We continue to limit our business to the following legal matters:
Divorce and Parentage matters. In situations involving married or unmarried parents I represent both parents and often the children involved in custody and visitation litigation, plus child support collection and property division when applicable. A niche specialty of mine is handling cases involving elderly parties and parties and/or children with disabilities. Cook County judges regularly appoint me to represent parties facing contempt of court where incarceration is often likely. We pride ourselves in respecting Illinois families, strong advocacy, and avoiding the "sleaze" that we see far to often in the domestic relations field.
Elderly and Estate matters. Going back to my time working for the Southern Illinois University School of Law’s Elder Law Clinic, this has always been central to my practice. I regularly represent the estates of deceased individuals and the guardians of persons with disabilities in ushering their affairs through probate court. I also help individuals plan their estates often involving powers of attorney, living wills and trusts, and regular wills. Also, be aware of the Chicago Bar Association’s Senior Will Program (312-554-2000) where I and other attorneys regularly appear at senior centers throughout Chicagoland to provide basic estate planning services at very affordable rates (certain age and income requirements apply).
Landlord/Tenant and Association matters. I’ve worked with over 60 condominium, townhome, and homeowner’s associations in board counseling and property management since 2002. I also work with several large, residential landlords in prosecuting tenant evictions.
Residential Real Estate. This is a major part of our practice and not some fast food, high volume service where quality suffers. Real estate representation should involve 4 critical steps: 1) Initial contract/inspection review and likely contract modification and inspection negotiations; 2) Lender monitoring and deadline management; 3) Attendance at closing; and, 4) Post-closing deed recording verification, final title policy follow-up, and general tax advice.
