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Brian J. Banahan
Geneva, IL Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Northwestern University School of Law
Brian J. Banahan has been practicing law in DuPage, Kane and Cook County Illinois for over 20 years. He began his legal career and learned his way around the courtroom in 1997 as a full time 711 prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. From there, Mr. Banahan moved to serve as chief legal counsel and Deputy Public Administrator for DuPage County for 17 years. In that job, Mr. Banahan managed, administered, litigated, settled, and closed hundreds of decedent’s estates and an extensive number of related legal matters in nearly every area of the law. In the process, he...
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Mark David Brynteson
Belvidere, IL Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Regent University School of Law
My legal practice is primarily focused on Personal Injury, Estate Planning, and Probate Law. With a wealth of experience spanning over thirty-five years in each of these areas, I have consistently taken on a leading role in litigation, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
In my capacity as the lead attorney, I diligently prepared for and handled 10-15 trials annually. This involved a range of tasks, including interviewing witnesses, managing interrogatories, responding to requests for production and admissions, conducting and defending depositions, crafting interlocutory motions, and preparing and presenting requested instructions in jury cases.
Together with my two partners, we successfully expanded our law...
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Robert M Kaplan
Schaumburg, IL Probate Attorney with 37 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Florida
Attorney Robert M. Kaplan has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He is dedicated to assisting clients with family law, real estate law, bankruptcy law, estate planning and probate matters. After receiving a degree in law from The University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville, and working as a Public Defender in Miami, FL, Attorney Kaplan made the move to Illinois to start his own practice in 1991.
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Antonio DeBlasio
Oak Brook, IL Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. DeBlasio is the founder and managing member of DeBlasio & Gower LLC. Tony has over 22 years of experience as a trial lawyer and advisor. He has counseled individuals, business executives, for profit and not-for-profit companies and government bodies in complex litigation matters, internal investigations and dispute resolution strategies. Tony has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer in Business Litigation on many occasions. Only 5% of attorneys receive this distinction. Tony has represented clients from a multitude of industry sectors, including, health care, technology, communications, financial, education, real estate, manufacturing, construction, management...
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Sheni Hajat Djurisic
Chicago, IL Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Michelle Bugajsky
Downers Grove, IL Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
Probate and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Attorney Michelle Bugajsky focuses her practice on probate, estate planning, and family law. Whether assisting clients in planning for their futures or helping clients through problems in the here and now, Michelle provides caring and thoughtful legal services. Michelle takes great pride in combining her keen legal expertise of probate and estate planning law with a plan uniquely crafted for each specific client or family.
Michelle attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice. Thereafter, Michelle accepted an academic scholarship to attend the Illinois Institute of...
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Richard A. Greenswag
Northfield, IL Probate Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Iowa
Rick was affiliated with and became a partner in the law firm Chandler & Greenswag, P.C. from 1979-1993. Thereafter, he operated the Law Offices of Richard A. Greenswag, P.C. from 1993 until he then became a founding member of Kaplan & Greenswag LLC until March of 2011 when Greenswag & Associates, P.C. was formed.
Rick is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Rick is also a member of the Board of Directors and is President of PADS Crisis Services, Inc., a charitable organization serving the needs of the homeless in...
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Christopher B. Collander
Naperville, IL Probate Attorney with 7 years of experience
(630) 420-1333
608 South Washington Street
Suite 307
Naperville, IL 60540
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Chris graduated from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, in 2012 with a Bachelors of Science in Education degree in Sports Management and minors in Business and Political Science.
Chris graduated from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in May of 2016 and sat for the Bar Examination in July of 2016. Chris was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November of 2016. During law school, Chris held several internships: one with a Civil Litigation firm in Glenview; another with the City of Naperville, where he had his 7-11 License and assisted the City Prosecutor in Traffic Court and DUI Court; and...
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Deanna L Aguinaga-Walker
Geneva, IL Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
Owner and Principal Attorney at DLAW, PC
As an attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience, Deanna Aguinaga Walker enjoys the flexibility that having her own law practice gives her. She is able to become personally involved with each of her clients, and she appreciates the opportunity to assist them on a wide range of legal matters.
Deanna earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Northern Illinois University School of Law in 1995. Since then, she has dedicated her career to meeting the needs of her clients. When you work with Deanna, you can expect her to provide legal advice...
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Jacklyn A. Truppa
Chicago, IL Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Meet Jacklyn Truppa, Your Trusted Estate Planning Attorney at Dynasty Law, LLC!
