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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.

Jonathan David Herpy, Sr. has been consistently named one of the top private equity and corporate attorneys in the nation under the age of 40 by SuperLawyers, Chicago Magazine, and LeadingLawyers each year between 2016 and the present. Jonathan has also been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, along with a multitude of other publications for innovative representation in the areas of cryptocurrency, NFT (non-fungible token) and digital art intellectual property protection, and alternative/decentralized finance markets. Finally, Jonathan is a regular contributor to Forbes, where he is called upon to cover topics in the areas of corporate law, private equity, and digital currency (Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), etc.). Jonathan has represented investors, sponsors, and managers of public and private pension plans, broker-dealers, investment advisers, custodians, and other financial industry service providers throughout the entire range of the investment spectrum and routinely provides market-leading advice on public/private offerings of equity and debt along with capital raising strategy.. In addition to the above, Jonathan has been touted as an industry leader for his sophisticated and efficient approach to structuring on- and off-shore investment vehicles, management entities, and investment transactions.. Of particular note, the private equity/family office team at Hart David Carson - lead by Jonathan - has developed an industry-leading approach to advising private equity and hedge fund principals with respect to establishing family offices and preserving and deploying capital, and has represented many of the investment management industry’s most prominent individuals and families.. Since early in 2013, Jonathan has been known as the nation’s go-to digital currency (BTC, ETH, ADA, SOL) and digital content (NFT) attorney. Jonathan has represented individual crypto/NFT investors (#HODL), advised private cryptocurrency fund/hedge fund structures in all aspects of the fundraising lifecycle (including fund formation, regulatory compliance, market terms and global regulatory/tax advice), crypto-specific securities transactions (initial coin offering (ICO) and M&A transactions), crypto mining structures, and KYC/AML regulations (including Travel Rule compliance). As one of the most senior and experienced attorneys in this ever-evolving space, Jonathan actively represents many of the largest individuals, funds, and financial structures on Binance, Coinbase, FTX, and OKEx (to name a few) in all aspects of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, including inventions, trademarks, brand protection, trade secrets, copyrights, commercialization, mining, energy procurement, and licensing.. In addition to his work in the corporate, private equity, and digital currency/content industries, Jonathan represents athletes and coaches in the NFL, NBA, and MLB concerning issues involving contract disputes, public relations, private equity/family office structuring and wealth preservation.

Phillip M. Daniels is an attorney licensed to practice in Illinois and Arizona.  His practice is concentrated in business and environmental law. In his free time, Mr. Daniels enjoys hiking, cooking, sports analytics, literature, live music, and art history – especially the works of Claude Monet and Paul Cézanne.

As a firm co-founder, I have just under a decade of experience taking complex commercial matters to trial and when necessary successfully arguing for my client's position at the appellate level. I am focused on developing winning litigation and settlement strategies for my clients. I have acted as co-lead counsel at trial in a number of non-compete agreement and corporate owner freeze out matters. I have extensive experience litigating consumer fraud, class-action, and complex business disputes in both federal and state courts, including at the appellate level. I earned a BS from the University of Wisconsin and a JD, cum laude, from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2009. While at Chicago-Kent, I was the Notes and Comments Editor at the Chicago Kent Law Review.

Attorney Evans began her career with Amnesty International and matriculated to the Federal Appellate Defenders Office in 1997. Her legal clerkship with The Law Office of Ted Stein, in employment discrimination, landed her first attorney position with Samuel's & Associates, a general law practice in the Chicago Loop practicing civil, corporate, contractual and employment discrimination. At TEIL Firms, The Evans International Law Firms, Demitrus focuses on Business Law, successfully helping small and medium size clients with corporate structuring, Business Litigation, Trademarks and Import Export. With sophisticated skills and experience in both legal services and corporate management, Demitrus can not only help clients with legal issues, but also be able to plan businesses ahead with legal wisdom to avoid potential troubles.

