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Andrew S. May
also known as May Law PC
About Andrew
Biography
I am an attorney and counselor at law. The tag phrase for my firm is "A fresh approach to a venerable profession." Essentially, that means the the law is a profession and not a business! Clients' interests should be and are, at my firm, placed ahead of the firm's own interests.
May Law, PC, is a Chicago, Illinois, based law firm prepared to handle legal issues involving compliance, regulation, and helping businesses achieve best practices to prevent arbitrations, disputes and litigation. When faced with compliance issues or regulatory investigations involving commodities, derivatives. FOREX, futures, options or securities, May Law, PC, is also prepared to protect your interests and investment. The firm also sets up commodities, FOREX, futures, options and securities firms.
May Law, PC, offers the services of a Chicago attorney with industry knowledge and experience for options and securities in cases/matters involving:
Securities Investigations and Enforcement Proceedings:
May Law, PC, has particular expertise in defending Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), state blue sky agency, and exchange investigations and enforcement proceedings. Some of the firm’s greatest successes have been in this arena. Because of the firm’s frequent contacts with enforcement offices, it often sees enforcement matters concluded through devising innovative undertakings and avoiding unwelcome corrective measures.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Financial Markets and Services
45%
27 years | 75 cases
Securities and Investment Fraud
20%
29 years | 75 cases
Arbitration
15%
29 years | 45 cases
Business
15%
31 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-400 per hour
Contingency
30%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
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Location
May Law, PC
118 North Clinton St., Suite 100, Chicago, IL, 60661
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Andrew S. May's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Financial Markets and Services (8)
Business (5)
Administrative Law (3)
Corporate & Incorporation (2)
Securities & Investment Fraud (2)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Federal Regulation (1)
Lawsuits & Disputes (1)
Licensing (1)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (1)
Securities Offerings (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Richele | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services
Professional
Andrew May is a consummate professional. He has provided me with excellent legal advice and service over the years. Andrew is also well versed in FINRA laws and will work hard to resolve your issues. Highly recommend!
Posted by Mark | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Andrew May was referred to me and from the very beginning he was very helpful, knowledgable, as well as personable. I felt comfortable with him right away. I definitely would recommend Andrew.
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services
FINRA Inquiry
I am so thankful that I found Andrew May. I was working with another attorney on the FINRA inquiry and my case didn't go anywhere I felt my first attorney didn't know what he was doing and I was very frustrated. When I found Andrew May on-line my case was resolved in 2.5 months vs 5 months with anoth...
Posted by Randy | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services
Prompt Expertise
I had a customer compliant and subsequent FINRA investigation. Andrew was prompt and knowlegeable in his advice to me. A very experience lawyer and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend him.
Posted by John | September 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
AMAZING
Andrew was amazing. He made a difficult situation end on a positive note. I would definitely use Andrew May again and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services
Andrew S. May's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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"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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"In my experience, Andrew is hard working, ethical and intelligent. I fully 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"
"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."
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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"
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."
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
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 AllianceLegal Counsel
1998 - Present
Illinois Bar AssociationSecurities Committee
1997 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationSecurities 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
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What does it mean to be an Administratix of an Estate of a deceased person?
05 Apr 2018
Q&A
I think my ex forged my signature to take my kids to another country.is that a felony?
30 Dec 2017
Q&A
How can I challenge personal jurisdiction in an out of state small claims court?
28 Dec 2017