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J. Paye & Associates Attorneys at Law

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Your Trusted Legal Partner - J. Paye & Associates Attorneys at Law Legal Services

Whether you’re focused on business formation, launching creative projects, or investing at home, we protect what matters most. From comprehensive contract review to asset security, we build your legal foundation so you can grow with confidence—and ensure you #GetPayed during real estate closing.

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Contract Drafting & Review

Contract Drafting & Review

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Form your LLC or corporation hassle-free with our done-for-you business formation service. This includes seamless filing, along with a 30-minute consultation for contract review and expert guidance on real estate closing from a lawyer and CPA.

Contract Drafting & Review

Contract Drafting & Review

Contract Drafting & Review

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Get clear, fast legal feedback on contracts within 72 hours, including insights for business formation. Our Contract Review Package provides detailed attorney insights for artists and business owners, ensuring you can sign with confidence. Plus, we also assist with real estate closing matters. Schedule your review today.

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Contract Drafting & Review

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Protect your content with our comprehensive copyright registration service. We handle the application filing and provide expert consultations, including insights on business formation and contract review, to ensure your creativity is legally safeguarded. Additionally, we offer guidance for real estate closing processes. Schedule your consultation today.

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Entertainment Law — New actors, authors, musicians, and filmmakers require expert legal review, especially during business formation. J. Paye & Associates specializes in contract review, handling copyright & trademark disputes, providing publicity/privacy counsel, and drafting essential agreements for publishing, film, music licensing, endorsements, and work-for-hire, as well as assisting with real estate closing.

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Secure ownership of your brand with our done‑for‑you trademark services, ideal for business formation. Enjoy a simplified process and expert support, while also benefiting from our contract review and real estate closing services. Check out our client success stories.

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Trusted Chicago closing attorneys for buyers, sellers, and investors. With over 10 years of experience and hundreds of successful real estate closings, we manage every step of the process—keeping you informed, protected, and stress-free. We also offer services like business formation and contract review to ensure your transactions are secure. Schedule your closing today.

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Personalized Legal Services

At J. Paye & Associates, we’re dedicated to providing personalized, top-quality legal and consulting services in business formation, entertainment, and real estate. 


Led by Johnetta G. Paye, Esq., our boutique law firm specializes in business/contracts, including contract review, and real estate law, helping you build and protect your success. 


Johnetta’s journey includes building multi-million-dollar companies, including one on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms in 2018. She’s also a former SBA SCORE mentor, advising startups and growth-stage businesses. As a founding member and equity partner in a groundbreaking real estate crowdfunding platform, Johnetta is recognized for her leadership—featured in Forbes as part of the first African-American owned platform of its kind. 


We’re here to help you safeguard your ambitions and #GetPayed. Explore our services today, including real estate closing assistance!

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Download The Essential Legal Checklist for just $9.99! This step-by-step roadmap aids creatives and entrepreneurs in business formation, helping them safeguard their assets, avoid costly mistakes, and save time. In 24 hours, you'll identify vulnerabilities, implement practical fixes, and conduct essential contract review, gaining the conf

Download The Essential Legal Checklist for just $9.99! This step-by-step roadmap aids creatives and entrepreneurs in business formation, helping them safeguard their assets, avoid costly mistakes, and save time. In 24 hours, you'll identify vulnerabilities, implement practical fixes, and conduct essential contract review, gaining the confidence needed to launch or scale your business. Plus, you'll be prepared for real estate closing when the time comes.

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J. Paye & Associates Attorneys at Law

332 S Michigan Ave suite 900, Chicago, IL, USA

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