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Lisa R. Carter
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My main practice involves business formation, trademarks, and contracts. I enjoy helping businesses thrive and implementing solutions to help them mitigate risk and liability. Over the years, I've worked with a diverse assortment of businesses spanning numerous industries and have developed a knack for helping business owners navigate the legal terrain with ease.
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Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
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Lisa R. Carter's Reviews
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Posted by Nicole | August 8, 2015
A Great Lawyer
Lisa is a great lawyer. She's filed several files relating to my small business for me. From our LLC formation to our trademark. I can highly recommend Mrs. Carter for your small business needs.
Posted by Wendy D. Calvert | July 23, 2015
Excellent Advisor
Lisa is an exceptional lawyer and advocate on behalf of her clients. I highly recommend and will routinely refer to her on matters pertaining to contractual and business related matters.
Posted by Jill | July 23, 2015
Outstanding legal services!
Lisa reviewed a business contract for me. It was really helpful that she set my expectations up front about how long it would take and how the process would work. I was pleased with her quick turnaround! She was thorough in explaining to me not only the questions, suggestions, etc. she had, but she e...
Lisa R. Carter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lisa is a delightful attorney who brings an entrepreneur's spirit to her approach to serving entrepreneurs. She is an invaluable resource and I rely on her for guidance for business development. I have no doubt that small business owners will find her to be a tremendous asset."
Amy Cramer
Employment and labor lawyer
Michael Prywes
Business lawyer
Wendy Calvert
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Flourish Counsel
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Valorem Law Group
Associations
2014 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2008
George Washington University Law School
JD
2003
University of Michigan
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Small Business Legal Clinic
Trademark & Copyright Law Basics
2015
MakerLab
Entity Choice & Regulatory Compliance
2015
InclusiveDev
Legal Tips for Bootstrapping Your Business
2015
Entrepreneurship Training Program
Setting Up Your Business & Keeping It Legal
2015
EnglewoodBLUE
How To Trademark Your Business Name
2015
City of Chicago Business Education Workshop
S Corps vs LLCs: Which Is Right For My Business?
2014
Chicago Innovation Exchange
Nuts & Bolts of Independent Contractor Agreements
Publications
2011
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Lessons learned from a pro bono matter
2010
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Billable hour puts associates on an inefficient path
2009
ABA Distribution & Franchising Newsletter
Are the New Amendments to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Consistent with Basic Franchise Law?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Could you possibly be sued for selling name-brand products on an online store?
24 Jul 2015
Q&A
Can one partner dissolve an LLC without his business partner's permission
21 Jul 2015
Q&A
Non compete agreement validity if rescind job offer before start date?
20 Jul 2015