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Mark Varboncouer
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Patents and Personal Injury
University of Illinois College of Law
Mark Varboncouer is the founder of Varboncouer Law. Mr. Varboncouer is an experienced trial attorney who previously spent 10-plus years with Kirkland & Ellis LLP (“one of the nation's largest and most prestigious law firms”/ “known for its world-class litigation practice”/ “one of the ‘Fearsome Foursome’ — the four firms most likely to strike fear in opposing counsel”); and 4-plus years with another highly-prestigious 1,000-plus attorney law firm, McGuireWoods LLP, where he litigated a variety of issues: contracts, non-competes, tortious interference, unfair competition, fraud, licenses and complex intellectual property issues (e.g., patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, false advertising etc.)....
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Misty J. Cygan
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Misty has worked hard to become an attorney, which was her dream. She earned her two undergraduate degrees while being on active duty in the United States Air Force. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Wesleyan College with dual degrees. During her four years in the military, Misty was responsible for producing a weekly flying and aircraft maintenance schedule for a fleet of 24 F-15 fighter jets. Misty also provided support for Operation Noble Eagle in response to the 9/11 attacks.
At the core of Misty’s practice is her love of the law and her desire to help people....
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Nora Baker
Cook County, 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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Vicki Hathaway Gonzalez
Cook County, IL Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
Probate, Business, Municipal and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Vicki Hathaway Gonzalez is an experienced facilitator of real estate transactions. Vicki is known for her style of representation that insists that her clients are fully informed of their rights and obligations under their real estate contract, as well as the real consequences of their decisions regarding those rights and obligations.
Vicki's interest in real estate started long before her graduation from John Marshall Law School in 1992. She started investing in real estate in the 1970's, then became a licensed real estate agent, and also taught real estate licensing for the Century 21 Real Estate Academy. As an attorney, she...
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Michael J. Smith
Winnebago County, IL Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Since entering private practice, Attorney Smith has maintained a general practice with a concentration in family law. He has been a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Winnebago County Bar Association for over forty years each. Attorney Smith is currently a member of the family law section of each of these associations. He is currently on an advisory panel for the American Bar Association. He has been a presenter to other attorneys locally on family law and child related topics.
For over forty years Attorney Michael J. Smith has provided experienced family law representation. Family law...
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Angela M Iaria
DuPage County, IL Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Family and Insurance Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Angela M. Iaria is a licensed attorney specializing in the areas of civil litigation, family law, child custody and support, and estate administration in DuPage, Kane, Will, Cook and surrounding collar counties. Ms. Iaria's practice involves uncontested and contested divorce, post-decree conflicts, including child support, child-related expenses and child custody issues, as well as pre and post-nuptial agreements and estate administration. Additionally, Ms. Iaria has conducted multiple bench and jury trials in state and federal court for cases involving breach of contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, premises liability and real estate disputes.
Angela Iaria has served on the board...
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Stella Day
Lake County, IL Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
Stella Day is a seasoned litigation attorney with a focus on probate and guardianship matters. She brings her wealth of experience to Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg, LLC, following a successful tenure at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. With over 16 years in the field, Stella has adeptly handled a variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, including DUI, Aggravated Battery, Sexual Assault, and Murder. Her track record includes successful litigation in numerous jury trials and evidentiary hearings across different courtrooms. Stella has also extensively dealt with cases involving mental health and competency issues.
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Michael V. LoCicero
DuPage County, IL Probate Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce and Estate Planning
Gonzaga University School of Law
Michael V. LoCicero has practiced law in DuPage County for over three decades. Michael's dedication to the community includes volunteering in local education, sports, and government programs. As a seasoned attorney, he believes in personal service at a reasonable price and dedication to cases from start to finish. Michael values open communication with his clients by keeping them fully informed about case matters, providing advice, and ultimately helping clients make the best, fully-informed decisions possible. Michael's problem solving and cost-effective approach allows him to reach client goals as quickly as possible at a reasonable rate.
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Jeffrey P. Story
Cook County, 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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Marcia A. Franklin
Cook County, 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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David Nelson
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
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Margaret Szymansky
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
For over 26 years, Margaret Szymansky has provided experienced representation to clients through Probate and Trust Administration proceedings. She assists clients in effective resolution of existing claims and transfer of assets. Margaret guides executors, trustees and personal representatives of the estate and assists them in the successful closure of the estate. She further concentrates her practice in the area of Estate Planning such as: Wills and Trusts including Special Needs Planning for disabled individuals and guardianship proceedings, Elder Law with a focus on Medicaid issues, and Real Estate law.
For her dedication, leadership, and excellence in legal service, she has...
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Elizabeth M. Fink
Cook County, IL Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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William R Pokorny
Cook County, 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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Nicole Marie Soltanzadeh
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The George Washington University Law School
Nicole M. Soltanzadeh is a principal at The Law Office of Nicole M. Soltanzadeh, where she advises clients in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and real estate negotiations. She works with clients of large, medium, and small estates, providing each client with high-quality and practical representation.
Early in her career, Nicole earned substantial experience as a litigator, advocating for her clients routinely in state and federal court, and at the trial and appellate levels. She has skillfully brought hundreds of cases to closure through mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
Nicole graduated with honors from The George Washington...