Jacklyn Truppa is not your ordinary estate planning attorney. With a genuine passion for helping individuals and families shape their legacies, Jacklyn brings a unique combination of legal expertise and heartfelt compassion to her practice.
Known for her warm and approachable demeanor, Jacklyn understands that estate planning is more than just paperwork—it's about empowering you to protect your loved ones and create a lasting impact. She takes the time to listen attentively to your goals, concerns, and wishes, ensuring that every aspect of your estate plan is customized to your...
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Marcia A. Franklin
Northfield, IL Probate Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
Marcia worked with the Federal Communications Commission as an attorney in the Mass Media Bureau and as Branch Manager in the Common Carrier Bureau from 1982 through 1987, and at MCI Telecommunications as a senior attorney from 1987 through 1994. Thereafter, she worked as a consultant until joining Kaplan & Greenswag LLC in January 2007.
Marcia is admitted to practice in Illinois and the District of Columbia and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Marcia also serves on the Northbrook Plan Commission.
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Kathryn C Rolewick
Wheaton, IL Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Kathryn C. Rolewick was admitted to practice law by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2013. She had worked as a Trust Administrative Officer for U.S. Trust, Bank of America, N.A. since graduating from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2013. She joined Rolewick & Gutzke, P.C., the firm founded by her father, David Rolewick, in 2016. Kathryn's areas of practice include estate planning, wealth management, probate estates, contracts, and general corporate and business structures.
Rolewick attended Boston College where she graduated cum laude from the Honors Program in 2004. She is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, the...
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Gregg Garofalo
Chicago, IL Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Gregg focuses his practice in the areas of probate administration and litigation, estate planning, elder law, and real estate. In addition, Gregg is a guardian ad litem appointed by the Circuit Court of Cook County, not only in the probate area, but other divisions including domestic relations division and law division.
Gregg is an active member of the legal community, where he is serving or has served in several leadership roles within the Illinois Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Gregg is a past Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Probate Practice Committee, where he served two years as Chair....
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Patrick Sean Sylvester
Wilmette, IL Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Hamline University School of Law
Patrick S. Sylvester is the founder of PSS Law, which At PSS LAW, which is proud to provide outstanding representation to clients who are seeking legal assistance in the greater Chicago area, Wisconsin, and Florida. We offer experienced, dedicated legal counsel, and have achieved excellent results for our clients. PSS Law attorneys are skilled at both transactional law in the areas of estate planning, probate, wills and trusts, real estate, and business law as well as courtroom battles (estate litigation and trials). PSS Law attorneys understand that each case is unique and use their knowledge of the legal system...
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Aaron T. Troy
Wheaton, IL Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Dennis Delman
Skokie, IL Probate Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
DePaul College of Law
I am a partner in a small suburban firm for over 35 years that provides excellent legal services to thousands of satisfied clients. I regularly lectures on various legal topics and am appointed by the court to mediate Family Law issues. I also love playing tennis and am on the Board of several charitable organizations
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Richard H. Schmack
Sycamore, IL Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
Probate, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Landlord Tenant
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Richard Schmack was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Berwyn, Illinois. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois in 1977 with double majors in Political Science and History. In 1980 he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Upon graduation from law school in 1980, Richard was admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Federal Trial Bar. Richard has made DeKalb County his home since1985. He, his wife, Jackie, who is his office manager, and...
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Nichol M. Broshous
St. Charles, IL Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Tracy A. Ries
Park Ridge, IL Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
In estate planning: We all need an estate plan, yet we all need something different. Tracy's goal is to provide clients with a plan that addresses the unique needs of the individual and family.
Tracy’s practice is focused on estate planning such as drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney for healthcare or property, and counseling clients on the administration of estates. Tracy guides individuals to plan for the future giving them the comfort of knowing they have clearly disseminated their wishes to family.
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Erika Eassa
St. Charles, IL Probate Attorney
Probate, Divorce and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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David Nelson
Chicago, IL Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
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Elizabeth Youakim
St. Charles, IL Probate Lawyer
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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David Koch
Cicero, IL Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, DUI & DWI, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
After having worked for years to represent banks in the processes of Foreclosure and being the fourth generation of lawyers in my family attending this type of case, I want to inform you that my office is focused on providing assistance to those which are suffering the ravages of this system and the bad economy. You like me, are being affected by the banking system, which is why my office has found a way to protect and fight for you, using the same legal system that banks use against you. Remember that you have rights and you shall...
