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Mazyar M. Hedayat
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Biography

Mazyar M. Hedayat is the principal of M. Hedayat & Associates, PC, a law firm that has represented Clients for nearly 25 years in the areas of business law and litigation, bankruptcy law and litigation, real property transactions and litigation, construction law and mechanics liens, corporate law, and more. After attending the University of Chicago and University of Michigan, Mr. Hedayat received his MBA from the U.M. Ross School of Business, and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Mr. Hedayat is a title insurance agent and operated a full-service title company for 6 years. He has held Series 7 and 63 securities licenses, as well as Business Broker's certificate His current and former professional memberships include the Chicago Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Bar Association, the Will County Bar Association, and DuPage County Bar Associations. While at the DCBA Mr. Hedayat chaired the bankruptcy, publication, and practice management committees, was Editor in Chief of the Bar Brief, and earned a Board of Directors Award. He has also earned various honors including Lawyer of the Year, Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year, client-service awards. Mr. Hedayat has given CLE presentations concerning bankruptcy, electronic filing, business formation and management, construction, bonding, liens, tax deeds, title issues and other subjects. He has also written dozens of articles, and maintains two blogs. He can be reach on Twitter @mhalaw (bankruptcy law) and @practicehacker (practice management). He can also be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Practice Areas
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Foreclosure Defense
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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7th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Farsi: Spoken
Professional Experience
President
M. Hedayat and Associates, P.C.
- Current
Principal
Law Office of Mazyar M. Hedayat
- Current
Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
MBA (2000) | Finance, Corporate Strategy
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DePaul University
J.D. (1995) | Law
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
B.A. (1987) | Philosophy
Honors: With Distinction; Gold Key National Honors Society.
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Awards
Lawyer of the Year
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Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year
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Board of Directors Award
DuPage County Bar Association
Lawyer of the Year
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Certificate of Appreciation
Independent Assoc. of Quetioned Document Examiners
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar
Member
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American Bar Association
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DuPage County Bar Association
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Activities: Chair, Bankruptcy Law Committee; Chair, Business Law and Practice; Chair, Law Practice Management; Editor, DCBA Brief (Bar Journal); Member, Real Estate Committee; Court Advisory Cmtee., E-Filing.
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Will County Bar Association
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Activities: Member, Real Estaste Committee; Member, Civil Practice Committee.
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National Business Institute
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American Bankruptcy Institute
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Speaking Engagements
Bankruptcy and Real Estate Seminars
Lorman Education Insitute
Legal Technology Show, Chicago, IL
American Bar Association
Technology Task Force Symposium
American Bar Association
Lawyers Serving Society Through Technology
American Bar Association
Bankruptcy And Real Estate
Will County Bar Association
Presenter, 2003 Mega-Seminar
DuPage County Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
M. Hedayat & Associates Website
Blog
Illinois Business Litigator Blog
Legal Answers
31 Questions Answered
Q. My uncle has power of attorney for my grandma. I rent a home from her. She's alive and of sound mind. Can he kick me out
A: You ask if your uncle, who has your grandmother's PoA, can evict you from her property, which you currently rent. The Short Answer is "Yes." That is what a Power of Attorney is for - it relieves the grantor (your grandmother) of the responsibility to manage certain tasks in favor of the grantee (your uncle) - who must act in a fashion consistent with the best-interest of the grantor. In short, your uncle is your grandmother's fiduciary: if he believes that having you live in the subject property is not in the best interest of your grandmother (i.e. she could rent it to someone else or sell it more easily without you there) then he can - and should - evict you. But that is a whole process. It is not just a matter of telling you to "get out" and you depart voluntarily.

I recommend you speak with a competent Attorney in your area in order to protect yourself. I hope this information was helpful. Best of luck.
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Q. What are the legal implications if an executor of an estate wants to purchase the residential property of said estate?
A: You ask about the "legal implications" of an Executor who is also a surviving sibling (of the Decedent?) buying the Estate's property and asking that a real estate agent not be involved. Without going too deep into the details, this idea appears wrong on every level. In short, there are red flags here:

(1) Is the Executor of the this Estate also a beneficiary?

(2) The Court should be apprised before any deal is made.

(3) A real estate agent SHOULD be employed to get the highest price and ensure an arm's length transaction

I could go on, but the point is that there is just too much that could go wrong in this situation. If I were you I would retain an Attorney to ensure that the remaining siblings (beneficiaries?) of the Estate are not shorted out of their fair share.

I hope this information was helpful. Best of luck.
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Q. Is the "Home Repair and Remodeling Act" in Illinois still in effect?
A: Yes. The Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act found at 815 ILCS 513/ is still the law of the land in Illinois. It requires that certain disclosures be made by a contractor before performing work on behalf of a consumer in connection with a residence. Keep in mind that the Act can only be enforced by the State of Illinois.
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M. Hedayat and Associates, P.C.
1211 W Lakeview Ct
Romeoville, IL 60446
Telephone: (630) 378-2200
Fax: (630) 447-0067