Barrington, Illinois Real Estate Lawyers

Andrew Joseph Kelleher Jr
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North Barrington, IL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(847) 382-9130 102 S. Wynstone Park Drive
 North Barrington, IL 60010
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
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Nancy Summers
Barrington, IL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(847) 620-5013 145 W Main St
 Barrington, IL 60010
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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Bonnie Spaccarelli Hannon
Barrington, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(847) 382-7286 202 S Cook St
 Barrington, IL 60010
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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Joseph Lucas
Barrington, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(847) 381-8700 224 W Main St
 Barrington, IL 60010
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Jay Miller
Barrington, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(847) 381-3550 217 S Northwest Hwy
 Barrington, IL 60010
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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Susan Dawson
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Rolling Meadows, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 300
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Real Estate, Business and Employment
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Susan L. Dawson earned her juris doctorate at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2000 with a concentration in corporate/business law and taxation. Licensed in Illinois since 2000, Susan has spent her entire career representing businesses, business owners, entrepreneurs and employees. She has a wide range of experience working with clients on local, national and international levels. Susan delivers a commitment to service which surpasses client's expectations, promptly meeting tight deadlines and quickly responding to pressing matters as they arise. Susan is equally involved in the community, dedicating significant time and effort to supporting numerous not-for profit...
Brian M. Radke
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Palatine, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(847) 813-6011 800 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 960
 Palatine, IL 60074
Real Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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Bradley L. Schencker
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Buffalo Grove, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(847) 686-3626 400 West Dundee Road
Suite 6
 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
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Mildred Palmer
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Rolling Meadows, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 300
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Real Estate, Business, Elder and Landlord Tenant
University of Florida
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Mildred ("Millie") V. Palmer graduated Cum Laude from University of Flordia's College of Law in 1990 with a concentration in taxation and estate planning. After graduation she went to work for Ernst and Young as a tax attorney in the Special Services Group while taking LLM classes at Chicago Kent. In 1992 she moved from Ernst and Young to Gardner Carton and Douglas where she practiced tax law. As a tax attorney attached to a large firm, Millie saw a wide variety of work in the area of taxation, charitable giving, corporate work and estate planning. During this time, she...
Carol Cadiz
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Schaumburg, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(630) 250-8809 1821 Walden Office
Suite 400-A
 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Bankruptcy
DePaul College of Law
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Local, easy to work with attorney helping people in the areas of bankruptcy, real estate closings and mediation. An informed client is a happy client, so we provide free written materials including my book "Bankruptcy Myths Exposed" and an Indispensable Homeseller's Guide. Services available by me in Spanish also. Offices in Itasca (DuPage County) and Schaumburg (Cook County)
(630) 250-8813 550 E Devon Avenue
Suite 160-A
 Itasca, IL 60143
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Robert M Kaplan
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Schaumburg, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(847) 845-9477 1535 W Schaumburg Rd, Ste 204
 Schaumburg, IL 60194
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
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At the Illinois Law Offices of Robert M. Kaplan, P.C., we want to do what is right for you. That means starting your case with an honest discussion of your situation and your goals. We will clearly and honestly present you with information about the process, your options and the potential outcomes of your case. If negotiating a settlement makes the most sense, you can count on us. If a trial is necessary, you have come to the right law firm. We have extensive trial experience, which allows us to properly prepare and present your case in court. We...
Brian Lohse
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Schaumburg, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(224) 601-5291 1900 E Golf Rd
Suite 950
 Schaumburg, IL 70173
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Energy and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Attorney Brian Lohse provides legal services to both individuals and small businesses 7 days a week (by appointment). He is a trusted advisor and counselor to his clients for real estate and small business matters in the entire Chicago area and suburbs. He brings together the highest level of negotiation skills, practical experience, creativity, plain-English writing, professionalism, and personalized services. LohseLaw can assist you with: (1) Business agreements and business formations; (2) Small business commercial sales and purchases; (3) Residential real estate transactions for buyers and sellers; (4) Quit Claim...
(708) 667-6000 2454 E Dempster
Suite 301
 Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 251-4777 270 Center Drive
Suite 210
 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Marc Blumenthal
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Buffalo Grove, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(847) 808-7090 355 W Dundee Rd
 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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Miriam Cooper
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Rolling Meadows, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(847) 995-8800 3601 Algonquin Road
Suite 610
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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Eric T. Perry
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Arlington Heights, IL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(847) 465-0007 725 E. Dundee Road - Suite 204
 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Traffic Tickets
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Thomas Radek
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Schaumburg, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(847) 969-0096 850 E. Higgins Rd 125N
 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Real Estate and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
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Practice consists of residential and commercial real estate, wills and trusts.
