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Lindsey Paige Markus assists business owners and families plan their estates, protect assets, transfer wealth, and minimize taxation. Lindsey works closely with clients to formulate succession plans, advise on business formation, wealth preservation and gift and estate taxation.
An associate with the law firm of Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. since 2006, Lindsey received her J.D. degree from Loyola University of Chicago. Lindsey was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2006 and the Florida Bar in 2007. Founded in 1987, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. has over sixty attorneys who concentrate in a variety of areas which include estate planning, asset protection corporate transactions, secured lending, as well as civil and commercial litigation.
Lindsey’s early career in business and finance and clinically applied neuroscience and neuroeconomics gives her a unique perspective. She is comfortable with numbers and understands how her client’s needs are most effectively secured in our dynamic economic environment. Lindsey assesses how the law affects her clients, generates creative solutions to their complex situations, and carefully communicates these options.
In 1998, Lindsey earned her M.A. in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. Upon receiving her Masters Degree, Lindsey worked in the areas of finance and business development, where she structured joint ventures with domestic and international media conglomerates. Lindsey leverages her international studies and work experience with her work on the “Welcome to the United States” program – a comprehensive program of services for Chinese corporations and high net worth individuals.
Prior to attending law school, Lindsey studied cognitive restructuring training to maximize intelligence, a part of the evolving science of teachable intelligence. She participated in NASA's Critical Thinking Project from 2001-2004. Lindsey also co-authored Retrain Your Business Brain: Outsmart the Corporate Competition, published by Dearborn Press in 2003. Retrain Your Business Brain has also been published in China, Japan, Korea and Indonesia. She also co-authored The Road Trip: A Parable About Where to Lead, When to Follow, and How to Get Out of the Way, published in 2008.
Lindsey graduated with honors from Brandeis University in 1997 with a B.A., cum laude, in Economics and minors in Spanish and Managerial Business. As part of her M.A. program, Lindsey studied abroad at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. She speaks Spanish and conversational Italian.
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Posted by Dave | November 19, 2009
The process of starting a new business can be quite overwhelming, especially for someone with no prior business training or experience. Luckily I was able to work with Lindsey during the formation of my LLC. She clearly explained the financial and legal ramifications associated with different busines...
Posted by Brad | November 19, 2009
Lindsey handled all my estate planning, will, trust, etc. From consultation to final document execution, Lindsey was extremely professional and showed excellent follow up. Her dual MA and Law Degree are impressive but more important are the people skills she possesses when working with clients on suc...
Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2009
Lindsey is an excellent estate planning attorney. We were extremely pleased with the work Lindsey performed for us and we found her to be intelligent, professional and extremely personable. We would highly recommend Lindsey to anyone looking for an attorney. Dave & Phyllis S., Mokena, IL
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2009
Lindsey P. Markus helped us complete our estate planning documents and is very thorough, easy to work with and timely. The work that Lindsey did reached a higher standard. We commend her for her work and would be happy to recommend her to our family and friends. We have such peace of mind now, a...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2009
I had no intention of creating an estate plan. I am a simple man with one concern . . . taking care of my family. I had a basic will, and didn't see the need to complicate matters. However, Lindsey explained how and why my beneficiaries would save time and money with regards to legal costs, pa...
"Lindsey is a phenomenal attorney. I have referred her to numerous people who all agree that she is the best in her field. I highly recommend her services."
"It is with great pleasure that I share what an invaluable resource Lindsey has been for me and for my clients who have divorced and need to work on their estate plan. I have received incredibly strong feedback from everyone I have sent to her. I have also utilized Lindsey's expertise in negotiating terms of pre-nuptial agreements relative to Estate Planning and Probate. A truly remarkable attorney and woman."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers - Illinois Rising Star, Law and Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyers - Illinois Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Women Making an Impact in the Law, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2012
Super Lawyers - Illinois Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2012
Double Chai in the Chi - 36 under 36, Oy! Chicago! and JUF
2011
Super Lawyers - Illinois Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyers - Illinois Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2006 - 2006
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2006
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
MA - Masters
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
2010
Estate Tax Planning - What Every Woman Should Know
2010
Personal Wealth Management Strategy
2010
The Keys to Personal Finance & Wealth Management - What Every Resident & Physician Should Know About Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2010
Not All Charging Orders Are Created Equal
2009
Estate Planning / Asset Protection
2009
Estate Planning
2008
Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Illinois
2007
Panel Mediator on Representation Issues for CHINA companies in the U.S. and American companies in China
2007
Estate Planning / Asset Protection for Physicians
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Estate Planning
2009
2009
2006
2006
2004
2003
Spanish
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