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Melissa is the 4th generation to work at the family owned and operated Hinsdale Furriers.  She started working Saturdays at the fur boutique in 1996 and is now currently the full time manager and part owner of Hinsdale Furriers.  Along with her wonderful staff, Melissa is dedicated to providing excellent and honest customer service with a smile.  Whether looking to purchase a new or gently used fur coat, store/clean/repair a fur of your own, or completely remodel the style of an existing fur, Melissa and her team at Hinsdale Furriers is happy to assist you.

Laura's practice emphasizes all aspects of franchising, business sales and purchases, intellectual property licensing and protection, trademarks, health law, and commercial real estate matters. She enjoys representing individuals, start-ups, and established national brands through their business life-cycle. 

Laura is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association's Business Law Section Council, and is the New Member Liaison of the Exit Planning Exchange Chicago Chapter. She is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising and a co-chair of the franchise subsection of the Colorado Bar Association. She is a frequent speaker on the legal aspects of franchising, success in business sales and purchases, and brand protection strategies such as trademarks.

Jonathan Merel is an elite family law attorney who advocates for his clients in all proceedings, including settlement negotiations and trials. Jonathan has grown the The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel to become one of the premier divorce and family law firms in the Chicagoland area.

Jonathan has a great deal of experience in obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients in multi-million dollar marital estates and contested custody suits. His ability to settle heated cases has gained him a great deal of respect from fellow attorneys and judges within the legal community. When settlement is not a viable or reasonable option, Jonathan’s experience as a zealous litigator in the courtroom has produced outstanding results for his clients.