Fulton, Illinois Real Estate Lawyers

Russell Holesinger
Morrison, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
(815) 772-2164 105 E Main St
 Morrison, IL 61270
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Tax
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Rod Copeland
Prophetstown, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
(815) 537-2201 107 E 3rd St
 Prophetstown, IL 61277
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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John Robert Lecomte
Savanna, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(815) 273-2200 322 Main St
 Savanna, IL 61074-1630
Real Estate, Family and Probate
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Bridget C. Trainor
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Freeport, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(815) 233-1022 1005 West Loras Drive
P.O. Box 1149
 Freeport, IL 61032
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Consumer
University of Iowa
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Ryan R. Stodden
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Elizabeth, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
(800) 373-4109 310 E. Sycamore Street
 Elizabeth, IL 61028
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University
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Ralph E Elliott
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Freeport, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(815) 233-1022 1005 W. Loras Drive
P.O. Box 1149
 Freeport, IL 61032
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
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Ralph Elliott has been engaged in the practice of law in Freeport, Illinois since 1981. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Summa Cum Laude, earning Phi Beta Kappa recognition in 1978.He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1981. Ralph is admitted to the practice of law in the state of Illinois, the federal courts for the Northern District of Illinois (including the Trial Bar), the Central District of Illinois, and the Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Edward Mitchell
Lanark, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
(815) 493-6339 110 N Broad St
 Lanark, IL 61046
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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Herbert Schultz Jr
Rock Island, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
(309) 788-4539 3725 Blackhawk Rd
 Rock Island, IL 61201
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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Thomas Montgomery
Cambridge, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
(309) 937-3313 127 N Prospect St
 Cambridge, IL 61238
Real Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Philip Koenig
Rock Island, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
(309) 786-3313 1515 4th Ave
 Rock Island, IL 61201
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Environmental
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Mark Vandewiele
East Moline, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
(309) 755-3471 844 15th Ave
 East Moline, IL 61244
Real Estate and Municipal
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Curtis J. Ford
Geneseo, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(309) 944-2188 445 US Highway 6 East
 Geneseo, IL 61254
Real Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
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Bruce Buckrop
Rock Island, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
(309) 788-2747 329 18th St
 Rock Island, IL 61201
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
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Clarence Michael Darrow
Rock Island, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
(309) 794-9163 1515 4th Ave
 Rock Island, IL 61201
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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Robert E. Eden
Lena, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(815) 369-5273 152 W Main St
 Lena, IL 61048-0471
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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Anne Elizabeth Fulton
Kewanee, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(309) 852-2239 214 S Chestnut St
 Kewanee, IL 61443
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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Virgil Alan Thurman
Geneseo, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
(309) 944-6866 137 S State St
Ste 208
 Geneseo, IL 61254-1301
Real Estate, Criminal, Family and Probate
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Kevin G. Drendel
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Batavia, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(630) 406-5440 111 Flinn Street
 Batavia, IL 60510
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Municipal
Northern Illinois University
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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. He was a...
William F Bochte
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St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 49 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...
Brian J. Banahan
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Geneva, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(630) 653-4300 22 S. 4th Street
Suite 5
 Geneva, IL 60134
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Family and Probate
Northwestern University School of Law
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Brian J. Banahan has been practicing law in DuPage, Kane and Cook County Illinois for 18 years. He began his legal career and learned his way around the courtroom in 1997 as a full time 711 prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. From there, Mr. Banahan moved to serve as chief legal counsel and Deputy Public Administrator for DuPage County for 17 years. In that job, Mr. Banahan managed, administered, litigated, settled, and closed hundreds of decedent’s estates and an extensive number of related legal matters in nearly every area of the law. In the process, he has...
(630) 868-3910 330 S. Naperville Road
Suite 210
 Wheaton, IL 60187
Mikal Stole
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Plainfield, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years experience
24047 Lockport St.
#201b
 Plainfield, IL 60544
Real Estate and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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Mikal Stole a prominent family law attorney in the Cook, Will, and Grundy Counties. He has successfully represented clients with complex cases involving high net worth estates, child custody disputes (allocation of parental responsibilities), and divorces involving business interests, while also efficiently handling routine matters. Mikal's also writes appellate court briefs on family law matters and is frequently appointed as Guardian ad Litem. Mikal serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Will County Bar Association's Family Law Committee and has been responsible for organizing the annual Family Law Seminar for several years. Mikal presents topics to the Bar Association including...