Philip Prorok
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Rolling Meadows, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 390
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Landlord Tenant
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Philip A. Prorok earned his Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2010, with a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Philip previously worked as a law clerk for Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, learning the ins and outs of WPD’s various practice areas. He spent last summer working in the Cook County Assessor’s Office, dealing with property tax assessment matters and other issues affecting the running of that governmental office. Philip graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2007, with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He has passed the United States Patent and Trademark Registration Examination and is...
Michael Meschino
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Palatine, IL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(847) 991-7090 800 E. Northwest Highway
Suite 503
 Palatine, IL 60074
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
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At the Law Offices of Michael Meschino, we represent clients throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, including Palatine, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove, and Barrington. We understand that when a person needs a lawyer, the underlying legal matter is important. As such, we are committed to providing every client with the attention they need and deserve. Family Law We are available to handle divorce law and all of its related matters, including property division, child custody, and spousal support, also known as spousal maintenance. When you retain our services, you will discover that we are willing to take the...
Roger William Stelk
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Arlington Heights, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 30 years experience
(847) 506-7330 1500 W Shure Dr
 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Family
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Roxanna Hipple
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West Dundee, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(847) 426-2900 303 W Main St
 West Dundee, IL 60118
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
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George S. Bellas
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Park Ridge, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(800) 825-9260 15 N Northwest Hwy
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Foreclosure Defense
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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George has been recognized by other attorneys as one of the best trial lawyers in Illinois. He has handled numerous complex business disputes and utilizes technology to assist his clients in handling litigation in an economical and efficient manner.
Charles G. Wentworth
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Glen Ellyn, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(630) 469-7100 536 Crescent Blvd. Suite 200
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Free ConsultationReal Estate, 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...
William F Bochte
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St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 48 years experience
(630) 377-7770 2580 Foxfield Road
Suite 200
 St. Charles, IL 60174
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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William ("Bill") F. Bochte is a graduate of Fenwick High School, obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary's University (formerly Saint Mary's College) in Winona, Minnesota in 1965. Bill went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1969 and has been in the private practice of law serving his client's needs ever since. Mr. Bochte practiced in the city of Chicago for approximately 10 years before relocating to Kane County and the Fox Valley area. Mr. Bochte has received a United States of America Presidential Commendation in "recognition of exceptional...
Robert F. Kramer
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Lombard, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(630) 785-2400 123 W. St. Charles Rd.
#101
 Lombard, IL 60148
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Northern Illinois University
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Robert F. Kramer received his law decree from Northern Illinois University and has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1993. He opened The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. in 1997, in Plainfield, Illinois and now has offices in Will and DuPage Counties. Mr. Kramer has over 20 years of experience representing clients in divorce and family law matters. He is an experienced trial attorney who has litigated numerous child custody cases, complex marital estate and support cases and has helped over one thousand people with their legal matters. He attributes his firm's...
16210 S. Lincoln Hwy.
 Plainfield, IL 60586
Nirav S Patel
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Bloomingdale, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(312) 473-5085 121 Fairfield Way
Suite 106C
 Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Landlord Tenant and Social Security Disability
University of Illinois College of Law
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Welcome to the Law Office of Nirav S. Patel, P.C. We pride ourselves on being a different type of law firm; the kind of firm that focuses on the needs of its clients and understands their bottom line. We incorporate creative problem solving in order to achieve your goals. Our mission is to provide excellent legal services to each and every one of our clients. We are constantly in the pursuit of perfection while representing our clients. Each of you can expect highly personal service with regular interaction with an attorney.
Michael Thomas Navigato
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St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(630) 377-7770 2580 Foxfield Road
Suite 200
 St. Charles, IL 60174
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Divorce and Family
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Michael Navigato, a 1986 graduate of Addison Trail High School, received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Loyola University, Chicago in 1990. Thereafter, Mr. Navigato attended law school at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law where he earned his law degree with distinction. He began his practice as a sole practitioner in November 1993 and in August 1994, he became an associate in the law firm of Laraia & Hubbard, P.C. in Wheaton, Illinois, In February 2003, Michael joined his current partners, William Bochte and Theodore Kuzniar where he has been practicing to the present date. In...
Joseph G. Haffner
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Glenview, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(847) 729-6900 800 Waukegan Road
Suite 200
 Glenview, IL 60025
Real Estate, Business, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School
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Joseph ("Joe") Haffner is a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University as an Evans Scholar. Joe went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1991. He worked for Martin J. Healy & Associates from 1991 to 1993. Joe has been in private practice since 1993. Joe has tried and settled many personal injury and workers' compensation cases, securing total settlements of well over $30,000,000.
