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Brian J. Banahan
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Free ConsultationGeneva, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Northwestern University School of Law
Brian J. Banahan has been practicing law in DuPage, Kane and Cook County Illinois for over 20 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...
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Kevin G. Drendel
Batavia, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Municipal
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), ...
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Marissa R. Hanson
Geneva, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal and Family
Northern Illinois University
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.
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Deanna L Aguinaga-Walker
Geneva, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
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...
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Justin Mark Hastings
West Dundee, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, 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
DePaul University, B.A. Philosophy &...
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William F Bochte
St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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...
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Julie Pirtle
West Dundee, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University
Ms. Pirtle uses her extensive knowledge in helping each and every client find a solution that is tailored to his or her circumstances while also exhibiting strong advocacy in the courtroom. She understands that not every case is a trial case nor can every case be kept out of the courtroom. Whether your needs are getting through a tough situation now or planning to avoid tough situations in the future, Ms. Pirtle can help you achieve your goals.
Practice Areas
• Divorce
• High Asset Divorce
• Maintenance & Alimony
• Child Custody & Child Support
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Family Law
• Residential Real Estate
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Todd Andrew Benison
Crystal Lake, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, Family and Foreclosure Defense
The John Marshall Law School
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.
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Karrsten Goettel
South Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
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...
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Aaron J. Lytle
South Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
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...
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Thomas Vaclavek
Cary, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Thomas has over 22 years of experience serving clients with respect and compassion in family law and real estate purchases and sales.
Thomas has the experience and skill to handle both complex and more routine matters. He comes from a divorced family, which inspired him to become a family law attorney, Guardian ad Litem and mediator so he can help other families who are facing these similar difficult experiences. Thomas is also divorced with two children from his previous marriage and is remarried with a step-daughter, and these experiences help him understand and advocate for his clients in matters including...
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Bridget C. Trainor
Freeport, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
University of Iowa
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Scott W. Brammer
McHenry, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
University of South Dakota School of Law
Scott W. Brammer grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After graduating from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1992, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Brammer was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. That same year, he was also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Scott has spent over 18 years as an attorney in McHenry concentrating on family law, residential real...
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Misti Floyd
Saint Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate and Estate Planning
Chicago Kent College of Law
After almost a decade of working for midsize and large law firms in Chicago, I decided to open my own office. I now focus on the legal needs of individuals in and around my community. My goal is to provide practical legal services in understandable language at reasonable rates.
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James F. White
Sugar Grove, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
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...
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Kimberly J. Myers
DeKalb, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Brian M. Radke
Crystal Lake, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(847) 813-6011
330 W. Terra Cotta Avenue
Suite D
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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Edgar Petti
Geneva, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 66 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
The University of Chicago Law School
Mr. Petti is a resident of Elburn, IL. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up in Pittsburgh PA and Evanston IL. He has acted as legal counsel for both small and large businesses. He has been associated with private law practice firms in Chicago and the Chicago Suburban area. For the past twenty two years, he has maintained his principal law office in Kane County, Illinois.
Mr. Petti's corporate law work includes serving as staff counsel for Motorola and General Counsel of Andrew Corporation, two international electronic businesses.
His trial work has taken him from Connecticut to...
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Thomas Radek
cary, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
Practice consists of residential and commercial real estate, wills and trusts.
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Van A. Larson
Batavia, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal and Family
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL
Van A. Larson is the President of and principal/sole attorney at the Law Office of Van A. Larson, P.C. in downtown Batavia, Illinois. Van received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and later received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Van A. Larson was admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois in 1978. Since then, he has gained more than 35 years of litigation experience in nearly all courts throughout Kane, Kendall, DuPage and DeKalb counties. Van’s career began...
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Guy Youman
McHenry, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Construction, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Northern Illinois University
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Richard Van Den Bussche
Crystal Lake, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Landlord Tenant
The John Marshall Law School
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Ralph E Elliott
Freeport, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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.
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Richard Kelly
Hebron, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
DePaul College of Law
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Bradley Cahow
Elgin, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University
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...
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Christina M. Weller
Freeport, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Agricultural, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Iowa
Christina Willman earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2018. She received a degree in Agribusiness, Cum Laude, upon graduating from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 2015. While in law school, Christina was a member of the Jessup International Moot Court team. In addition, Christina was a student attorney in the Clinical Law program, focusing on estate planning and general litigation. She also has completed legal internships at Vermeer Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment in Pella, Iowa, and the Michigan Farm Bureau.
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Jack Slingerland
Sycamore, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Jack C. Slingerland received a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.
Jack is the city Attorney for Genoa, IL. He has served as a DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney, as the DeKalb County Public Defender, and as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois. He served as a member of the legislative staff of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Michael J. Madigan.
Jack has been in private practice of law for more than 23 years, and now is the co-owner of Slingerland & Clark, P.C. He is admitted to practice in federal...
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Ryan R. Stodden
Freeport, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University
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Patrick Flaherty
Aurora, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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Jay L. Dahl
Geneva, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Real Estate and Bankruptcy
The law office of Jay L. Dahl concentrate in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer and small business bankruptcy matters. We also concentrate in representation of clients with IRS and state tax problems such as tax levies, liens and seizures. We provide full service for real estate matters including advice to buyers and sellers and issuance of title insurance.
I have been in private practice for 32 years in the Fox Valley area of Illinois. I am a current member of the Kane County Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Office hours are by appointment only. Call...
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Sean Fergus
St. Charles,, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
100 Illinois Street
Ste. 200
St. Charles,, IL 60174
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Probate
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Kenneth Hartmann
Saint Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Real Estate and Construction
University of Chicago
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Abigayle J. Endress
Freeport, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Abigayle (Abby) Endress grew up in Pearl City, Illinois. She graduated from Highland Community College in 2018. In 2020, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in 2023, with a certificate in Food and Agricultural Law.
While in law school, Abby was selected as a teaching assistant for an introductory legal research course and worked as a student attorney in the Drake Legal Clinic. She was also a member of Drake Law Women, Drake Agriculture and Environmental Association,...
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Charles Sewell
Belvidere, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
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Kathleen Judy
St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
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Adam M. Sault
Crystal Lake, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
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Michael Thomas Navigato
St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Divorce and Family
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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...
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M. Vanessa Favia
St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal and Family
Drake University Law School
Earl A. Vergara
St. Charles, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal, DUI and Family
Regent University School of Law
Thomas C. Zanck
Crystal Lake, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Business and Personal Injury
