you get that second chance that you have a right to. As your expungement attorney, I will make sure you feel confident and empowered as you move into the future.. I know that when clients feel empowered, they are able to more clearly articulate their goals and tell their story. They are able to prepare for and mitigate against potential challenges. Most importantly, when clients feel empowered, they are able to keep moving their lives forward after the case. I will make sure that you fully understand what it will take to reach our goals and what we are doing to reclaim your rights, so you can feel confident and have a positive outlook as we go through the legal process.. You don’t have to be haunted by your criminal past. We can get your record expunged or sealed, so you can move into the future. When we get your record expunged, you will be able to obtain that job, housing, the loan you need, or be accepted to an educational program. You will have the opportunity to shape your future. For an experienced and passionate expungement attorney, contact me today.

I have over ten years of experience providing the highest quality of legal services to individuals, families and employers in need of immigration assistance. As the Vice President of Immigration Law Associates PC, I rely on the depth of my experience and dedication to the immigrant community, to ensure that the firm competently represents the interests of its clients, with professionalism and skill necessary to achieve their immigration goals.. I concentrate my practice on family and employment-based sponsorship, as well as complex citizenship matters. My practice focuses on all aspects usual and customary to the acquisition of work visas and permanent residence status for scientists, scholars, engineers, investors, religious workers, business professionals and other workers. Additionally, my firm provides requisite I-9 and H-1B compliance training including internal audits for employers.. A native Polish speaker and an immigrant myself, I enjoy assisting the many immigrant communities throughout the United States to realize their dreams of living and working in this country.  I am a weekly guest on Chicago’s Polish radio (Polski FM 92.7) and a frequent presenter at various immigration-related seminars at educational institutions, churches and professional and community organizations.

I have been a trial attorney for over 20 years.  I began my career as a criminal prosecutor where I tried to verdict over 50 jury trials, including several high-profile murder and DNA evidence cases.  After leaving the prosecutors office I began a civil litigation practice focusing on personal injury and probate lititgation.  I have successly represented injured parties against health care facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and lawyers, among others.  I take a deep personal interest in my clients and am committed to getting the best results for them.

Foreclosure Defense and Debt Relief Attorney--. Dedicated to protecting individuals and businesses with assertive legal representation.. Practice concentrated on mortgage foreclosure defense, debt relief and real estate.  Experienced civil litigator in financing, technology and other complex commercial matters.

Focused on building lasting relationships, Ben Schneider tailors his legal strategy to the unique needs of each client. As one of the principal attorneys at Schneider & Stone, he focuses on individual Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, as well as small business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. Beyond bankruptcy, Ben leads the firm’s divorce and child custody litigation in the collar counties, bringing compassion and resolve to family law disputes. He earned his law degree from John Marshall Law School and enhanced his legal training through advanced programs in Israel and New York. While in law school, Ben was named first alternate to the U.S. Debate Team. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he won state and national public speaking titles—including National Champion in Persuasive Speaking—and was twice published in the Interstate Oratorical Association's Great Speeches journal.

Erica has practiced law for over 40 years, concentrating her time, talents and passion on assisting clients to get out of debt and to build a solid financial future. Her field of expertise includes the spectrum of distressed property issues, short sale transactions and counseling her clients in re-establishing their credit and becoming debt free and mortgage free.. Erica is also a resouce for those interested in learning the most effective ways to manage debt. Her "Debt Management Solutions" blog and E-Newsletter have become valuable resources for individuals searching for knowledgable, accessible advice from an expert in the field.

Defending individuals and small business in government investigations and litigation. Lisa defends companies, individuals, financial advisors, officers, directors, and others in investigations by SEC, FINRA, and state securities commissioners. Lisa was a Branch Chief in the Division of Enforcement of the SEC, where she handled investigations of financial fraud, offering fraud, insider trading, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. She has been successful in resolving government investigations, many times with no charges or substantially reduced charges being brought. Lisa also represents whistleblowers in reporting violations of securities laws through the SEC Office of the Whistleblower program.

David Freydin is a Chicago bankruptcy attorney and founder of The Law Offices of David Freydin. David has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2005 and focuses his practice on representing clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.. David has helped thousands of clients to file for bankruptcy and discharged liabilities totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. David prides himself in his ability to be attentive, considerate and personal with each and every client that he represents. He pledges to treat each situation with respect and dignity.. David resides in Chicago with his wife and their three children.

