Practice Areas

We have been serving our community for over 100 years. We have a strong transactional law practice in which we cover a variety of corporate, real estate, agricultural, and commercial law, estate planning and probate matters. Our attorneys also have significant experience in other types of litigation, including family law matters.

Real Estate

Whether you’re buying your first home or selling commercial property, our office stands ready to bring your transaction to a successful closing.  With over 85 years combined experience in real estate, our attorneys pride themselves in offering exceptional personal service from contract to closing, ensuring your questions and concerns are addressed along the way.  As an Attorney Title Guaranty Fund agent, we offer competitive title insurance pricing to serve your needs at each step of the transaction.

Our representation extends to complex real estate transactions, such as Section 1031 Exchanges and zoning & annexation petitions. If you’re a landlord or a tenant, we also offer lease agreements and representation in eviction proceedings.  Beyond the closing table, our extensive courtroom experience will protect your rights in mortgage foreclosures, boundary line disputes, and partition actions.

  • Residential & Commercial
  • Title Insurance Services
  • § 1031 Exchanges
  • Lease Agreements
  • Zoning/Annexation
  • Boundary Line Disputes
  • Foreclosures
  • Evictions

Corporate / Business

Are you thinking of starting a new business? Should you operate as a sole proprietorship, a corporation, or a limited liability company? Let our corporate and business law expertise go to work for you.

We offer business counseling from the beginning of your idea, to the formation of your company, through the ongoing maintenance, and finally to the sale of the business you built from the ground up. Throughout the life of your business, our attorneys will guide you through adding and removing partners with buy/sell agreements, stock redemptions, and buyouts.

  • Succession Planning
  • Sales and Purchases
  • Entity Selection, Formation, & Maintenance
  • Bylaws, Operating Agreements

Estate Planning & Probate

You’ve worked hard your entire life to build something to pass on to your loved ones. Trust our law firm’s over 100 year history to ensure your wishes are followed.  Our estate planning services include revocable and irrevocable trusts, Last Will & Testaments, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and transfer on death instruments.

Trust our law firm’s over 100 year history to ensure your wishes are followed. 

Save your family thousands of dollars and months of aggravation by allowing our attorneys to counsel you with the right estate plan. Whether your estate is modest or you require advanced estate tax strategies, let us tailor a plan that fits your needs.

We also offer probate administration and guardianship services.  When a loved one is in need of extra care, turn to our attorneys to see that person is treated with dignity and respect during this difficult time.  With the passing of a family member, trust our attorneys to complete the probate process professionally and efficiently, allowing you to focus on your family.

  • Trusts and Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Estate Tax Planning
  • Probate Administration
  • Will/Trust Contests
  • Guardianships

Family Law

We know that family law matters are deeply personal and complex. Our goal is to treat your case like the unique situation it is while providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough legal action. We are committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Our attorneys apply a personalized strategy to your case that fits your family’s unique needs. Our holistic approach provides you with a resolution that accomplishes your goals. We work diligently to ensure that your rights are protected throughout the court process.

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Parentage
  • Post Judgment Issues (Enforcement & Modification)

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Geographical Regions Served

The firm serves a number of geographical areas, including Bureau, Champaign, Cook, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Jo Daviess, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Livingston,  Marshall, McLean, Ogle, Peoria, Putnam, Rock Island, Tazewell, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago and Woodford Counties in Illinois.

  • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
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Bureau

Boone

Champaign

DeKalb

DuPage

Ford

Grundy

Henry

Iroquois

Kane

Kankakee

Kendall

Knox

La Salle

Lee

Livingston

Marshall

McHenry

McLean

Ogle

Peoria

Putnam

Stark

Tazewell

Whiteside

Will

Winnebago

Woodford