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Tron Michael Ross
About Tron
Biography
Focus on contracts, primarily technology-related, including software licensing agreements, SaaS, and ancillary documents.
In the past I have worked as an in-house corporate counsel for a Fortune 500 company and have advised several companies on various legal issues.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
70%
20 years | 3,000 cases
Business
20%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
5%
20 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Illinois for 19 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Forte Research Systems
1200 John Q Hammons Drive, Suite 300, Madison, WI
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Tron Michael Ross's Reviews
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Posted by Gregg | October 02, 2013 | Real Estate
Satisfaction Guaranteed
I have utilized Tron for legal advice on numerous occasions and find him to be very knowledgeable and he gives straight forward, easy to follow advice. He most recently represented me on a real estate matter and he handled it superbly. If you need a lawyer who is fair, hardworking, and responsive, he...
Posted by Mike | September 30, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation
I recommend this attorney
Mr. Ross guided my company through its start-up phase and performed exceptionally well. In representing me, he went above and beyond the call. He provided advice in a timely manner and always kept me educated as to legal requirements necessary for the establishment of my business. I recommend him f...
Posted by Mark H. | October 24, 2012 | Corporate & Incorporation
Highly Recommended
Tron was legal counsel for my company (Ryerson Inc.) several years ago. He is approachable, highly knowledgeable and resourceful on corporate legal issues. He was a pleasure to work with and always provided superb advice and guidance on legal issues facing my department. I highly recommend Tron f...
Posted by Tom | October 23, 2012 | Business
Top Notch
I have worked with Mr. Ross on several occasions (business and contract related) and have found him to be the most thorough, diligent and accessible lawyer I have ever encountered. Not only does he have a thorough understanding of the law and its practical application in a business context, he is ap...
Posted by Effective Learning Solutions | October 22, 2012 | Corporate & Incorporation
EXCELLENT ATTORNEY!
I am the owner of a small company. We are unable to employ a full-time general counsel, so we have used Tron for all of our legal matters, beginning with the establishment of the company and continuing with all contracts, employment matters, and other transactions. He is an extremely valuable asset...
Tron Michael Ross's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Ross has been a colleague of mine for several years. I have always known him to provide comprehensive advice and guidance to his clients. He has a tremendous amount of expertise and is a true professional. I have referred clients to him on several occasions and will continue to do so. I highly recommend him."
"Tron and I worked together for several months. He did an outstanding job in working with other parties in completing agreements quickly and efficiently. He also worked well with the internal team including the sales force and other attorneys. He is a skilled and experienced contract attorney and I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several chapter 11 bankruptcy projects with Mr. Ross and I find him to be extremely well-versed in the mechanisms of bankruptcy law. He is professional, thorough and extremely easy to work with. He is also profoundly knowledgeable on many aspects of very complex corporate legal matters and his experience in business contributed greatly to providing the leadership necessary to see this multi-million dollar bankruptcy project to the end. I highly endorse Tron Ross for corporate legal matters and other business affairs, including chapter 11 bankruptcy issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tron is an excellent business lawyer. He has great substantive knowledge and is an excellent technician. I highly endorse him for business legal matters."
"I've been reading Mr. Ross' responses and find them to be on point and well explained. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Client's Choice - Business, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice - Contracts, Avvo
2012
Client-s Choice - Corporate, Avvo
1997
Cum Laude, University of Wisconsin
1995
Top Student, Corpus Juris Secundum
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Contracts Manager, Forte Research Systems, Inc.
2012 - Present
Owner, Attorney, Apex Counsel, LLC
2010 - 2012
General Counsel, Effective Learning Solutions
2009 - 2012
Founder, Law Office of Tron M. Ross
2006 - 2008
Corporate Counsel, Ryerson Inc.
Associations
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Corporation and Business Law CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association Mergers & Acquisitions SubcommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association Private Equity SubcommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association Corporate Documentation SubcommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Corporate Law Departments CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Cyber Law and Data Privacy CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember Firm
2006 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2009
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2009
American Bar Association Business Law SectionMember
2006 - 2008
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Young Lawyers ForumMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Joint Venture
Successfully implemented, enabling collaboration between company and counterparty
Multinational Agreement
Reduced company's liability and locked in revenue for 5 years.
Business Formation
Advised company in appropriate structure for business entity.
Divestiture of Company Division
Sold company division valued at more than $40 million.
Sale of Company
Successful Sale of $600M company
Asset Purchase Agreement
Enabled successful $2M sale of company division
Master Purchase Agreement
Negotiated and Implemented Purchase Agreement
Private Equity Transaction
Company successfully sold to private equity investor
Champagne vs. Integris
Successful
Financing Agreement
Agreement implemented successfully
Education
2007
University of Florida
Business Administration
1997
University of Wisconsin
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Northern Illinois University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2012
Business Entities
Illinois Business Entities
2010
Contracts
Anatomy of a Sales Contract
2009
Terms and Conditions Issues
Contracts
2005
Antitrust Issues in a Corporate Setting
Antitrust
Publications
2012
Business Law Report
To LLC or Not to LLC
2012
Business Law Report
Introduction to Business Entities
2012
Business Law Report
Crowdfunding For Small Businesses
2012
Business Law Report
Understanding Stock and Asset Purchase Agreements for the Sale of a Business
2012
Business Law Report
Analyzing the Sale and Closing Provision of a Business Purchase Agreement
2012
Business Law Report
Year-End Steps to Selling a Business
2012
JD Supra
Illinois Business Entities: A Primer
2012
2009
Illinois Business Law Report
LLC Members to Have Additional Fiduciary Duties
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a dissolved Illinois LLC be sued?
29 Sep 2013
Q&A
What type entity should I set up, sole proprietorship, s corp, or llc. for valet parking industry. i will have insurance.
19 Mar 2013
Q&A
Corporations liability under lease for with joint and several liability.
18 Mar 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
8 Will Writing Mistakes to Avoid
23 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
Means of Estate Planning: Wills or Trusts?
23 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
10 Early Steps to Take When Selling a Business
22 Nov 2012