Overview
Practice Areas
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30% Business
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25% Mergers / Acquisitions
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15% Corporate / Incorporation
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15% Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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15% Contracts / Agreements
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Videos (0)
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Markus May is a client focused business attorney with knowledge in a broad range of industries. He helps businesses and their owners start, buy, sell and... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Business client,
2008-10-22
over 3 years ago.
Client Review:
Outstaning representation! Incredible detail and knowledge in the area of business sales and overall business dealings. I have and will refer...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have known Markus May for several years through working together on various bar association matters, participation in Internet discussion groups,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Linscott Hanson
, Park Ridge (IL), Almost 2 years ago
Markus published many well-researched and detailed articles about business law. I have heard Markus speak in more than one Bar function, and his...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Raiford Palmer
, Wheaton (IL), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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20 years since Markus May was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active And Authorized To Practice Law
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1999 |
12/11/2011 |
| Colorado |
Inactive
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1991 |
01/06/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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ECKHART KOLAK LLC
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2008–present
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Johnson, Westra, Broecker, Whittaker & Newitt, P.C.
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2001–2008
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Attorney and Business Manager at
Various Entities
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1991–2001
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See all 3 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Colorado School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1991 |
| University of Colorado - Boulder |
Marketing |
BS - Bachelor of Science Cum Laude |
1986 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Collaboration Award and Director |
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries |
2011 |
| Chairman |
Chicago Bar Association, Mergers and Acquisitions Committee |
2011 |
| Chairman |
Illinois State Bar Association, Corporations & Business Law Section Council |
2011 |
| Chairman |
Chicago Bar Association, Business Law Committee |
2010 |
| Collaboration Award |
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries |
2010 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Collaboration Award |
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries |
2009 |
| Director |
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries |
2008 |
| Collaboration Award |
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries |
2007 |
| Section Council Member |
Corporations, Securities & Business Law Section, ISBA |
2006 |
| Collaboration Award |
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries |
2006 |
| Law Review Staff Editor |
University of Colorado Law Review |
1991 |
See all 12 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Chairman, Member |
Chicago Bar Association, Business Law Committee and Mergers and Acquisitions Committee |
2008-present
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| Member, prior deacon |
Grace Pointe Church |
2003-present
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| Director, Meeting Committee Chairman |
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries |
2003-present
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| Chairman and Member |
Illinois State Bar Association, Corporation and Securities Law Section |
2002-present
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| Member |
Illinois State Bar Association |
1999-present
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| Member |
DuPage County Bar Association |
2001-2010
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| Director and Member |
Naperville Jaycees |
2001-2005
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| Member |
Colorado Bar Association |
1991-1997
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See all 8 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Successful Contracts Negotiated
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Potential Revision to Ethics Rules to Facilitate Out-of-State Practice for Transactional Attorneys? |
Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum (ISBA) |
2010 |
| Hardship Distributions from 401(k) Plans |
Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum (ISBA) |
2009 |
| A look at the Illinois Employee Classification Act |
Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum (ISBA) |
2008 |
| Pierce the Veil |
Insight-the Magazine of the Illinois CPA Society, Sept./Oct. 2007, Vol. 57, No3. |
2007 |
| Helping Business Owners Avoid Personal Liability |
Illinois Bar Journal, June 2007, Vol. 95, No. 6 |
2007 |
| Negotiating and Drafting Pre-Acquisition Documents Related To A Business Sale Or Purchase |
Illinois State Bar Association Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum, March 2007, Vol. 52, No. 3 |
2007 |
| Preparing the Pre-Acquisition Documents Related to a Business Sale or Purchase |
DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Jan. 2007, Vol 19, Issue 5, Page 11 |
2007 |
| Various Law Related Articles |
Naperville Sun Newspaper |
2007 |
| A Primer on Judicial Admissions |
DuPage County Bar Association Brief, February/March 2005, Page 12. |
2005 |
| Vountary Dismissals in Illinois- a Critical Review |
Illinois Bar Journal, Sept. 2004 Vol 92, page 12. |
2004 |
| Drafting a Guaranty Association Agreement |
Mealey's Litigation Reports, Insurance Insolvency, Vol. 6, Issue 15 (1/5/1995) |
1995 |
| Sale of an Insolvent Insurer's Charter |
Mealey's Litigation Reports, Insurance Insolvency, Vol. 5, Issue 24 (5/18/1994) |
1994 |
See all 12 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Partnership Case Law |
Partnership Law Update |
2010 |
| How to Transition from Corporate Executive to Business Owner |
2010: A Return to M&A - Annual Conference |
2010 |
| Buying or Selling a Business - Is This the Path for You? |
DuPage County Minority Entrepreneur Conference |
2009 |
| Moderator |
Buying and Selling a Business |
2009 |
| Structuring the Deal |
Buying a Business During Uncertain Times |
2009 |
| Moderator |
Attorney Liabilities to Third Parties |
2009 |
| Navigating "Speed Bumpts:" How to Save the Deal When Things go Wrong |
Annual Conference: Best Practices for Tough Markets |
2009 |
| How to Avoid Personal Liability for Business Debts |
SCORE Monthly Meeting |
2007 |
| How to Prepare to Sell Your Business: What You Need to Know From a Legal Perspective" |
Preparing to Sell Your Business |
2007 |
| How to Buy a Business Valued Under $1 Million |
MBBI MorningMeeting |
2007 |
| Deal Structure - numerous legal issues related to buying a business |
MBBI Morning Meeting |
2007 |
| "Deal Structure: Getting to an Agreement Both Buyer and Seller Can Close |
MBBI Annual Buyer Conference |
2007 |
| Piercing the Corporate Veil |
Business Law Committee Seminar |
2007 |
| Finding and Developing Good Buyers |
Best Practices in Deal Making: Developing Your M&A Practice - Annual Conference |
2007 |
| Buying or Leasing Commercial Real Estate |
"Lease or Buy My Business Space? Making the Right Choice" |
2007 |
| Best Practices in Deal Making: Team Approach to Closing More Deals. |
MBBI Annual Conference |
2006 |
| Negotiating and Drafting Commercial Real Estate leases |
Livin' the Dream Radio Program |
2006 |
| Using Retirement Funds to Buy a Business |
Getting Money to Buy or Expand a Business |
2006 |
| Deal Structure |
Best Practices in Acquiring a Business - Annual Buyer Conference |
2006 |
See all 19 speaking engagements
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