About Patzik, Frank & Samotny LTD.

Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd. delivers high-caliber legal counsel grounded in decades of experience, ethical advocacy, and strategic insight. Founded by entrepreneurial attorneys seeking a smarter way to serve mid-market businesses, the firm blends deep legal knowledge with practical understanding to simplify the complex and drive client success. Every engagement begins with listening, ensuring client priorities are understood and reflected in tailored strategies.

Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd. approaches every matter with thorough preparation, personalized attention, and a commitment to effective solutions. From structuring a business transaction to navigating a litigation challenge, the firm prioritizes clarity, simplicity, and results. A collaborative model brings the right talent to every issue, leveraging the full strength of an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd. serves as a trusted partner across a wide range of practice areas including Business, Employment, Estate Planning, Finance, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Real Estate, Social Impact & Innovation, and Tax. Whether guiding clients through regulatory complexities or protecting their innovations, the firm brings insight and efficiency to every engagement.

Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd. stands out for its culture of integrity and responsiveness. With a foundation built on character, teamwork, and clear communication, the firm emphasizes transparency over legal jargon and partnership over formality. Clients benefit from candid counsel that supports smart decisions and fosters long-term relationships.

Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd. is recognized for delivering meaningful results without unnecessary complexity. Every matter is handled carefully, honoring confidentiality and focusing on what matters most—achieving each client's business objectives. By aligning legal solutions with real-world needs, the firm becomes a legal advisor and strategic asset.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Business Counseling
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
  • Hedge Funds And Proprietary Trading Firms
  • Healthcare
  • Tax Law And Planning
  • Finance
Employment
  • Employee Handbooks And Personnel Policies
  • Confidentiality, Non-Competition, And Non-Solicitation Agreements
  • Audit Employment Practices And Conduct Compliance Training
  • Employment Offer Letters And Agreements And Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Discrimination, Harassment, And Other Misconduct
  • Federal, State And Local Wage And Hour Regulations
  • Implement Discipline And Discharge Protocols
  • Unfair Labor Practice Charges And Grievance Arbitrations
  • Legal Compliance Regarding Separations, Reductions, Plant Closing, And Mass Layoff Regulations
  • Defend Discrimination, Harassment, And Wrongful Discharge Claims
  • Wage And Equal Pay Claims
  • Contest Unemployment Claims
  • Litigate Employment-Related Claims In State And Federal Courts
Estate Planning
  • Will
  • Trust
  • Asset Protection Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Gift Planning
  • Creating Charitable Foundations
  • Probate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Guardianship Matters
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Arbitration And Mediation Proceedings
  • Contract Disputes
  • Theft Of Proprietary Business Information And Unfair Trade Practices
  • Securities Litigation
  • Lawsuits Concerning Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation And Termination Of Employment
  • Lawsuits Concerning Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Injunction And Other Emergency Proceedings
  • Day-To-Day Handling Of Pleadings, Discovery, Pre-Trial, Trial, And Appeal Of Commercial Disputes
Real Estate
  • Acquisition And Disposition Of Property
  • Preparation And Negotiation Of Financing And Other Credit-Related Documents For Both Borrowers And Lenders
  • Loan Restructuring, Workout And Foreclosure
  • Fund Formation And Joint Ventures
  • Reit Formation, Structure, And Compliance
  • Leasing For Both Landlords And Tenants
  • Construction Contracts And Contracts With Other Professionals
  • Property Management Issues
  • Tax Deferred Exchanges — Including Traditional Exchanges, Reverse Exchanges, And Tenancy-In-Common Arrangements
  • Oil and gas projects
Tax
  • Business formations (including choice of entity) and succession planning
  • Partnership and joint venture formations and transactions
  • Mergers and acquisitions (including reorganizations, recapitalizations, divestitures, and liquidations)
  • Private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund formations and transactions
  • Private debt and equity offerings
  • Real estate transactions (including acquisition, disposition and leasing transactions, syndications, tax-deferred exchanges, tenancy-in-common arrangements, and REIT and UPREIT transactions)
  • Executive compensation
  • Intellectual property transactions
  • General business and commercial transactions
Others
  • Social Impact & Innovation

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office location for Patzik, Frank & Samotny LTD.

Patzik, Frank & Samotny LTD.

200 S Wacker Dr Ste 2700, Chicago, IL 60606