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also known as Myra Mormile-Wolper
Myra Mormile-Wolper is the founding member, owner, and managing attorney of M-W Business Law & Litigation. Myra has a keen focus on providing business-oriented legal solutions. In a legal world where attorneys err on the side of telling you that the law prohibits you from doing something without fully understanding the issue, Myra works to grasp what your business is trying to accomplish, so she can provide a solution that is both creative and cost-effective.
She strives to understand the ins and outs of her clients' businesses, and she realizes the import of the work that she does for her clients. She keeps her clients updated on the status of their legal matters, so there's never a question of how your project is coming along or what your next steps might be.
Myra's practice is based on a tenured history as a partner to various businesses, starting her career defending large brokerage firms in arbitration, then working tirelessly defending corporations and individuals in complex commercial litigation, and providing general counsel services to a wide variety of businesses. Myra also served as in-house general counsel for a multi-million dollar company. This foundation has provided Myra the orientation that she needs to be a crucial member of your business's team.
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Acquired: 2010
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Acquired: 2004
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332 S. Michigan Ave., Ste 1032/M212, Chicago, IL, 60604
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Posted by Kristen | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fanatstic Lawyer
She was essential with a case we ultimately won. She is thorough, hard working, smart, easy to work with and has a wonderful attitude. Would hire her in a heartbeat again if needed.
Posted by Vance | March 14, 2018 | Intellectual Property
Great to Work With!
I had the pleasure of working with Myra on IP-related matters on a few past engagements and he professionalism and intelligence is immediately obvious. She has the ability to communicate difficult subject matter in an understandable fashion and to do so strategically. Myra is thoughtful about how she...
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
EVP
Myra represented our firm in a regulatory matter. She is a fast learner and has deep understanding of brokerage operations, particularly the details of execution and clearing. Myra’s demeanor works well with regulators in the current environment.
Posted by Peter | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
President &COO
Myra is a well rounded attorney with great interpersonal skills. Her expertise in brokerage business is truly astounding. Myra can adopt to a very dynamic environment of a start up and be very sophisticated counterpart for a mature, established company. She is goals oriented and results driven person...
Posted by Adam | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
A great business partner
I first hired Myra when a business partner abruptly withdrew from the business leaving a complex liability. Although the value of the debt was not huge, Myra was sophisticated in her approach to determine the former partner was personally liable and obtain restitution. Myra pursued negotiation until ...
"Myra is a great lawyer. She has a great "bedside" manner with clients while being a relentless advocate for them. Myra comes up with practical solutions to a hosts of problems."
Intellectual property lawyer
Patent application lawyer
2014
Illinois "Rising Stars", Super Lawyers
2004
Order of the Coif, Emory University School of Law
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Securities Award, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
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Edward Branan Scholar, Emory University School of Law
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Best Oralist, Saul Lefkowitz IP Southeast Regional Competition
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Top 10% Moot Court Competition, Emory University School of Law
2018 - Present
Owner, M-W Business Law & Litigation, LLC
2016 - 2017
SVP, Associate General Counsel, E*TRADE Financial Corporation
2014 - 2016
General Counsel, Aperture Group, LLC, owner of OptionsHouse and optionMONSTER
2010 - 2014
Special Counsel, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP
2004 - 2010
Associate, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP Attorneys At Law
2004 - 2004
Intern, United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
2003 - 2003
Summer Associate, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP Attorneys At Law
2003 - 2004
Research Assistant - Professor Richard Freer, Emory University School of Law
2002 - 2002
Research Assistant - Tax, Emory University School of Law
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2004
JD - Juris Doctor, with honors
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
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