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Mr. Mark L. Kezy
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Elder and Family
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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T. Phillip Boggess
DuPage County, IL Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
(630) 429-9650
Two Mid America Plaza
Suite 800
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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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Adam Gynac
Will County, IL Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Northern Illinois University
I'm a trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience. I also teach college classes as an adjunct professor in areas such as criminal law, criminal procedure, business law, business ethics and corrections.
My primary practice focus is family law and domestic relations litigation. My secondary areas of concentration include estate planning and probate.
* 2018 SuperLawyers Top 2.5% Rising Star
* 2018 National Advocates Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys in Illinois in Matrimonial and Family Law
* 2018 Recognized as one of the "Ten Best" Family Law Attorneys in Illinois by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA)
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Michael J. Gilmartin
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 20 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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Mark David Brynteson
Boone County, 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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Christopher B. Collander
DuPage County, 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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Van A Schwab
Lake County, IL Probate Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(847) 737-4953
1641 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 12
Libertyville, IL 60048
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Along with his years of experience, Lake County divorce attorney Van A. Schwab has a solid educational basis for his divorce and family law practice. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, he received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Because of recent, up-to-date training, Mr. Schwab is a certified divorce mediator, and is prepared to handle family law issues through collaborative law methods. He has published an article on cohabitation in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Licensed to practice family law in the states of Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey, he...
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Jacklyn A. Truppa
Cook County, 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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Bryan R. Bagdady
DuPage County, IL Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(312) 300-6843
17W220 22nd Street
Suite 410
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Probate, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
I founded Corporate & Estate Legal Services, Ltd. to focus on business contracts, commercial litigation, estate planning and probate cases. I have decades of experience handling civil litigation and commercial contracts. I represent both plaintiffs and defendants. I have a broad spectrum approach to B2B litigation. I can negotiate deals, document agreements, litigate, pursue post judgment collection, and prosecute or defend judgments on appeal.
I was a scholastic debater in high school and college. I am very comfortable with contract litigation, declaratory judgments, decedent's estates, and business torts.
My experience affords me the luxury of handling all phases...
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Sandra Schildgen
Cook County, IL Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law
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Gary R. Thompson
Lake County, IL Probate Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Animal, Criminal Defense and Maritime
Northeastern Illinois University
Born and raised in Chicago, Mr. Thompson earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa in 1984. In 1987 he graduated with his J.D. at the Northern Illinois University in Chicago. He is fluent in Spanish.
Mr. Thompson has 18 years of experience litigating Personal Injury claims, Workers' Compensation, Criminal Law, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy & Traffic cases. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Admission to Federal Trial Bar, and is a board member in good standing with multiple charitable organizations.
Mr. Thompson has been married for thirteen years and...
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Dennis Delman
Cook County, 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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Tracy A. Ries
Cook County, 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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John Lara
Cook County, 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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Sheni Hajat Djurisic
Cook County, 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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Robert Canfield
Winnebago County, IL Probate Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
Attorney Robert (Bob) Canfield was born and raised in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Guilford High School in 1965. After joining the Army in February of 1968, he went on to Army flight school and graduated 2nd in his flight class. He spent a year in Vietnam flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters for the 101st Airborne Division and then returned to Fort Rucker, Alabama, as an Instrument Flight Instructor.
Following active Duty, he attended the University of Minnesota where he received his BA in psychology in 1976 and his Law degree in 1978. After taking and passing both the...
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Patrick Sean Sylvester
Cook County, 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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David Koch
Cook County, 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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Lela J. Davis
Cook County, IL Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
17070 South Park Avenue
Suite K
South Holland, IL 60473
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Mississippi College School of Law
Attorney engaged in the Private Practice of Law as a Solo Practitioner in the areas of real estate and housing law, eviction and real estate litigation, family law, divorce and child support/custody, probate and guardianship, commercial law, and litigation. Experience in government, corporate and private practice environments. Broad range of experience in other areas including: corporate law, intellectual property, business management, litigation, government legal environments, compliance, and real estate acquisitions. Practicing Illinois Attorney for 27 years and Arbitrator for the Cook County Court system since 1990. Extensive experience in management, administration, negotiations and contracting.
Both South Suburban and Chicago Office...
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Perry Scott Smith Jr.
Lake County, IL Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Social Security Disability
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Perry Smith received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Education from Loyola University of Chicago in 1977 and a Juris Doctor degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, in 1985. He is also a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
He began working for the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office in late 1985. During his time in that office he worked in the Traffic, Misdemeanor, and Felony Review Divisions before spending more than three years in the Felony Trial Division. He left that office at Labor Day 1990 and began his association with Bernard Wysocki....
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Kimberly J. Myers
DeKalb County, 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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Lisa D. Wisowaty
Cook County, IL Probate Attorney with 6 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University College of Law
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Mark A. Lara
DuPage County, IL Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
(630) 655-6000
The Prairie Building
835 McClintock Drive, 2nd Floor
Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0860
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law School
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Anne Alison Bennett
Cook County, IL Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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Jay Slutzky
Cook County, IL Probate Attorney with 50 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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