Lee Poteracki concentrates his practice on transactional matters such as business acquisition and sale, entity choice and formation, and commercial real estate transactions as well as leasing of commercial premises. He also counsels on estate planning and administration of trusts and estates, including not only straightforward distributions but also the disposition or succession to ownership of family business interests owned by the trusts or estates of entrepreneurs.

Anastas Shkurti brings two decades of experience negotiating and closing complex transactions, including commercial loan documentation, loan modifications, forbearance agreements, asset-based lending, intercreditor agreements, workouts, corporate mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock buys and sales, factoring, equipment leases and sales, franchise agreements, IT service agreements, master agreements, employment agreements, and organizing new businesses. Anastas also possesses unique insight in all aspects of commercial real estate construction, bidding, development, land use, leasing, management, rezoning, and municipal law. His litigation experience focuses on complex data analysis, damage calculations, forecasts, modeling, projections, and expert witness preparation. By offering in-house services to several national companies, Anastas has developed a broad perspective for evaluating legal consequences of all aspects of business operations. Anastas also leverages his research and technological background to offer clients cost efficient legal services of uncompromising quality.

Artur Zadrozny is a dedicated attorney providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses in real estate, business transactions, and trusts and estates. With over a decade of experience since earning his J.D., Artur has developed an articulate practice, offering strategic counsel and personalized solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. In real estate, Artur assists clients with residential and commercial transactions, leasing, and financial matters. He also helps individuals legally establish their business, through entity formation and maintenance and contract negotiations. Additionally, he provides estate planning and probate services to both individuals and businesses, creating customized plans to protect assets and plan for the future. Fluent in Polish, Artur frequently provides bilingual legal services to the Polish speaking community, which includes his time as a pro-bono attorney at the Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic. With a practical, results-driven approach, Artur leverages his experiences to help his clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence.

Mr. Anish Parikh started Parikh Law Group, LLC in January of 2010. After spending six months practicing as an associate attorney at a small law firm in Chicago, Anish decided it was time to pursue his goal of operating a law firm based on his dedication to clients and founded on his experience and vision. A trial attorney at heart, Anish specializes in all aspects of civil litigation, election law, real estate, immigration law, family law, assisting corporate entities in drafting and reviewing contracts, litigating disputes, and appellate practice. Anish focuses on providing efficient and competent representation while minimizing the time and money incurred by his clients. Developing and fostering relationships with his clients has always been an important part of Anish’s career. Anish is thankful to his wife, family, friends, colleagues, and associates for their support and assistance in founding, developing, and promoting the success of Parikh Law Group, LLC.

Ronak joined Parikh Law Group as an attorney in 2015. Since joining, Ronak has closed over four thousand real estate and business transactions and serves as the lead real estate attorney for the firm. Prior to joining PLG, Ronak attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign where he obtained a B.A. in Economics. He went on to attend law school at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 2013. Soon after graduating Ronak worked in-house at a mid-sized company in Schaumburg, advising on various corporate and contractual matters. As a real estate attorney, Ronak specializes his practice in residential and commercial real estate transactions. In the residential realm, he represents buyers and sellers of primary residences, investments, new construction, FSBO, and foreclosed properties. On the commercial side, Ronak represents buyers and sellers of hotels, motels, gas stations, office centers, shopping centers, vacant land parcels, restaurants, and more. His breadth of experience, real estate knowledge and legal skills are of great value to our clients during each phase of the transaction process. Ronak currently resides in the Northwest suburbs with his wife and son. He is an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls and Bears and enjoys watching games with friends and family.

Kapil joined Parikh Law Group, LLC as an attorney in November 2017. Since joining Parikh Law Group, Kapil has handled a wide range of matters including real estate law (residential and commercial), transactional work and various litigation matters. Since 2020, Kapil has mainly practiced real estate law and transactional work. Kapil has represented numerous buyers and sellers on both residential and commercial real estate transactions. The experience, knowledge and skills he has attained over the years has translated into Kapil being able to provide our clients with thorough legal advice and guidance on their individual matters. Kapil’s goal is not only to ensure that each transaction closes in alignment with representing the best interests of our clients, but also to ensure that the client has a pleasant experience. Prior to joining PLG, Kapil worked at a high-volume personal injury law firm in Chicago where he gained extensive experience in litigation representing Plaintiffs i personal injury cases. Kapil also previously worked in-house at a large telecommunications company where he was responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating an extensive array of contracts and leases. Kapil graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2011 from the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. Kapil currently resides in Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park). Kapil enjoys traveling, running along the lake, and you are likely to catch him at a Cubs game.

