Charmaine L. Vivar

Charmaine L. Vivar

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 23 years

Business Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Business, Commercial, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

Confidential, Chicago, IL

About Charmaine

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 60%

23 years

60%
Licensing 10%

23 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 345-385 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Charmaine L. Vivar, Attorney at Law

Confidential, Chicago, IL, 60622

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Charmaine L. Vivar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kat | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

The Best for Small Business

Charmaine was very thorough in her work and kept me up to date constantly and quickly. She explained incorporation to me every step of the way which helped me feel secure and confident with my company's future! If you need anything business related and you want a lawyer who is smart, hard-working, fa...st-paced and kind, you need to work with Charmaine!

Posted by Fabio | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Patient but effective

IT was great to work with her on the sale of our business. She was tough as nails when needed, but was also able to calm us and the other parties to keep a complicated transaction flowing smoothly. There were many times when the behavior of the buyer and their attorney were less than professional b...ut Charmaine kept us calm and communicated in a stern but clear manner with them until all issues were resolved. (without inflaming the situation) I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Alisa | October 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent!

Charmaine Vivar's excellence is apparent in everything she touches. She is competent, professional, a great communicator and an asset to your team. I have hired Charmaine and consulted with her on multiple issues and cases, and she represented the best of what an attorney can and should be doing. ...I strongly recommend her, to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2013 | Business

Competent and selective attorney

Charmaine is very responsive, articulate and knowledgeable on hospitality/restaurant and bar matters. I hired her to review a business purchase contract and ultimately kept her retained for the additional closing work and some licensing matters. Rates were conscious of my business needs/limitations.... Always easily reachable via email, phone and text, I would recommend her to other bar or restaurant owners.

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Charmaine L. Vivar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jorie Johnson

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charmaine is a fantastic attorney. While I haven't had the privilege of working with her as a peer, since we are in different legal circles (I practice criminal defense law), I had the good fortune of retaining her years ago on my own personal lawsuit against an employer. She worked tirelessly on my behalf, always kept me apprised of new developments with my case and in the end, negotiated a very favorable settlement that I was happy to accept. I would recommend Charmaine to anyone seeking a lawyer in her areas of practice!"

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Benjamin Wong

Business lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Charmaine on a few legal matters and I wholeheartedly endorse her legal work. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a terrific legal mind that clearly comes across in her legal prose. I look forward to working with her again."

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Alisa Levin

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I emphatically endorse Ms. Vivar's skills, professionalism and expertise in legal matters. She's a pleasure to work with both as opposing counsel, and as a former client, and also a friend. Alisa Levin Levin Law, Ltd. Chicago IL"

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David Kleczek

Business lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recommend Ms. Vivar to anyone seeking legal counsel because she knows business. Anyone seeking good practical advice should contact Ms. Vivar."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Of Counsel, Troglia Kaplan, LLC

2023 - Present

Corporate Counsel, OFI

2020 - Present

General Counsel, Caffè Baci & Caffè RōM Groups

2009 - Present

Attorney, Charmaine L. Vivar, Attorney at Law

2004 - 2009

Attorney, Besetzny Vivar LLC

2002 - 2004

Judicial Law Clerk, Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County

Associations

2004 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Loyola University Chicago

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Filipino

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