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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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Fred H. Dickson
Aurora, IL Probate Attorney with 38 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Fred is a fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel, an honor bestowed upon very few attorneys. He focuses in the areas of estate and tax planning, trust, estate and probate administration, and business structuring and counseling. Fred enjoys helping people accomplish their personal goals. He has an extensive background assisting clients in the transfer of small businesses and farms during their lifetime or at death while minimizing taxes and expenses. Many of his estate plans are sophisticated and involve using wills, trusts, limited liability companies, family limited partnerships and other closely held entities. He has...
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Robert Medansky
Crystal Lake, IL Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Robert Medansky is an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney providing clients and their families throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois with quality guidance and legal representation. He is a skilled negotiator and accomplished trial attorney who is widely recognized and respected for his integrity and vigorous advocacy to protect his client’s rights and interests. Since 1986, Mr. Medansky has successfully represented numerous clients in complex financial and high-conflict divorce matters. He approaches every family law matter with compassion, integrity, and a focus on personal service. As a skilled negotiator, he takes a strategic...
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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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Anthony John Pankau Jr
Itasca, IL Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning 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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Frank H Byers II
Decatur, IL Probate Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
Frank H Byers, II, has practiced law in Macon County Illinois since 1977. Frank started practice with his father in the firm Byers & Byers. The firm later became known as Byers, Byers & Greenleaf. After his father retired, Frank was a partner in the law firm Fuller, Hopp, McCarthy, Quigg & Byers before he began practicing law in the firm Frank H. Byers, II, Ltd., in 1995. Frank H. Byers, II, Ltd., is a full service litigation firm appearing in state and federal courts in Illinois. The firm represents both individuals and businesses in litigation in...
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Michael J. Gilmartin
LaGrange, 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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Joseph Markell
Springfield, IL Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Joe is a United States Army Veteran who founded Markell Estate Planning and Elder Law in 2014. Our firm specializes in estate planning, probate (contested and non-contested), and elder guardianships. We work with many business owners, real estate investors, and high-net-worth clients.
Our business succession team is an expert in transferring legal ownership of LLCs, C-Corp, and other forms of ownership from generation to generation, seamlessly transitioning family businesses.
When Joe is not helping his clients with their legal needs, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
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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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Christina M. Weller
Freeport, IL Probate Lawyer
Probate, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Christina Willman earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2018. She received a degree in Agribusiness, Cum Laude, upon graduating from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 2015. While in law school, Christina was a member of the Jessup International Moot Court team. In addition, Christina was a student attorney in the Clinical Law program, focusing on estate planning and general litigation. She also has completed legal internships at Vermeer Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment in Pella, Iowa, and the Michigan Farm Bureau.
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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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William A Peithmann
Mahomet, IL Probate Attorney with 46 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and University of Illinois College of Law
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Rhonda Rosenthal
Crystal Lake, IL Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Elder and Family
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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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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Elizabeth Youakim
Joliet, IL Probate Lawyer
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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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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Trisha M. Rachoy
Frankfort, IL Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Trisha focuses her private practice on individual and small business transactional and compliance matters. She handles all areas of real estate law, estate planning and probate matters, and business transactions and compliance. She believes in actively listening and communicating with her clients in order to help them accomplish their goals. Before starting her own practice, Trisha worked in both a large law firm and as general counsel for a small business. While working for one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the country, Trisha gained experience counseling employers on benefit law compliance and transactions....
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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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Mary E. Cacciapaglia
Belvidere, IL Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Northern Illinois University
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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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Anthony R. Scifo
Elgin, IL Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Family
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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Warren E. Benning
Springfield, IL Probate Attorney with 35 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Warren Benning is the owner of Law Office of Warren Benning in Springfield, IL. The focus of my practice is on Elder law and probate planning. Also, I handle consumer bankruptcies. I offer free consultations as to estate planning and Elder law matters.
My passion is to help my clients understand their options as to advance directives and estate planning.
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Jena M. Noel
Homewood, IL Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Family and Workers' Comp
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I have been practicing for over 25 years. First job was as in-house counsel for Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Went into private practice in 1994.
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Kurt R Dittmer
La Harpe, IL Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate and Criminal Defense
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Jackson E Donley
Springfield, IL Probate Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
The John Marshall Law School
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Dawn M. Weekly
Sandwich, IL Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
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William H Pokorny Jr
Oak brook, IL Probate Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Tax
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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Nicole Janes
Joliet, IL Probate Lawyer
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Richard Van Den Bussche
Crystal Lake, IL Probate Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Landlord Tenant
The John Marshall Law School
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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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Sean Fergus
St. Charles,, IL Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
100 Illinois Street
Ste. 200
St. Charles,, IL 60174
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
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Lela J. Davis
South Holland, 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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David Freriks
Hinckley, IL Probate Attorney
Probate, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
David R. Freriks, JD, MLIS
Mr. Freriks is a graduate of the University of Illinois and the Chicago-Kent School of Law. He was admitted to the Illinois and Federal Bars in 1980. During law school, he clerked for the late Honorable Brian B. Duff (1930-2016), United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
In addition to his law practice, he has held administrative and management positions with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State; Baker & McKenzie, the largest law firm in the world; the Association of Legal Administrators; the Thomson Reuters...
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Kevin Gosewisch
Mokena, IL Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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John Wozniak
Urbana, IL Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
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Faye M. Lyon
Rockford, IL Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate, Divorce and Family
Attorney Faye M. Lyon P.C., divorce attorney Rockford IL. Faye was born in and has been a life-long resident of Rockford Illinois. She has been practicing law since 1987, focusing and specializing in the area of family law, which not only encompasses dissolution of marriage or divorce work, custody and child support, but also includes wills, trusts, estates, juvenile, paternity, guardianships, collection matters and real estate. Attorney Lyon is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Winnebago County Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association, having served as President from 1991-1993. As a member of the Winnebago...
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Carlos M. Arteaga
Barrington, IL Probate Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
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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.