Steven Constantine Kyriazes

Steven Constantine Kyriazes

also known as Steven C. Kyriazes, Steven C. Kyriazes

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 47 years

Mergers and acquisitions Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation ... +6 more

121 S. Wilke Rd. Ste. 301, Arlington Heights, IL

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Defense of misdemeanor and felony cases; domestic battery cases.

48 years | 100 cases

30%
Mergers and Acquisitions 30%

Sales, aquisitions and mergers of closely held corporations, LLC's, partnerships and sole proprietorships.

41 years

30%
Litigation 10%

Some plaintiff's personal injury; commercial litigation (plaintiff and defense).

48 years

10%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Drafting and negotiation of complex contracts for clients for use with their business customers.

41 years

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Formation of closely held corporations, LLC's, limited partnerships

41 years

5%
DUI and DWI 5%

Defense of all DUI and drinking related traffic offenses such as Open Liquor in Motor Vehicle

36 years | 5 cases

5%
Employment and Labor 5%

Representation of management in discrimination, harassment, retaliatory discharge and breach of contract claims. Representation of management in collective bargaining.

41 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

Residential real estate closings

48 years

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Defense of any and all traffic citations and criminal complaints including DWLS, DWLR.

36 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven Constantine Kyriazes

121 S. Wilke Rd. Ste. 301, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005-1524

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Steven Constantine Kyriazes's Reviews

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Posted by Jim | January 5, 2013

Excellent Services From Steve Kyriazes

Steve has been my attorney for many years. Recently, I have had to rely on his services for a real estate issue with my builder and the city in which I live. Of the many issues, contracts or interactions we have had over the past 10 years it has always been an excellent experience. Frankly, Steve is ...personable, professional, has a great understand Law and how it best applies to the situation. I am comfortable working with him and consider him to be the best attorney I have worked with in both my personal and professional career.

Posted by Jeffery | November 19, 2012

General Manager & COO

Steve has worked with me on a number of projects for over twenty years. I have the utmost trust in his abilities and his interpretation of each situation he has been engaged in. Having an experience legal mind with the ability to navigate the legal process, understand the cost analysis versus the l...ikely outcome of complicated cases has been extremely helpful. He has saved us time and money, so I highly recommend his services in the areas in which he practices!

Posted by James | November 6, 2012

Opinion on the Services of Steve Kyriazes, Attorney at Law

I have utilized Steve's services for a number of legal matter, both busines and personal and I think he did a terrific job in every matter where I retained his services. I intend on using him again in the very near furure on another matter that may require litigation.

Posted by Rory | November 5, 2012

Reccomendation of Steven Kyriazes

I have known & worked with Steve Kyriazes for over 20 years, and I am extremely comfortable in recommending his services. He is diligent, professional and has a high level of diversified experience that would benefit many.

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Colin Gilbert

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the highest caliber of attorney, a pillar in the legal community, and the type of lawyer that most aspire to become. He has been a mentor and friend over the years, as well as my #1 referral source for conflicts. I cannot speak highly enough if his legal skills or demeanor."

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Mark Dinos

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is knowledgeable in his field and competent in his handling of his clients."

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Stephen Newland

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Steve to anyone seeking legal assistance. Not only is Steve extremely knowledgeable but he works very hard to make sure his clients are satisfied. I refer clients to Steve because clients I have referred to him have always informed me how impressed they are with Steve and they are so grateful to have Steve as their lawyer."

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Mitchell Sexner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a highly qualified attorney and I would recommend him for any legal matters. He approaches all his cases in a professional manner."

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Gary Newland

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work.Steve is a talented skilled attorney that understands how to help folks. Steve gets it and can explain complicated issues so everyone can understand. I can recommend Steve to anyone and the person will be taken care of. He is a credit to the profession."

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Charles Newland

Employment and labor lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Steve is extremely knowledgable in the area of employment law and has been extremely helpful to me and clients I have referred him regarding employment related matters."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

100 Best Trail Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Exceptional Leadership Commendation, Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney and Principal, Steven C. Kyriazes, P.C.

2003 - 2009

Corporate Counsel, The Bartech Group, Inc.

2000 - 2002

Vice President and General Counsel, RJ2 & Associates, Inc.

1992 - 1999

VIce President and General Counsel, Pollak and Skan, Inc.

1985 - 1992

Vice President & General Counsel, The SEC Companies, Inc.

1983 - 1985

Attorney and Principal, Law Offices of Steven C. Kyriazes, PC

1981 - 1983

Trial Attorney, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

1978 - 1980

Assistant State's Attorney, DuPage County State's Attorney

Associations

2009 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Attorney Member and Criminal Law/Employment Law Committee Member

2009 - 2014

West Suburban Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - 2014

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member - In-Court Lawyer Referral Program

2009 - 2014

West Suburban Bar Association

Member - In-Court Lawyer Referral Program

Education

1989

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

LL.M - Master of Laws

1978

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Elmhust College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

ISSA Legal Seminar

Remedying Problem Wording in Boilerplate Contracts

Publications

2017

Northwest Suburban Bar Association Northwest Suburban Bar Association

2017

Martindale-Hubbell publication MartindaleHubbell

2012

John Marshall Law Journal BriefCase

Languages

English

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