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William Barton
Glen Carbon, IL Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Southern Illinois University School of Law
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Bill is a Southern Illinois native. He and his wife live in the Carbondale area with their five children. He attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He later earned Masters’ degrees in Special Education and Counseling Psychology, from McKendree University. He in Special Education classrooms in public and private schools.
Later, Bill worked as a counselor-intern for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, and as a clinician for Chestnut Health Systems. He provided mental health and addiction recovery services, clinical analysis, and employee assistance support. His clients included Federal and State probation,...
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Dean Richard Hedeker
Lincolnshire, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
DePaul College of Law
Dean Hedeker is a leading Chicago-area authority on estate and tax planning, business law and investments. A long-time resident of north suburban Lincolnshire, Dean has more than 25-years experience helping business owners and families grow, protect and pass on their hard-earned money through tax planning, estate planning and investment management services.
Dean is among a rare breed of professionals because he possesses wide-ranging experience and certifications in the fields of law, estate, tax and financial planning and accounting. Over the past 10 years alone, Dean has created more than 2,000 estate plans and every year he handles more than 300 complex...
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Michael L. Shanahan
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
DePaul College of Law
Levin & Perconti welcomed Michael L. Shanahan to the firm in November 2014. As an associate attorney, Michael handles all types of medical malpractice, nursing home, products liability, personal injury and wrongful death cases. Prior to joining the firm, Michael worked for a general liability and workers’ compensation firm in Chicago.
Michael graduated from the DePaul University College of Law in May 2013 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2013. As a law student, Michael received the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Trial Advocacy and Legal Drafting and was a Dean’s Merit Scholarship Recipient....
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Rhonda Rosenthal
Crystal Lake, IL Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Family and Probate
Northern Illinois University
have been a licensed attorney and practicing attorney since 1995. Although I have practiced in Kane, DuPage and Cook counties, I currently limit my practice to McHenry County. I focus on issues affecting families and represent spouses, parents, children and disabled adults in divorce, post decree, paternity, adoption, juvenile, probate and guardianship matters. I am a trained Guardian ad Litem and Child’s Representative and appointed by the court in divorce or probate matters. I am also a trained Collaborative Attorney and mediator. Although I no longer accept court appointments for mediation, I use these skills in my roles as negotiator,...
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Nick Kulagin
Wheaton, IL Elder Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Notre Dame
Nick Kulagin is a dedicated family law and estate planning attorney who has represented residents of DuPage County and Kane County for 15 years. Based in Wheaton, Mr. Kulagin works diligently to protect his clients’ families, homes, and businesses. He believes that successful advocacy begins with investigating each person’s particular needs. With a strong reputation in the legal community, he is committed to helping his clients understand their legal rights and options so that they can make fully informed decisions.
Mr. Kulagin attended De Paul University for his undergraduate studies, graduating with a Political Science degree. He went on to earn...
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Brian J. Banahan
Naperville, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, 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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Anne Alison Bennett
La Grange, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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Neal J. Wallace
Edwardsville, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Elder, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Dayton School of Law
Accomplished attorney with background in the areas of real estate, business law, consumer law, wills, trusts, & estate planning, employment law, and dispute resolution. Extensive experience drafting and negotiating contracts and legal documents, particularly in the corporate and real estate areas. Able to identify core issues and obtain solid results.
Approved Mediator for the Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
Arbitration panelist in the Madison County Mandatory Arbitration program
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Christopher T. Hurley
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Employment and Medical Malpractice
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL
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Jay Kaufman
Northbrook, IL Elder Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Northern Illinois University
As the founder of the firm Kaufman Law Group, LLC, Jay C. Kaufman practices in the areas of business law and estate planning. For nearly 35 years, he has been practicing at his own firm. Attorney Kaufman is a proud member of ElderCounsel, WealthCounsel, American Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He received both his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees from North Illinois University. Mr. Kaufman has earned an 8.5 Excellent rating on Avvo.com. For a case review, please contact his firm today.
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Jeffrey P. Story
Evanston, IL Elder Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Northeastern University School of Law
Attorney Bio Jeffery P. Story, Attorney at Law: Jeff Story graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2005 and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar that same year. During the past eight years he has worked in civil litigation in Chicago. He is married to Amy Marinacci, a fellow attorney that he met in law school. Amy grew up in Evanston where her family still lives. Jeff and Amy have a young son, Gabriel who goes to Pope John XXIII School in Evanston. Jeff recently lost his mother and father within...