Robert E. Harig is an accomplished transactional attorney with extensive experience in general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, secured lending and commercial real estate. Bob has represented and advised many businesses in a variety of ways, including organizing new business ventures; structuring, negotiating and closing merger and acquisition transactions; advising clients on buy-sell agreements; and developing equipment purchase, distribution and supply agreements. Bob also has significant experience in representing banks and financial institutions on commercial loan transactions. He has successfully structured, negotiated and closed a substantial number of lending transactions, including revolving and term loan credit facilities, real estate mortgage loans, construction loans and asset-based loans. He has advised banks on restructuring and workout transactions and he counsels lenders on UCC, collateralization and other matters pertinent to their loan structures. In addition, Bob also has extensive experience in all kinds of commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales and leases. He has negotiated and drafted commercial real estate purchase agreements and ancillary agreements with respect to single and multi-tenant properties. He represents commercial landlords in the drafting and negotiation of office, industrial, and retail leases, including complex provisions related to tenant improvements, landlord work, rights of first offer and term extensions. Bob’s background in public accounting (CPA, 1992) adds value to his clients. Bob is also co-founder and president of Rosewood Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation which helps schools educate children with special needs.

Jeffrey S. McDonald brings to Robbins DiMonte his background not only as a lawyer, but as a CPA with a masters in Taxation. Early in his career, he was a prosecutor assigned to the Financial and Government Fraud Unit of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office in Chicago. Jeff was responsible for prosecuting many high profile cases involving embezzlement, insurance fraud, conspiracy, high technology computer crimes. Jeff currently concentrates his practice in the areas of closely held businesses, real estate, tax, estate planning and probate. Jeff is a former chair and current member of the Illinois Institute of Business Law, a successor to the Illinois Secretary of State’s Business Laws Committee. This group has been instrumental in writing the Illinois corporations and limited liability acts as well as modifying other Illinois business statutes. Jeff was the chair of the subcommittee that drafted the Illinois Entities Omnibus Act which allows company conversions and domestications in Illinois. Jeff also is a member of the MultiBoard Real Estate contract drafting committee. The committee periodically updates the standard real estate contract used by residential buyers and sellers in Northern Illinois and has been adopted by a majority of the local bar associations. Jeff serves on the Board of Directors of Versiti, a not-for-profit blood center and blood research organization with facilities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Jeff is an adjunct faculty member at Harper College where he combines his training as a professional chef with the practice of law, teaching hospitality students.

Adam J. Poteracki practices in the areas of trusts and estates, business transactions, and real estate. He represents fiduciaries, businesses, families and individuals in trust and estate planning and administration, including litigation of disputed probate and trust matters. Adam has extensive experience in all areas of probate practice, including decedents’ estates, minor guardianship, and disabled adult guardianship. He is a director and past president of the Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council, an organization of attorneys, accountants, trust officers, and other financial professionals dedicated to promoting excellence in estate planning. Adam also represents clients in business transactions and real estate matters. He advises clients on business structuring and governance, the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real estate, tax-deferred exchanges, commercial loan transactions, and mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on closely held business growth and succession planning. Adam is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and in Wisconsin and frequently advises clients regarding cross-border legal issues in his areas of practice. Adam is Chair of the Firm’s Business & Real Estate Transactions Group.

James J. Riebandt concentrates his practice in the areas of business transactions, real estate, trusts & estates, and labor and employment. Early in his career, he handled a variety of civil litigation cases before developing a transactional practice which now includes business sale and acquisition, formation and representation, residential and commercial real estate sale, purchase and leasing, drafting and review of a variety of financial documents and estate and trust planning and administration. He served as a member of the Palatine Zoning Boarding of Appeals and for twenty-one years he was a Director of the Oakton Community College Educational Foundation including two terms as President. Jim was a founding member of the Holy Cross High School Alumni Education Endowment Fund, serving as President as well. He began his practice with Daley, Reilly and Daley in 1975 and joined Palmer, Blackman and Mancini in 1978 which became Riebandt and DeWald in 1990, where he served as President and Managing Partner until his affiliation with Di Monte & Lizak on January 1, 2013. He is also the long-time public address announcer for the Chicago Bears and the DePaul Blue Demons Men’s Basketball Team.