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Kelly Karczmar
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Kelly Karczmar
Crete, IL Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(708) 927-1234 575 W. Exchange St.
Suite 102
Crete, IL 60417
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Kelly Karczmar graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in 1994. She graduated from the John Marshall Law School in 2005, where she served in the Fair Housing Legal Clinic. Ms. Karczmar served for six years as a Human Resources Director in a Fortune 100 company. She was responsible for union negotiations, employee relations and legal compliance. Ms. Karczmar is an attorney admitted to practice in the state bar of Illinois, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She has practiced law since 2005. She is a member of...
Harry C Bradley
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Harry C Bradley
Naperville, IL Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(312) 590-1944 4320 Winfield Rd #200
Cornerstone at Cantera
Naperville, IL 60555
Free ConsultationBusiness and Consumer
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Since 2003, Harry Bradley has been helping clients find effective solutions to legal issues both in and out of the courtroom. He began his career as a litigator in Indiana and Illinois courtrooms, having presented over 25 cases to jury, but now also frequently recommends alternative dispute resolution when this represents the most efficient means of resolving a client's dispute. Harry is admitted to practice before the Supreme Courts of Illinois and Indiana, as well as the federal district courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He has also presented difficult cases...
Brent E. Ohlmann
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Brent E. Ohlmann
Naperville, IL Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
(630) 355-8008 1730 Park St
#210
Naperville, IL 60563
Business, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Northern Illinois University
Julie Anderson-Kulovits
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Julie Anderson-Kulovits
Naperville, IL Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(866) 480-8223 1770 Park St, Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563
Business
Northeastern Illinois University
Julie has been an attorney with The Collins Law Firm, P.C. since 2006, and concentrates her practice on the Firm’s litigation work as well as acting as outside general counsel to non-profit associations. Julie was admitted to the Bar of the State of Illinois in 2006, and earned her juris doctor degree from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law in May 2006, where she graduated summa cum laude. Prior to law school, Julie attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, receiving her B.A. in Business Administration in 2002. Julie is an active member of the American Society of...
Fred H. Dickson
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Fred H. Dickson
Aurora, IL Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
(630) 897-8840 2000 W. Galena Blvd., Suite 209
Aurora, IL 60506
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Fred is a fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel, an honor bestowed upon very few attorneys. He focuses in the areas of estate and tax planning, trust, estate and probate administration, and business structuring and counseling. Fred enjoys helping people accomplish their personal goals. He has an extensive background assisting clients in the transfer of small businesses and farms during their lifetime or at death while minimizing taxes and expenses. Many of his estate plans are sophisticated and involve using wills, trusts, limited liability companies, family limited partnerships and other closely held entities. He has...
Charles V Muscarello
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Charles V Muscarello
Saint Charles, IL Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(630) 513-9191 4N701 School Road
Saint Charles, IL 60175
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Securities
Washington University School of Law
Manish C. Bhatia
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Manish C. Bhatia
Schaumburg, IL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(773) 991-8423 10 N. Martingale Road
Suite 400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Business and Estate Planning
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Manish C. Bhatia has focused his education and practice on Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning since the first year of law school. He has also added Asset Protection, Elder Law and Nonprofit Organizations/ Charitable Giving to his fields of practice. Manish is also a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago and the Indian American Bar Association. To arrange an initial meeting, please visit www.mcb-law.com/contact. Several convenient locations are available to meet, including locations in Chicago, Schaumburg, Northbrook, Deerfield, Niles and other suburbs.
Aaron T. Troy
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Aaron T. Troy
Wheaton, IL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(630) 653-1577 1776 S. Naperville Road
Suite 104A
Wheaton, IL 60189
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Carolina D. Santillan
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Carolina D. Santillan
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Attorney with 2 years of experience
(847) 307-5942 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 450
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Business
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Veronica N. Valladares
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Veronica N. Valladares
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(847) 307-5942 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 450
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Business
New York Law School
Alexander C. Ion
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Alexander C. Ion
Rolling Meadows, IL Business Law Lawyer
(630) 414-9167 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 450
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Cannabis Law, Employment and Health Care
University of Illinois College of Law
Alex Ion is a litigator and regulatory attorney that focuses his practice in healthcare law, employment disputes, cannabis law, and commercial litigation. Alex also provides independent consulting services on issues of healthcare and cannabis regulatory law, policy, and compliance. He currently serves as Precinct Committeeman in DuPage County, Illinois.