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Sandra Schildgen
Northbrook, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Iowa College of Law
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Mr. Kurt August Carlson
Wheaton, IL Elder Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
DePaul University
I feel that my expertise in each of these areas compliment the other. For example, complex divorces often involve real estate or business holdings, with the accompanying valuation and ownership issues. Sometimes, a trust for the benefit of children is appropriate. In doing estate planning, there is often the need to plan appropriately for the second marriage situation. Real estate clients also often need to appropriately plan their estates, and to take title to their home in a manner that is consistent with their ultimate estate desires. I was admitted to practice in the courts...
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Bob Baizer
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Elder, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of California, Berkeley School of Law and Northwestern University School of Law
Baizer Kolar P.C. has been a practicing personal injury law firm in the Chicago area for over 35 years. Their reputation in the state is second to none, and they have some of the highest ratings in the area for their work in medical malpractice, wrongful death, car accident, and many more types of personal injury cases. Bob has been practicing law since 1972. He focuses on catastrophic plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death, including medical negligence and all forms of transportation negligence. Baizer obtained the then-largest medical malpractice verdict in Illinois and later the state’s second largest...
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James Siebert
Arlington Heights, IL Elder Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(847) 253-7500
3325 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Elder, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Probate
DePaul University
James is the principal attorney at the Law Office of James C. Siebert & Associates, P.C. / Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys, P.C. The Office provides legal services throughout the Chicago area concentrating in Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Asset Preservation, Medicaid Application Representation, Child Caretaker Agreements, Appeals of Medicaid Denials or unfavorable decisions, Nursing Home Contract Review, Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse, Estate Planning, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Planning, Parkinson’s Planning, Addicted Beneficiary Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Probate Administration, Trust Administration, Guardianship and Real Estate. James C. Siebert is one...
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Anthony John Pankau Jr
Itasca, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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.
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Edward D. Siebert
Schaumburg, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
Edward D. Siebert was licensed in the State of Illinois in 2007 and the Northern District of Illinois in 2008. He has experience in estate planning, real estate, litigation, appeals, corporate matters, family law, and personal injury. Edward's practice counties include Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, and Boone Counties in Illinois.
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Sheni Hajat Djurisic
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
As a an attorney with over 20 years of expereince, I can provide quality legal services in a cost effective manner in the areas of Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Health Care and business matters. Every matter is unique and I take the time to find solutions that work for each client's situation and goals.
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Gregg Garofalo
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Gregg focuses his practice in the areas of probate administration and litigation, estate planning, elder law, and real estate. In addition, Gregg is a guardian ad litem appointed by the Circuit Court of Cook County, not only in the probate area, but other divisions including domestic relations division and law division.
Gregg is an active member of the legal community, where he is serving or has served in several leadership roles within the Illinois Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Gregg is a past Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Probate Practice Committee, where he served two years as Chair....
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Anthony Rosario Perrelli
Lincolnshire, IL Elder Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
Anthony (Tony) Perrelli is a partner of Hedeker & Perrelli and has provided his legal expertise to the firm since 2005. A resident of north suburban South Barrington, Tony specializes in estate planning, estate administration, and business and tax law. Clients rely on his smart, honest and compassionate approach to helping ensure their Hedeker & Perrelli LifePlan is protected from creditors, predators and the IRS.
Tony is trusted by the hundreds of families and businesses who rely on Hedeker & Perrelli to plan and preserve their wealth. He has a deep understanding of tax laws and the estate planning process...
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Mark R. McKenna
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Employment and Medical Malpractice
University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, IL
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Michael T. Mertz
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Employment and Medical Malpractice
DePaul College of Law
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Alan Sohn
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Elder, Business and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
Alan Sohn has provided expert legal counsel in the areas of wills and trusts, business succession planning, the organization and representation of privately-held businesses, probate and administration of estates, elder law, and real estate acquisition and leasing.
Alan is conversant with and has utilized S corporations and limited liability companies for business, estate planning and asset protection. Alan has also counseled and assisted his clients in connection with the resolution of family disputes and when necessary represented their interests in the courts and in arbitration proceedings where efforts in resolving such disputes have been unsuccessful.
Having dealt with a...
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Thomas J. Hansen
Park Ridge, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
Thomas Hansen was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up on the South Side of Chicago and Park Ridge, Illinois. Thomas lives in Park Ridge, with his wife and three children.
Thomas received a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University, a Certified Public Accountant Certificate from the University of Illinois, a Master of Science in Taxation from DePaul University, a Juris Doctor with Distinction from John Marshal Law School.
Thomas is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Society of Certified Public...
