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Matthew Lawrence Hess
Hoffman Estates, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Matthew L. Hess has handled thousands of insurance claims and hundreds of lawsuits over the past fifteen years. Before becoming an attorney he worked for one of the nation’s largest multi-line insurance carriers where he learned just how poorly insurance companies treat the victims of their insured’s negligence. He also learned how to beat them at their own game.
Mr. Hess has won numerous awards and accolades for trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution and is a 2017-2022 “Super Lawyer” and “Rising Star” as awarded by Super Lawyers magazine.
Mr. Hess firmly believes that being an attorney is a privilege that comes...
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Thomas Hargrove
Hoffman Estates, IL Attorney with 30 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Construction, Employment and Insurance Claims
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I provide advice and counsel to professionals and businesses in a wide variety of industries. I realize that solutions to many problems require the involvement of others who provide counsel to my clients, and as a result, I often works alongside a client’s accountant, financial consultant, or other professional.
I am an active litigator, and also on employment issues, insurance coverage disputes and business law, including contractual disputes and construction issues. I have many years of experience in analyzing and evaluating contractual, statutory and regulatory rights and obligations in matters that affect most small to mid-size business. ...
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David A. Eisenberg
Barrington, IL Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Legal Malpractice
University of Illinois College of Law
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Rodney Piercey
Barrington, IL Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
-Successfully completed over 2,200 estate plans ranging in size to $210 million.
-Assisted in redirecting more than $150 million away from estate taxes and to charities and heirs.
-Eliminated estate taxes in more than 450 estate plans which were otherwise taxable.
-Conducted more than 50 briefings, seminars and workshops on estate and tax elimination planning.
-Co-author of "Combining Life Insurance and Annuity Policies to Create a Financial Engine for a Nongrantor CLAT," Journal of Practical Estate Planning, CCH Incorporated, August-September, 2004.
-Author of "Tax Elimination Planning", "The Ten Most Common Mistakes in Estate Planning", "How a Charitable Trust Can Save You Taxes",...
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Thomas Vaclavek
Cary, IL Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Thomas has over 22 years of experience serving clients with respect and compassion in family law and real estate purchases and sales.
Thomas has the experience and skill to handle both complex and more routine matters. He comes from a divorced family, which inspired him to become a family law attorney, Guardian ad Litem and mediator so he can help other families who are facing these similar difficult experiences. Thomas is also divorced with two children from his previous marriage and is remarried with a step-daughter, and these experiences help him understand and advocate for his clients in matters including...
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Carin Brio
Barrington, IL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Carin Brio started her practice at one of the largest real estate law firms in the State of Massachusetts as one of a handful of associates who represented clients in over 200 real estate cases every month. Since then, she has added estate planning, probate, family law, and other areas of law to her practice and helped hundreds of clients with the legal matters that are important to them. Now based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, Carin and her staff work diligently on their cases - whether it is a contested divorce case, setting up a trust for your family, or...
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Blake Austin Culver
Barrington, IL Attorney with 21 years of experience
Business, Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
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Robert Medansky
Crystal Lake, IL Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Robert Medansky is an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney providing clients and their families throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois with quality guidance and legal representation. He is a skilled negotiator and accomplished trial attorney who is widely recognized and respected for his integrity and vigorous advocacy to protect his client’s rights and interests. Since 1986, Mr. Medansky has successfully represented numerous clients in complex financial and high-conflict divorce matters. He approaches every family law matter with compassion, integrity, and a focus on personal service. As a skilled negotiator, he takes a strategic...
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Timothy Brown
Crystal Lake, IL Attorney
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
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Richard Van Den Bussche
Crystal Lake, IL Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
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Sean Fergus
St. Charles,, IL Attorney with 25 years of experience
100 Illinois Street
Ste. 200
St. Charles,, IL 60174
Free Consultation
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Judith Schening
South Elgin, IL Attorney
Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University
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Thomas Radek
cary, IL Attorney with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Practice consists of residential and commercial real estate, wills and trusts.
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Jason Taken
hoffman estates, IL Attorney
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Jason Taken is a Navy Veteran turned Estate Planning and Probate attorney. Jason serves Cook County and the broader Northern Illinois areas.
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Adam M. Sault
Crystal Lake, IL Lawyer
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
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William R. Kuehn
Barrington, Il Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and The John Marshall Law School
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Carlos M. Arteaga
Barrington, IL Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
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Jenette M. Schwemler
Lake in the Hills, IL Attorney with 26 years of experience
(815) 245-4665
1301 Pyott Road, Suite 201G
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
The John Marshall Law School
For 20 years, I have represented clients in contested divorce and custody matters in McHenry County. I am also a court appointed guardian ad litem and mediator in family law cases. I also provide representation for clients needing estate planning and Medicaid planning.
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Donald A Hitzel Jr
schaumburg, IL Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Caryl Jacobs Gabe
Hoffman Estates, IL Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(847) 551-3751
2300 N. Barrington Road
Suite 400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Free Consultation
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Jeff Wilson
Hoffman Estates, IL Attorney
(847) 490-5360
2300 N. Barrington Rd.
Suite 400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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John R. Davis
Barrington, IL Lawyer
840 South Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
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Ray Flavin
Woodstock, IL Lawyer with 31 years of experience
DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Master's of Business Administration
Law Degree Southern Illinois University
25+ years Criminal Defense Attorney
United States Navy Veteran
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Alexander Ivakhnenko
Wheeling, IL Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and International
DePaul College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Provided professional language support for the federal, criminal and immigration courts nationwide.
Studied asylum, U.S. immigration and refugee law in Moscow Russia, 2002, and Rome, Italy, 2004.
Provide professional legal representation with federal and state criminal charges. Contact us directly at 773-562-8602 and we will analyze your potential exposure to criminal charges timely, efficiently, and without delay.
Specialize in U.S. immigration law practice adjusting status, naturalization, family-based AOS to LPR. We assist clients with both affirmative and defensive asylum claims.
Developed a keen expertise in evaluating, handling and completing asylum and removal cases in the U.S. Immigration Courts.
Successfully prevailed on...
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Matt Fakhoury
Rolling Meadows, IL Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law
When you’re facing tough charges, you need a tough lawyer. Matthew Fakhoury is an aggressive criminal defense attorney who will put your needs and your rights first! As a former prosecutor, Mr. Fakhoury knows the legal system from an insider's perspective--and that helps you get the results you deserve.
Mr. Fakhoury was also an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, where he taught law courses in the undergraduate sociology department. With years of experience as a lawyer and professor, Mr. Fakhoury has tried numerous bench and jury trials for his clients with outstanding results.
If you were arrested and charged...
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Donald J. Ramsell
St. Charles, IL Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
DePaul College of Law
Donald J. Ramsell, author of several DUI articles and books, is the one of the few DUI defense attorneys to appear and argue on a DUI case before the United States Supreme Court in its entire 213 years of existence. In his 33 year career his firms have defended 15,000 clients.
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Dr. Maudia Norman Washington
Rolling Meadows, IL Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
The John Marshall Law School and Michigan State University
I am an attorney who is passionate about my profession and clients. I believe in providing top-notch, innovative, cutting-edge strategies and advice. My clients feel as if they are my only client. I will treat your case as if I was in your shoes. I understand your situations, problems, and dilemmas and formulate a plan of action to resolve the issues at hand.
Washington Law Offices P.C. is located in Chicago and Elgin, Illinois. We provide a variety of legal services including Real Estate Law, Business Law, Contract Law, Employment Law, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant...
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James G Militello III
Woodstock, IL Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Militello is the Managing Parter at Prime Law Group, LLC. Prime Law Group is truly a team of lawyers and staff. Our collaborative approach often takes the form of cooperation to share past experiences and develop creative approaches to new issues. This team approach has the additional advantage that if a new issue suddenly arises or an existing project becomes a top client priority, we can quickly assign additional lawyers who will already have the background necessary to tackle the problem at full speed.
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Louis T. Wierenga
Arlington Heights, IL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(847) 749-1131
115 S. Wilke Road
Suite 202
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Valparaiso University School of Law
Services We Provide Include:
• Probate & Estate Planning: Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills;
• Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp., Partnerships) & Other Business Agreements including Mergers & Acquisitions;
• Income Tax Returns: Planning & Preparation (Individuals, Partnerships, Corp., Trusts, Gift & Estate Tax, Tax-Exempt Org., Payroll & Others); and
• Audits & Appeals: Representation in Problematic Tax & Regulatory Matters.
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Charles Todd Newland
Rolling Meadows, IL Attorney with 35 years of experience
(847) 797-9300
3601 Algonquin Road
Suite 990
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School and Creighton University School of Law
I have been practicing law for over 35 years. I graduated 3rd in my class from law school, so I had the opportunity to work at one of Chicago's largest law firms on Michigan Avenue, Ross & Hardies, right out of law school. At that time my experience was mostly in the area of personal injury law having clerked during law school for one of the nations top personal injury lawyers, Leonard M. Ring & Associates. In April of 1991 I started my own firm that has continued to prosper under the philosophy of providing, "Quality,...
