Andrew S. May

Andrew S. May

also known as May Law PC

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 30 years

Financial markets and services Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Financial Markets and Services, Securities & Investment Fraud, Arbitration ... +2 more

118 North Clinton St., Suite 100, Chicago, IL

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Financial Markets and Services 45%

• Defend individuals and companies under investigation by exchanges and other regulatory bodies. • Represent a number of money managers — including a nationally known author on the financial markets — commodity pools, Forex traders, private funds, hedge funds and proprietary trading firms. • Represent many long-standing broker-dealers, investment advisers and futures introducing broker clients in a quasi General Counsel role. • Assist clients with change in laws and regulations— includi

27 years | 75 cases

45%
Securities and Investment Fraud 20%

Defend individuals, companies and entities in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and National Futures Association (“NFA”).

29 years | 75 cases

20%
Arbitration 15%

29 years | 45 cases

15%
Business 15%

31 years | 50 cases

15%
Securities Offerings 5%

29 years | 35 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-400 per hour

Contingency

30%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

May Law, PC

118 North Clinton St., Suite 100, Chicago, IL, 60661

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Andrew S. May's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Corporate & Incorporation

Posted by Jose Cruz | September 09, 2011 | Corporate & Incorporation

Excellent Attorney

I have received Andrew's legal counsel for over a decade and he has served as my companies main business attorney for the last 6 years. He has excelled at giving great guidance throughout. He has worked with me on forming an C Corp and most recently on an LLC. He does all my yearly week and has know...ledgeable and fast responding staff. If you are looking for an attorney that will not only respond quickly, perform timely and give sound legal directions; I can strongly recommend Andrew May.

Posted by John | July 28, 2011 | Corporate & Incorporation

Great Attorney!

I have hired Andrew May multiple times over the years. I have known him both personally and professionally for over 16 years. Andrew has represented me in a variety of legal matters from a non-compete/non solicit employment issues, articles of incorporation, wills and trust, fire damage subrogatio...n, and defamation of charter concerns. Andrew has always provide sound legal advise and produced excellent results. Andrew's best qualities are his responsiveness, billing rates, and keen interest in protecting his clients interest. I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone, he will do a great job for you!

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Andrew S. May's Lawyer Endorsements

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Uma Bansal

Securities offerings lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Working with Andrew was a pleasure. We worked on a complex securities offering and we hired him as an expert in the field. He was easy to talk to, diligent at working through problems, and willing to navigate through the myriads of changes the client requested. I strongly endorse Andrew May."

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Thomas Kenny

Arbitration lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Canmann

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Thorson

Business lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We shared a client on a particularly delicate and unique business/real estate matter and he performed admirably. My client was more than satisfied with his services. Since then I have referred several matters, mostly business litigation, and have heard nothing but praise."

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William Ellsworth

Securities offerings lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Eisenberg

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"In my experience, Andrew is hard working, ethical and intelligent. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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David Oskin

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Lutner

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a highly respected and ethical attorney who is very knowledgeable about his practice area. He is a fine litigator as well"

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David Freidberg

Business lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Andrew May for 15 years and have had the opportunity to observe him and his practice. He is conscientious and has the ability and experience to represent his clients with the utmost conviction. Additionally, he is well-respected by his peers and the judiciary. I highly endorse Andrew."

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Sean Robertson

Financial markets and services lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Andrew is a client friendly and good lawyer that I highly recommend to any lawyers or prospective clients."

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Ian Alexander

Unknown lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Elkjer

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Andrew May. He vigorously represents his clients at an affordable price. Kim Elkjer"

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Eric Sussman

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. May has demonstrated his knowledge of securities/commodities law and general legal precepts. He is adept at integrating and applying his knowledge and helping to achieve a good outcome for all. Since meeting as opposing counsel, Mr. May and I have consulted on a referred a number of cases to each other. His insights are clear, concise, accurate and useful."

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Ronald Burdge

Financial markets and services lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you want to know if a lawyer knows what he is talking about, you can read his published answers to questions here on Avvo and review his website and see what his clients have to say about him. When you do that for attorney May, you will realize that he knows the law and cares about making sure his clients get correct and to-the-point advice so they can make their best decisions on legal matters. If you have a Business Law or Finance Law question and his office is anywhere near you, I think he is your answer. I recommend him to you."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Clients' Choice Award - Financial Services, AVVO

2012

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2006 - Present

President, May Law, PC

2004 - 2006

Partner, Lewitas & May

2000 - 2004

Associate, Henderson & Lyman

1996 - 2000

General Counsel, Access Financial Group

Associations

2013 - Present

Options Alliance

Legal Counsel

1998 - Present

Illinois Bar Association

Securities Committee

1997 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Securities Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Broker-dealer seeks declaratory and injunctive relief that it need not participate in FINRA arbitration

Defendants' Motion to Dismiss denied

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Education

1995

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelors of Arts

N/A

Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2015

Options Alliance Third Annual Conference 2015 New Regulatory Landscape

2009

Practice Management

Business Organizations

2007

Introduction to Business Law

Securities Laws

Publications

2012

Counsel's Corner - Compliance Watch EXPUNGEMENT OF MATERIALS FROM THE CRD, IS FINRA RULE 2080 THE ONLY WAY?

2012

Counsel's Corner - Compliance Watch FINRA's New Suitability Rule

2012

Counsel's Corner - Compliance Watch Outside Business Activities, FINRA Rule 3270

Languages

Spanish

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