$ 305-550 per hour
Markus May
About Markus
Biography
Markus May is a dynamic client focused business attorney. He helps businesses and their owners start, buy, sell and operate businesses. Mr. May advises clients on how to avoid disputes and litigation and how to structure contracts and leases to minimize risk and maximize future benefits. He is a prolific writer and speaker and has served on numerous boards and committees of various legal and industry associations and is a leader in the field of business law.
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Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 34 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
May Law Firm LLC
400 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, 60563
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Markus May's Reviews
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Posted by Melissa | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended Business Attorney
I needed to have a fitness services agreement created that was in compliance with the Physical Fitness Services Act of IL for my personal training business. Markus made it as painless as possible by offering helpful suggestions based on his prior knowledge and experience, being quick and responsive,...
Posted by Janice | May 26, 2014
Corporate Dispute
I had the priviledge of speaking with Markus May twice last week regarding a contract dispute my organization was struggling with. Although I had never spoken to Markus before last week, he took my call, listened intently to the problems, and gave me advice on how to potentially resolve the issues a...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2013
Helpful Business Advice
My business is out of state, but I've got an employee who will be residing in Illinois and working remotely. I had some questions regarding Illinois registration requirements, etc. Markus was very helpful in going through the options, walking through the statutes and discussing the various issues i...
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2008
David Pendley, President Avenue Mortgage Corporation
Outstaning representation! Incredible detail and knowledge in the area of business sales and overall business dealings. I have and will refer Markus May to everyone with these needs.
Markus May's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Linscott Hanson
Limited liability company (LLC) lawyer | Mar 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Markus May for several years through working together on various bar association matters, participation in Internet discussion groups, and personal contact. He has a very acute mind, grasps situations quickly. He has an encyclopedic memory of the law, both statutes and cases, and a keen insight. He his helpful to a fault, courteous and friendly, never too busy to help a friend, teach a course, etc. I highly recommend him."
"Markus published many well-researched and detailed articles about business law. I have heard Markus speak in more than one Bar function, and his clear explanations of business law issues demonstrate his knowledge and experience in his field. His ability to communicate in plain language makes him a great resource for business clients."
"When attention to detail is important, I recommend Markus May without reservation. Markus is devoted to getting even the little things right but still manages to keep the atmosphere on deals light - a true skill. On an academic note, I have edited articles authored by Markus for our bar journal and facilitated presentations by him. In both cases Markus turned in pieces that were well researched, organized, and thorough. I believe Markus would do an excellent job for clients in any transaction."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Collaboration Awards 2015-2018, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2017
Chairman, DuPage County Bar Association Business Law Section Council
2014
Collaboration Award, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2013
Collaboration Award and Director, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2012
Collaboration Award and Director, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2011
Chairman, Illinois State Bar Association, Corporations & Business Law Section Council
2011
Collaboration Award and Director, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2011
Chairman, Chicago Bar Association, Mergers and Acquisitions Committee
2010
Collaboration Award, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2010
Chairman, Chicago Bar Association, Business Law Committee
2010
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Collaboration Award, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2008
Director, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2007
Collaboration Award, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2006
Collaboration Award, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries
2006
Section Council Member, Corporations, Securities & Business Law Section, ISBA
1991
Law Review Staff Editor, University of Colorado Law Review
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, May Law Firm LLC
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Eckhart Kolak LLC
2001 - 2008
Attorney, Johnson, Westra, Broecker, Whittaker & Newitt, P.C.
1991 - 2001
Attorney and Business Manager, Various Entities
Associations
2010 - Present
Institute of Illinois Business LawMember
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Business Law Committee and Mergers and Acquisitions CommitteeChairman, Member
2003 - Present
Midwest Business Brokers and IntermediariesDirector, Meeting Committee Chairman
2003 - Present
Grace Pointe ChurchMember, prior deacon
2002 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Business and Securities Law SectionChairman and Member
2001 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember, Prior Business Committee Chair
1999 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember, Prior Business Committee Chair
2010 - 2012
Chicago Bar Association Mergers and Acquisitions CommitteeChairman
2001 - 2005
Naperville JayceesDirector and Member
1991 - 1997
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Contract Negotiation and Drafting
Successful Contracts Negotiated
Company Sales and Purchases
Successful negotiations and closings of numerous transactions.
Education
1991
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Colorado - Boulder
BS - Bachelor of Science Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
Professional Responsiblity Committee CLE
Ethics and the Transactional Attorney
2016
O'Hare Chapter Tax Forum
Piercing the Corporate Veil
2015
The Basics of LLC Operating Agreements
Management and Transferability Provisions.
