Winnebago County Estate Planning Lawyers

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Erik K Jacobs
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Erik K Jacobs
(815) 226-7700 6323 E. Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWinnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Erik Jacobs is a highly regarded litigator and transactional attorney in Northern Illinois. He received a BBA in Finance from the University of Iowa and his law degree, with honors, from the Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1991. He was a member of both the Law Review and the National Moot Court Team as well as a Research Assistant for the Dean of the Law School. He spent the first two years of his practice as a law clerk to a Federal Judge in the Northern District of Illinois before moving into private practice where...
Michael J. Smith
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Michael J. Smith
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 43 years of experience
(815) 240-9792 4615 E. State St. Suite 101
Rockford, IL 61108
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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...
Meghan Bolte
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Meghan Bolte
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(815) 399-1400 1707 E State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Meghan N. Bolte received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accounting and Political Science from Augustana College in 2007. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the John Marshall Law School in 2010, where she graduated magna cum laude. She was also a member of the John Marshall Law Review and a John Marshall Distinguished Scholar. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2010 and to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois in 2011. She is currently a member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Winnebago County Bar Association.
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Thomas Laye
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 8 years of experience
(815) 962-0044 308 W State St.
Suite 210
Rockford, IL 61101
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Richard P. Walsh
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Richard P. Walsh
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(815) 981-4841 1707 East State St.
Rockford, IL 61104
Estate Planning, Employment and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
Jennifer Holder
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Jennifer Holder
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(815) 962-0044 308 W State St.
Suite 210
Rockford, IL 61101
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law
Gary L. Ecklund
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 59 years of experience
(815) 516-8264 4023 Charles Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
Jan H. Ohlander
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 987-4050 2902 McFarland Rd
400
Rockford, IL 61107
Estate Planning, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Pamela Fox
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(815) 490-4913 100 Park Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
Estate Planning, Business and Employment
University of Colorado School of Law
Charles D. Schlueter
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 43 years of experience
(815) 516-8264 4023 Charles Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Fred Wham III
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 484-5461 1111 S Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
Estate Planning and Business
Stephen Moore
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
(815) 490-4903 100 Park Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Robert A. Fredrickson
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 987-4050 2902 McFarland Rd
400
Rockford, IL 61107
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Personal Injury
Oliver Nelson
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 227-1144 6885 Vistagreen Way
Rockford, IL 61107
Estate Planning and Real Estate
David E. Mayfield
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 229-5333 4023 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
Estate Planning and Real Estate
Franklin Eubank Jr
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 961-9668 126 N Church St
Rockford, IL 61101
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
Jeffrey Beck
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 637-9777 6845 Weaver Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
Estate Planning and Elder
Jay Trost
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 964-0058 1 Court Place
Ste 103
Rockford, IL 61101
Estate Planning, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Erin E. Kastberg
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 987-4050 2902 McFarland Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
George Bates
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney
5823 Inverness Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
Estate Planning and Tax
Mary E. Cacciapaglia
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Mary E. Cacciapaglia
Boone County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(815) 408-9008 1800 Doc Wolf Drive, #332
Belvidere, IL 61008
Estate Planning, Divorce, Juvenile and Probate
Northern Illinois University
Charles Sewell
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Charles Sewell
Boone County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 544-3118 215 South State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Real Estate
David E. Mayfield
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 516-8264 4023 Charles Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Estate Planning
Mark C. Johnson
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 315-4277 321 West State Street
Suite 1200
Rockford, IL 61101
Estate Planning
Josef Richard Kurlinkus
Winnebago County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
(815) 986-8788 13333 White School Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
Estate Planning, Administrative, Employment and Municipal
Benedict Schwarz II
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Benedict Schwarz II
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 52 years of experience
(847) 428-7725 303 W. Main Street
West Dundee, IL 60118
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Benedict Schwarz, II has limited his practice to matrimonial and family law for over 40 years. He is a past director of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is also a trained divorce mediator; Mr. Schwarz has taught numerous 40-hour divorce mediation training and conflict resolution seminars and has also co-authored chapters on the subject in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education publications.