Alex has represented and advised businesses ranging from international organizations and Fortune 500 companies to non-profits, sole proprietorships, and closely-held corporations. Alex’s intimate knowledge in navigating local, state, and federal regulatory schemes have helped his clients excel within the current difficult legal landscapes in both the healthcare sector and the legal...
Margaret Marie Anderson
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Margaret Marie Anderson
OAK PARK, IL Business Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(512) 826-5598 544 N GROVE AVE.
Suite 210
OAK PARK, IL 60302
Business, Animal, Health Care and IP
University of Illinois College of Law
Douglas Boodt
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Douglas Boodt
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(269) 929-7206 10020 S. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60643-1926
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DePaul College of Law
Douglas Boodt, Esq. Attorney General practice attorney with over 25 years experience. Concentrating in Business and Corporate Law, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney. Office hours are by appointment only. I can be reached at douglas@boodtlaw.com or 269.929.7206. Let me put my decades of experience to work for you. LICENSED IN ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN
Steven J Grace
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Steven J Grace
Burr Ridge, IL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(312) 999-0193 1333 Burr Ridge Parkway
Suite 200
Burr Ridge, IL 60542
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Collections and Foreclosure Defense
Wayne State University Law School
As a dedicated attorney in Chicago, I provide strategic legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas. With a keen eye for detail, efficiency, and results, I approach each case with a practical mindset—cutting through complexity to deliver real, actionable solutions for my clients. I pride myself on being approachable yet relentless, ensuring my clients feel informed and empowered while I aggressively advocate on their behalf. Whether handling intricate financial matters, navigating litigation, or tackling complex negotiations, I bring a blend of sharp legal acumen and creative problem-solving to the table. Beyond the courtroom, I’m committed to staying ahead of the...
John E Botti
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John E Botti
Oak Brook, IL Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(630) 573-8585 1550 Spring Rd.
3rd Floor
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
John Botti is honored to help clients through challenging times in their lives. John Botti guides clients through difficult and complex legal matters with honesty, compassion, knowledge, and dedication to their cause. As a felony prosecutor, John worked closely with victims of crimes and fought to protect their rights and obtain justice in the courtroom. He uses this perspective to create exceptional attorney-client relationships. This serves him extremely well when he represents divorce clients as well as those people seriously injured as a result of someone else’s misconduct. John has tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries and...
Majdi Y. Hijazin
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Majdi Y. Hijazin
Lombard, IL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(630) 575-8181 2500 S. Highland Avenue
Suite 220
Lombard, IL 60148
Business, Civil Rights and Landlord Tenant
The John Marshall Law School
Deborah Thomas Boye
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Deborah Thomas Boye
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(312) 602-4104 1 S Wacker Dr Ste 3910
Chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative and Securities
University of Notre Dame Law School
Lance R Minor
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Lance R Minor
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(773) 469-1520 120 North La Salle Street
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Lance R. Minor is a lawyer with over twenty years of experience representing clients in both personal and business matters in the federal and state courts located in the Chicago area. Mr. Minor's practice primarily consists of sophisticated civil lawsuits involving both personal and business matters. He has trial, appeal, and arbitration experience in state and federal courts. Mr. Minor was named to Illinois SuperLawyers for 2012.
Roger Paul Galer
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Roger Paul Galer
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(312) 288-8518 225 W Washington St., Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Galer is licensed to practice law in the states of Illinois and New York and the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois. He completed his law studies at The John Marshall Law School (Chicago) and American University (Paris Program), then received his Master of Business administration in International Marketing and Finance from DePaul University (Chicago). Following law school, and prior to establishing The Galer Firm, P.C., Mr. Galer worked as a litigator in New York City.
Michael H. Traison
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Michael H. Traison
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(312) 927-9669 225 West Washington Street
# 550
Chicago, IL 60606
Business, Bankruptcy, IP and Tax
Michigan State University College of Law
Thomas Patterson
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Thomas Patterson
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney
(312) 223-1699 One North LaSalle Street
Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60602
Business, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Landlord Tenant
DePaul University
Mr. Thomas Nicholas Tyszka
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Mr. Thomas Nicholas Tyszka
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(312) 641-2100 191 N. Wacker Dr.
23rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606-1633
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Nicholas Tyszka is an attorney at Handler Law, LLP, an internationally-acclaimed private client law firm in Chicago. He focuses his practice primarily on advanced planning for family offices and their businesses, with an emphasis on governance and family dynamics. Representative domestic and international matters include: corporate governance, structuring, taxation, alternative investment opportunities (including real property, private equity and credit, venture capital, and hedge funds), and philanthropic endeavors. Nicholas has been recognized as a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) by the American Bankers Association, a Certified Exit Planning...
