During the pandemic response, Lakelaw remains fully operational with our lawyers and staff working both at the office and from home. We are consulting with our clients daily, negotiating and executing transactions, and counseling businesses who are formulating a plan for survival in the future. We are also participating in virtual court proceedings to the extent the same are conducted.
Lawyers For The Tough Times
Lawyers Solving Problems
Your Financial Lifesavers
We Close The Deal
Recognized For Their Care
Lakelaw successfully represents people and businesses in difficult bankruptcy cases. Frequently, we solve bankruptcy problems our competition would not even touch. Our highly skilled professionals are well versed in both consumer and commercial insolvency matters.
Our Practice Areas
Personal Bankruptcy
Chapters 7, 11 and 13 for individuals, planning for bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation and more.
Condominium / HOA Law
Condominium Assocation and Home Owners Association Administration, Governance & Litigation
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial & Investment Real Estate
Business Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization, small business bankruptcy and more.
Commercial Litigation
Trial work prosecuting claims and defending clients.
Commercial Transactions
Efficient negotiations and transactions.
Our Team
Paul M. Bauch
Partner
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Justin R. Storer
Associate
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Carolina Y. Sales
Partner
Carolina Y. Sales is a partner at Bauch & Michaels, LLC, where she concentrates her practice on commercial litigation, business workouts, and reorganizations. She has extensive experience representing debtors and creditors.
David P. Leibowitz
Of Counsel
David Leibowitz founded Lakelaw in 1999 after more than 25 years of distinguished practice in Chicago. David focuses his practice at Lakelaw on bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure defense.
Kenneth A. Michaels Jr.
Partner
Ken concentrates his practice in serving business clients in transactions and litigation. With more than 30 years of experience in courtrooms, boardrooms, and closing rooms, Ken focuses on meeting clients’ needs and expectations.
Staci Mohan
Legal Assistant
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Bankruptcy and Divorce