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Anthony John Pankau Jr
Itasca, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
John Pankau graduated from Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana, and Chicago Kent College of Law with High Honors. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and owns The Law Office of John Pankau, P.C. in Itasca, Illinois. Prior to and while attending law school, John and his wife Carole owned and operated a family business in Bloomingdale. John is an active member of his community, presenting educational seminars at local libraries and banks. Today, his practice concentrates in the areas of real estate, estate planning and administration, probate, and local government law.
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Sandra Schildgen
Northbrook, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Iowa College of Law
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Jay Kaufman
Northbrook, IL Elder Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Northern Illinois University
As the founder of the firm Kaufman Law Group, LLC, Jay C. Kaufman practices in the areas of business law and estate planning. For nearly 35 years, he has been practicing at his own firm. Attorney Kaufman is a proud member of ElderCounsel, WealthCounsel, American Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He received both his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees from North Illinois University. Mr. Kaufman has earned an 8.5 Excellent rating on Avvo.com. For a case review, please contact his firm today.
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Mr. Mark L. Kezy
Orland Park, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(708) 518-8200
15255 South 94th Avenue
Suite 500
Orland Park, IL 60462
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Family and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Attorney Kezy is a compassionate attorney who understands the emotions involved in divorce and family law matters. Mark L. Kezy, who is no stranger to the courtroom focuses on providing straight forward, common senses solutions as an alternative to expensive, protracted litigation, while promising aggressive, uncompromising representation in Court when compromise is no longer an option.
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Kelly Karczmar
Crete, IL Elder Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Kelly Karczmar graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in 1994. She graduated from the John Marshall Law School in 2005, where she served in the Fair Housing Legal Clinic. Ms. Karczmar served for six years as a Human Resources Director in a Fortune 100 company. She was responsible for union negotiations, employee relations and legal compliance. Ms. Karczmar is an attorney admitted to practice in the state bar of Illinois, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She has practiced law since 2005. She is a member of...
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T. Phillip Boggess
Oakbrook Terrace, IL Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(630) 429-9650
Two Mid America Plaza
Suite 800
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Drake University
Attorney who helps bring peace and comfort to his clients by providing the individuals and businesses with solutions to help protect their interests and pursue their dreams and aspirations.
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Mark R. McKenna
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Employment and Medical Malpractice
University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, IL
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Ms. Laura A. Canulli Curcio
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Laura A. Canulli was named an attorney at Curcio Law Offices in 2018. She previously worked at a personal injury firm where she focused on representing injured bicyclists. Laura focuses on motor vehicle collisions, premises liability (including trip and falls and slip and falls), coffee burns, dental malpractice, nursing home (including bed sores), and sexual abuse cases.
Laura is a well-recognized attorney in the legal community. Her work has earned her accolades from Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, The Daily Herald, and The National Trial Lawyers.
Ms. Canulli received her law degree from The John Marshall Law School where she earned a prestigious...
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Peter Sullivan
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Fordham University School of Law and University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Attorney Peter Sullivan is a quiet fighter. He grew up on some pretty mean streets but, since being accepted into private high school in Jersey City, he has had a passion for intellectual pursuits, including languages, arts, world history and the law.
He joined the business of the law as a proofreader for some of the best antitrust lawyers in America. Based on his insatiable engagement with content, he graduated to paralegal (without the need for paralegal training) and wound up managing their antitrust litigation office.
Needing to be convinced that lawyers can actually do good, before attending law school...
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Christopher T. Hurley
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Employment and Medical Malpractice
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL
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Ms. Mary K. Neal
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Elder and Immigration
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Globally aware and community focused, attorney Mary K. Neal has a talent for language and penchant for logical reasoning that makes immigration law a natural fit for her legal practice.
The Law Office of Mary K. Neal is dedicated to assisting clients overcome life's obstacles to build a better future for their families here in the United States. The firm is available to serve the legal needs of Rogers Park, West Ridge, and greater Chicago. For immigration matters, the firm accepts clients from all states where such representation is allowed by law.
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Dean Richard Hedeker
Lincolnshire, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
DePaul College of Law
Dean Hedeker is a leading Chicago-area authority on estate and tax planning, business law and investments. A long-time resident of north suburban Lincolnshire, Dean has more than 25-years experience helping business owners and families grow, protect and pass on their hard-earned money through tax planning, estate planning and investment management services.
Dean is among a rare breed of professionals because he possesses wide-ranging experience and certifications in the fields of law, estate, tax and financial planning and accounting. Over the past 10 years alone, Dean has created more than 2,000 estate plans and every year he handles more than 300 complex...