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Gregory P Turza
Park Ridge, IL Elder Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
For nearly 40 years, Gregory Turza has helped hundreds of individuals plan their estates, providing practical and effective answers to complex problems with explanations that are clear, cogent and accurate. His firm’s goal is to bring you peace of mind knowing that your family’s inheritance is protected and that surviving family members find themselves in harmony instead of in court by creating plans that suit your unique financial, personal and family circumstances. Don't delay managing these most critical areas of your life.
I offer independent advice to people just like you who make prudent and informed decisions about protecting and...
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Ms. Mary K. Neal
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Elder and Immigration
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Globally aware and community focused, attorney Mary K. Neal has a talent for language and penchant for logical reasoning that makes immigration law a natural fit for her legal practice.
The Law Office of Mary K. Neal is dedicated to assisting clients overcome life's obstacles to build a better future for their families here in the United States. The firm is available to serve the legal needs of Rogers Park, West Ridge, and greater Chicago. For immigration matters, the firm accepts clients from all states where such representation is allowed by law.
Individuals and families can face many problems as a result...
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Dennis Delman
Skokie, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
DePaul College of Law
I am a partner in a small suburban firm for over 35 years that provides excellent legal services to thousands of satisfied clients. I regularly lectures on various legal topics and am appointed by the court to mediate Family Law issues. I also love playing tennis and am on the Board of several charitable organizations
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Nora Baker
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Nora’s practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, estate and trust administration, business law and she also practices tax law in the areas of gift and estate taxation.
Nora drafts many types of trusts for clients including: life insurance trusts, special needs trusts for disabled persons, grantor retained annuity trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, charitable lead trusts, and charitable remainder trusts.
Nora provides services for businesses including: choosing the proper corporate entity; formation of the corporate entity; drafting partnership agreements, operating agreements, and corporate shareholder agreements and bylaws; buying and selling business; purchasing and leasing assets and real property in conjunction with...
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Lisa M Knauf
Addison, IL Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
Lisa Knauf is an attorney that combines her legal expertise with real world experience. She had a successful sales career before going back to school to attend Northern Illinois Univ. College of Law for her law degree, She is licensed to practice law in Illinois and is the owner of Knauf Law Office PC in Addison Illinois, which merged with Pankau Law in January 2020. The Knauf Law practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning, including wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney, probate administration, real estate and elder law.
Lisa is an active member of her community, having served...
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Edward J Stawicki
Northbrook, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Civil Rights, Estate Planning and Probate
Edward “Ed” Stawicki, founder and principal of Stawicki Law Office, LLC, is a lifelong resident of Chicagoland who has over fifteen (15) years of experience as a civil litigator at the trial and appellate court levels. Ed concentrates his practice on:
Estate & Trust Litigation
Will Contests & Trust Contests
Recovery or Estate & Trust Assets
Contested Guardianships
Elder Law
Financial Exploitation of Elderly Persons
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Kimberly J. Myers
DeKalb, IL Elder Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Ryan R. Stodden
Freeport, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Northern Illinois University
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Evan Taylor
Marion, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Jay Slutzky
Niles, IL Elder Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
“I BELIEVE THAT CLIENTS ARE BEST SERVED BY THE PREVENTION OF LEGAL PROBLEMS THROUGH CAREFUL AND THOROUGH ADVICE GIVEN PRIOR TO THEIR ENTERING INTO TRANSACTIONS AND BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS.”
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Thomas J. Olofsson JD
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
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Anthony R. Scifo
Elgin, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Elder, Family and Probate
Anthony R. Scifo is a duly licensed attorney in the State of Illinois, admitted in November 2007. He is experienced in the practice of civil litigation, particularly family law litigation and probate litigation. Anthony is an experienced and Court approved Guardian ad Litem for the Family Law Divisions of Kane County, DuPage County, Kendall County, and DeKalb County. Further, he is a Court approved Guardian ad Litem for the Adoption Division and the Probate Division in Kane County, Illinois. Anthony is also an experienced and Court-Approved Family Law Mediator in DuPage County, DeKalb County, and Kendall County. In November...
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Joni Bailey
Murphysboro, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Southern Illinois University School of Law
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William R Pokorny
Chicago, IL Elder Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Elder, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
The University of Chicago Law School
William R. Pokorny represents management in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He concentrates his practice on litigation and counseling in areas including discrimination, disabilities, ERISA and employee benefits, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and labor relations. He represents employers before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Mr. Pokorny has experience with a wide variety of clients, including manufacturers, utilities, hospitals and healthcare providers, insurance companies, financial services...
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Antonio M. Romanucci
Chicago, IL Elder Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Elder, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
The John Marshall Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School
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Christina M. Weller
Freeport, IL Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Probate
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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