June 30, 2023

ROBINSON PAYNE JOINS MPS LAW

As of July 1, 2023, the firm of Robinson Payne LLC will be joining Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC. Both named partners, Russel G. Robinson and Richmond A. Payne, along with longstanding paralegals Wendy K. Widmayer and Melissa A. Wolf, are making the move, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in estate planning, corporate…

May 17, 2023

MPS LAW ADDS THREE NEW ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS

Demonstrating the firm’s ongoing commitment to smart growth, Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) has added three new associates to its steadily growing professional staff. New associate attorney JonTia Pegues joins the firm’s commercial real estate practice group, and will focus her practice on tenant leasing and negotiation as well as general representation of…

January 2, 2023

MPS LAW ACQUIRES CHICAGO-BASED KAPLAN SAUNDERS VALENTE & BENINATI LLP

Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) is pleased to announce the acquisition of general business practice law firm Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati LLP (KSVB), effective January 1, 2023. The move will bolster MPS Law’s commercial real estate, lending, and mergers and acquisitions practice, while adding depth to the firm’s existing expertise in trusts…

July 14, 2022

MPS LAW BOLSTERS REAL ESTATE CAPABILITIES WITH NEW ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS, PARALEGAL

Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) is pleased to welcome three associate attorneys, one paralegal, and two summer associates to their team, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in the areas of commercial real estate law and litigation. “MPS is only as strong as the talent and depth of our professional staff, and we’re constantly…

February 22, 2022

MPS Law Names Andrew Chamberlain, Michael Bregman As Partners

Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) continues to grow its professional staff by elevating associate attorney Andrew Chamberlain, who focuses on mergers and acquisitions, to partner. Separately, the firm has also hired a new partner, Michael Bregman, who is focused on commercial litigation. Chamberlain, who has been with MPS Law since 2016, works with…

August 2, 2021

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…

May 14, 2021

MPS Law Welcomes Evan Blewett as Partner

Evan D. Blewett 125 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2900 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…

December 18, 2020

MPS Law Elevates Holly Shuman to Partner

Holly G. Shuman 125 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2900 Chicago, Illinois 60606 T: 312-461-4319 F: 312-987-9854 E: hshuman@mpslaw.com December 18, 2020 – Leading Chicago real estate law firm MPS Law has elevated associate attorney Holly Shuman to partner, effective January 1, 2021. The move capped a rapid rise through the ranks for Shuman, who clerked…

June 9, 2020

MPS LAW OFFICES REOPENING MONDAY JUNE 15

On Monday, June 15, the offices of Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC will reopen for business. We will be fully staffed and ready to serve you at both our downtown Chicago and Schaumburg locations. To help ensure the health and safety of all, we have instituted the following guidelines and ask all visitors to comply…

April 23, 2020

KATHY BOYLE NAMED TO AMERICAN COLLEGE OF REAL ESTATE LAWYERS’ CLASS OF 2020

Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) is proud to announce the induction of partner Kathleen Dempsey Boyle to the 2020 Fellows class of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). Fellowship in ACREL is widely considered to be one of the highest honors available to U.S. real estate attorneys. The Maryland-based organization is…

March 13, 2020

A Message To Our Clients Concerning Coronavirus

Like everyone else, MPS Law is feeling the effects of the evolving coronavirus crisis. At this point, we’re focused on doing what needs to be done to keep our families healthy and safe, and urge you to do the same. We’re also taking steps to ensure continued delivery of our services with as little disruption…

March 12, 2020

MPS Law Welcomes John Lipic as Partner

John J. Lipic, a highly respected Chicago attorney with more than 17 years of experience in commercial real estate and finance law, has joined Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) as a partner. Lipic focuses his practice on commercial real estate and related areas, including finance, private equity, investment, leasing and asset management. He…

February 21, 2020

MPS Law Announces Two New Partners

MPS Law, a widely respected Chicago area business-to-business law firm, has announced the promotion of two partners: Raymond J. Horn III as capital partner, and Monica J. Paine as income partner. The announcement reaffirms the firm’s commitment to two of its top performers in their respective areas, Horn in mergers and acquisitions and Paine in…

November 7, 2019

MPS Law Welcomes New Associate Kevin Flavin

MPS Law, a widely respected Chicago area business-to-business law firm, is pleased to welcome Kevin Flavin as a new Associate. Flavin will focus primarily on corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, business formation, business separations, and corporate, industrial and asset-based lending matters. His expertise is bolstered by an extensive professional background in business and finance….