Robbins DiMonte

10/05/2026

Robbins DiMonte attorneys Julia Jensen Smolka and Artur Zadrozny attended The Advocates Society's 2026 Annual Scholarship Dinner & Silent Auction on September 30, 2026. The annual event raises funds to provide scholarships to deserving law students through the Advocates Polish American Scholarship Foundation.

As members of The Advocates Society, Julia and Artur are actively involved in supporting the organization and its mission. Both served as sponsors of this year's event, while Julia, who serves as Second Vice President, also helped coordinate sponsorships and silent auction donations for the event.

Their involvement helps further The Advocates Society’s efforts to support aspiring legal professionals and strengthen the legal community.

Read more: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/advocates-society-2026-annual-scholarship-dinner/

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09/29/2026

RD Quarterly 2026 – Issue 3 Newsletter is here! https://conta.cc/4gVUiNv

In this issue, we explore how F reorganizations can help bridge the gap between buyers and sellers in an M&A transaction and the five steps businesses should take when a commercial dispute arises. Plus, we congratulate Carolina Y. Sales and Dominic G. Erbacci on their recognition in the 2027 edition of the Best Lawyers® Awards.

• The Basics of an F Reorganization in an M&A Deal by Robert E. Harig
• Five Steps Businesses Should Take When a Commercial Dispute Arises by Luis C. Gutierrez
• Carolina Y. Sales and Dominic G. Erbacci Recognized in the 2027 edition of the Best Lawyers® Awards

09/28/2026

Robbins DiMonte attorney Julia Jensen Smolka secured a judgment for an Oak Park homeowner following a successful two-day trial involving significant, undisclosed building code violations.

Julia recovered the homeowner’s out-of-pocket costs for necessary repairs, living expenses incurred while the homeowner was in substitute housing, and attorneys’ fees.

Read more about the case: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/julia-smolka-secures-judgment-oak-park/

Robbins DiMonte successfully represented a homeowner in a two-day trial against a seller who sold an Oak Park home with significant, undis...

09/16/2026

Robbins DiMonte attorneys Robert E. Harig and Jeffrey S. McDonald represented an HVAC manufacturer representative in the $2.5 million sale of its business to a strategic buyer.

The transaction was structured as a partial asset sale and a partial sale of personal goodwill.

Read more about the transaction: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/2-5-million-hvac-business-sale-to-strategic-buyer/

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09/04/2026

Robbins DiMonte Partner Anastas Shkurti recently presented as part of the National Business Institute's (NBI) CLE program, “Complete AI Guide for Real Estate Lawyers”.

Anastas presented two sessions, “Document Review and Due Diligence With AI” and “AI-Powered Title and Survey Review". His sessions explored how AI can assist attorneys with reviewing and analyzing leases, loan documents, zoning and land use materials, environmental reports, title commitments, surveys, and other materials encountered in real estate transactions.

The program is available for purchase through NBI, with the OnDemand recording available beginning September 9, 2026. Participants are eligible to receive CLE credit.

To learn more, visit: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/anastas-shkurti-nbi-ai-guide-real-estate/

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08/27/2026

Robbins DiMonte congratulates Dominic G. Erbacci, who was recognized by peers in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America as top legal talent for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Construction Law, and Real Estate Law. This is Attorney Erbacci's second consecutive year receiving this award.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is tailored to attorneys with fewer than 10 years in practice. It spotlights rising legal talent demonstrating excellence in private practice. Only about 2% of early-career attorneys in the United States receive this recognition, with honorees exemplifying strong discipline, reputation, and professional respect, marking a key milestone early in their careers.

Learn more about the 2027 Best Lawyers Awards: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/dominic-erbacci-2027-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-in-america/.

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08/25/2026

Robbins DiMonte congratulates Carolina Y. Sales, who was recognized by peers in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as top legal talent for her work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy.

The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes established attorneys for professional excellence. The distinction is highly selective, with only about 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States receiving this honor.

Learn more about the 2027 Best Lawyers Awards: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/carolina-sales-2027-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america/.

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08/20/2026

Robbins DiMonte is pleased to announce that Carolina Y. Sales and Dominic G. Erbacci have been recognized by their peers in the 2027 Best Lawyers® Awards as top legal talent across several areas of practice.

Carolina was recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy. This award recognizes established attorneys for professional excellence, with only about 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States receiving this honor.

Dominic was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Construction Law, and Real Estate Law. Tailored to attorneys with fewer than 10 years in practice, this award spotlights rising legal talent demonstrating excellence in private practice. Only about 2% of early-career attorneys in the United States receive this recognition, with each honoree exemplifying strong discipline, reputation, and professional respect. This is Attorney Erbacci's second consecutive year receiving this award.

Congratulations to Carolina and Dominic on these well-deserved recognitions!

Learn more about the 2027 Best Lawyers® Awards: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/carolina-sales-and-dominic-erbacci-2027-best-lawyers-awards/

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07/17/2026

Robbins DiMonte is pleased to announce that Attorney Esteban Valtierra is one of only 40 up-and-coming bankruptcy practitioners invited to participate in the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) 2026 Next Generation (NextGen) Program, which will take place during the NCBJ Annual Meeting in San Diego, October 7-10, 2026.

The NextGen Program annually recognizes participants who have been practicing bankruptcy law for fewer than ten years and meet stringent qualification criteria, including demonstrated legal excellence in the practice of bankruptcy law, a display of serious commitment to principles of civility, ethics, and professionalism, and demonstrated commitment to the continued educational development of bankruptcy professionals and to professional activities that will benefit the public, members of the bar, and the court system.

The NextGen Program provides participants with exclusive educational and networking opportunities alongside bankruptcy judges and leading practitioners from across the country.

Congratulations to Esteban on this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more: https://robbinsdimonte.com/news/esteban-valtierra-2026-nextgen-program/

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06/30/2026

RD Quarterly 2026 – Issue 2 Newsletter is here! https://conta.cc/4eE3ELd

In this issue, we explore how to avoid costly mistakes when entering a long-term care facility, address legal considerations surrounding abandoned property and vacant lots, and explain what FinCEN's new Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule could mean for real estate closings. Plus, meet the newest attorneys joining the RD team!

• Three Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Entering a Long-Term Care Facility by Anthony B. Ferraro
• Dealing with Abandoned Property or Vacant Lots by Julia Jensen Smolka
• FinCEN's Real Estate Reporting Rule: What It Means for Closings Right Now by Artur Zadrozny
• Meet RD’s New Attorneys: Luis Gutierrez and Lisa Vrabie

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