Andrew Greene
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Andrew Greene
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(312) 858-6829 20 North Clark Street
Suite 3326
Chicago, IL 60602
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Health Care and Insurance Claims
Northwestern University School of Law
Andy has helped business clients of all sizes in resolving their complex legal issues. He has experience in crisis management, insurance coverage, intellectual property, health care provider reimbursement, shareholder disputes, employment law, and more. Andy has represented clients in connection with investigations by federal and state authorities, advised boards on their fiduciary obligations, and conducted a number of corporate internal investigations into suspected employee misconduct. He has also served as outside general counsel for clients, supervising and coordinating all litigation matters and insurance coverage issues.

Throughout his career, Andy has developed a track record of achieving results through creative solutions. He...
Robert L. Herst
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Robert L. Herst
Long Grove, IL Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
(847) 383-5024 5915 RFD
Long Grove, IL 60047
Business
Loyola University Chicago
I provide business counsel services, including legal advice on commercial contracts and guidance on corporate compliance programs.
Marc Blumenthal
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Marc Blumenthal
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney
(312) 899-6625 161 N Clark St
#1600
Chicago, IL 60601
Business, IP and Trademarks
Tulane University School of Law
Daniel Rubinow
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Daniel Rubinow
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(773) 809-5409 203 N. LaSalle
#2100
Chicago, IL 60601
Free ConsultationBusiness
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Daniel Rubinow is a veteran in the field of regulation and litigation relating to business licensing matters. Prior to founding the License Law Group, the majority of Daniel's legal career was spent prosecuting business licensees before the City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, the City’s License Appeal Commission, and the Cook County Circuit Court. His experience with the City exposed him to countless complex and unique licensing issues which he now draws upon to help business owners in their endeavors. Prior to forming the License Law Group, Daniel also joined the Casino Law Group, focusing...
Sharon R. Booker-Brown
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Sharon R. Booker-Brown
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(773) 842-2888 150 N Michigan Ave
#2800
Chicago, IL 60601
Business, Civil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
University of Minnesota Law School
John F. Kinney
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John F. Kinney
Chicago, IL Business Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
(312) 724-8280 One East Wacker Drive
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
John F. Kinney is an attorney at Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse. Mr. Kinney's practice areas include Real Estate Law, Business Law, Personal Injury, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, General Civil, and Litigation. He received his J.D. from Georgetown University in 1973. Mr. Kinney is dedicated to providing skilled and knowledgeable representation for your legal needs.
Robert Medansky
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Robert Medansky
Crystal Lake, IL Business Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(815) 893-4818 7115 Virginia Road
Suite 102
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Robert Medansky is an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney providing clients and their families throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois with quality guidance and legal representation. He is a skilled negotiator and accomplished trial attorney who is widely recognized and respected for his integrity and vigorous advocacy to protect his client’s rights and interests. Since 1986, Mr. Medansky has successfully represented numerous clients in complex financial and high-conflict divorce matters. He approaches every family law matter with compassion, integrity, and a focus on personal service. As a skilled negotiator, he takes a strategic...
George W. Svoboda
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George W. Svoboda
Grayslake, IL Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(224) 360-0696 17588 W Summit Dr
Grayslake, IL 60030
Business, Collections and Employment
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Anthony J Madonia
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Anthony J Madonia
Des Plaines, IL Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(312) 578-9300 2700 South River Road
Suite 115
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Professional Career Senior tax accountant and manager at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Partner at a boutique law firm Founded Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd. (AJM&A) in 1995. Practice areas include estate planning & administration, business strategy & planning, corporate law, and taxation Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd. came from the vision of a service-oriented, hands-on practice where clients receive comprehensive support and expedient attention. Early in my career, I recognized the value of providing multi- dimensional insight when guiding clients through complex transactions. We are a law firm that prides itself on being a resource for helping privately held firms,...
David Arena
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David Arena
Park Ridge, IL Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(847) 698-9600 216 W Higgins Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Construction and Municipal
David T. Arena joined Di Monte & Lizak in 1996. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in political science from Loyola University of Chicago in 1993, where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society and recipient of the Presidential Scholarship. David received his law degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law with honors in 1996. In 1995, David took first place in the Cleveland Marshall College of Law Moot Court Competition, where he received the Dean’s Moot Court Award for Outstanding Advocate and the Hugo Black Award for Outstanding Oralist. David participated in the 1995 ABA...