Commercial litigation attorney with over twenty-three years experience representing clients in mechanics lien foreclosures, construction disputes, collection actions and corporate matters.

Brigitte Bell, one of the founders and first Co-Presidents of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII), has been a mediator and lawyer for over 30 years, focusing her interests and efforts in family law. Brigitte has been actively involved in the conflict resolution field since 1985, teaching conflict resolution at Loyola Law School, DePaul’s School for New Learning, and the Chicago Centers for Family Health, and serving as a Board  member, volunteer mediator, and trainer at the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR). She speaks nationally and locally about mediation and family law issues (parenting, financial, and policy/process issues). Brigitte currently provides mediation skills training for collaborative professionals through Loyola Law School. Brigitte fervently believes in mediation and Collaborative Law as non-adversarial, problem-solving approaches to divorce and family issues and is committed to practicing in ways that foster respect, self- determination, and constructive resolutions.  She has put this belief into practice by heading up one of the very few family law firms in the country in which all of the attorney-associates are mediators and Collaborative Fellows committed to these approaches.

Born and raised in Chicago, Uri has worked in Illinois real estate for the past twenty years. An executive in a variety of companies including real estate investment, management and title, he brings a unique perspective to his clients. Uri obtained his Doctor of Law (JD), graduating Cum Laude, from DePaul University College of Law.

Attorney Lee R. Zeidman has been practicing law since 2008, initially working for a general practice firm in Chicago. Lee established his own thriving practice in 2010 with the litigation and transactional needs of his clients. Fine tuning the focus of his practice, Lee primarily works on family law, real estate and general litigation matters, while guiding countless business clients through their business needs.. Lee has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2015-2021, nominated by peers as one of Illinois’ best lawyers, based upon the successes of his representations and experiences. This award is limited to just 2.5% of lawyers in the State of Illinois.. Additionally, Lee is one of the few attorneys on with more than 115 5-star reviews and counting!. Lee earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School and his Political Science B.A. from DePaul.

Alan M Jacob has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2007.  He is also admitted to the Northern District of Illinois as a trial attorney and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.  Mr. Jacob has defended numerous DUI charges resulting in not guilty findings. Using tenacity, attention to the details of a police report, field sobriety report, and narrative, Mr. Jacob is able to extract information and use it to formulate a first line of defense.  Alan M Jacob was previously employed by the Cook County Public Defender’s Office.  Prior to that, Alan M Jacob was a Peace Officer in California, a Police Officer in Illinois, and a Deputy Sheriff in Illinois-holding a Peace Officer Certification (POST)-California, a Police Officer Certification-Illinois, and a Deputy Sheriff Certification in Illinois.  During his service, Mr. Jacob received 3 letters of commendation for service above and beyond the call of duty.  Mr. Jacob also honorable served with the United States Marine Corps.

Ahmed Motiwala is an attorney and the founder of M&A Law Firm, P.C. What began with Ahmed working with a few loyal clients out of his dining room, has since flourished into a premiere law firm with attorneys practicing Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Business Law and Immigration Law.. Ahmed earned his Bachelor’s Degree from DeVry University. Although Ahmed was by no means the most naturally “gifted” student in any class, he was always the hardest working and had the most “hustle.” Ahmed attended a four year university while also maintaining a full time job. Ahmed then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School.. Upon entering private practice, Ahmed brought the same dedication, work ethic and “hustle” to representing his clients that had always fueled his drive. Ahmed’s philosophy is simple: find a client with a cause you can believe in, and then give it everything you got to help that client achieve his or her goals.. Prior to starting M&A Law Firm, Ahmed worked for a large law firm that mainly represented National Lending Institutions. There, each client was a faceless institution that represented a way to meet the firm’s billable hour requirement. After his stint in large law firm life, it was apparent that this wasn’t a cause that Ahmed could get behind. After some soul searching, Ahmed decided to take a leap of faith and M&A Law Firm was born.. Today, Ahmed is proud to be on a first name basis with hundreds of clients. Since its inception M&A Law Firm has helped hundreds of clients structure businesses and achieve success. Whether the client is a small “mom and pop” shop opening up its first business or a large group of investors structuring a multi-million dollar business, Ahmed always puts the best interest of his clients first.