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Joseph K. Janusonis
Lockport, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce and Family
Saint Louis University School of Law
Joseph K. Janusonis has been a licensed Illinois attorney since 2001 and has been practicing in the areas of family law and divorce law since 2005. His knowledge of family law and the courts help him in assisting you during these difficult and stressful times. Joseph approaches his cases with the goal of helping you to reach a favorable settlement, however, he is experienced and prepared to take your case to trial, should the need arise. Joseph's extensive experience acting as Mediator and a Guardian Ad Litem gives him additional insight into matters of custody, visitation, and issues related to...
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Elizabeth M. Fink
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
Elizabeth Fink focuses her career on the practice of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, and Medicaid Planning. She has been practicing law in Chicago, IL since 2009 and has represented clients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University and spent a semester of study at Justus-Liebig-Universität in Giessen, Germany. She received her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in May 2009. Elizabeth is a member of the National Academy of...
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Nora Baker
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Nora’s practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, estate and trust administration, business law and she also practices tax law in the areas of gift and estate taxation.
Nora drafts many types of trusts for clients including: life insurance trusts, special needs trusts for disabled persons, grantor retained annuity trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, charitable lead trusts, and charitable remainder trusts.
Nora provides services for businesses including: choosing the proper corporate entity; formation of the corporate entity; drafting partnership agreements, operating agreements, and corporate shareholder agreements and bylaws; buying and selling business; purchasing and leasing assets and real property in conjunction with...
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Rhonda Rosenthal
Crystal Lake, IL Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Family and Probate
Northern Illinois University
have been a licensed attorney and practicing attorney since 1995. Although I have practiced in Kane, DuPage and Cook counties, I currently limit my practice to McHenry County. I focus on issues affecting families and represent spouses, parents, children and disabled adults in divorce, post decree, paternity, adoption, juvenile, probate and guardianship matters. I am a trained Guardian ad Litem and Child’s Representative and appointed by the court in divorce or probate matters. I am also a trained Collaborative Attorney and mediator. Although I no longer accept court appointments for mediation, I use these skills in my roles as negotiator,...
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Alan Sohn
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Elder, Business and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
Alan Sohn has provided expert legal counsel in the areas of wills and trusts, business succession planning, the organization and representation of privately-held businesses, probate and administration of estates, elder law, and real estate acquisition and leasing.
Alan is conversant with and has utilized S corporations and limited liability companies for business, estate planning and asset protection. Alan has also counseled and assisted his clients in connection with the resolution of family disputes and when necessary represented their interests in the courts and in arbitration proceedings where efforts in resolving such disputes have been unsuccessful.
Having dealt with a...
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Edward D. Siebert
Schaumburg, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
Edward D. Siebert was licensed in the State of Illinois in 2007 and the Northern District of Illinois in 2008. He has experience in estate planning, real estate, litigation, appeals, corporate matters, family law, and personal injury. Edward's practice counties include Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, and Boone Counties in Illinois.
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Thomas J. Hansen
Park Ridge, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
Thomas Hansen was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up on the South Side of Chicago and Park Ridge, Illinois. Thomas lives in Park Ridge, with his wife and three children.
Thomas received a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University, a Certified Public Accountant Certificate from the University of Illinois, a Master of Science in Taxation from DePaul University, a Juris Doctor with Distinction from John Marshal Law School.
Thomas is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Society of Certified Public...
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Sheni Hajat Djurisic
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
As a an attorney with over 20 years of expereince, I can provide quality legal services in a cost effective manner in the areas of Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Health Care and business matters. Every matter is unique and I take the time to find solutions that work for each client's situation and goals.
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William R Pokorny
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Elder, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
The University of Chicago Law School
William R. Pokorny represents management in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He concentrates his practice on litigation and counseling in areas including discrimination, disabilities, ERISA and employee benefits, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and labor relations. He represents employers before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Mr. Pokorny has experience with a wide variety of clients, including manufacturers, utilities, hospitals and healthcare providers, insurance companies, financial services...
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Mildred Palmer
Rolling Meadows, IL Elder Law Lawyer
(847) 253-8800
3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 300
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
University of Florida
Mildred ("Millie") V. Palmer graduated Cum Laude from University of Flordia's College of Law in 1990 with a concentration in taxation and estate planning. After graduation she went to work for Ernst and Young as a tax attorney in the Special Services Group while taking LLM classes at Chicago Kent. In 1992 she moved from Ernst and Young to Gardner Carton and Douglas where she practiced tax law. As a tax attorney attached to a large firm, Millie saw a wide variety of work in the area of taxation, charitable giving, corporate work and estate planning. During this time, she...
