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Shilpi Gupta, Business Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

focused on Business and M&A

Chicago, IL

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Shilpi Gupta is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.

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Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
attorney
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Business · M&A
  • Handles Business and M&A matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Chicago) (2025).

About Shilpi Gupta: Shilpi Gupta is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.

Areas of practice

Shilpi's practice areas in Chicago

Shilpi concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shilpi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Chicago, Illinois

Shilpi takes business matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shilpi agrees to represent you.

M&A cases in Chicago, Illinois

Shilpi takes m&a matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shilpi agrees to represent you.

Biography

Shilpi Gupta, business attorney serving Chicago

Shilpi Gupta is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. Shilpi works from Chicago, Illinois and takes on business matters across the region.

Shilpi Gupta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Shilpi, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shilpi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Shilpi handles business matters

Shilpi Gupta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Shilpi, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shilpi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Who Shilpi represents

Shilpi reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Shilpi studied and practices

  • Georgetown University

    J.D. · 1997

Shilpi studied at J.D. in Georgetown University.

Law school and academic background

Shilpi completed J.D. in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shilpi runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Shilpi's legal honors and published work

Shilpi has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Chicago)

    2025

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Chicago) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026).

Locations

Shilpi Gupta's office in Chicago

Shilpi's primary office is at 320 South Canal Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

320 South Canal Street

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Hiring guide

How to hire Shilpi Gupta — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shilpi usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Shilpi charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shilpi's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Shilpi will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Shilpi

Shilpi discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Shilpi confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Shilpi's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Shilpi Gupta

  • How much does it cost to hire Shilpi for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shilpi walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Shilpi offer a free consultation?

    Shilpi charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shilpi's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Shilpi's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Shilpi gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Shilpi take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

    Shilpi is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Shilpi will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Shilpi?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Shilpi will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Shilpi accepting new business clients right now?

    Shilpi's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

Shilpi handles business matters throughout Illinois. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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