(312) 841-6863 601 Randolph Street
2nd Floor
 Chicago, IL 60661
Misty J. Cygan
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Park Ridge, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(800) 825-9260 15 N Northwest Hwy
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Foreclosure Defense
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Lauren Jackson
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Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(847) 714-2866 136 Kimball Street
 Elgin, IL 60120
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
Northern Illinois University
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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...
Richard A. Greenswag
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Northfield, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(847) 701-2251 181 Waukegan Rd
#205
 Northfield, IL 60093
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Employment
University of Iowa
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Craig Pierson
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Lake Bluff, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(847) 234-0099 67 E Scranton Ave
 Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Tulane University School of Law
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Craig D. Pierson has been practicing law in Illinois for 20 years. Craig focuses on estate planning, real estate, and business law. As an estate planning attorney, Craig has advised clients on sophisticated estate tax planning techniques, including GRATs, QPRTs, family limited partnerships, generation-skipping tax, charitable remainder trusts, and insurance trusts. In his practice as a real estate lawyer, Craig has advised clients on condominium conversion, environmental concerns, tax challenges, and has created appropriate corporate and other companies with which to hold real estate. His real estate practice includes the representation of general contractors, construction managers, real estate...
Anthony John Pankau Jr
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Itasca, IL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(630) 875-0500 105 E. Irving Pk Rd
 Itasca, IL 60143
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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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.
Axel R. Cerny
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Winfield, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(630) 668-6700 1N141 County Farm Rd
#230
 Winfield, IL 60190
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Drake University Law School
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Todd Andrew Benison
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Crystal Lake, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(847) 899-8788 65 South Virginia Street
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, Family and Foreclosure Defense
The John Marshall Law School
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Mr. Benison earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. While attending Law School, Mr. Benison achieved the JMLS best oralist award for his participation in the 2L Herzog Moot Court Competition. He was selected for a student externship with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office during his final year of law school. Prior to entering Law School, Mr. Benison was in private practice as an accountant, working with local business in Northern Illinois. In his free time, Mr. Benison enjoys spending time with his wife, Erika, and their three children.
Swati S. Desai
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Lincolnshire, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(847) 984-0638 250 Parkway Drive
Suite 150, MC-2
 Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
The John Marshall Law School and Syracuse University College of Law
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Marcia A. Franklin
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Northfield, IL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(847) 701-2252 181 Waukegan Rd
#205
 Northfield, IL 60093
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Employment
American University Washington College of Law
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Matthew R Gebhardt
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Northbrook, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(773) 383-8745 555 Skokie Blvd., Suite 500
 Northbrook, IL 60062
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal and DUI
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Mr. Gebhardt has extensive experience in the fields of criminal, traffic and real estate law. He has worked for the Cook County States Attorneys Office as a prosecutor and has broad experience in all facets of real estate law in Illinois.
David J. Winthers
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Winfield, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(630) 668-6700 1N141 County Farm Rd
#230
 Winfield, IL 60190
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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David J. Winthers is a lifelong resident of DuPage County having graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1974 and Wheaton College in 1977.
Felix Kutsin
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Round Lake, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(847) 502-2296 571 S. Huntington Drive
 Round Lake, IL 60073
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Felix Kutsin is a Lake County, Illinois lawyer dedicated to providing you with exceptional legal services. With over a decade of experience and a commitment to staying informed of the latest developments, attorney Felix Kutsin strives to achieve an unmatched level of personal commitment to your legal issues. If you are looking for a business lawyer in Round Lake, Grayslake, Gurnee or the surrounding suburbs that can guide you through incorporating your business, drafting contracts or designing a succession plan for your business, attorney Felix Kutsin has both the attention to detail and expertise to take care of it.
Ted A Donner
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Wheaton, IL Real Estate Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(630) 588-1131 Donner & Company Law Offices LLC
1125 Wheaton Oaks Court
 Wheaton, IL 60187
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Insurance Claims
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Ted Donner (Attorney) started his legal studies at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1987 after a ten-year stint as the box office manager of The Second City in Chicago. His professional experience since then includes work as a law clerk for Corboy & Demetrio, P.C., a summer internship at Welsh & Katz, Ltd., and work as an associate with Rock, Fusco, Reynolds & Garvey, Ltd. Before opening Donner & Company Law Offices LLC, he was an Associate and then Of Counsel to the litigation practice group at Altheimer & Gray, where his practice was concentrated in insurance...

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