PRACTICE AREASOur Services

• Defense of municipal, state and federal notices of violation
• Defense of municipal, state and federal regulatory claims
• Pursuit of administrative claims on behalf of various municipal entities
• Representation of regulated private and public entities before the Illinois Commerce Commission
• Representation of licensed professionals before the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

• Provided aldermanic and community relations counseling to nightclub/live performance venue to complement representation at administrative hearing for deleterious impact before the City of Chicago Department of Business Licensing and Consumer Protection.
• Obtained liquor license for retail food establishment after applicant’s first application was not recommended by Alderman and denied by the Police Department.
• Represented three-day outdoor music festival that served over 50,000 attendees and assisted in obtaining permits and facilitating meetings with elected officials and community groups.

• Formation of Business Entities such as Corporations andLimited Liability Companies
• Formation of Partnerships or Joint Ventures
• Formation of Not-For-Profit Organizations
• Business Purchase and Sales
• Business Licensing and Permitting
• Commercial Lending
• Secured Transactions
• MBE/WBE/VBE/DBE Certifications
• ACDBE Certifications

• Organized a controlled board of directors for a not-for-profit subsidiary of a not-for-profit parent entity.
• Transferred title of multiple investment properties to Series LLC to obtain limited liability protection for property investor client.
• Obtained tax exempt status for numerous entities including child healthcare providers, educations providers, political action committees and liberal arts organizations.
• Negotiated buyout and investment agreement for local restaurant group.

• Political Action Committees (July 2011)
• Commercial Real Estate: How Should Your Business Take Title to Protect Yourself From Liability, Maintain Flexibility, and Minimize Formal Requirements (April 2012)

• Preparation, Negotiation, and Interpretation of Construction Contracts
• Provision of Consultations and Advice Related to Insurance and Bond Needs for Construction Projects
• Preparation and Enforcement of Mechanics Liens
• Pursuit of or Defense Against Mechanics Lien Claims
• Pursuit of or Defense Against Claims made Against Construction Bonds
• Pursuit of or Defense Against Claims involving Payment Disputes
• Pursuit of or Defense Against Claims Involving Defective Work
• Defense of Personal Injury Claims on Construction Sites

Commercial Litigation involving the defense and prosecution of matters such as:

• Breach of contract claims
• Equitable claims such as unjust enrichment, quantum meruit, and equitable estoppel
• Business claims such as tortious interference with a business expectancy, consumer fraud, and common law fraud
• Claims arising from business disputes among and between business partners, members of LLCs, and Shareholders of Corporations
• Claims related to disputes over the purchase or sale of goods or services
• Employment related business claims such as breach of employment contracts, breach of confidentiality agreements, or breach of non-compete agreements

Commercial Transactions including:

• Negotiation of contract terms in connection with the purchase or sale of goods or services
• Negotiation of the terms of Commercial Leases
• Commercial and Real Estate Loan Transactions
• Secured Transactions

• The pursuit of the creation or modification of state and local legislation and regulations
• Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy
• Procurement Counseling
• Zoning, Licensing, and Permitting Matters
• Strategic Political, Business, and Community Outreach

• Represented Latino Coalition for Fair Redistricting in 2011 decennial state redistricting process affecting congressional districts, state senate, and representative districts.
• Represented Chicago City Council’s Latino Caucus in 2012 decennial aldermanic ward remapping process.
• Represented international Fortune 100 infrastructure entity in pursuit of a five year water management contract with the City of Chicago.
• Advised and represented global owner and operator of shared wireless communications and broadcast infrastructures in obtaining a local government contract for building new telecommunications infrastructure.

Insurance Coverage

• Review and negotiation of insurance policy terms
• Pursuit of or defense against declaratory actions related to interpretation of terms of insurance policies and coverage of claims
• Pursuit of or defense against breach of contract claims related to insurance policies and insurance coverage

Insurance Defense

• Defense of claims made against insureds in connection to personal injury matters
• Defense of claims made against insureds in connection to personal or real property damage matters

Labor Law

• Consulting with Employers Regarding Labor Organizing Related Matters
• Labor Negotiations Involving Collective Bargaining Agreements and Related Matters
• Defense of Grievances that Proceed Via Arbitration on behalf of Public and Private Employers
• Defense of Charges filed against both Public and Private Employers before the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)
• Defense of Lawsuits Filed by a Union Against an Employer in Connection With alleged Unpaid Wages, Health and Welfare Benefits, and/or Dues

Employment Law

• Provision of Sexual Harassment Training for Employees and Management
• Provision of Title VII Discrimination Training for Employees and Management
• Provision of Training in Connection to the Application of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Provision of Training in Connection to the Application of the Family Medical Leave Act
• Provision of Training in Connection to the Completion, Retention, and Updating of I-9 Forms
• Defense of Harassment Claims filed before the IDHR, EEOC or in State or Federal Courts
• Defense of Discrimination Claims filed before the IDHR, EEOC, or in State or Federal Courts
• Defense of Wage and Hour Lawsuits filed before Local Agencies, State Courts or Federal Courts
• Preparation and Negotiation of Employment Agreements
• Enforcement or Defense of Claims in Connection to Employment Agreements
• Enforcement or Defense of Claims in Connection to Non-Compete and/or Confidentiality Agreements

• Defended a public-works contractor in action brought by the Illinois Department of Labor, alleging the misclassification of workers in violation of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.
• Represented one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers in multiple labor arbitrations related to the discharge of bargaining unit employees in Missouri and Illinois.
• Counseled a national fine paper and crafts retailer regarding human resources and labor relations, including numerous charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and various state agencies across the country.

• Commercial Real Estate Transactions
• Residential Real Estate Transactions
• Zoning and Land Use
• Landlord-Tenant Law
• Commercial and Residential Leasing
• Condominium Law

• Closed multi-million dollar commercial property transaction in the City of Chicago for investor client.
• Negotiated ten year lease for 80,000+ square foot industrial building in Chicago suburbs.
• Negotiated reciprocal easement agreement between condominium association and commercial property owner within mixed use building.
• Obtained 51% reduction in property tax bill for commercial property owner.
• Transferred title of multiple investment properties to Series LLC to obtain limited liability protection for property investor client.
• Obtained property tax exemption for not-for-profit client’s commercial property.

• Representation of persons suffering injuries due to the negligence of other
• Defense of injury and accident claims made against businesses and government entities
• Pursuit of and defense against personal and real property damage claims
• Subrogation Litigation

• Defended a public-works contractor in action brought by the Illinois Department of Labor, alleging the misclassification of workers in violation of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.
• Represented one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers in multiple labor arbitrations related to the discharge of bargaining unit employees in Missouri and Illinois.
• Counseled a national fine paper and crafts retailer regarding human resources and labor relations, including numerous charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and various state agencies across the country.