Hinsdale, Illinois Estate Planning Lawyers

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Mazyar M. Hedayat Esq.
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Romeoville, IL Estate Planning Attorney
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Michael J. Rizo
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Park Ridge, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
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Daniel J. Kollias
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Wheaton, IL Estate Planning Attorney
17 years experience
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Axel R. Cerny
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Winfield, IL Estate Planning Attorney
4 years experience
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Kiley Whitty
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Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 7 years experience
(630) 571-1900 1900 Spring Road
Suite 200
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Kiley M. Whitty is a licensed attorney specializing in the areas of family law, child custody, bankruptcy, and creditor negotiations in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will and surrounding collar counties. While in law school at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Kiley earned a certificate in Child and Family Law as well as a certificate in Advocacy which aided in her success as a litigator. As an associate with Anderson & Associates, P.C., Kiley has handled complex custody cases involving issues with legal and residential custody, parenting time, allegations of abuse and neglect, and child removal. Kiley has also handled a...
Philip Fornaro
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Hinsdale, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 21 years experience
(630) 749-4169 15 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 321
 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Philip M. Fornaro is the managing attorney at Fornaro Law. Adopting a “never give up” attitude, Philip has become known for his ability to succeed where others fail for the last 20 years. His decision to diversify his practice in 2004 has resulted in the creation of a full service law firm which provides quality representation in a variety of legal areas. Philip follows the rule that positive energy will yield positive results. This energy is the driving force behind the success of Fornaro Law. He has become adept at creating a network and team between clients,...
(708) 630-4320 1022 S. La Grange Rd.
 La Grange, IL 60525
Patrick J. Crotty
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Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 39 years experience
(630) 810-0811 2021 Midwest Road
Suite 200
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Tax
University of Notre Dame
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Tax planning, Tax disputes, business planning, tax, estate planning and estate administration and litigation practice in Oak Brook, Illinois
Michael V. LaCicero
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Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 35 years experience
1200 Harger Road
Suite 706
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Gonzaga University School of Law
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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.
Marc Gugliuzza
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Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 11 years experience
(708) 497-6294 1550 Spring Road
Suite 120
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago
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I believe that every home should be titled in the name of a revocable living trust. Probate is nothing more than a way for lawyers to make money. If someone tells you that all you need is a will, they are wrong. A revocable living trust is the best way to avoid probate and plan for periods of incapitation. Creating a trust is not hard and it is not only for the rich. Therefore I have dedicated my career to making the estate planning process as easy and affordable as possible. It starts with using...
Joseph Michelotti
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Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 34 years experience
(630) 928-0100 2625 Butterfield Suite 138S
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Foreclosure Defense
The John Marshall Law School
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Working to help clients protect their property and deal with difficult financial situations
Roxanna Hipple
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Oakbrook, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 24 years experience
1315 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor
Regency Towers
 Oakbrook, IL 60523
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
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Janet Rae Montgomery
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 38 years experience
(630) 571-6500 1000 Jorie Blvd
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning and Business
Stanford Univ Law School
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Debra Anthony
Hinsdale, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(630) 789-0464 111 S Adams St
 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Estate Planning
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Christine Boyle
Hinsdale, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(630) 887-7070 15 Salt Creek Ln
 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Estate Planning
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William S. Wilson
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La Grange, IL Estate Planning Attorney
34 years experience
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David J. Winthers
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Winfield, IL Estate Planning Attorney
37 years experience
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Rodney Wayne Osborne
Hinsdale, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 44 years experience
(630) 655-1201 15 Salt Creek Ln
 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Estate Planning and Business
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Robert Schaller
Hinsdale, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
249 Meadowbrook Ln
 Hinsdale, IL 60521
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Judith Stein
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(630) 865-8388 3216 Mulberry Ln
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning
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Kimberly Coogan
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(630) 572-0900 1110 Jorie Blvd
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning
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Leonard DeFranco
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(630) 990-3900 2311 W 22nd St
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning
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Jeffrey M Hucek
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 28 years experience
(630) 586-9600 2015 Spring Road
Suite 280
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning
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Mary Flaherty
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(708) 354-3914 3824 York Rd
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning
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Arthur Jeffrey Gonzales Esq
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(630) 242-3233 122 W 22nd St
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning, Antitrust, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
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Sean Fox
Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(630) 574-0215 900 Jorie Blvd
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Estate Planning, Elder and Real Estate
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Kevin P. O'Flaherty
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Downers Grove, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 9 years experience
(630) 324-6666 5002 Main Street, Ste. 201
 Downers Grove, IL 60515
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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At O’Flaherty Law, we are your community law firm. we are committed to providing personalized, efficient, and quality legal service. We pride ourselves on our “above-and-beyond” approach to client care, affordable fees, and communication. Please call us today at (630)324-6666 to schedule a free in-person or phone consultation. We are located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Our attorneys are happy to meet with you at our office or any other location convenient to you in order to work to accomplish your legal goals. Our team has expertise in many areas of law including but not limited...