(815) 726-3333 Two Rialto Square
Joliet
 Joliet, IL 60432
Marissa R. Hanson
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Geneva, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(630) 844-8781 431 Williamsburg Avenue
 Geneva, IL 60134
Real Estate, Criminal and Family
Northern Illinois University
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Marissa’s main areas of concentration are family law matters such as Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Visitation and Adoption. Marissa is also a court approved family Mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Kane and Dekalb County. In addition, Marissa is one of the few Kane County foreclosure mediators for the sixteenth judicial circuit.
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.
Michael Thomas Navigato
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St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 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...
John J. Lynch
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Aurora, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(630) 283-7091 1444 North Farnsworth
Suite 100
 Aurora, IL 60505
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Nova Southeastern University
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John Lynch became interested in debt relief and bankruptcy before he went to Law School. John was employed at Eastern Airlines in Miami, Florida, which at that time was the second largest airline in the US. Eastern Airlines filed for bankruptcy in 1990 and by 1991 it had closed its doors. John knew so many people that could not find work, had cars repossessed and faced mounting debt. Then, in 1992 Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida and Pan Am airlines also closed its doors. By that time John was a Paralegal and owner of a Title Company. He worked as...
(630) 283-7091 1011 Warrenville Road, Ste. 150
Suite 150
 Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 283-7091 900 South State Street
Second Floor, Suite A
 Lockport, IL 60441
(630) 283-7091 800 East Northwest Highway
Suite 700
 Palatine, IL 60074
Michael Poulakidas
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Aurora, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(630) 892-5150 346 N Lake St
 Aurora, IL 60506
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University
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Graduated Law School in 1998. Passed the Bar Exam and was admitted to practice in the State of Illinois in May of 1998.
Lauren Jackson
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St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(847) 714-2866 200 W. Main Street
 St. Charles, IL 60174
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...
(847) 714-2866 2001 Larkin Ave. Suite 202
 Elgin, IL 60123
Joe Pioletti
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Eureka, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
 Eureka, IL 61539
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DUI
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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A native of central Illinois, Attorney Joe C. Pioletti was born and raised in Eureka, IL. Joe received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Eureka College where he also minored in Spanish. Joe then received his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law. While in law school Joe worked in the Domestic Violence Advocacy Clinic and was a three-time recipient of the Charter Class Campaign for Academic Excellence Scholarship. At Pioletti & Pioletti Joe represents a diverse range of clients in several areas of law including criminal defense, bankruptcy, and civil...
(309) 821-0246 121 North Main Street
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Scott G. Richmond
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South Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(847) 695-2400 2000 McDonald Road
Suite 200
 South Elgin, IL 60177
Real Estate, Collections, Employment and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Scott G. Richmond practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, banking, collections, employment, Landlord-Tenant law including evictions, personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, real estate short sales, homeowner and condominium association representation and zoning/land use issues. He is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Richmond was named a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Mr. Richmond is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association (where he's served as General Counsel...
Thomas R Siegel
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Monmouth, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(309) 734-8016 107 North Main Street
P.O. Box 590
 Monmouth, IL 61462
Real Estate, Criminal, DUI and Landlord Tenant
Northern Illinois University
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Karrsten Goettel
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South Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(847) 695-2000 2000 McDonald Road
Suite 200
 South Elgin, IL 60177
Real Estate and Estate Planning
Loyola University Chicago
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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...
Monica Patankar
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Aurora, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
1700 North Farnsworth Avenue
Suite 28
 Aurora, IL 60505
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family and Tax
University of Notre Dame
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Monica P. Patankar is a partner with the law firm of Piccony & Patankar, P.C. Monica takes a compassionate approach to helping clients solve their legal issues. She listens to each story carefully and understands that no two issues are alike. Monica's legal training and experience have prepared her to handle your legal needs.

Monica gained her legal knowledge at University of Notre Dame Law School in Notre Dame, Indiana. Upon graduation, Monica worked for a large law firm, Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, Illinois. At Chapman, Monica worked with large municipalities and other governmental entities to raise capital for...