Felix Kutsin
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Felix Kutsin
Round Lake, IL Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(847) 502-2296 571 S. Huntington Drive
Round Lake, IL 60073
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Felix Kutsin is a Lake County, Illinois lawyer dedicated to providing you with exceptional legal services. With over a decade of experience and a commitment to staying informed of the latest developments, attorney Felix Kutsin strives to achieve an unmatched level of personal commitment to your legal issues. If you are looking for a business lawyer in Round Lake, Grayslake, Gurnee or the surrounding suburbs that can guide you through incorporating your business, drafting contracts or designing a succession plan for your business, attorney Felix Kutsin has both the attention to detail and expertise to take care of it.
William R Pokorny
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William R Pokorny
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(312) 983-0300 300 S. Wacker Drive
Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60606
Business, Elder, Employment and Estate Planning
The University of Chicago Law School
William R. Pokorny represents management in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He concentrates his practice on litigation and counseling in areas including discrimination, disabilities, ERISA and employee benefits, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and labor relations. He represents employers before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Mr. Pokorny has experience with a wide variety of clients, including manufacturers, utilities, hospitals and healthcare providers, insurance companies, financial services...
Michelle L. Adams
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Michelle L. Adams
Geneva, IL Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(630) 277-9382 P.O. Box 658
Geneva, IL 60134
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
I was a practicing attorney for 32 years, focusing in medical litigation. I am currently the founder of SkinWise, a wellness intelligence report.
James  Dash
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James Dash
Chicago, IL Business Law Lawyer
(312) 382-1600 216 S. Jefferson Street
Suite 504
Chicago, IL 60661
Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of Houston Law Center
Jim Dash concentrates his practice in real estate-related litigation, with an emphasis on construction (including mechanic’s lien claims), as well as title insurance defense work. Jim’s clients include a number of companies whose businesses are in, or related to, the construction industry.

Although Jim prefers to resolve disputes by agreement, when an agreement cannot be reached, his effective work in the courtroom has led to a number of client-favorable, published opinions that have helped shape Illinois law regarding construction and mechanic’s liens.
Grant Gulovsen
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Grant Gulovsen
Galesburg, IL Business Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(309) 377-5673 PO Box 178
Galesburg, IL 61402
Business, Communications, IP and Securities
University of Illinois College of Law
Grant Gulovsen, Esq. has been advising and representing technology startups since late 2017. The work he regularly performs in this role includes the following: • Managing clients’ day-to-day legal operations (e.g., corporate filings, SEC filings, USPTO filings, drafting and negotiating employment agreements, software license agreements, NDAs, etc.) • Handling compliance and regulatory questions/issues as they arise, including communicating with U.S. regulators (and occasionally regulators in other jurisdictions such as the FCA in the U.K. as appropriate); • Managing relationships with outside counsel for issues that are outside his wheelhouse (especially in non-U.S. jurisdictions); and • Constantly researching laws and regulations in the U.S. and...
S. Linn Perkins
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S. Linn Perkins
Peoria, IL Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(309) 671-3550 411 Hamilton Blvd
Suite 1400
Peoria, IL 61602
Business, Bankruptcy and Collections
University of Illinois College of Law
Dallas T. Bartz
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Dallas T. Bartz
Aurora, IL Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(630) 897-8840 2000 W. Galena Blvd., Suite 209
Aurora, IL 60506
Business and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
Dallas was raised in Charleston, Illinois where he was close to his Alma Mater, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2007 and his Juris Doctor in 2011. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2011. He was later admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois. He formerly practiced as a public interest attorney in Rockford, Illinois, and as an insurance defense attorney in Joliet, Illinois. He now specializes in estate planning, trust and estate administration,...
Garrett H. Nye
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Garrett H. Nye
Naperville, IL Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(630) 703-7393 PO Box 181
Naperville, IL 60566
Business and Bankruptcy
Emory University School of Law
I received my law degree from the Emory University School of Law, with honors. Before attending law school, I worked in the accounting field, having received my finance degree from Arizona State University.

I began my legal career working for a midsize firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, before returning to the Chicagoland area. Over the course of my career, I have represented both debtors and creditors in a wide range of bankruptcy and insolvency related matters. Having sat on both sides of the table, I bring a unique perspective to both my bankruptcy and litigation clients.

I have filed personal and business...
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