(331) 330-7466 1805 N. Mill Street, Ste. J2
 Naperville, IL 60563
(331) 642-0246 110 E. Schiller Street, Ste. 220
 Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Nicholas A. Beis
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LaGrange, IL Estate Planning Attorney
10 years experience
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Jasmina de la Torre
(800) 825-9260
Park Ridge, IL Estate Planning Attorney
19 years experience
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William S. Wilson
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La Grange, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 34 years experience
(708) 482-7090 1023 W 55th St
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 La Grange, IL 60525
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Personal Injury
Northwestern University School of Law and The University of Texas School of Law
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Mike Drabant
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LaGrange, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 8 years experience
(708) 482-7090 1023 W 55th St
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 LaGrange, IL 60525
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Civil Rights and Probate
The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law School
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Naveed S. Husain
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Oak Brook Terrace, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 4 years experience
(630) 909-9114 2 TransAm Plaza Dr.
Suite 160
 Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Probate
Marquette University Law School and Marquette University Law School
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Attorney Naveed Husain received his J.D. from Marquette University Law School and is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Wisconsin. Mr. Husain’s practice of law is focused on criminal defense and civil litigation. He thoroughly investigates and researches the facts of each and every case and provides passionate advocacy in court. Mr. Husain has represented clients in a number of criminal and civil matters in DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, and Lake Counties. Mr. Husain is also experienced in both estate planning and asset protection. Specifically, Mr. Husain utilizes a number of asset protection and estate planning tools, such...
Nicholas A. Beis
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LaGrange, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 10 years experience
(708) 482-7090 1023 W 55th St
#110
 LaGrange, IL 60525
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
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T. Phillip Boggess
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La Grange, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 20 years experience
(630) 427-9650 106 W. Calendar Ave. #286
 La Grange, IL 60525
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Entertainment & Sports and Probate
Drake University
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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.
(630) 429-9650 Two Mid America Plaza
Suite 800
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Mark D Manetti
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Westmont, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 44 years experience
(630) 725-9811 4112 North Cass
 Westmont, IL 60559
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
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Mark D. Manetti has been a partner in the law firm of Manetti & Griffith, Ltd. since 1986. His practice is focused in commercial litigation and real estate law. His commercial litigation practice involves business breakups, injunctions, contract interpretation and probate disputes. Mr. Manetti's real estate litigation practice involves title defense for major title insurers, mechanic's lien prosecution and defense, and construction disputes. Mr. Manetti received his J.D. Degree from DePaul University in 1973. He has frequently participated as a lecturer at various Chicago Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) and Illinois Land Title...
Nancy Kasko
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La Grange, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 3 years experience
(708) 582-6923 512 W. Burlington Ave.
Suite 109
 La Grange, IL 60525
Estate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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Nancy Kasko joined Davi Law Group in 2014 as a Law Clerk/Paralegal and in thewinter of 2015 as an Associate Attorney. Prior to joining Davi Law Group, Ms. Kasko was a teaching assistant at the John Marshall Law School. She is also a CCR certified mediator and spent a semester resolving civil disputes in Cook County. Ms. Kasko is passionate about the practice of family law and uses her mediation skills to help clients amicably resolve their disputes. Ms. Kasko is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Kane County Bar...
4320 Winfield Rd.
Suite 200
 Warrenville, IL 60555
Amy E Olson
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Downers Grove, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 6 years experience
(630) 969-2300 4915 Main St
 Downers Grove, IL 60515
Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Amy focuses her practice in the areas of landlord-tenant law, civil litigation, estate planning & probate, and real estate law. In law school, Amy interned at the The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic and at the Illinois Attorney General's Office in the Environmental Enforcement Bureau. She also was a research assistant for Professor Sonia Bychov Green of The John Marshall Law School and assisted in research for Professor Green's journal article, dated 1/1/2011, Currency of Love: Customary International Law and the Battle for Same-Sex Marriage in the United States, 14 U. Pa. J.L. & Soc. Change 53 (2011).
Bianca Emini Leinweber
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Downers Grove, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 8 years experience
(877) 256-5040 (877) 256-5040
5120 Belmont Road, Ste B
 Downers Grove, IL 60515
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law School
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Nora Marsh
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Burr Ridge, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(630) 325-7600 200 S. Frontage Rd.
Suite 322
 Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Estate Planning and Business
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LaGrange, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
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Judy A. Goldstein
(708) 479-0800
Mokena, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
31 years experience
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Laura A Lipinski
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Western Springs, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(708) 246-2680 4724 Central Avenue
 Western Springs, IL 60558
Estate Planning
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Judith Jenz
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Wheaton, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 25 years experience
(630) 225-8282 305 S. Naperville Road
 Wheaton, IL 60187
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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Judith’s practice is focused in the areas of divorce, custody, paternity, and guardianship proceedings. She is an aggressive trial attorney and persuasive negotiator with extensive experience in negotiating and litigating divorce related issues including custody, visitation, maintenance, child support, the distribution of assets and liabilities, domestic violence and orders of protection.
