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Dale Allan Schempp, 68, passed away in his home in Springfield, at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. He was born on August 23, 1942 in Cleveland, the third child of Elmer and Blanche Schempp. He grew up in Chagrin Falls, Ohioo, where he met his wife Carol Ann Samstag - they were married on December 25, 1965. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD in 1964, graduating with a degree in nuclear engineering. He then started his first career as a naval officer, serving for 6 years in the US Navy on one of the first nuclear submarines, the USS John Marshall, under Admiral Hyman Rickover. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant before being honorably discharged in 1970. He next embarked on his second career as a successful businessman. He worked as an engineer for the Quaker Oaks Company in Rockford, earning his MBA from the University of Chicago during that time. After several years, he started an independent business career as co-owner and CFO of what became TKI Foods, a manufacturer of health food products in Springfield. Following a successful business career, he began this third career as a lawyer. While still working as CFO of TKI, he completed law school at night at St. Louis University in 1996. After passing the bar exam, he then founded his own practice, Schempp Law in Springfield.

Johnson Legal Group, LLC, a prominent Chicago commercial bankruptcy and commercial collections law firm, announces the addition of a new attorney member to their firm.  Christopher B. Lega will be focusing on commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. Christopher Lega has appeared before various state courts in Illinois including the Circuit Courts in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Lake Counties. In addition, Mr. Lega has appeared before the District and Bankruptcy courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, Connecticut, and Maryland. Chris Lega attended the John Marshall Law School earning his J.D. in 2002. He is presently a member of the of Illinois bar, the Northern District of Illinois General and Trial Bars, the District of Columbia bar, the Maryland Federal Bar, and the Massachusetts bar. The firm is a team of business attorneys who have chosen to dedicate their practice to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights in the business to business setting.  Focusing on collection, litigation, bankruptcy, and commercial evictions, Johnson Legal Group is pleased to discuss with a client any issue arising out of a business transaction.  The firm is there to help the business community seek quick and effective methods to resolve issues in their areas of practice.  To learn more about the firm and the team, visit www.jnlegal.net.

Daniel Chobot, 58, of Arlington Heights, passed away in his home on Saturday, Sept. 11. Mr. Chobot was an active member and past president of the Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago and practiced law in Cook County for 31 years. He was also a Harley rider, a founding member of the Chicago Horsemen, a contender in the World Series of Poker, a traveler, and a golfer. Dan was smart, funny, charming, and loved life. He was born in Chicago to Al and Elaine Chobot on January 2nd, 1952. He was the beloved husband of Brigitte, proud father of Vanessa, proud father to Heidi (Inman) and son-in-law Kevin (Inman), grandfather of Mason and Aidan (Inman), brother of Barb (Butzen), and brother to Guy (Herbert). Services have been held.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is pleased to announce that William P. Hunt III has joined the firm’s Chicago office as special counsel.  As a member of the Telecommunications Practice Group, which is among the largest telecommunications practices in the United States, Mr. Hunt represents clients in regulatory and compliance proceedings, in private litigation, and in corporate transactions, including inter-carrier negotiations. Mr. Hunt was formerly vice president of Level 3 Communications, Inc., an Internet and telecommunications company, where he was responsible for public policy initiatives.  He assessed the impact of telecommunications and Internet policies on the company, and designed corporate policies and strategies across business units.  Mr. Hunt ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, managed litigation and advised on mergers and acquisitions.  He also managed company relations with the U.S. Congress, the Administration, the Federal Communications Commission, state lawmakers, state public utility commissioners, foreign regulators and industry organizations. Highlights of Mr. Hunt’s recent legal accomplishments include leading industry efforts to revise FCC regulatory fees on private submarine cable operators from revenue to flat-fee assessment; and spearheading an industry group’s negotiated plan to reform intercarrier compensation and universal service. Prior to law school, Mr. Hunt held editorial positions at two large daily newspapers in New England.