Stephanie K. Low
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Geneva, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(630) 844-8781 431 Williamsburg Ave
 Geneva, IL 60134
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
University of Denver
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Attorney Stephanie K. Low started her legal career at a Spanish Speaking firm on 18th Street, in Pilsen, Chicago, Illinois, where she focused on defending clients charged with murder, attempted murder, rape, predatory criminal sexual assault, felony drug offenses, domestic violence, DUI and other traffic matters. Moreover, she represented clients in residential real estate closings, evictions and family law matters. Today, Stephanie continues to concentrate her practice in residential real estate, closings, bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and landlord tenant matters. Occasionally she will fill in for the City of Aurora as a Local Prosecutor at Aurora Branch Court. Attorney...
Derrick B. Hager
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West Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(630) 587-7490 245 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Building 15 - Suite 119
 West Chicago, IL 60185
Real Estate and Bankruptcy
Southern Illinois University School of Law
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Bankruptcy Attorney Serving DuPage County & Kane County of Illinois Derrick B. Hager, P.C. is a Consumer Bankruptcy law practice dedicated to representing individuals and families in need of financial restructuring through Chapters 7 and 13 under the Federal Bankruptcy Code. We do not represent creditors. Our mission is to help you and your family get to that place in life where you are free to prioritize your children, your significant other and saving for the future without the stress and hardship of overwhelming and relationship destroying debt. ? We help people and families with consumer bankruptcy law in Aurora,...
Aaron J. Lytle
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South Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(847) 695-2400 2000 McDonald Road
Suite 200
 South Elgin, IL 60142
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Akron
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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...
Philip J Vacco
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PLAINFIELD, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(815) 254-3460 2510 MONTEREY DR
 PLAINFIELD, IL 60586
Real Estate
Drake University Law School
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A graduate from the Drake University School of Law, Mr. Vacco's practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate and estate planning. Mr. Vacco is also a licensed Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker and a member of the Illinois Association of Realtors®. He is an active member with the IL and Will County Bar Associations, where he serves on both the Will County Real Estate Law Committee and the Illinois State Bar Real Estate Section Committee. He is also a Member of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. As a member of the Will County...
Don Pioletti
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Eureka, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
 Eureka, IL 61530
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
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Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years. He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976. He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney. He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law.
(309) 821-0246 121 N Main St
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Julie Pirtle
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St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(630) 945-8807 100 Illinois Street
Suite200
 St. Charles, IL 60174
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University
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Julie M. Pirtle has been a partner at Pucci Pirtle since our formation in April of 2013. Ms. Pirtle began her career as an attorney at Schwarz & Pucci, LLC with Attorney Julia Pucci. She concentrates her practice in the areas of family law, including divorce and custody matters, and residential real estate transactions. Ms. Pirtle graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois College of Law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. During law school, Ms. Pirtle was active in the Dooley Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, serving as the vice...
(847) 426-1866 2205 Point Boulevard
Suite 130
 Elgin, IL 60123
(224) 249-3200 Algonquin, IL 60102
Bradley Cahow
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Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(847) 697-8000 1070 Larkin Ave
Suite 2W
 Elgin, IL 60123
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University
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Brad Cahow has been practicing law in Kane, Dekalb, McHenry, DuPage, Cook, Will and nearby counties since 1981. Brad provides legal services in the following areas: REAL ESTATE LAW Brad has represented several thousand real estate clients in residential sales and purchases. He prepares contracts and provides title insurance services. His experience also includes loan modifications, short sales, and landlord tenant dispute. FAMILY LAW Brad has...
Roseanne N. Lynch
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Aurora, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(630) 960-4700 1444 North Farnsworth
Suite 100
 Aurora, IL 60505
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Northern Illinois University
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Roseanne was born and raised in the Chicago area. She attended Trinity High School in River Forest, IL and graduated from Loyola University of Chicago in 1977. She went to law school at Northern Illinois University, and while in school was a law clerk at a medical malpractice firm. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1980 and the Florida Bar in 1989. Roseanne focused on practicing commercial real estate, and was involved in the rehab of 35 East Wacker Drive and several West Loop office buildings. In 1988 Roseanne decided to relocate to Florida, where...
(630) 960-4700 1011 Warrenville Road
Suite 150
 Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 960-4700 900 South State Street
Second Floor, Suite A
 Lockport, IL 60441
(630) 960-4700 800 East Northwest Highway
Suite 700
 Palatine, IL 60074

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Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords. Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues.

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