In 1992, Mr. Schwarz was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). In 2001, Mr. Schwarz was appointed the Chairperson of the Commission from January...
Kevin G. Drendel
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Kevin G. Drendel
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 31 years of experience
(630) 406-5440 111 Flinn Street
Batavia, IL 60510
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Northern Illinois University
Kevin G. Drendel Cornell College, cum laude, and a 1991 graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law, magna cum laude. While at Northern Illinois University, he was a member of the Law Review, and published an article in the University’s scholarly (NIU Law Review 73, 1990). He also received the West Publishing Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. He is admitted to practice in front of all Illinois State Courts and the U.S. District Court, the Northern District of Illinois. Kevin is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association: Director (1999-2000), ...
Lauren Jackson
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Lauren Jackson
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(847) 714-2866 2001 Larkin Ave. Suite 202
Elgin, IL 60123
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
Lauren Jackson focuses her practice primarily in the areas of real estate and estate planning, although her background includes probate, contracts, corporate formation and business succession planning. Lauren’s unintimidating, caring approach has garnered her a respectable reputation all over Northern Illinois. With her dedication for efficient cost effective services, you will learn that with Lauren on your side you have a reachable attorney with your best intentions in mind. Lauren prides herself on quality work over quantity and it has proved she is a success based on past customer positive reviews. Lauren eagerly represents...
James G Militello III
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James G Militello III
McHenry County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 31 years of experience
(815) 338-2040 747 S. Eastwood Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Business, Collections and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Militello is the Managing Parter at Prime Law Group, LLC. Prime Law Group is truly a team of lawyers and staff. Our collaborative approach often takes the form of cooperation to share past experiences and develop creative approaches to new issues. This team approach has the additional advantage that if a new issue suddenly arises or an existing project becomes a top client priority, we can quickly assign additional lawyers who will already have the background necessary to tackle the problem at full speed.
Michael J Rada
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Michael J Rada
Lake County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 6 years of experience
(224) 655-5200 840 S. Northwest Hwy, Ste 102
Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
The John Marshall Law School
Michael Rada is the owner and sole practitioner in the Law Offices of Michael Rada, LLC located in Barrington, Illinois. Michael’s practice serves clients with matters in estate planning, probate, elder law and business law. Michael has served clients ranging from mid-sized companies to individuals.

Knowing that the law is not a “one size fits all” proposition, Michael applies his wealth of experience dealing with people and complex problems in finding the right solution for each individual client. He believes that listening to the client and fully understanding the desired outcome is an essential part of the legal process. In addition,...
Daniel J. Kollias
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Daniel J. Kollias
(630) 407-1200 330 W State St
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Geneva, IL 60134
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfKane County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Notre Dame Law School and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Daniel J. Kollias' combination of experience in the real world and in the courtroom sets him apart from other attorneys. He represents clients with the goal of finding practical solutions to complex problems. Prior to starting his firm, Dan successfully owned and managed a restaurant and bar in Elmhurst for a few years before returning to the practice of law. He understands business from the perspectives of both the entrepreneur and the advocate.

Dan is at home both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Dan gained extensive in-court experience as a prosecutor in the...
Karrsten Goettel
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Karrsten Goettel
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
(847) 695-2000 2000 McDonald Road
Suite 200
South Elgin, IL 60177
Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago
Karrsten Goettel concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, real estate development, leasing, zoning and land use, business, merger and acquisition transactions (sales and purchases of assets and/or stock), corporate and business law and estate planning and administration. He has practiced among our firm's attorneys since 1997 and as a partner since 2002.

Mr. Goettel currently serves on the Board of Commissioners of the St. Charles Park District (where he is President), as a member of the St. Charles Housing Commission and as a Board Member of the Celtic Sports Foundation. From 2000 to 2002, he...
Aaron J. Lytle
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Aaron J. Lytle
McHenry County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(847) 695-2400 2000 McDonald Road
Suite 200
South Elgin, IL 60142
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Akron
Aaron J. Lytle is one of the firm's suburban Chicago attorneys who practices in several key areas: estate planning and wealth protection, wills and trusts, probate administration, trust administration, business planning, taxation, real estate and special needs planning for children with disabilities. Mr. Lytle has spent several years working in the business sector on corporate issues relating to succession planning, valuation, acquisitions and generating capital. Before joining AHR, he worked for companies such as American Express and Bank One (now JP Morgan Chase).

