Mazyar M. Hedayat Esq.

Mazyar M. Hedayat is the principal of M. Hedayat & Associates, PC, a law firm that has represented Clients for nearly 20 years in the areas of commercial 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.

• Bankruptcy
• Business Law
• Divorce
• Estate Planning
• Foreclosure Defense
• Probate
• Real Estate Law

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Illinois

Since 1995

7th Circuit

Since 1996

President

M. Hedayat and Associates, P.C.

2002 - Current

Principal

Law Office of Mazyar M. Hedayat

1995 - Current

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

MBA / Finance, Corporate Strategy (2000)

DePaul University

J.D. / Law (1995)

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

B.A. / Philosophy (1987)

Honors: With Distinction; Gold Key National Honors Society.

Lawyer of the Year

Legal Match

2007

Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year

Legal Match

2007

Board of Directors Award

DuPage County Bar Association

2005

Lawyer of the Year

Legal Match

2005

Certificate of Appreciation

Independent Assoc. of Quetioned Document Examiners

2005

Illinois State Bar

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Current

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.

Will County Bar Association

Member

Current

Activities: Member, Real Estaste Committee; Member, Civil Practice Committee.

National Business Institute

Member

Current

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Current

Disposition of Collateral Following Debtor Default: Making the Best of a Bad Situation

LexisNexis

SmallLaw: The Brewing Revolution in Legal Research

TechnoLawyer::SmallLaw

SmallLaw: Why the iPad 2 Is a Game Changer for Lawyers

TechnoLawyer::SmallLaw

June 22, 2011

• Lawyers Turn the Corner on Technology

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

Q. Went to Computer Systems Institute, IL. Did not receive both certs, job placement, etc. Do I have a suit against them?

13 September 2016

A: If your educational institution obligated itself to give proper training and deliver job placement, but did neither, then yes, you have a case. Of course, it is highly unlikely that the educational institution would put such obligations in writing. It is far more likely that you would have to prove your case by presenting facts in a demand and perhaps eventually at trial. Even so, it would also not be a surprise if your institution attempted to settle after knowing you are serious - and that may ultimately be your best option. In any case, speak with an Attorney and find out more about your options. I hope this information was helpful. Best of luck.

Q. If a corporation dissolves, how are the warranty claims handled if customers have up to a 5-year guaranty on prod/serv?

12 September 2016

A: A warranty is essentially an insurance policy, so you should find out if the issuer of the warranty actually has an insurance policy that you can take advantage of in the event you need follow up. In general, warranties can also be purchased - in fairness the dissolving company should purchase such a warrranty for you. I hope this information has been helpful. Best of luck.

Q. My girlfriend bought a house and I invested money in it. Can I sew for the money I invested?

8 September 2016

A: Based on your question, you should be able to sue for your investment and place a lien on the property (potentially a more effective way to go). Speak with a knowledgable local Attorney about how to make this happen.

Q. Can my exgirlfriend use alleged evidence from over 1 year ago to get an order of protection and release her from a lease

5 September 2016

A: There are a number of parts to your question but the short answer is that your girlfriend is entitled to seek the Order of Protection, and receiving such an order is a valid reason to be absent from the property and, presumably, not have to pay rent for a period of time, but that is not the same as being absolved from her lease obligation altogether. Point is, she may or may not be able to secure an order of protection, but whether or not she does she is not automatically off the hook. And you need to consult a lawyer right away. Do not wait on this. It is potentially too damaging. Best of luck.

Q. Boyfriend died. We never planned on marriage. Had a cohabitation agreement. How long do I have before I have to move?

5 September 2016

A: In short, the answer depends on the terms of your Cohabitation Agreement, as well as State and local laws relating to how much notice is required to evict a tenant (f that is even applicable in this case). As a baseline, generally an unwritten tenancy is deemed to be "at suffrage" and therefore period-to-period. Here that would likely mean month-month with 30 days being the least notice to be given. Even then, there is much more to this situation so I recommend you contact a local Attorney to a more complete answer. Best of luck.

Q. If a company owes you commission and they file Bankruptcy How do you collect or make a claim?

31 May 2011

A: To claim sums due from a Debtor in Bankruptcy: (1) Download a Claim Form from the website of the Bankruptcy Court; (2) Fill in the request information and attach proof of your claim such as a Judgment, Lien, or Invoice; and (3) File the Claim and attachments with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court. If you have an Attorney they can file electronically on your behalf. If you file yourself, you must do so in person by presenting your Claim and attachments in triplicate at the Clerk's office. Finally, keep in mind that not all cases allow for the filing of claims. Your safest bet is to contact the Trustee's office to find out if claims are being accepted in the case in question. You may also contact our office if you would like assistance.

Q. How many years do I have to wait until I can file Bankruptcy again?

31 May 2011

A: The 2004 amendments to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code - collectively, the BAPCPA - were designed to make it more difficult for consumers to seek relief in bankruptcy. One way the BAPCA achieved its goal was by extending the minimum required period between bankruptcy discharges. It used to be that you had to wait 7 years after receiving a bankruptcy discharge in order to file a new case. Now you must wait 8 years. Keep in mind that we are talking about 8 years in between the receipt of a discharge (i.e. a successful case) and the filing of a new case: not just the time between filings.