Thomas C. Kaufmann, Shareholder

Mr. Kaufmann is the Group Chair of the Banking Practice Group and the Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Probate Practice Group.  Mr. Kaufmann works on general corporate matters for the firm’s clients and also focuses his efforts in the areas of real estate, banking, and estate planning.

He has represented clients in a wide range of real estate issues including sales / purchases, zoning, environmental compliance, and lease negotiations.  The firm’s real estate clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies like State Farm and Royal Dutch Shell to local developers.  Mr. Kaufmann has represented both small community banks and larger regional banks with regard to loan documentation, regulatory matters, litigation and collection.  He also represents physicians and dentists in the sale and purchase of medical practices and in their general business matters.

Mr. Kaufmann is a contract advisor certified by the National Football League Players Association and has represented high net-worth individuals for many years.  He has established thousands of trusts and other asset protection instruments.  He also has represented individuals in employment contract negotiations, including contract extensions, renewals and non-compete agreements. For more information regarding Mr. Kaufmann's services in this area, please visit his Advisor page.

Mr. Kaufmann is a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations and has served on numerous subcommittees including Real Property, Banking, Business Law and Probate.   He regularly lectures on the subjects of mechanics liens and estate planning.

Mr. Kaufmann has been a longstanding member and is currently a Director of the Boothroyd Foundation, whose primary focus is Parkinsons research and the care of patients suffering from Parkinsons disease.  The Foundation funds local institutions and their research staff such as Northwestern University, the University of Illinois and its School of Nursing, and Rush University Medical Center.

Memberships

• Chicago Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Boothroyd Foundation (Director)

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