HSK LAW - Key Persons


Bret Rappaport

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
Bret works as a trusted advisor for scores of owner-operated businesses and as personal counselor for the owners and their families. For more than 30...

David A. Pestell

David represents both individual and corporate clients in an array of transactional matters. He focuses his practice on contract drafting and negotiation, estate planning, corporate...

Gerald J. Smoller

Jerry represents clients in matters of commercial real estate, business organization, professional practices, trust administration, and estate planning. For more than five decades Jerry's clients... View Profile

Ilona Przystal

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Ilona, the firm's paralegal, brings a background in litigation, real estate purchases and sales, and corporate transactional support. She works closely with the firm's attorneys...

John C. Eggert

John's practice concentrates on motor vehicle dealer franchises and related matters including dealership acquisitions and sales; organizing and advising various business entities; commercial finance and...

Joseph S. Kayne

Joseph is a leading attorney in the country for automobile dealers, as well as, commercial real estate, banking, and business industries. Joseph represents motor vehicle...

Marge Mach

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Office Manager
Marge joined the firm in 2014 as our Controller/Office Manager. As a professional accountant, Marge brings an extensive background in accounting, human resources and information technology experience to the Hardt, Stern & Kayne. Prior to coming to the firm, she was the Controller/CFO for Twin Orchard Country Club for over 13 years, and for three years served as the Director of Accounting for the award-winning Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Education B.S. Accounting, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois