Atty. Alan B. Patzik

Atty. Alan B. Patzik

Beta Alpha Psi; Phi Eta Sigma; Phi Beta Gamma. Member: Bronze Tablet-University of Illinois; James Scholar.

Chicago Chicago 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan B. Patzik at a glance

Alan B. Patzik is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1984). Educated at Northwestern University J.D. Phi Eta Sigma Northwestern University J.D. Phi Beta Gamma Northwestern University J.D. 1984 Beta Alpha Psi (—) and University of Illinois B.S. with highest honors University of Illinois B.S. Accounting University of Illinois B.S. 1981 Bronze Tablet University of Illinois B.S. James Scholar (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Member, Sections of: Business Law Taxation Real Property) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Beta Alpha Psi
  • Phi Eta Sigma
  • Phi Beta Gamma

Member

  • Bronze Tablet-University of Illinois
  • James Scholar
  • Certified Public Accountant, Illinois, 1981

Author

  • "The Model Control Share Statute of the North American Securities Administrators Association," 44 the Business Lawyer 577, 1989
  • "Strategic Land-Deal Planning," The National Law Journal, Summer, 1989
  • "Antitakeover Devices Used by REITs and RELPs," Real Estate Review, Fall, 1991

Practice Areas Explained

Alan B. Patzik's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan B. Patzik handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan B. Patzik

Where is Alan B. Patzik's law office located?
Alan B. Patzik's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan B. Patzik handle?
Alan B. Patzik focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Alan B. Patzik practiced law?
Alan B. Patzik has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
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What awards or recognition has Alan B. Patzik received?
Alan B. Patzik's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Northwestern University J.D. Phi Eta Sigma Northwestern University J.D. Phi Beta Gamma Northwestern University J.D. 1984 Beta Alpha Psi
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University of Illinois B.S. with highest honors University of Illinois B.S. Accounting University of Illinois B.S. 1981 Bronze Tablet University of Illinois B.S. James Scholar
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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