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Practice Areas

Two service pillars. Three focused practice areas.

Estate planning on one side. Business formation, contracts, and trademark protection on the other — all handled by one attorney who knows your file.

Estate Planning

Protect your family before you need to.

A missing will or unsigned power of attorney can leave your family navigating court proceedings at the worst possible moment. Emad works with Illinois families to build plans that are clear, legally sound, and built to hold up when it matters.

What's Included

  • Last Will & Testament
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Directives
  • Guardian Designations
  • Beneficiary Coordination
Business & Brand Protection

Start with the right structure. Protect what you build.

The decisions you make when starting a business — entity type, ownership structure, how partners agree to disagree — shape everything that follows. Emad helps Illinois founders and professionals get these decisions right the first time, backs them up with contracts that protect every deal, and secures the trademarks that protect the brand they are building.

Business FormationLLC, corporations, and operating agreements
ContractsVendor, service, contractor, and shareholder agreements
Trademarks & Brand ProtectionFederal registration and ongoing brand monitoring

What's Included

  • LLC & Corporation Formation
  • Operating Agreements
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Service & Vendor Contracts
  • Federal Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Clearance Searches
  • Office Action Responses

How Emad Works

Simple. Personal. Straightforward.

Every client relationship starts with one focused conversation.

01
Initial Planning Session

A focused conversation to understand your situation, your goals, and what you actually need.

02
Tailored Strategy & Documents

No templates. Emad builds your documents and strategy around your specific goals and circumstances.

03
Move Forward with Clarity

Leave with a plan you understand and documents built to hold up — and know that Emad is reachable when questions come up.

Not sure where to start?

That's exactly what the first conversation is for. Book a consultation session and Emad will help you figure out what you need and how to move forward.

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