Atty. Earl E. Farkas

Atty. Earl E. Farkas

Earl Farkas joined the firm in 1994 and is an equity partner. Earl concentrates on business litigation, transactions and client counseling, and has experience working with, advising and representing companies engaged in a variety of businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, sales, banking, real estate and service sectors.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Earl E. Farkas at a glance

Earl E. Farkas is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1994) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Earl Farkas joined the firm in 1994 and is an equity partner
  • Earl concentrates on business litigation, transactions and client counseling, and has experience working with, advising and representing companies engaged in a variety of businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, sales, banking, real estate and service sectors
  • Earl has extensive litigation experience involving shareholder and partner disputes, breach of contract, business torts, employment disputes, distribution and franchise termination and legal malpractice
  • Earl also defends companies during regulatory investigations, including those brought by or through the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Company
  • Earl regularly appears in state and federal courts, before arbitrators and mediators and in administrative proceedings
  • Earl also routinely negotiates and drafts vendor, employment, banking, asset purchase, lease and other agreements, and consults with clients in regard to regulatory compliance, employment matters and the many legal ramifications of day-to-day business transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Earl E. Farkas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Earl E. Farkas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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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 Earl E. Farkas

Where is Earl E. Farkas's law office located?
Earl E. Farkas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Earl E. Farkas handle?
Earl E. Farkas focuses on employment, business, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Earl E. Farkas practiced law?
Earl E. Farkas has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Earl E. Farkas go to law school?
Earl E. Farkas earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Earl E. Farkas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Earl E. Farkas received?
Earl E. Farkas's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1994
B.S.
Northern Illinois University
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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