As an attorney, Laura's mission statement is to help businesses grow.. Laura is known for her approachable, down-to-earth style that defies many of the commonly held stereotypes about lawyers.. Laura opened her own business - her law practice - in fall of 2012 and hasn't looked back. She knows firsthand what it takes to startup and grow a business, giving her an instant way to connect with her business oriented clients.. Laura's practice focuses on growing existing businesses through the franchising model, as it has been successful for so many companies before it in all industries. She prepares franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) and franchise agreements, in addition to reviewing the same documents for potential franchise buyers.. For both franchise and non-franchise clients alike, Laura assists in the purchase and sale of businesses, drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, contracts and buy-sell agreements. She also completes trademark applications.. If your business is a startup, Laura can assure you start right so no legal problems hold you up in the future.. My Only Business is Your Business.

Mr. DeWald is a graduate of The John Marshall School of Law. Upon graduation from law school in 1983, Lee began his practice with the personal injury firm of Susan E. Loggans & Associates, where he concentrated on personal injury cases exclusively.. After working with his partner, Jim Riebandt, for several years, they formed Riebandt and DeWald, P.C. in 1990 where Lee expanded his personal injury practice to include a wide variety of litigation. He has litigated cases involving business torts, breach of contracts, fraud, consumer fraud, real estate disputes and other commercial litigation matters throughout metropolitan Chicago.. Lee was the President of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association in 2010 and is an active member of the community.. Admitted. Education. Associations & Memberships. Biographical details

Joe Lucas has been practicing business, real estate, and personal injury law since 1983. He has served in over 3,300 cases. Growing up, his father stressed the importance of honesty, hard work, and quality of service. Joe's practice has grow exponentially over the past 25 years becuase his clients have seen these qualities in Joe's work-ethic.. We Offer Quality Legal Services at Competitive Fees.. To get in contact with the Barrington IL Personal Injury Attorney, visit online or call our office in Barrington or Schaumburg, IL.

Anthony J. Madonia, Esq., CPA, is the founder and partner of Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd., a premier law firm located in Des Plaines, Illinois. Anthony J. Madonia & Associates has been in business for over 25 years. An Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Tony focuses on the areas of Estate Planning, Taxation, Wealth Counseling and Administration, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Law.. With a passion for helping clients preserve and protect their assets and interests, Tony helps businesses and the families they support to realize their goals and objectives.  His dual concentration in both legal and tax allows him to provide a broad perspective when planning for growth or transition, especially during times of economic uncertainty.  Tony works to anticipate various situations, structure assets, and related documents to address individual issues and circumstances with appropriate solutions.. Tony has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois, a Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School and is a Certified Public Accountant.  He has taught Estates & Trusts and Estate Planning & Drafting as an adjunct Professor at John Marshall Law School.  Tony is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, American Association of Attorney-CPA’s, the Wealth Counsel, the Small Business Advocacy Council and the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors.. Active within the legal profession, Tony is past Chairman of the Asset. Protection Committee of The Chicago Bar Association, is a member of. the Justinian Society of Lawyers and Mentor for the Illinois Supreme. Court – Committee on Professionalism. His community endeavors. include the Planned Giving Committee and Board of Advisers of. Catholic Charities of Chicago; BoardMember and Treasurer for both. Le Ballet Petit and The Safer Foundation; past President of the. Rotary International – Financial District Chapter and former Assistant. District Governor for Rotary International. Tony is a recognized Five. Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional, a frequent guest. speaker and has co-authored five books.. A native Chicagoan, Tony has been married to his wife, Jenny for 30. years.  They have two sons and one daughter.. Specialties & Interests Estate Planning   Taxation   Wealth Preservation     Business Counsel

