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Rob Castle is the founder and managing partner of The Castle Law Firm, a leading legal practice that offers personalized, professional representation to businesses of all sizes. Rob is a member of the Illinois State Bar and is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He graduated, cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he served on the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal and worked as a judicial law clerk for the Illinois Court of Claims.. As a seasoned business attorney, Rob has served as a trusted advisor to a diverse range of businesses, from small start-ups to large public companies, franchisors, financial services entities, and their representatives, for whom he has tackled various corporate, securities, franchise, and licensing matters. His legal insights and expertise have enabled him to define and execute nuanced strategies for general business operations, complex commercial transactions, and intricate regulatory and compliance issues.. Rob’s strong ability to draft and negotiate clear narratives for all types of commercial contracts allows him to guide business owners on entity type and structure, outline metrics for success, provide up-to-date market assessments and risk analyses, and resolve disputes on behalf of his clients.. Prior to founding The Castle Law Firm, Rob practiced at two highly respected Chicago law firms, where he represented national and international franchisors, as well as some of the nation’s most successful broker-dealers, investment advisers, private equity funds, and commodity pool operators in various transactional, regulatory, and corporate matters. Today, Rob’s proven track record and reputation as a skilled legal strategist and negotiator make him one of Illinois’ go-to attorneys for businesses seeking guidance in navigating complex legal matters.

In addition to being a CPA, lawyer and entrepreneur,  Michelangelo is an avid outdoors man and family man.  Michelangelo has completed two 50 plus mile treks in the Rocky Mountains with his children.. Michelangelo is happy to discuss your legal matters with you.  Over the years Michelangelo has developed an extensive network of lawyers with which he works for matters that are not within his expertise.  Michelangelo is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, California Bar Association, and the Illinois CPA Society.. Michelangelo is also known for his contributions to the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council and the shooting sports.. Michelangelo believes in working and playing hard.  If you are looking for a results oriented person then he is your guy.. Michelangelo's personal mantra is:. Life's and adventure, you have to live it!

Since 1993, Gary J. Fernandez & Associates, Ltd., has been earning and maintaining a reputation as one of the Chicago area's pre-eminent tax law services. Gary Fernandez has been a licensed attorney in Illinois since 1980, and he has been a certified public accountant (CPA) since 1984. He has been licensed to practice in federal tax court since 1988 and in Illinois federal district courts since 1995.

Misty has worked hard to become an attorney, which was her dream. She earned her two undergraduate degrees while being on active duty in the United States Air Force. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Wesleyan College with dual degrees. During her four years in the military, Misty was responsible for producing a weekly flying and aircraft maintenance schedule for a fleet of 24 F-15 fighter jets. Misty also provided support for Operation Noble Eagle in response to the 9/11 attacks.. At the core of Misty’s practice is her love of the law and her desire to help people. Her practice focuses on representing small business owners in business disputes, family law (i.e., divorce, child custody, and child support issues), estate planning and personal injury.. Misty’s passion of the law is exceeded only by her love for animals. She currently volunteers with PAWS Chicago, the area’s largest no kill humane organization. An animal-lover since she was a child in rural Wisconsin, Misty assists fellow animal-lovers in providing for their pets after they are gone or can no longer care for them. There are several ways to provide for your pet, including wills and trusts for animals.

Small business is in a constant state of change and adapts to the needs of its clients. But the legal industry doesn’t. People still take a day off to meet with their lawyer. Offices are filled with stacks disorganized paper. Clients are more thankful for the chance to meet their lawyer than the lawyer is thankful for their business. I had to walk away from the traditional practice of law and do things by own way.  I look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your business legal needs.

Aaron G. Weishaar is Partner in the St. Louis Office of Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP.  Prior to joining Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP, Mr. Weishaar was a principal in Reinert Weishaar & Associates, P.C. Mr. Weishaar graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 1999. While in law school, Mr. Weishaar was a student editor and later the Editor-in Chief for the "Fidelity and Surety News", then a quarterly publication of the Trial, Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association.. Mr. Weishaar represents a wide range of clients, from large national surety companies and international corporations to local businesses, and individuals. His practice primarily emphasizes surety bond claims and litigation, real estate law, business and commercial litigation and construction law. Mr. Weishaar has been selected on several occasions to Super Lawyers magazine as a "Rising Star" in Missouri. Mr. Weishaar is also active in a variety of professional and civic associations including the St. Louis Surety Association, AGC St. Louis and with the Regional Union Construction Center. In addition, Mr. Weishaar is a volunteer advocate for the St. Louis Metropolitan Tribunal in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.. Mr. Weishaar is a native of the St. Louis area and obtained his bachelor's degree from St. Louis University in 1994 graduating Magna Cum Laude. Mr. Weishaar lives in South St. Louis City in the St. Louis Hills Neighborhood with his wife and three children where they are active in their community and in St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish.

I’m an attorney who focuses on helping entrepreneurs and startup companies get incorporated, operate smoothly, and meet their legal obligations.

I am a creative and versatile attorney with a varied skill set that includes: 1st chair jury trial experience in both civil and criminal cases and extensive business law experience with a entrepreneurial mindset. I assist my clients that include healthcare professionals (Physicians) and small/medium size businesses in a variety of legal matters: including, but not limited to review and analysis of employment contracts, compliance with regulatory requirements, acquisitions and asset purchases, review and advisement of confidentiality and non-compete agreements and creation of social media policy. I further represent and assist my clients should the case go to a hearing or adversarial matters.. Along with my practice, I am adjunct faculty at Saint Louis University.. In 2012, I was chosen as an Up & Coming Lawyer under 40 by Missouri Lawyers Media.. I utilize my legal, business, and life experiences to provide news and views in the media broadcasting business in print, radio, and television. I have my my own Legal News, Views, and Entertainment show called SIDEBAR® with ANJALI. You can check out my my blogs and videos on .. Admissions: Missouri, 2003; Kansas, 2005; Illinois 2009.

Ms. DiLeo is an entrepreneurial and innovative Attorney with a practice focused on Corporate Transactions & Litigation for closely held businesses. Ms. DiLeo also practices in the areas of Succession and Estate planning and Family Law. With her track record of developing and implementing solutions that create value, measurable improvements, and organizational excellence for clients, Ms. DiLeo serves as a trusted adviser for client’s personal and business needs.. She leverages her years of experience structuring transactions to strategically litigate corporate matters related to shareholder oppression, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract claims, and other litigation that may arise in the course of business.. Prior to starting her own practice, Ms. DiLeo had successful experience at large firms handling corporate transactional taxation planning. Ms. DiLeo then worked as an associate for a well respected Attorney in the Chicago area, where she gained invaluable Courtroom experience on a breadth of matters.. In addition to formal training, Ms. DiLeo grew up in her family's restaurant and catering business, where she saw first hand the struggles and successes of small business owners.. Ms. DiLeo earned her LL.M. with Honors in Taxation from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Ms. DiLeo attended St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago before earning her undergraduate degree in International Politics, summa cum laude, from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

Founder, Todd W. Sivia, is an attorney at Sivia Law. Todd maintains a significant asset protection practice. He assists his clients in their estate planning and general business needs, including drafting wills and trusts, representing clients in matters such as entity formation and structuring (partnerships, LLC and Corporations, contracts, asset purchases, sales agreements, and probating estates. Learn more about Todd.