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Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. is Open for Business!

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On November 1, 2014, Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. moved to new offices at 224 South Michigan Avenue and opened for business. The firm’s location is accessible by public transportation, including Michigan Avenue buses, the red line, the blue line, and all loop trains. If driving from lakeshore drive, exit on congress and turn north onto Michigan Avenue to enter the grant park south garage. If driving from the expressways, exit on Congress, turn north on Michigan Avenue, and enter the grant park south garage. From the garage, walk to the Jackson street exit and you will be at the entrance to the building. The firm is located in Suite 300.

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