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I am an attorney with over 18 years experience in complex commercial, civil litigation and business consulting, including cannabis and medical marijuana law. I represent corporations, small businesses, professionals and governmental entities in contract negotiations, complex commercial litigation matters, and for professional liability, product liability and civil defense litigation. I also have experience and have presented on emerging issues for employers’ and healthcare professionals’ compliance with Illinois’ medical cannabis laws and regulations.
Authorized to practice law in Illinois (2002) and in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar and General Bar), Central District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of
Wisconsin, and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
A tidbit of information about me - I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and came to the U.S.A. in 1979 as a result of the Soviet war. I speak Dari, the dialect of Persian spoken in Afghanistan. Of all places, I grew up in the wonderful area of greater Overland Park/Shawnee, Kansas.
*The statements and views expressed on this site are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
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2015
Emerging Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Emerging Lawyer in Products Liability Defense, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Emerging Lawyer in Personal Injury Defense, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Emerging Lawyer in Toxic Torts Defense, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV® Preeminent™ - 2010 - Present, Martindale-Hubbell
2018 - Present
Senior Counsel, Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal LLC
2016 - Present
Claims and Litigation Management AllianceCannabis Committee
Summary Judgment Granted; Affirmed by Appellate Court
2002
J.D.
1998
B.S.L.A.
2019
Cook County Asbestos Litigation Updates
2017
Public Construction Project Liability
2016
Going to Pot? Anticipating and Preparing for Workplace Effects in the Wake of Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Pilot Program
2016
Lakes and Other Bodies of Water in Parks: (Part 1) Special Liability Concerns; (Part 2) Risk Management and Insurance
2016
Parades and Festivals in Parks – Liability Issues and Recent Decisions
2015
Medicare and Medicaid Liens - Representing Medical Practices & Physicians
2015
Parades and Festivals in Parks – Liability Issues and Recent Decisions
2014
Employer Rights and Responsibilities - Concealed Carry in Illinois
2012
Triggering the Policy
2011
Settlement Pitfalls
2017
2016
2014
2012
Persian
Spanish
French