Adam Samuel Tracy

Adam Samuel Tracy

also known as Adam S. Tracy, Adam Tracy

3.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 20 years

Litigation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Securities Offerings, Corporate & Incorporation

141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 2172, Chicago, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

I represent both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of litigation matters, including contract, collection, and personal injury

20 years | 25 cases

50%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Providing entity and private fund formation for emerging, growth-orientated startups

20 years | 100 cases

25%
Securities Offerings 25%

I consult early stage ventures navigate the complex world of securities law. This includes drafting investment documents, providing IPO and reverse merger services, hedge fund formation and ongoing SEC compliance work.

20 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

10%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Not Authorized To Practice Law Due To Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

The Tracy Firm, Ltd.

141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 2172, Chicago, IL, 60604

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Adam Samuel Tracy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

5 star (26)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (13)

Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Payments Expert

Our EU-based payments firm engaged Adam Tracy in order to establish crypto debit card program. He knowledge was top notch and he expertly guided us through the setup to launch. We continue to engage him as a thought leader.

Posted by Tony | April 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Knowledgable

Adam Tracy acted as a consultant to our startup cross-border payments company and was invaluable. His knowledge of the space is extensive and he was able to rework our payments model which ultimately was much easier to execute upon and more profitable. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GOING TO JAIL

When scammers get caught it’s the best time. jail time is coming for you my friend. We have reported the authorities and they will be looking into this little scheme. Wire Fraud , Service Fraud Min 10+ years It’s coming baby , can’t wait to see the face you make in when you get sentenced. ...

Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Scammer

He is a biggest scammer I have scene in my life don’t give him any money because he is not going to do anything for you

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The biggest scam lawyer

He took our prepayment for service months ago and never responding and disappeared like nothing happened. Scammer!!!!!!

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Disbarment by Consent issued in IL, 2020

updated on 04/07/2021

Disbarment on consent means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Suspension issued in IL, 2019

updated on 10/16/2019

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Founder/Managing Attorney, The Tracy Firm, Ltd.

2006 - 2008

Co-Founder, Vice President & General Counsel, Ecology Coatings, Inc.

2005 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Rathje Woodward LLC

2004 - 2005

Corporate Counsel, Philip Morris U.S.A.

2000 - 2003

Gasoline Trader, BP, PLC

Associations

2016 - Present

The National Creditors Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Securities Transfer Association

Member

2014 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Securities Industry Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Etherecash.IO

Client raised over $31,000,000

TriMax Consulting Inc

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Carbon Credit International Inc

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

MP Ventures, Inc

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Realco International, Inc.

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

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Education

2005

DePaul University College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

2005

DePaul University

M.B.A.

2000

University of Notre Dame

B.S. & B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2011

Real Estate Educators Association Predatory Loan Litigaiton

2011

Real Estate Educators Association Real Estate Investment

Publications

Languages

English

German

Activity

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