Michelangelo Scafidi

Michelangelo Scafidi

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 39 years

Business Lawyer at Norridge, IL
Practice Areas: Business, Oil & Gas, Corporate & Incorporation ... +4 more

8344 West Lawrence Avenue, Norridge, IL

About Michelangelo

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Business 20%

38 years

20%
Litigation 20%

38 years

20%
Oil and Gas 20%

18 years

20%
Tax 5%

38 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 39 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1986

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michelangelo Scafidi, Ltd.

8344 West Lawrence Avenue, Norridge, IL, 60706-3152

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Michelangelo Scafidi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Kenny | March 25, 2015 | Corporate & Incorporation

Excellent Service!

Mr. Scafidi was extremely helpful and walked me through company incorporation step by step. As this is the first company I have incorporated, there were many areas of uncertainty ranging from which type of company to form, to what type of paper a stock certificate should be printed on. Mr. Scafidi ...patiently answered my concerns and his open demeanor made me feel like there was no foolish questions. I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking advice on starting a business. Thanks again Mr. Scafidi!

Posted by JoAnne | March 10, 2015 | Gun Law

Concealed Carry business

I found Michelangelo to be both knowledgeable and professional when it came to questions regarding my concealed carry business venture. He was never more than a quick phone call or e-mail away for the many questions I had for him. He gave deadlines that were always met, and his fees are very reason...able for an attorney of his caliber and credentials.

Posted by Robert Fairbairn | July 23, 2014 | Business

Couldn't be happier with the service provided! Will continue to use him in the future!!

I was referred for Michelangelo by one of my friends who recently acquired his help in getting a business setup. My friend was also referred to him by another one of Michelangelo's previous clients. I feel that speaks volumes for the quality of work that he does for his clients. I have already giv...en out all the cards I had and will continue to refer him to people I know. He is extremely knowledgeable and was willing to answer any questions I had, which is a quality I have not found in many lawyers. Because of that, everything was setup quicker than I had hoped and I was up and running in no time.

Posted by Tim | November 14, 2013 | Business

Michelangelo Scafidi

In starting a business I needed a lot of direction. I was given many choices and Michelangelo Scafidi listened very well to my needs. I really appreciate the guidance I was given. My business is up and running now and would recommend Michelangelo Scafidi to anyone that needs help. Thanks!

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Michelangelo Scafidi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Craig Lawrence

General practice lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michelangelo brings a unique combination of highest integrity, highest ability and highest intelligence to his practice. This formidable combination ensures that his clients are getting the best possible representation and the best possible results in any situation."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Franco Coladipietro

Business lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Michelangelo based on both my professional and personal dealings with him in the legal community. Michelangelo is a trusted legal advisor to his clients but is also a man of character. He is respected as an attorney and people value his counsel and respond to his leadership."

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James Palmatier

General practice lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michelangelo Scafidi as a top notch attorney. I have known Michelangelo for more than 10 years. His integrity, follow through and ability to get the point across are second to none. James D. Palmatier"

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Kenneth Baisch

Litigation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michelangelo is a top notch lawyer, excellent writer, and has the highest integrity. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Michael Labazzo

Litigation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michelangelo for over 20 years as both a colleague working for our firm and as my co-counsel on numerous litigation matters. Michel is a hard working, diligent lawyer with impeccable ethical and professional standards. I would recommend Michel, without exception to any client seeking representation in Michel's field of practice."

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Joseph Sorce

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Michael Fisher

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Wayne Jarvis

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Maurice Grimes

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Peter Latz

Estate planning lawyer

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Craig Lawrence

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Inendino

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Franco Coladipietro

Real estate lawyer

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Paul Gabriel

Litigation lawyer

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Paul Finizio

Personal injury lawyer

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Kenneth Baisch

Business lawyer

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Stephen Thacker

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Michael Labazzo

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Louis Cairo

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who Honoring Executives and Professionals

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

2006

Lifetime Achievement Award, Board for Certification in Pedorthics - Carl Riecken

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Corporate Counsel, Asuncion Energy, Inc.

1991 - Present

Litigation Lawyer, Law Offices of Michelangelo Scafidi, Ltd.

1988 - 1991

Litigation Lawyer, Sullivan Hill

1986 - 1988

Federal Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court Judge George P. Kazen

Associations

1991 - Present

National Rifle Association

Lifetime Member

1986 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Attorney Member

1983 - Present

Illinois CPA Society

CPA Member

Education

1991

Northwestern University School of Medicine

Prosthetics-Orthotics

1986

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

DePaul University

B. S. in Commerce

Speaking Engagements

2005

National Symposium, Indianapolis, IN

Pedorthics: Are you practicing within the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice?

2004

National Symposium, Orlando, FL.

SCFO's: They are within your Scope of Practice.

2002

National Symposium, Nashville, TN.

Why should you care State Licensure?

1999

National Symposium, Orlando, FL.

Policies & Procedures: What every pedorthic practice needs to know.

1998

National Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ.

Facility Accreditation: What is it? Why do I need it? How do I get it?

Publications

2007

Fra Noi Michelangelo Scafidi - A True Renaissance Man

1986

John Marshall Law Review Circumventing State Court Orders of Criminal Restitution: A Bankruptcy Loophole, 19 J. Marshall L. Rev. 449

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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