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Neal J. Wallace
Edwardsville, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Elder, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Dayton School of Law
Accomplished attorney with background in the areas of real estate, business law, consumer law, wills, trusts, & estate planning, employment law, and dispute resolution. Extensive experience drafting and negotiating contracts and legal documents, particularly in the corporate and real estate areas. Able to identify core issues and obtain solid results.
Approved Mediator for the Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
Arbitration panelist in the Madison County Mandatory Arbitration program
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Lisa M Knauf
Addison, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
Lisa Knauf is an attorney that combines her legal expertise with real world experience. She had a successful sales career before going back to school to attend Northern Illinois Univ. College of Law for her law degree, She is licensed to practice law in Illinois and is the owner of Knauf Law Office PC in Addison Illinois, which merged with Pankau Law in January 2020. The Knauf Law practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning, including wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney, probate administration, real estate and elder law.
Lisa is an active member of her community, having served...
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Nick Kulagin
Wheaton, IL Elder Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Notre Dame
Nick Kulagin is a dedicated family law and estate planning attorney who has represented residents of DuPage County and Kane County for 15 years. Based in Wheaton, Mr. Kulagin works diligently to protect his clients’ families, homes, and businesses. He believes that successful advocacy begins with investigating each person’s particular needs. With a strong reputation in the legal community, he is committed to helping his clients understand their legal rights and options so that they can make fully informed decisions.
Mr. Kulagin attended De Paul University for his undergraduate studies, graduating with a Political Science degree. He went on to earn...
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Bob Baizer
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Elder, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of California, Berkeley School of Law and Northwestern University School of Law
Baizer Kolar P.C. has been a practicing personal injury law firm in the Chicago area for over 35 years. Their reputation in the state is second to none, and they have some of the highest ratings in the area for their work in medical malpractice, wrongful death, car accident, and many more types of personal injury cases. Bob has been practicing law since 1972. He focuses on catastrophic plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death, including medical negligence and all forms of transportation negligence. Baizer obtained the then-largest medical malpractice verdict in Illinois and later the state’s second largest...
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Becky Bair Hurley
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Employment and Medical Malpractice
Northwestern University School of Law
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Anne Alison Bennett
La Grange, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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Edmund J. Scanlan
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Elder, Animal, Asbestos and Medical Malpractice
DePaul University
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Michael T. Mertz
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Employment and Medical Malpractice
DePaul College of Law
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Anthony R. Scifo
Elgin, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Elder, Family and Probate
Anthony R. Scifo is a duly licensed attorney in the State of Illinois, admitted in November 2007. He is experienced in the practice of civil litigation, particularly family law litigation and probate litigation. Anthony is an experienced and Court approved Guardian ad Litem for the Family Law Divisions of Kane County, DuPage County, Kendall County, and DeKalb County. Further, he is a Court approved Guardian ad Litem for the Adoption Division and the Probate Division in Kane County, Illinois. Anthony is also an experienced and Court-Approved Family Law Mediator in DuPage County, DeKalb County, and Kendall County. In November...
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Ryan R. Stodden
Freeport, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University
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Gregory P Turza
Park Ridge, IL Elder Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
For nearly 40 years, Gregory Turza has helped hundreds of individuals plan their estates, providing practical and effective answers to complex problems with explanations that are clear, cogent and accurate. His firm’s goal is to bring you peace of mind knowing that your family’s inheritance is protected and that surviving family members find themselves in harmony instead of in court by creating plans that suit your unique financial, personal and family circumstances. Don't delay managing these most critical areas of your life.
I offer independent advice to people just like you who make prudent and informed decisions about protecting and...
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David Bohrer
Northbrook, IL Elder Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Elder, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
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Jenette M. Schwemler
Lake in the Hills, IL Elder Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(815) 245-4665
1301 Pyott Road, Suite 201G
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Elder, Divorce, 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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Joni Bailey
Murphysboro, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Southern Illinois University School of Law
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Gabe Drury
Joliet, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Occurrences with family and friends have cultivated Gabe’s deep-seated devotion to helping the injured. The son of a doctor and occupational therapist, Gabe received his parents’ work ethic, moral compass, and sense of duty towards the sick and injured. He began putting those traits to good use at UW-Madison.
After graduating from college in 2014, Gabe landed a job as the Director of Business Development at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He didn’t yet realize his capacity for law, but during this role Gabe witnessed the vast effect that a personal injury attorney can have on injured clients.
Gabe continued to work full...
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Antonio M. Romanucci
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Elder, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
The John Marshall Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School
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Cathleen Reynolds
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Elder, Education and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
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Paul Smolinski
Palos Heights, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(708) 371-9500
6446 West 127th Street
Suite 201
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate