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Nikita J. Desai Associate
  • D 312.242.3299
  • F 312.267.2190
ndesai@hmblaw.com
Nikita J. Desai
“As a former public defender, I learned to effectively intuit and communicate my clients’ goals in a courtroom. As a commercial litigator, I seek to learn everything about my clients’ goals to truly advocate for them and their businesses both in and out of court.”

Nikita is a member of HMB’s Litigation Group and focuses her practice on commercial litigation.

Nikita represents closely held businesses and their owners, providing them with legal counsel on their litigation and pre-litigation needs. She works with clients in a range of industries, helping them achieve successful outcomes that align with their business and personal goals.

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Prior to joining HMB, Nikita was a public defender in Miami and regularly represented clients in court, managing their case from start to finish.

Proactive, Effective Advocacy

Clients rely on Nikita to be a proactive and confident advocate of their needs, both in and out of the courtroom. They value her skill for discerning their needs and effectively communicating on their behalf both in and out of court.

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
  • Rice University, B.A. in Psychology

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Florida

Honors

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2024

News

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  • Legal Updates for BanksJune 30, 2022

    Recent decisions from courts in Illinois offer guidance in lending transactions and handling of bank accounts. Amos Financial LLC. v. Szydlowski The Illinois Court of Appeals in the First District recently created precedent with implications for lenders dealing with guarantors and assignees. In Amos Financial LLC. v. Szydlowski, 2022 IL App (1st) 210046-U, the court affirmed the lower court’s decision…

Education
  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
  • Rice University, B.A. in Psychology
Admissions
  • Illinois
  • Florida
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Chicago IL 60661

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