Ryan has substantial experience representing individuals and business entities in commercial litigation matters. He has successfully represented numerous clients in state and federal trial courts, state and federal appellate courts, and the Illinois Supreme Court. In addition to court proceedings, Ryan has also obtained excellent results for clients in both mediation and arbitration forums. The types of claims he handles, includes: breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, successor liability, piercing the corporate veil, fraud, collection matters, defamation, negligence, tortious interference with contract and other rights, property damage, civil rights violations, shareholder disputes, creditor’s and debtor’s rights, employment disputes, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, mechanic’s liens and other construction disputes, probate litigation, and personal injury.. In addition to litigation, Ryan also provides general counsel to corporate clients. He has experience in representing business clients from their infancy stages, including entity selection and formation, registering with the Secretary of State and IRS, and drafting internal governance documents. He also has experience advising business clients on the issues that they face on a day-to-day basis, including: corporate compliance issues, employment issues, contract issues, key communications, and other important legal decisions required for the successful operation of their business.. When not practicing law, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golfing, playing poker, and reading.

Erik’s practice is centered around a client-first approach. Erik has independently represented national corporations in their business counsel and trial needs, as well as obtained over $1 million in personal injury proceeds through settlement and trial litigation. In addition, he has been involved in hundreds of bankruptcy filings, both while working for himself as well as of-counsel for one of Colorado’s largest bankruptcy firms.. Erik developed his client-first approach at a young age while working in the restaurant industry. He now looks to exceed client expectations in every case through excellent, thoughtful work product and unsurpassed customer service.. Erik has a long track record of pro-bono public legal service, gaining him recognition in both Colorado and Washington states, including the 2014 Pro Bono Attorney of the year award for the Colorado legal aid project. Erik has also been a repeat speaker on the cannabis industry, presenting both in 2016 and 2017 for the National Business Institute continued legal education on Marijuana Law.

I strive to provide clients with high quality service in a timely and courteous manner.  My goal is to help you achieve your objective as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.  I worked for 5 years in a civil litigation firm in downtown Seattle, struck out on my own in 2006, and have been in solo practice on Bainbridge Island, where I live with my wife and 4 children, ever since.  I bring "big city" skills to a "small town" practice.  Please feel free to contact me.

Richard D. Seward founded his law firm in 1994 to primarily serve families with businesses. His career prior to 1994 included over 20 years of business experience with companies such as Arthur Young & Company in Denver, Colorado in their Tax Practice Group and the Citicorp Private Bank in Seattle as a Vice President serving their highest net worth clients (over $10 million). Rick has successfully negotiated and closed over $600 million in debt and equity transactions nationwide.. The Law Offices of Richard Seward P.C. are committed to helping viable businesses that need a break to survive during these challenging times. Mr. Seward’s combined experience in four areas of expertise, Law, Public Accounting, Banking, and Commercial Real Estate Finance, make him uniquely qualified to offer exceptional value to his clients in this area.

Born in Washington and educated at Harvard, Allison practices in the areas of probate, trusts, estate planning and business advising, with a special focus on tax and agricultural issues. Allison represents a wide variety of individuals, families, fiduciaries, and businesses, with the goal of providing the highest quality legal support to her clients with local, personalized service.

Stacey Saunders established roots in the Pacific Northwest after graduating from Miami University (Oxford, OH) in 1996 and Cumberland School of Law (Birmingham, AL) in 2000. Stacey spent part of her childhood in Singapore and worked as a consultant for global companies before deciding to practice law locally, using her business experience and contract negotiation skills to benefit small business owners. Her work is driven by the belief that people work better in collaborative settings where they are engaged in creating practical, lasting solutions. Stacey was certified by the Washington Mediation Association in 2009 and has successfully mediated a range of employment, land use, family and contract disputes.. Stacey enjoys using her professional skills to benefit the Kitsap community. As the mother of two busy teens, she is especially drawn to projects that promote youth development, including the YMCA’s Kitsap Mock Trial Team, CKSD’s Board Advisory Panel, and the Central Stage Theatre (CSTOCK) capital campaign for a new community theater. Stacey was appointed by the Kitsap County Commissioners to the CK Community Council in 2015 and elected Chair in 2017-18. She was named a YWCA Woman of Achievement for her contributions to the community. Stacey received the 2025 Kitsap County Bar Assosciation Professionalism Award for sustained execellence in the practice of law.