Charles G. Wentworth
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Glen Ellyn, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 12 years experience
(630) 469-7100 536 Crescent Blvd. Suite 200
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Appeals, Business and Employment
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Charles is a shareholder at The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he practices business, property, and appellate litigation. After graduating from the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, he clerked for Chief Justice John Broderick of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He was then a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago before opening his own practice. He recently joined Richard Lofgren to form The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C., The Entrepreneur's Legal Resource. Charles' experience as an officer and director of multiple closely-held companies...
Mr. Dion U. Davi
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Wheaton, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 14 years experience
(630) 580-6373 1776A S. Naperville Road
Suite 105
 Wheaton, IL 60189
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Attorney Dion U. Davi has extensive experience in family, real estate and estate planning throughout Illinois. DuPage family law attorney Dion U. Davi is a skilled negotiator who seeks to resolve legal disputes with a favorable settlement whenever possible. When needed, however, he has the skills and experience to effectively and zealously advocate for his clients in court.
(603) 657-5052 28371 Davis Parkway
Suite 103
 Warrenville, IL 60555
(815) 582-4901 58 N. Chicago Street
7th Floor
 Joliet, IL 60432
(312) 985-5676 321 N. Clark Street
Suite 900
 Chicago, IL 60654
Vincent Anthony Incopero
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Elmhurst, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 2 years experience
(630) 299-7600 381 N York Street
Suite 18
 Elmhurst, IL 60126
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
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REAL Law Group, P.C. is a boutique law firm established in 2015 with the idea that effective representation requires both a professional commitment and personal approach that matches the clients passion and strategic objectives. REAL Law Group, P.C. believes that a real estate transaction, whether it is your first home or commercial property, requires a team approach that emphasizes technical legal skills and communication. REAL Law Group, P.C. has extensive experience advising home buyers and sellers, real estate developers, brokers, investors, lenders and condominium associations in all facets of their real estate and business needs. REAL Law Group,...
Ms. Juli Ann Gumina
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Naperville, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 22 years experience
(630) 665-7676 1250 East Diehl Road
Suite 400
 Naperville, IL 60563
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Admitted to practice law in 1995, Juli A. Gumina graduated with a J.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology-Kent College of Law, where she was on the Dean's List and a member of the Bar & Gavel Society. Juli received her B.A. from Loyola University in Chicago, where she graduate cum laude and was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society. Juli honed her litigation skills for several years as a public defender in DuPage County, prior to joining the firm to focus on family law. Juli is a trained and experienced mediator, and is frequently appointed...
Sharon R. Mulyk
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Glen Ellyn, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 17 years experience
(630) 852-1100 45 S. Park Road
Suite 230
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Estate Planning, Collections, Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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Sharon R. Mulyk is a partner with Mulyk, Laho & Mack, LLC, where her practice is concentrated in family law and collections. Sharon is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association, where she served as the President from 2012-2013. Sharon has also served, by appointment, as the DCBA Associate Counsel, Chairman of the Family Law Committee Chairman for the Membership Committee, Judiciary Committee, Planning Committee, CLE Committee and has volunteered her time to act as a Judicial Intervention Leader. She is the Past President of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and Past President of the DuPage...
Ian Holzhauer
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Naperville, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 9 years experience
(630) 210-1874 1717 N Naper Blvd Ste 200
 Naperville, IL 60563
Estate Planning and Probate
Georgetown University Law Center
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Ian Holzhauer received his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude from Georgetown University in 2007, graduating in the top 4% of his class. He served as a JAG in the United States Air Force from 2007 until 2014. As a uniformed attorney, then-Captain Holzhauer prepared hundreds of estate planning documents for deploying servicemembers, military families, and retirees around the world. He is also a proud husband and father of three. After their time in the Air Force, the Holzhauer family returned to DuPage County, where Ian was raised from birth until graduation from Naperville North High School. ...
Maureen Sullivan Taylor
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Naperville, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 35 years experience
(630) 665-7676 1250 East Diehl
Suite 400
 Naperville, IL 60563
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Northern Illinois University
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Admitted to practice law in 1982, Maureen Sullivan Taylor graduated with a J.D. from Northern Illinois University Law School. In addition to interning at the United States' Attorneys' Office, Maureen was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Matrimonial Law and also served on the Law Review. Founder of the firm, Maureen is a trained and experienced mediator, and is both a Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals. Maureen is admitted to the United States Supreme Court and the Northern District of Illinois Federal Court and...
Mr. Daniel G. Coman
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Lisle, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 26 years experience
(630) 428-2660 650 Warrenville Road, Suite 500
 Lisle, IL 60532
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
University of Illinois College of Law
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Attorney with over 20 years of experience counseling business owners, executives, and high net worth individuals and families in the areas of tax, corporate, estate planning, asset protection and business succession planning. In conjunction with other attorneys of our Firm, we also handle commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real estate acquisition, leasing and divestiture, trademarks, employment law, mergers & acquisitions, and other related matters.
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