Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Bloomington Area

Private law practice concentrating on Estate Planning and Elder Law, in a convenient Bloomington airport location. R. 114 qualified neutral / mediator.. Litigator with specialized technology, account management, personalized training, teaching, researching, writing, and sales/marketing skills.. Educator/ CLE presenter since February 2019 on suicide prevention in the legal profession.

My name is Chris Tymchuck and I love what I do.  As a Minneapolis Estate Planning, Guardianship and Probate attorney I help families navigate all areas of end of life process. That includes working to protect families through the estate planning process, assisting with the aginf of a loved one who may need a guardianship or working with familes after the death of a loved one by guiding them through the complex probate processes.. Chris is a Minneapolis Estate Planning, Guardianship and Probate Lawyer who promises to work with you to protect you and your family from an uncertain future or to assist you after the death of a loved one.. I am also a certified Elder Care Mediator with experience assisting families through the conflicts that may arise over the care of an aging loved one. My qualifications as a mediator include training as both a family law mediator and civil mediator.. Estate planning - Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Cabin Planning, and Special Needs Trusts. Guardianship and Conservatorships. Probate and Trust Administration, Estate and Trust Mediation.

Megan Bennett focuses her practice on real estate and business transactions. Prior to joining Meyer Capel, Megan practiced as an attorney in Peoria, Illinois. While in this role Megan assisted clients in both residential and commercial real estate matters. Megan also worked with clients on many matters related to corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities.. Megan is a first-generation lawyer, so she understands how overwhelming and complicated the legal field can be for clients. For this reason, Megan works carefully with her clients to ensure that they understand what is happening in every step of the process.. Megan resides in Bloomington with her husband, daughter, and three cats. When she is not practicing law, Megan enjoys visiting family in St. Louis, watching movies, and attending concerts.

Matt R. Majernik is an attorney at Allison & Mosby-Scott where he heads the firm’s Estate Planning, Elder Law and Cyber Bullying practices.  Matt’s practice areas include estate planning, elder law, family law, business law and anit-cyber bullying. He has significant experience in the areas of divorce/dissolution of marriage, parentage actions, custody, child support, orders of protection, stalking no contact orders, and adoptions. Additionally, his experience includes drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other necessary estate planning documents, as well as handling the probate of an estate. Matt is also a trained mediator and works with clients in mediation, so they can avoid the time and expense of litigation.. A native of Central Illinois, Matt Majernik grew up in Streator, Illinois. After high school, Matt graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing. Mr. Majernik then attended Southern Illinois University where he obtained his Juris Doctor. In law school, Mr. Majernik served as a staff writer and editor for the Journal of Legal Medicine. He was also awarded the prestigious SIU School of Law Alumni Association Scholarship.. Matt began his legal career working as a law clerk for the Honorable Arnold F. Blockman, the presiding judge for the family law division of Champaign County. Mr. Majernik then worked in private practice at a family law firm in Champaign County before joining Allison & Mosby-Scott.. Matt and his wife Elizabeth have two children.

Jeff Brown is an experienced trial lawyer.  Due to his extensive jury trial experience, he has a broad and deep knowledge of the Illinois legal system.  You can trust his advice and make informed decisions that are right for you.

Jason L. McAuley is a lawyer in Bloomington and Bedford, Indiana focusing on real estate, creditors rights, civil litigation, civil mediation, Title Insurance, and debt collection issues.

I am the Owner and Principal Attorney of Paden Legal Services. Professionally, I have worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years in various roles such as: Compliance, Medical Staff Services, Behavioral Health, Human Resources, and Finance. My experience in the healthcare industry has shaped my approach to working with clients. Like patients, clients are the center of my focus. I truly enjoy helping my clients and creating solutions for them.. I graduated Cum Laude from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's degree in business administration, and graduated Cum Laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a juris doctorate degree and certificate in health law.

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic lawyer and cater particularly to those clients who are ill or of advanced age, or have minor children.  My mobile law practice allows me to provide necessary services to these groups who might otherwise not have the time or ability to travel to a traditional law office.  Additionally, after having served in the Army JAG Corps for seven years, I will answer the call of my military brothers and sisters who have been accused of a crime and provide them with a compassionate and aggressive defense.

Chris Gramm is a McLean County native. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he majored in political science at Illinois State University(ISU) and received his Masters degree from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening his own law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly an Assistant State's Attorney with the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law firm of Stivers & Gramm, LLC.

Char finds consumer protection to be rewarding as she assists clients to understand and address their financial needs and to overcome challenges. As an experienced consumer rights litigator, Char makes it possible for clients to regain control of their financial situation.Char is also skilled at working with those nearing retirement and those living on a fixed income. Oftentimes, this under-serviced demographic is unclear as to their rights and has difficulty finding excellent representation. She has a knack for putting her clients at ease and making the process understandable and less stressful.Whether handling estate planning, family law or bankruptcy cases, Char believes that every family deserves high quality representation at reasonable prices.  This commitment to families contributed to the structuring of Char's practice as one that focuses on the people she serves along with their specific legal needs.Before opening Hunter Martin, PLLC, Char worked as a judicial clerk and an associate attorney. Char currently serves as a volunteer bankruptcy attorney through the Volunteer Lawyers Network. In her free time, Char enjoys gardening, photography, hiking and spending time with her husband.Education:J.D., Hamline University School of LawB.A., History, Winona State UniversityCourt Admissions:State of MinnesotaState of IowaState of WisconsinUS District Court, District of MinnesotaUS District Court, Northern District of IowaUS District Court, Southern District of IowaUS District Court, Western District of WisconsinUS District Court, Eastern District of WisconsinProfessional Associations:Minnesota State Bar Association. Iowa State Bar AssociationHennepin County Bar AssociationVolunteer Lawyers NetworkContact Information:Email: Phone:Fax:

Born and raised in Bloomington Illinois, I attended Illinois Wesleyan University here in McLean County and went on to get my J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Soon after I graduated I returned to central Illinois where I have focused my practice on dissolution matters and civil litigation. I have garnered a great deal of litigation expernience in my career and I pride myself on being accesible, providing prompt responses to client's questions and concerns, and obtaining results for my client's in the courtroom.

Attorney and Sole Shareholder. Chad A. Ritchie practices estate planning law in Bloomington, Illinois through his law firm – the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd.. Chad has been practicing law in McLean County since receiving his law license in November, 2002. He is a lifelong McLean County resident, growing up on a farm just outside of Colfax, Illinois. Chad graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1997, cum laude, with a double major in history and political science.. Chad was an IESA state champion in the shot put and discus throw. He earned multiple varsity letters in football, basketball and track in high school. He also earned varsity letters in track while in college. While at IWU, Chad spent a semester abroad at American University in Washington D.C. and was a television production intern for the political commentary show “The McLaughlin Group”.. After graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, Chad attended Southern Illinois University School of Law where he served on the school’s Law Journal as an Articles Editor. He graduated from SIU Law in 2002 with honors.. Chad began his legal career working for a Bloomington attorney in 2002 as an associate. In 2005, Chad started his own law firm – The Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. Chad and the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. has received numerous honors and recognition recently.. Chad is married to his wife Kara of 21+ years and they have two children, Addison and Jackson. When not at the office, Chad enjoys being with his family and going to his children’s various school and sporting activities.. Chad is also a former member of the OSF St. Joseph's Foundation Board and served for two years as its President. Chad is currently a member of the OSF St. Joseph's Community Board.. Learn More about Chad here: