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I was born and raised in Southern Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  I have lived in Chicago for the past four years, and I believe I have a new home.. I have been foceused on the practice of real estate law since law school and I am thrilled to be a member of Lavelle Law, LTD.  The firm provides all of the tools I could need to succeed and is able to serve our clients in all areas of the law.

Edward J. Witas III focuses his practice in the fields of Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate Practice,  Business Law, Divorce, General and Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury; DUI, Traffic and Criminal Defense.  He has successfully represented individual and business clients in a variety of matters, as both plaintiff and defense counsel, throughout Cook, McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Will, and Kane Counties.Mr. Witas received his Juris Doctorate with the high distinction of Magna Cum Laude, from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School, in Lansing, Michigan. He has been recognized for his work in the fields of torts, contracts, and secured transactions. Prior to his admission to the Illinois Bar, Mr. Witas served in the Lake County States Attorney's Office, assisting in the prosecution of DUI, traffic, and other criminal offenses.Mr. Witas is a member of Illinois State Bar Association.

As a specialist in real estate, family law, litigation, and business and corporate law, Allen has provided responsible legal representation for clients in a wide variety of matters for over 30 years. He combines his extensive experience and proven track record with a singular focus on his clients’ needs.In family law matters, Allen counsels clients in the emotional and legal battles involved in divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, child support, and paternity. He is known for treating his clients with dignity and respect as they work through sensitive issues. His numerous business and corporate clients benefit from his vast experience and knowledge in all areas of business law. Allen’s skills and experience in both residential and commercial real estate law are widely respected among real estate professionals and clients alike. In addition to representing real estate buyers and sellers, his services include lease negotiation and construction contracts. Allen’s skills as a litigator and mediator are also highly regarded. His is known to advocate intelligently and aggressively for his clients in both bench and jury trials. Allen is active in a number of community service organizations, including being the attorney for the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. A long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates, Allen has served as President, Secretary, Treasurer, a Director and Board Member. Allen is currently on the Board of Directors and is the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates Charitable Foundation and was named Rotarian of the Year for his Rotary Club. Allen is also on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and is the attorney for Rotary District 6440.A sought-after public speaker within the attorney community, Allen has presented at seminars for both the Chicago Bar Association and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.Allen received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications Arts Radio/TV Broadcasting from Michigan State University, and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp.