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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.

Patrick Wartan concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage, general corporate and securities matters, and commercial real estate. Food and BeveragePatrick is the chair of Taft’s Food and Beverage Practice Group. He has extensive experience in counseling multi-unit restaurant / bar operators on matters relating to financing arrangements, liquor licensing, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate governance. With a background in the foodservice industry, he works with his clients to foster their growth by strategically overseeing all aspects of their operations to ensure that they are on path to success. His business acumen and operational knowledge allow him to be a partner to his clients rather than just a legal advisor. Patrick has handled food and beverage matters in jurisdictions ranging coast to coast. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor at Kendall College and teaches a course on Hospitality Law. He serves on the advisory council of the Illinois Restaurant Association.General Corporate and SecuritiesPatrick serves in a role as outside general counsel to businesses of all sizes. He advises and represents a wide variety of businesses in a full range of legal matters, including, business formation, funding, acquisitions, business transactions, employment concerns, contract disputes, commercial litigation and negotiations. In addition, Patrick is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent and teaches a legal writing course. Patrick was named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2016 and 2017. He was elected to serve on the General Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, State Bar of California, and American Bar Association.About TaftWith 9 offices, over 400 attorneys, and a proven track record of experience since 1885, Taft offers breadth and depth of legal services coupled with a trusted business perspective to help our clients reach their goals.

Mr. Stephen Thacker is a general practice attorney that joined the law offices of Goldberg Weisman Cairo in 1988. He is now a partner at the firm.. WIth extensive experience in many areas of law including: bankruptcy, divorce, DUI, real estate and child custody law, Stephen has handled the firm's non-injury claims since he began at GWC.. If you require the services of a highly trained attorney with a proven track record of success, contact Stephen today at for your complimentary claim evaluation.

My company, Market JD, Inc., , helps attorneys build their practice through the creation of web sites, blogs and great content. With search engine and social media optimization, we are able to help our clients drive more traffic--and clients--to their firm.. As an award-winning consultant at Thomson Reuters, I counseled attorneys on all aspects of their practice, including Internet marketing, since 2000. Having practiced law prior to that, I understand the challenges of building and maintaining a law practice.. In March, 2009, I received my MBA from the University of Chicago, with honors, and was inducted into the business honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma.

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.

Year after year, Don continues to possess Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV rating, which rank's his legal ability as preeminent and his ethical standard as very high.. When Don is not practicing law, he focuses his attention on the Small Business Advocacy Council where he serves on its Board of Directors and focuses on connecting and making connections in the business community.

The Sourlis Law Firm is a boutique corporate law firm that is available 24/7, to all of its clients.  Ms. Sourlis is a highly esteemed lawyer and well-respected amongst her peers.  Ms. Sourlis provides intelligent deal-making, deal-moving and deal-advancing solutions to complex situtations and deals.  Have a question, situation, or need a solution?  Need legal advice?  Contact Virginia Sourlis, Esq. at The Sourlis Law Firm at or email:

My objective is to be your one stop legal shop for all your small business needs.  As an entrepreneur myself, I strive to work in collaboration with my clients to hear their concerns, promptly and efficiently address their legal needs, and help their businesses flourish.  I service start up, small business, and construction industry clientele in a wide variety of practice areas. My goal is to ensure our clients find practical business solutions and avoid costly litigation.  The small business legal landscape is continuously changing. The legal services I provide are focused on ensuring that my clients are kept up-to-date on all relevant matters, so you can focus on the growth of your business.. I have had success servicing small businesses in the following practice areas: Corporation Formation, Civil Litigation Defense, Construction Law,  Commercial Debt Collection, Employment Law, Franchise Law, Intellectual Property Law and Real Estate Law.  I have helped small business incorporate and have advised them on the appropriate entity.  I have collected substantial sums of unpaid debts for goods sold and services rendered.  I have advised clients on how to protect their rights when doing business on the internet. I have defended employers in conflicts with their employees.  I approach each legal issue with individualized attention and provide each of my clients with a business solution that will help their businesses succeed.

I am passionate about helping entreprenuers, artists, and athletes acheive their goals in business and life. We help build and grow businesses and secure impactful legacies. Our practice focuses on entity formation, contracts, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property,  succession planning, and estate planning, with a concentration in sports and entertainment.

A first-generation student with years of experience in the hospitality industry. Representing small-cap companies in complex corporate finance litigation.

Michael Prywes is a startup and entertainment attorney in New York who teaches law to artists, writers, entrepreneurs, and law students.. He is also a former media professional with a background in film, video, art, music, Internet, and law. For 2+, Michael served as the Chair of Film & Television at Five Towns College, where he also taught. As President of 2 Life! Films, LLC for almost a decade, he produced his first theatrically-released award-winning comedy feature "Returning Mickey Stern" (PG-13). Michael has served as an advisor to a number of production companies and film festivals, as well as Associate Producer on the Sundance entry "The Perpetual Life of Jim Albers" and Tribeca entry "The Look." Michael's spec script for "Without a Trace" was a finalist for the (s)cript magazine Television Writing Competition and his original screenplay "The King of Summer" was a finalist for the "Heart of Film" Screenwriting Competition.. Michael is also the author of the bestselling business guide for creative entrepreneurs, The Gasp: How to Seize That A-Ha! Moment and Launch a Winning Business.. A tech enthusiast since the age of 5, when he learned to program Basic on a TI-99/4A, Michael built the first globally crowdsourced audience voting entertainment site, CastOurMovie, which was featured in the Industry Standard, Time, Entertainment Weekly, and U.S. News and World Report.. On the legal side of the entertainment and creative industries, Michael is counsel to the Long Island Film and Television Foundation and teaches Entertainment Law at Touro Law School and Media Law and Producing at Five Towns College. He has served as Law Clerk for New Video Group/Docurama (now Cinedigm), distributor of the A&E/History, Scholastic, and Major League Baseball labels, and has worked for ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Performers). Michael has been involved in the drafting of agreements and negotiations with the companies guiding the future of media and technology convergence: Amazon Unbox, Apple iTunes, Netflix, etc.

Currently, Mr. Neurohr is an Associate Attorney working at HoganWillig Attorneys at Law in their Real Estate and Corporate & Business departments, handling residential and commercial real estate transactions; partition actions and boundary disputes; contract formation and enforcement; corporate matters regarding formation, restructuring and dissolution; and mortgage foreclosure actions.. Mr. Neurohr received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, cum laude, in 2014.. Prior to joining HoganWillig, Mr. Neurohr practiced insurance defense litigation, handling motor vehicle accidents, residential and commercial premises liability, and toxic tort defense throughout Western New York.