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Adnan A. Shams is the Managing Partner of the Chicago office of Lorium P.C. Mr. Shams’ practice focuses on matters dealing with corporations, with an emphasis on corporate/business law transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and intellectual property. Mr. Shams has represented a wide variety of clients, including financial institutions, distributors, operators, franchisees, manufacturers, investors, tech startups, and developers within numerous industries. He also advises large and small companies on all their business and transactional needs as their outside in-house counsel.
Prior to Lorium, Mr. Shams co-founded SRM law and later joined forces with Marshall Grant PLLC. Mr. Shams practiced for several years in the private sector in various industries providing insight and experience to effectively counsel his clients. Mr. Shams spent years in the accounting field while at a private accounting firm and a commercial development company. Mr. Shams has also worked in the Information Technology field as a Director of Information Technology overseeing over 45 offices across the United States. Mr. Shams gained further experience in international business and financing transactions at a commodities trading company and consulting company.
Adnan Shams has been recognized by his peers and Illinois Super Lawyer as a Rising Star for 6 years. Mr. Shams was born and raised in the Chicagoland area and is married with two children. Outside of the firm, he currently serves as the Practice Group Chair for Business and Intellectual Property for a nonprofit organization focusing on community service and outreach as well as for a nonprofit disaster relief organization.
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2014
Adnan is very professional, timely, and courteous. He took the time to understand my specific needs, and come up with a solution that was mutually agreeable. He is not like other lawyers who just want you to drop off the paperwork and charge a fee. He is extremely personable, and a rare find nowad...
Posted by Diana | May 12, 2014
Mr. Shams has been a vital part of our daycare operation. As a new small business owner, finding a perfect attorney was not an easy feat. With so many legal matters surrounding the daycare industry, we needed to make sure that our attorney would be one with patience, knowledge, and true understand...
Posted by Sharif | April 21, 2014
Adnan Shams embodies the 'ideal' attorney; a resource which may be: unattainable, seemingly impossible to find, and daunting - in the task of searching for legal representation when you need it. His: knowledge, professionalism, communication, & general performance - often exceeds my expectation...
Posted by Joe | September 30, 2013
I contracted with Mr. Shams many times to help with the formation of my business. I couldn't ask for someone better by my side through that entire process. I look forward to working with Adnan and continuing this excellent relationship. I appreciate the sincere care and attention to detail he puts in...
"I endorse this lawyer. Adnan's understanding of intellectual property and business matters make him a valuable resource to anyone that has the pleasure to work with him. Highly recommended."
"I have consulted with Adnan on a variety of trademark issues and have even referred clients to him for his expertise in patents. His experience as an IP lawyer give him the skills to quickly get to the heart of the issue and come up with a solid plan for dealing with it. He's my "go to" patent guy and I strongly endorse Adnan as an attorney not only in the area of IP, but also as general business counsel."
"Adnan is an excellent corporate attorney and diligent in his representation of clients. He is thorough in dealing with client matters, as well as pointing out issues that clients may not have known or thought about."
"I have consulted with Mr. Shams on several matters and always find him extremely capable and a pleasure to consult with. His knowledge and experience exceed his age. He brings much to the table. I highly endorse this attorney."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
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2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2003
Award for Excellence, DHR International
2021 - Present
Managing Partner, Lorium P.C.
2013 - 2021
Shareholder, SRM Law, P.C.
2008 - 2013
Attorney, Mozwecz & Shams LLP
2008 - 2008
Patent Agent, Greer, Burns & Crain
2006 - 2008
IP Law Clerk, Denison & Associates
2001 - 2004
Director of IT, DHR International
2012 - Present
AMLABusiness & IP Lead
2007 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark Office
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Starting a Law Practice
2015
Hate Speech
2014
Private Practice/Work Life Balance
English
Urdu
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