Mr. Lytle also previously served on the Board of Trustees for DayOne Reliance, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that...
Eric J. Vogel
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Eric J. Vogel
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(847) 428-7725 303 W. Main Street
West Dundee, IL 60118
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The John Marshall Law School
Eric J. Vogel was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2008 after graduating from John Marshall Law School. He served as Assistant Public Defender in the McHenry County Public Defender’s Office for over 10 years. In his time at the Public Defender’s Officer, he handled cases in several areas of the law, including, misdemeanor and felony criminal, juvenile abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and specialty courts. Mr. Vogel has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History from Arizona State University in 2002.

Attorney Vogel understands that every client’s...
James F. White
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James F. White
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
(630) 466-1600 160 S. Municipal Dr.
Suite 100
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. White has practiced law for thirty years. He graduated from Indiana University in 1986 and received his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1989. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar, and admitted to practice in the Federal Court in the Northern District of Illinois, in 1989. While attending law school, he was a law clerk with the law firm of Carey, Filter, White & Boland. He became an associate of that firm upon graduating, and in 1996 became a partner.

Mr. White served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Summit Homes beginning...
Deanna L Aguinaga-Walker
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Deanna L Aguinaga-Walker
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(331) 222-7978 28 N. 1st St.
Suite 101
Geneva, IL 60134
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate 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...
Brent Glenn
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Brent Glenn
Lake County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
(224) 443-0220 111 North Avenue
Suite 202
Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Chicago
Brent Glenn graduated from The University of Chicago Law School in 2000. He began his career at top law firms in Chicago and Washington, D.C. including Winston & Strawn and Sheppard Mullin. At that time, he concentrated his legal career on commercial real estate matters including real estate finance of both borrowers and lenders, commercial real estate sales, purchases and leases. In addition, he provided real estate support in corporate transactions valued at more than a billion dollars.

In 2017, Brent opened his own practice in Barrington, Illinois. In addition to commercial real estate, his practice now includes a...
Lidia E Serrano
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Lidia E Serrano
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
(630) 844-8781 431 Williamsburg Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I have been practicing law since 2001. I graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May of 2001 and from DePaul University in June of 1996. My main area of concentration is family law, i.e., divorce, paternity, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody) and adoption. As a family law attorney, I understand that my clients have to make difficult decisions while dealing with complex issues and emotions. As such, I believe that the key to successful representation depends not only in understanding the underlying issues, but, also in experience and expertise in the law...
Alexandra Rothenberg
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Alexandra Rothenberg
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
(630) 402-0185 205 1/2 West State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Estate Planning and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Attorney Alexandra C. Rothenberg concentrates her practice in the area of family law, including divorce, parenting time, child and spousal support, and property distribution. Alexandra attended Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2012. She subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in December 2015 and was licensed in 2016. Alexandra is described by her clients as compassionate, well composed under pressure, and hard working. Clients appreciate the way that she effectively communicates with them, judges and opposing counsel. She is actively involved in the Kane County bar...
Justin Mark Hastings
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Justin Mark Hastings
Kane County, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 6 years of experience
(847) 844-0698 526 Market Loop, Ste D
West Dundee, IL 60118
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Northern Illinois University
While working full time, and raising his two children, Justin started college in pursuit of becoming an attorney. His dream has been brought to fruition as he is ready and able to tirelessly represent his clients. He considers his role as an attorney to not only be an advocate for his clients, but also for the community. Justin brings passion and strong ethical fortitude to the practice of law. When not practicing law, Justin enjoys spending time coaching youth football and baseball.

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Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D. & Certificate in Civil Advocacy, 2016

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