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Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLPOf Counsel
Clifford A. Harstad
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Clifford A. Harstad

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222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601

Retail Leasing, Business Law, Real Estate and 7 more

About Clifford A. Harstad

Cliff Harstad became Of Counsel to the firm in 2001. Prior to becoming Of Counsel, Cliff was General Counsel and Secretary of two publicly traded companies for more than 10 years and was President/CEO of a lease consulting firm for national retailers for more than 12 years. Cliff is and has been for more than 20 years Legal Counsel to The Cancer Research Foundation.

Cliff's practice areas include: business transactions, including buy/sell agreements, formation, mergers, lending and financing, contracts, license and franchise agreements, real estate, and negotiations; not-for-profit entities, including formation and general legal services and estate planning.

 

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Hired Attorney Clifford A. Harstad

I recently purchased a home, and Cliff was the seller's attorney. I cannot put into words how terrible everyone's experience with Cliff was. Numerous people involved said that they have never dealt with someone as difficult as Cliff in their entire career. He was unprofessional from day one and didn't seem to understand basic real estate (eg argued that buyer should pay for special assessments in full that were assessed prior to purchase). Should have been a simple buying experience, but we ended up having to postpone closing date because of his actions- -Ordered the water cert. at the very last minute, which further delayed the closing date. -Failed to show up at closing. -Failed to deliver/send keys to closing -Faxed a last minute addendum, which was moot, an hour into closing. Held documents required to close hostage until I signed it. I hope this review helps prevent others from having to engage with Cliff. 

 

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Areas of Law

  • Business Law
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Law
  • Banking Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Other 4
    • Retail Leasing
    • Small Business Corporations
    • Closely Held Corporations
    • Transactions

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1973, Illinois
    1973, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
    2002, U.S. Tax Court
    Memberships
    Illinois State Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    Class of 1973
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Michigan State University
    Class of 1969
    B.A.

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Of Counsel at Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP
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222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900Chicago, IL 60601U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Clifford A. Harstad was admitted in 1973 to the State of Illinois.
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    Clifford A. Harstad is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and United States Tax Court.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP has 21 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Clifford A. Harstad attended University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
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    Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP was established in 1982.

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