As a former Chief Prosecuting Attorney and Administrative Law Judge for Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and in my decades as a Chicago professional license defense lawyer, I have seen the serious consequences that an IDFPR investigation, denial of an IDFPR license renewal, or adverse enforcement decision can have on individuals who suddenly find their livelihoods at risk and their future in disarray. I have also seen highly intelligent and competent professionals make the ill-advised decision to deal with the IDFPR without an experienced IDFPR attorney. The policies and procedures that govern professional license investigations, hearings, and sanctions are unique, complicated, and often unwritten and informal. Even skilled and experienced attorneys who do not practice before IDFPR can find themselves at a loss when dealing with professional license issues. With experience both prosecuting and defending matters before IDFPR, I understand how and why the Department decides to pursue investigations, how it handles negotiations, and how to approach formal proceedings in a way that gives my clients the best possible chance of a positive outcome. I provide sound guidance and strategic advocacy for physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals, bringing extensive knowledge of the unique licensing, regulatory, and ethical issues faced by those in the industry. I supply equally robust representation to individuals working in all licensed occupations and professions when they face existential threats to their ability to continue earning a living in their chosen field. In addition to my license defense work, I also assist clients with: • Divorce and Family Law • Wills, Trusts and Probate Litigation • Business and Real Estate Transactions • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy