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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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Michelle Wiejaczka
Hawthorn Woods, IL Attorney
Divorce and Family
Washington University School of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Michelle G. Wiejaczka excels in helping individuals and families who need assistance with legal issues and representation. Recognized for her work in dispute resolution, collaborative law and cooperative problem solving, she is often appointed by the Court to serve as a mediator. Michelle is trained in Collaborative Law and periodically presides over cases that are assigned to mandatory arbitration. A former Assistant State’s Attorney (McHenry County) for almost nine years, she entered private practice in 1994, and founded Wiejaczka Law in 2005. Michelle graduated with High Honors from Southern Illinois University and...
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David Brian Franks
Lake in the Hills, IL Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Beijing University & Fudan University
David B. Franks is a highly effective Criminal Attorney, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Lawyer and Traffic Defense Attorney who has practiced criminal law since being admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1989. Mr. Franks has more than fifteen years of criminal prosecution and defense experience. Mr. Franks served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in both Cook County and McHenry County, Illinois. In McHenry County he served four years as a prosecutor in the Misdemeanor and Felony Divisions. He served as one of the first two designated Domestic Battery Prosecutors in McHenry County, as well as the Misdemeanor and Traffic...
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John W. Gaffney
Harvard, IL Attorney with 34 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Education and Immigration
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Gaffney began his legal career in the prestigious field of clerking for a Federal judge. He went on as an Assistant State’s Attorney to prosecute complex narcotic and gang cases.
Afterwards, he went into private practice in Harvard, Illinois where he serves his clients in the areas of State and Federal criminal defense, school law, second amendment issues, and general litigation.
Mr. Gaffney is especially proud of his record in the areas of expungement, clemency, pardons and sealed records. Utilizing these legal avenues, he has helped countless clients move forward with their lives.
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Andrew Joseph Kelleher Jr
North Barrington, IL Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Andrew Kelleher, a co-founder of Kelleher + Holland, LLC, had a vision of legal services deeply rooted in high-level client services from the very inception of his career. He believes that nothing replaces old-fashioned hard work. That hard work has been focused on putting the client’s best interests first for 25 years.
Andy concentrates his practice in trust and estate law, business law, tax law, and asset protection planning for high net worth business owners, executives, and individuals. He enjoys the never-ending challenges of solving complex estate and tax planning puzzles for his clients. Being both an attorney and a CPA,...
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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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Thomas C. O'Brien
Antioch, IL Attorney with 58 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Washington University School of Law
We are experienced attorneys in bankruptcy and family law. Located just south of the Wisconsin-Illinois state line, I practice daily in both states. In this area, knowledge of the significant differences in the two states' laws is critical to effective and competent representation.
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Renee A Buxton
Crystal Lake, IL Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationLoyola University Chicago School of Law
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William Shapiro
Round Lake Beach, IL, IL Lawyer
(224) 757-5783
452 North Carlisle Court
Round Lake Beach, IL, IL 60073
Divorce and Family
William Shapiro has served clients throughout Cook, Du Page, Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties for over 40 years.
He has dedicated his career to the practice of family law, real estate, driver’s license hearings, and related matters.
He has also litigated matters involving business, real estate, probate and other contested matters.
He takes pride in putting his clients first and handling each legal matter consistent with the utmost sensitivity to the personal aspects of each case, and advocating to achieve the best possible result for his clients.
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George W. Svoboda
Grayslake, IL Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Collections and Employment
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
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Gerald Thomas Dietz
Round Lake Beach, IL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Municipal
Gerald Dietz received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in 1996, and his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 1999. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1999 and to the Wisconsin Bar in 2000. Mr. Dietz concentrates his practice on municipal law, townships, municipal prosecution, special districts, library and fire districts. He is also a member of the Chicago Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; Lake County Bar Association; and the Wisconsin Bar Association. Mr. Dietz is a Lieutenant with the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and has served as a...
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Shell J. Bleiweiss
Barrington, IL Lawyer with 41 years of experience
25840 Indian Trail Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
Environmental
Environmental and OSHA law services to individuals and businesses, large and small.
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Gwendolyn Yvonne Alexis
MUNDELEIN, IL Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Harvard Law School and Harvard Law School
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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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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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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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Timothy Brown
Crystal Lake, IL Attorney
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
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Adam M. Sault
Crystal Lake, IL Lawyer
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
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Robert A. Holland
North Barrington, IL Attorney
102 S. Wynstone Park Drive
North Barrington, IL 60010
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Robert Holland concentrates his practice in estate planning, estate and trust administration, taxation, corporate transactional work, business planning, asset protection, commercial real estate transactions and prenuptial agreements. His experience as both an attorney and a CPA enables him to offer a blend of legal and financial advice for over a decade.
Bob’s business planning practice includes representation regarding the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, including ownership agreements, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and not-for-profit planning.
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Herb Franks
Marengo, IL Attorney
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Kimberly R. Shefts
Crystal Lake, IL Attorney
(815) 455-5300
444 North Route 31
Suite 100 ~ Office 103
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Appeals, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
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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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Jonathan Rosenfeld
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Jonathan Rosenfeld is lawyer that represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan's reputation as an aggressive advocate for the rights of the injured has resulted in millions of dollars recovered on behalf of his clients. Jonathan's successful representation of nursing home victims had resulted in many speaking engagements to elder groups. Jonathan is dedicated to improving the quality of life for nursing home residents who have been victims of abuse, neglect or fraud. By holding nursing homes and long-term...
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Marie Sarantakis
Oak Brook, IL Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Ms. Sarantakis is the Founding Attorney of Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. in Oak Brook, IL. She concentrates her legal practice in domestic relations. In addition to her work in the courtroom, she is versed in alternative methods of dispute resolution as a mediator, Guardian ad Litem, and Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois. She was recently recognized by the Illinois State Bar Association as 2023 Young Lawter of the Year, the American Bar Association as one of the 2023 Top 40 Lawyers in the United States with an On the Rise Award, Super Lawyers as a Rising Star,...
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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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Kirk C. Stange
Rolling Meadows, IL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, it can feel like your whole life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing what will happen to you or your family can can be overwhelming. To help clients with divorce and family law matters in their time of need, Stange Law Firm, PC has limited their practice to divorce and family law matters. For your convenience, we have offices in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma in places such as St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield, Wichita, Tulsa and beyond. We also respond to all phone...
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Michael Brevda
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationNursing Home
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Attorney Michael Brevda, a partner at Senior Justice Law Firm, specializes in nursing home abuse litigation.
Mr. Brevda's past successes include multi-million dollar case recoveries for his wrongfully injured clients. Mr. Brevda is one of the few attorneys in the U.S. to focus his practice on suing negligent nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As a result, he regularly lectures on elder abuse litigation. He also has been interviewed by media outlets for his knowledge and experience in the nursing home abuse sub-specialty.
Attorney Michael Brevda is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, receiving the highest rating from other members of the bar...
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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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Mark William Mathys
Naperville, IL Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law
Mark Mathys is a personal injury attorney and co-founder of Mathys & Schneid Personal Injury Lawyers. With his firm of Naperville personal injury lawyers, he handles all types of injury cases, including vehicle accidents, bus accidents, child accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, workplace accidents, and other incidents where injuries result from intentional or negligent actions of others. Mr. Mathys also handles wrongful death claims for families of deceased accident victims and workers’ compensation claims for workers who have been injured in the workplace.
Mr. Mathys is a native of Chicago. He has also lived in the Chicagoland area for most...
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David J. Winer
Waukegan, IL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Illinois Institute of Technology
David Winer and the Law Office of Winer & Winer have been a presence in LAKE COUNTY for over 30 years specializing in DUI/Traffic & Criminal Ddefense and Secretary of State hearings.
It is critical to hire a local lawyer with intimate knowledge of the legal environment. David Winer has been very active as a member of the Criminal/Traffic Law committee and Chairman of the Lake County Lawyer Referral Service and a past member the Editorial Board & Contributing Author of the Lake County Docket and Chairman of the Juvenile Law Committee.
Several times DAvid has been chosen to lecture and...