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John S. Fotopoulos
Glen Ellyn, IL Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
John S. Fotopoulos, former Cook County judge serving at the Daley Center in Chicago, established his law firm on two simple firm principals: to have competitive rates allowing everyone to afford the advice they need, and to have legal counsel that is always available for clients.
John takes immense pride in his work, fulfilling a great deal of credits in continuing education seminars to ensure compliance and competency. In addition, his countless hours of legal research ensures that he stays ahead of the competition and is fully educated to take care of clients' legal needs. John's practice ensures that you are...
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Rachel Legorreta
St. Charles, IL Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Rachel received her undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with double minors in Philosophy and History. In 2014, Rachel received the History Department’s James R. Shirley Essay Prize for her research paper on the Soviet Union’s gulag system.
After graduation, Rachel enrolled in Northern Illinois University’s College of Law, where she served as the Symposium Editor for the Northern Illinois University Law Review and as Clerk for Phi Alpha Delta’s Dooley Chapter. Her Law Review article, Battle for Baby: Proposed Legislation for Custody Battles over Frozen Pre-Embryos, was published in the...
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Henry D. Kass
St. Charles, IL Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Family
University of Iowa College of Law
Henry D. Kass is a partner at MKFM Law, LLC, who focuses primarily in the areas of domestic relations, guardianship, and criminal law. He obtained his bachelor of arts from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa and also studied abroad at the University of the Basque Country in San Sebastian, Spain. Following his studies overseas, Henry attended the University of Iowa College of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Thereafter, he became an Assistant State’s Attorney with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office under now Appellate Court Justice, Joseph E. Birkett. There, he prosecuted domestic violence and...
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Matthew Shaw
Saint Charles, IL Attorney with 37 years of experience
(331) 235-7906
555 South Randall Road
Suite 105
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Northern Illinois University and Northern Illinois University
Mr. Shaw attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and graduated from Illinois College, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1983. He continued his education at the Northern Illinois University College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1986, and became a Licensed Attorney in Illinois on November 6, 1986.
Having previously practiced in general and family law practices, and having served as the Child Support Attorney for Kane County Circuit Court Clerk from 1987-1995,
Mr. Shaw opened his own law practice concentrating in family law in 1991. In 2000 he co-founded the law firm...
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John J. Malm
St. Charles, IL Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Valparaiso University School of Law
I am an experienced Personal Injury attorney dedicated to fighting for the rights of my clients through every stage of their case. I represent clients who have been injured due to car accidents, animal attacks, sports injuries, defective products and nursing home abuse.
I am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the DuPage County Bar Association. I have been included in the Illinois list of Super Lawyers. I have a 10.0 rating on Avvo and a 10.0 rating on Justia. Let me fight for the justice you deserve. Call today for a free...
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Lisa M. Giese
Wheaton, IL Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Over the last two decades, Lisa has handled thousands of uncontested and contested family law cases, including pre and post-decree divorce cases, support modification and enforcement proceedings, paternity and parenting time (visitation) matters, allocation of parental responsibilities (custody) and removal (relocation) cases, DCFS appeals, orders of protection, and guardianship cases. Lisa is a zealous advocate for her clients and knows when a case should be settled and when it requires aggressive representation and litigation.
As a trained guardian ad litem with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, as well as Cook, Kane and Will County, Lisa has been appointed...
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Jason B. Stevens
Arlington Heights, IL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(847) 902-5665
102 N. Evergreen Avenue
Suite 220
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
The John Marshall Law School
I have specialized in criminal, DUI & traffic defense for over 14 years. During that time period I have assisted clients extensively with felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs, simple traffic matters, CDL protection, driver's license reinstatement, and expungements.
I take pride in my Courtroom skills and long list of satisfied clients. My goal in each case I accept is to achieve the objective of my client. I return phone calls promptly and always give an honest straightforward assessment of each case no matter how big or small.
I offer a free no obligation consultation.
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Stavri Vako
PALATINE, IL Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
After graduating with honors from DePaul University in 2009, Mr. Vako attended Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale. There, his constant pursuit of excellence allowed him to succeed academically, as well as compete as a member of the Moot Court Board in various advocacy tournaments around the country. His moot court team won best brief two years in a row. These experiences helped Mr. Vako develop a casual yet effective style of courtroom advocacy and demeanor; one that has helped him throughout his career. His compassionate approach and willingness to work with opposing counsel, and against them when...