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Jack Slingerland
Sycamore, IL Probate Attorney with 46 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Jack C. Slingerland received a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.
Jack is the city Attorney for Genoa, IL. He has served as a DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney, as the DeKalb County Public Defender, and as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois. He served as a member of the legislative staff of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Michael J. Madigan.
Jack has been in private practice of law for more than 23 years, and now is the co-owner of Slingerland & Clark, P.C. He is admitted to practice in federal...
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Anne Alison Bennett
La Grange, IL Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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Nora Baker
Chicago, IL Probate Attorney with 7 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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William R Pokorny
Chicago, IL Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder 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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Jeffrey P. Story
Evanston, IL Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Northeastern University School of Law
Attorney Bio Jeffery P. Story, Attorney at Law: Jeff Story graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2005 and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar that same year. During the past eight years he has worked in civil litigation in Chicago. He is married to Amy Marinacci, a fellow attorney that he met in law school. Amy grew up in Evanston where her family still lives. Jeff and Amy have a young son, Gabriel who goes to Pope John XXIII School in Evanston. Jeff recently lost his mother and father within...
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Michael J. Gilmartin
LaGrange, IL Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
At Gilmartin Legal, our mission is to provide the best legal results at the most reasonable cost, and to effectively communicate with clients through every stage of their representation.
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Gilmartin Legal is committed to giving each client complete attention. To us, there is no such thing as a small issue. We treat each and every case with care and individualized attention. Every client is important, and we make sure to treat each and every case with respect and thoroughness. When you bring your legal matter to Gilmartin Legal, you can feel confident...
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Lisa M Knauf
Addison, IL Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning 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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Mr. Arthur J. Data III
Palos Hills, IL Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
Arthur J. Data III is an attorney located in Palos Hills, IL. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Purdue University in 2003 and his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While at Purdue, Mr. Data held many different leadership positions within the Purdue Residence Hall Council. While at Michigan State, Mr. Data was a Senator in the Student Bar Association and President of the Christian Legal Society.
Mr. Data currently resides in Palos Heights, IL. He is very active at St. Alexander's Catholic Church as a lector, eucharistic...
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Mary E. Cacciapaglia
Belvidere, IL Probate Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Northern Illinois University
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John Lara
La Grange, IL Probate Attorney with 7 years of experience
(708) 639-4320
Ext. 210
1022 S. La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
Probate and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
John Lara handles a wide-range of legal matters including civil litigation, real estate, estate administration, and bankruptcy.
As a civil litigator John zealously advocates for our clients. He engages in complex litigation including, contract disputes, forcible entry and detainer actions, foreclosure defense, collection matters, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 suits, administrative hearings and various tort proceedings.
John facilities commercial and residential real estate transactions while aggressively negotiating favorable terms and conditions for our clients.
John is an integral part of Fornaro Law and embodies the firm’s “never give up” attitude. John graduated from Benedictine University and then earned his Juris Doctor from the John...
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Kimberly J. Myers
DeKalb, IL Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Jay Slutzky
Niles, IL Probate Attorney with 50 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
“I BELIEVE THAT CLIENTS ARE BEST SERVED BY THE PREVENTION OF LEGAL PROBLEMS THROUGH CAREFUL AND THOROUGH ADVICE GIVEN PRIOR TO THEIR ENTERING INTO TRANSACTIONS AND BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS.”
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Lisa D. Wisowaty
LaGrange, IL Probate Attorney with 6 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University College of Law
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Lawrence W. Lobb
Batavia, IL Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
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Barbara Ann Corrigan
Wheaton, IL Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
(630) 948-4066
2100 Manchester Road Bldg B Suite 1085
Wheaton, IL 60187
Probate, Estate Planning and Family
DePaul College of Law
I have been assisting families in family law and estate planning for over 25 years.
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Arthur Corbin
Des Plaines, IL Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
- Chicago-Kent College of Law
- Loyola University Chicago
- Former Sergeant of United States Marines
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Darren Findling
Chicago, IL Probate Lawyer
Darren Findling is the President and Founder of The Probate Pro. The Probate Pro is the leading probate and trust law firm in Michigan, Ohio Florida, and Illinois.
As the President of The Probate Pro, PLC, I take great pride in being the leading probate and trust law firm providing administration, litigation, and planning services. Most of my day-to-day operations are dedicated to representing individuals in contested probate and trust matters, Will contests, the embezzlement by fiduciaries, exploitation of the elderly, and disputes in probate and trust files. When I am not working on my own cases, I try to...