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Schoenberg Finkel Beederman Bell & Glazer, LLC is a business-focused law firm with deep roots in Chicago. Since 1946, we’ve consistently been true to our founding principle: long-lasting client relationships based on trust, communication and responsiveness, paired with exceptional legal counsel.
Our clients range from public corporations to entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on representing small to mid-sized businesses.
Practice Areas
- Condo/Community Association Representation
- Corporate and Other Business Transactions
- Defamation, Privacy and First Amendment
- Employee Benefits
- Employment
- Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration
- Health and Fitness Industry
- Independent Sales Representatives
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Business Sales
- Real Estate and Finance
- Real Estate Tax Reduction
- Securities, Futures and Derivatives
- Trade Associations
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Question: Given the possibility that the Federal estate tax exemption will decrease, should I make gifts now before the law changes?
SFBBG Included in JCFS Video
Disability inclusion is important to SFBBG. We proudly support JCFS Chicago and their mission to help individuals with disabilities find employment.
CNN’s Back-to-Work Coverage Includes SFBBG
CNN includes SFBBG interview in article regarding back-to-work plans.
SFBBG’s Attorneys Recognized by Leading Lawyers in 2021
We would like to congratulate our 2021 Leading Lawyers: Andy Weissman, Adam Glazer, Andy Holstine, Bruce Bell, Dan Beederman, Herb Rosenberg, Joan Berg, Len Gambino, Mark Flessner, Mike Kim, Matt Tyrrell, Michael Friman, Norm Finkel, Phil Zisook, Ron Silbert, Rich...
Young Cutco Knives Sales Rep Slices Liability in Thirds
A sales rep legal column that doesn’t speak of terminations or commissions? That doesn’t mention succession planning or tax issues? Not even a state sales rep statute?
What’s left to discuss?
Well, there’s Walter Blockmon III. Or more precisely, the late Walter Blockmon III.
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Hell Hath No Fury Like a Principal Scorned
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Revisiting Qualified Charitable Distributions After Secure Act
Question: Can I still make qualified charitable distributions from my IRA after the recent legislative changes?
Utilizing the Potentially Disappearing 2021 Estate Tax Exemption
Question: Given the possibility that the Federal estate tax exemption will decrease, should I make gifts now before the law changes?
Protecting Business Assets From Creditors Without Undue Tax Costs
Question: My company sponsors a 401(k) plan to which many of our highly paid employees are unable to contribute as much as they would like. What alternatives are available to avoid or minimize this problem?