2015
Business Sales and Acquisitions: The Basics of Asset and Stock Transactions
Pre-Definitive Agreements
2015
Business Law Committee Meeting
PROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS FROM PERSONAL LIABILITY
2014
SCORE Monthly Meeting
Preacquisition Documents Related to Buying a Business
2014
Piercing the LLC Veil: Best Practices to Avoid Member Liability for Business Debts
Piercing the LLC Veil
2014
National Webinar for Attorneys
Piercing the LLC Veil: Best Practices to Avoid Member Liability for Business Debts
2014
Annual Conference -Society of Financial Services Professionals
Business Exit Strategies, Succession Planning, and Tips from the Trenches
2014
26th Annual How to Form an Illinois Business Entity
Forming a Business Entity
2013
Twenty-Fifth Annual! How to Form an Illinois Business Entity: Corporations and Their Alternatives
Forming a Business Entity
2013
MBBI Association Meeting
Pre-Acquisition Agreements
2013
JD - CPA Meeting
Protecting Your Clients from Personal Liability
2013
Business Law Committee Meeting
Piercing the Corporate Veil , Chicago, IL, May 1, 2013
2012
Business Law Committee
Considerations for Lawyers Representing Sellers of Privately Held Companies
2012
Association Meeting
Selling a Business: Preparation and the Sales Process
2012
Association Meeting
Preparing a Business for Sale or Capital Raises: Private Equity and Deal Professional Insights
2012
Association Meeting
Insurance: Coverages, Due Diligence, and Successor Liability
2012
24th Annual: How to Form an Illinois Business Entity Part 1
Assisting Businesses During the Current Challenges
2011
November Association Meeting
How to Protect Your Personal Assets
2011
November Association Meeting
Preparing to Sell Your Practice
2011
Fraudulent Transfers and Piercing the Corporate Veil
Protecting the Corporate Veil
2010
Partnership Law Update
Partnership Case Law
2010
2010: A Return to M&A - Annual Conference
How to Transition from Corporate Executive to Business Owner
2009
DuPage County Minority Entrepreneur Conference
Buying or Selling a Business - Is This the Path for You?
2009
Buying and Selling a Business
Moderator
2009
Buying a Business During Uncertain Times
Structuring the Deal
2009
Attorney Liabilities to Third Parties
Moderator
2009
Annual Conference: Best Practices for Tough Markets
Navigating "Speed Bumpts:" How to Save the Deal When Things go Wrong
2007
SCORE Monthly Meeting
How to Avoid Personal Liability for Business Debts
2007
Preparing to Sell Your Business
How to Prepare to Sell Your Business: What You Need to Know From a Legal Perspective"
2007
MBBI MorningMeeting
How to Buy a Business Valued Under $1 Million
2007
MBBI Morning Meeting
Deal Structure - numerous legal issues related to buying a business
2007
MBBI Annual Buyer Conference
"Deal Structure: Getting to an Agreement Both Buyer and Seller Can Close
2007
Business Law Committee Seminar
Piercing the Corporate Veil
2007
Best Practices in Deal Making: Developing Your M&A Practice - Annual Conference
Finding and Developing Good Buyers
2007
"Lease or Buy My Business Space? Making the Right Choice"
Buying or Leasing Commercial Real Estate
2006
MBBI Annual Conference
Best Practices in Deal Making: Team Approach to Closing More Deals.
2006
Livin' the Dream Radio Program
Negotiating and Drafting Commercial Real Estate leases
2006
Getting Money to Buy or Expand a Business
Using Retirement Funds to Buy a Business
2006
Best Practices in Acquiring a Business - Annual Buyer Conference
Deal Structure
Publications
2013
Illinois Family Physician
Avoiding Personal Liability – Running the Medical Practice to Protect its Owners
2012
Illinois State Bar Journal
Shareholder Drag-Along Rights in Illinos
2010
Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum (ISBA)
Potential Revision to Ethics Rules to Facilitate Out-of-State Practice for Transactional Attorneys
2009
Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum (ISBA)
Hardship Distributions from 401(k) Plans
2008
Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum (ISBA)
A look at the Illinois Employee Classification Act
2007
Illinois Bar Journal, June 2007, Vol. 95, No. 6
Helping Business Owners Avoid Personal Liability
2007
Illinois State Bar Association Corporation, Securities & Business Law Forum, March 2007, Vol. 52, No. 3
Negotiating and Drafting Pre-Acquisition Documents Related To A Business Sale Or Purchase
2007
Naperville Sun Newspaper
Various Law Related Articles
2007
DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Jan. 2007, Vol 19, Issue 5, Page 11
Preparing the Pre-Acquisition Documents Related to a Business Sale or Purchase
2007
Insight-the Magazine of the Illinois CPA Society, Sept./Oct. 2007, Vol. 57, No3.
Pierce the Veil
2005
DuPage County Bar Association Brief, February/March 2005, Page 12.
A Primer on Judicial Admissions
2004
Illinois Bar Journal, Sept. 2004 Vol 92, page 12.
Vountary Dismissals in Illinois- a Critical Review
1995
Mealey's Litigation Reports, Insurance Insolvency, Vol. 6, Issue 15 (1/5/1995)
Drafting a Guaranty Association Agreement
1994
Mealey's Litigation Reports, Insurance Insolvency, Vol. 5, Issue 24 (5/18/1994)
Sale of an Insolvent Insurer's Charter
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English
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