What is "Dual Tracking"?

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• What is "Dual Tracking"?

  Sep 21, 2015

  What is "Dual Tracking"?

  In the first installment of this series about the effect of the Dodd-Frank law and CFPB on the foreclosure process, we…

• New State and Federal Requirements: Loss Mitigation, Loan Modification and Refinancing

  Sep 9, 2015

  New State and Federal Requirements: Loss Mitigation, Loan Modification and Refinancing

  In this series we'll examine new State and Federal regulations applicable to the mortgage industry, including…

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• Bankruptcy: The Big Picture

  Feb 18, 2015

  Bankruptcy: The Big Picture

  Every time the economy undergoes a gyration Bankruptcy is on the lips and minds of people from coast to coast. But what…

• The Oppressive Freeze-Out

  Feb 14, 2015

  The Oppressive Freeze-Out

  As an Attorney I have presided over many battles: business disputes, interpersonal differences, institutional fights…

• Construction Delays

  Feb 5, 2015

  Construction Delays

  It goes without saying that Owners seeking to build, rehab, or improve their property should use a solid Contract to…

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• Substantial Completion

  Feb 3, 2015

  Substantial Completion

  Winter still has us in its icy grip, but before you know it, it will be construction season; and whether that means…

• Discharging Student Loans (and Other Myths)

  Jan 29, 2015

  Discharging Student Loans (and Other Myths)

  The media has been buzzing about student loans lately, and Millennials are drowning in them. So, is there relief on the…

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• Housing Statistics Reveal Slow, Steady Improvement

  Jan 27, 2015

  Housing Statistics Reveal Slow, Steady Improvement

  Housing Indicators (January 2015) (All Figures Seasonally Adjusted) Existing Homes Sales 5.04 Million Units Median…

• Winding Down Your Business

  Jan 20, 2015

  Winding Down Your Business

  Owning a business is the American Dream. But sometimes that dream must yield to reality.

• Adversary Complaints in Bankruptcy

  Jan 19, 2015

  Adversary Complaints in Bankruptcy

  Few file for Bankruptcy enthusiastically. Only reluctantly and after much soul searching.

• Judge at Moot Court Competitions

  Lewis University

  Jan 2013 - Present 13 years 3 months

  Judging, scoring, and providing feedback to students in moot court style competitions.

• Pro Bono Advisor

  Lawyers in the Library

  Social Services

  Advising Will County residents on a range of legal topics

• A Bankruptcy Guide for Busines Owners

  Fox Business August 6, 2013

  I'm quoted in this piece. Here's an excerpt:

  Whether it’s because a business overextended itself or it had the right product or service at the wrong time, bankruptcies can happen to any-sized company at any time. For a small business owner facing the prospect of bankruptcy, knowing options ahead of time can make the process that much less painful and make a recovery more obtainable.

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• SmallLaw

  Peerviews, Inc./TechnoLawyer 2011

  I have been a columnist for NYC based TechnoLawyer since 2008. I was present at the inception of SmallLaw, which continues to feature ground-breaking articles regarding law practice management.

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• Shareholder Representation

  Jan 2013 - Present

  Representing Officers, Directors, and Shareholders of private companies in which issues of Shareholder Oppression, Corporate Waste, Use of Corporate Opportunities, Fraud, and other Corporate Control issues arise.

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• Article

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  An examination of how medical care reforms (ACA) can reduce financial stress and medical-expense-driven Bankruptcy.

• Minooka Cornerstone Story

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  I am quoted in this piece concerning Residents of the Rivers Edge subdivision in Minooka, who gathered to discuss concerns about a proposed group home for mentally disabled boys by Cornerstone Services. ​ The meeting was marked by heated debates over safety risks, property values, and lack of communication from the village and Cornerstone. ​ Attorney Mazyar M. Hedayat suggested legal action or collective advocacy to address concerns. ​ The meeting ended with unresolved tensions and ongoing…

  I am quoted in this piece concerning Residents of the Rivers Edge subdivision in Minooka, who gathered to discuss concerns about a proposed group home for mentally disabled boys by Cornerstone Services. ​ The meeting was marked by heated debates over safety risks, property values, and lack of communication from the village and Cornerstone. ​ Attorney Mazyar M. Hedayat suggested legal action or collective advocacy to address concerns. ​ The meeting ended with unresolved tensions and ongoing discussions.