$ 150-275 per hour
Michelangelo Scafidi
About Michelangelo
Biography
In addition to being a CPA, lawyer and entrepreneur, Michelangelo is an avid outdoors man and family man. Michelangelo has completed two 50 plus mile treks in the Rocky Mountains with his children.
Michelangelo is happy to discuss your legal matters with you. Over the years Michelangelo has developed an extensive network of lawyers with which he works for matters that are not within his expertise. Michelangelo is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, California Bar Association, and the Illinois CPA Society.
Michelangelo is also known for his contributions to the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council and the shooting sports.
Michelangelo believes in working and playing hard. If you are looking for a results oriented person then he is your guy.
Michelangelo's personal mantra is:
Life's and adventure, you have to live it!
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Business
20%
38 years
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
38 years
Litigation
20%
38 years
Oil and Gas
20%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 39 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michelangelo Scafidi, Ltd.
8344 West Lawrence Avenue, Norridge, IL, 60706-3152
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Posted by TFL Gun Guy, Inc. | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Incorporation of my small business
Michelangelo helped me file my S-Corp for my new business. He was completely professional and very thorough. He went out of his way to answer all my questions and make me feel at ease and was very reasonably priced. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Posted by Patrick | April 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Professional & Knowledgeable Business Attorney
For over a few years, I wanted to start my own business but I did not know where to start. I was referred to Michelangelo. Doing my first consultation meeting with Michelangelo, I was satisfied with how he explained in detail how to setup your own business. Michelangelo helped me start my own busin...
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...
Posted by Haze | October 05, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation
More than I expected
Michelangelo helped me start my business with an s-corp, but he did much more than that. Being very knowledgeable about the service I wanted to provide, he also provided me guidance and contact information. My experience was extremely positive... As much fun as it was productvie.
Posted by Gordon | September 19, 2014 | Business
Great Service
Michelangelo helped me set up my business. He laid out all the paperwork and filed the necessary papers and guided me throughout the whole process.. He was clear, concise and very professional.
Michelangelo Scafidi's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal 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."
"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"
"Michelangelo is a top notch lawyer, excellent writer, and has the highest integrity. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationLifetime Member
1986 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1983 - Present
Illinois CPA SocietyCPA 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
Legal Answers