Our roster of attorneys includes several whose professional insights and viewpoints are in demand, and publish frequently in law bulletins and industry publications. A sampling of recent articles and blog posts are linked here, along with press releases and announcements regarding MPS Law personnel and company news.
MPS Law Bolsters Team with New Associate Attorney, Paralegal
Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) is pleased to announce a pair of key additions to its professional staff. New associate attorney Max Frazier joins the firm’s commercial litigation practice group with extensive experience in cases involving breach of contract, business disputes, commercial evictions, debt collection, and other business matters. He has represented a…
Ray Horn Featured on MBBI’s Inaugural “Trends in M&A” Podcast
May 21, 2021 – When MBBI (the Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries association) announced the launch of their new “Trends in M&A” podcast, the decision to slot MPS Law partner Ray Horn as the first featured guest came as no surprise. A former MBBI president and longtime board member, Ray offers the perspective of a…
MPS Law Welcomes Evan Blewett as Partner
Evan D. Blewett 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 T: 312-461-4317 F: 312-987-9854 E: eblewett@mpslaw.com Evan Blewett, a distinguished attorney with extensive experience in commercial real estate and corporate finance transactions, has joined Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) as a partner. Evan’s practice spans both transactional and litigation work, with…
Condos and Common Interest Communities in Illinois — A Look Back and Suggestions for Going Forward
In this article published by IICLE (Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education), authors Brian Meltzer and Vickie Bresnhan (of Meltzer Purtill and Stelle / MPS), provide a comprehensive review of the history and likely future of legislation and trends regarding condominiums and CICs (common interest communities) in Illinois. As the authors of Chapter 5 of…
Recent Transactions
This section is devoted to a sampling of representative case summaries showcasing recent successes by MPS attorneys in both transactional and litigation arenas. Check back often for more results, as we update the list periodically.
Closed on the acquisition of a Rockford area site for a new store on behalf of a leading national big box retailer.
Closed a $35 million ADC loan for a Colorado bank financing residential development in the Denver metro area.
Assisted in the operational split between two co-owners of a significant franchise operation with over $40 million in annual revenues.
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a bankrupt benefit recipient’s motion for sanctions against our client, a leading third-party claims and benefits administrator.
Engaged as Midwest regional outside counsel for a leading commercial real estate lender.
Facilitated the closing of a nearly $3 million asset sale for a household lift installation firm that we previously assisted in a major asset purchase over a decade ago.