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Helmut E. Gerlach - Barrington, IL

201 S. Grove Avenue, 4th Floor Barrington, IL 60010

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Updated: 09/01/2022

Barrington Business Law Lawyer

Overview

RANGE OF PRACTICE

Mr. Gerlach routinely advises clients on general corporate, commercial, finance, commercial real estate (acquisition, development, construction, leasing), private equity, M&A, contracts, contracts management, procurement, licensing and technology, master and global alliance agreements, compliance, employment law, executive compensation and severance, and international matters. He brings to the table excellent analytical, writing/drafting, advocacy, negotiation, dispute-resolution and mediation skills and his advice is sought for by individuals, businesses and colleagues. Prior to the practice of law, he had 10+ years global experience in the hospitality industry and military (NATO). Mr. Gerlach is fluent in legal, business and technical German.

About Helmut E. Gerlach

Practice Areas

  • Business Law
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Employment Law

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner - Corporate Chair

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • District of Columbia
  • Supreme Court of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland

Other Affiliations

  • Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
  • Maryland Bar Association (Member)
  • District of Columbia Bar Association (Member)
  • University of Maryland School of Law Alumni Association (Past Board of Directors)

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 1997
    J.D.
  • Towson University, Towson, Maryland, 1994
    B.A.
    Major: Economics, History, Political Science

Past Positions

  • Gerlach Law Limited, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 2008 - present, Partner
  • Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Chicago, Illinois, Senior Associate, 2006 - 2008
  • Schiff Hardin LLP, Chicago, Illinois, Senior Associate, 2005 - 2006
  • Baker & McKenzie LLP, Chicago, Illinois, Associate, 2002 - 2005
  • Dilworth Paxson LLP, Washington, D.C., Of Counsel, 2001 - 2002
  • Naka, Huttar & Oldhouser, LLP, Baltimore, Maryland, Of Counsel, Associate, 1997 - 2001

Pro Bono Activities

  • Chair of Finance for Salem United Methodist Church of Barrington (2005-2012)
  • Outside General Counsel (Pro-Bono Basis), Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley (2005 - present)

Classes and Seminars

  • How Tech Relates to the Law: Including GDPR and How It Affects You, SMB Guardians Podcast Guest

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Office Information

Address

201 S. Grove Avenue, 4th Floor Barrington, IL 60010

Fax

  • 847-382-7242

Publication

Articles

  • Bankruptcy in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland and Section 304 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, Proceedings Ancillary to Foreign Bankruptcy Proceedings. 22 MD. J. INT’L L. & TRADE 81 (1998)

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