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Why We All Need Estate Planning, Even When We Think We Don’t

Clients will frequently ask me why they need an estate plan. The simple answer is that everyone needs some sort of estate plan. It really is as straightforward as that. The young couple with small children and very few assets, the single parent, the wealthy business owner, and the struggling… Read More →

Your Customer is Going Bankrupt: What You Wish You Knew About Bankruptcy Preferences

Companies often find themselves in the frustrating position of becoming a defendant in litigation. But as frustrating as being forced into litigation can be in the typical commercial dispute, companies that find themselves defendants in bankruptcy preference proceedings acquire a unique ire. Once a bankruptcy case is filed, companies that… Read More →

Deed Service Scam – Property Owners Beware

Over the past months, usually a few weeks after purchasing a new home, many of our clients receive official looking notices regarding their real estate records. These notices insist that the homeowner must contact the company sending the notice, so as to receive their official, certified copies of deeds or… Read More →

Audra Pavilcius Karalius Named Member

Boodell & Domanskis, LLC is pleased to announce that Audra Pavilcius Karalius has been named a member. Audra joined the firm in May of 2013. She is a results-oriented innovator who believes in collaboration to achieve the best result for her clients. Audra has extensive experience in corporate law, estate planning,… Read More →

Roselyn L. Friedman Authors Chapter for New ABA Book, Mediation for Estate Planners: Managing Family Conflict

ABA’s newly published book, Mediation for Estate Planners: Managing Family Conflict, features a chapter written by B&D’s Roselyn L. Friedman entitled “Focus on Facilitative Mediation: What Estate Planners and Fiduciaries Should Know” (to access the complete excerpt click here). The book sponsored by the ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and… Read More →

CAM Audits: Weighing The Opportunities and Risks for Tenants and Landlords

As tenants look for ways to control costs (or to find new sources of savings), commercial landlords are seeing an uptick in CAM audits. In these audits, tenants or independent businesses acting on their behalf seek to review the common area maintenance (CAM) costs commonly passed along to commercial tenants…. Read More →

Alexander R. Domanskis Named to the 2017 Illinois Top 100 Super Lawyers List

Alexander R. Domanskis, Managing Member, Boodell & Domanskis, LLC was recently named among the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois and Top Rated Real Estate Attorneys in Chicago for the second year in a row. Al first appeared on the list of Super Lawyers in 2006 and has been… Read More →

Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Six Boodell & Domanskis Attorneys

Six Boodell & Domanskis attorneys have been recognized as 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The annual list of outstanding lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers in the state as Super Lawyers and 2.5 percent as Rising Stars based on peer review and… Read More →

Cashing Out in Turbulent Times: Four Lessons Learned to Avoid a Missed Opportunity

To quote a famous aphorism “politics ain’t bean bag” and neither are transactions in this current economic environment. Getting deals done in this climate requires patience, skill and a clear sense of value. There is no room for complications in this already delicate dance of emotion, personal loyalties, company politics… Read More →

Steps for a Successful Family or Friends Owned Business

It’s wonderful when you can have a successful business with your best friend or family members. However, just because your business is closely tied to your personal relationships does not mean that those businesses are not subject to regulations. All corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) must comply with all… Read More →

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