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My goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients.  This is accomplished through familiarity with the facts of the case, and knowledge of the law.  I believe in providing my clients with honest and accurate assesments of their legal issues, in addition to the comprehensive information they need to make important decisions regarding their pending matters.  My clients have always appreciated this approach and I look forward to the opportunity to bring that same representation to any new clients.

Mr. Lewis prefers to balance his practice with both litigation and transactional work. The largest segment of his practice involves elder law matters including estate planning, probate, guardianship, and special needs planning. He particularly enjoys the challenge presented by nontraditional issues that are becoming increasingly prevalent in modern culture. These include contested guardianships and mental health law; estate planning for complex family structures (e.g., blended families, special needs beneficiaries, multi-generational businesses, etc.); and, ownership, sale, or management of real property among related or unrelated owners. Mr. Lewis also represents a variety of clients in litigation of landlord/tenant, real property, debtor/creditor, personal injury, and other contested matters. His transactional practice is rounded out with matters involving real estate, small businesses, and contracts.

Keri Ann Slama has been a member of the Illinois Bar since May 2014. She recieved her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, with a minor in English, from Marquette University in 2010.. In 2010 she began atending law school at Northern Illinois University College of Law. While attending law school, Keri interned wiht the DeKalb County State's Attorney's Office under Supreme Court Rule 7-11. Fueled by her experience with the State's Attorney's Office, Keri's passion, interest and knowledge of the law expanded.. Keri recieved her Juris Doctorate from NIU College of Law in May 2013.. Keri became an Attorney and Counselor of the Northern District of Illinois in November of 2014, allowing her to practice law in the federal court.. Prior to joining Brian Wright & Associates Keri worked closely with a well-established law firm in Cook County handling countless traffic, misdemeanor and DUI cases in various counties.. Keri joined Brian Wright & Associates Law Office in October 2014. Brian Wright & Associates handles many areas of practice including:. Bankruptcy. Criminal & Traffic. DUI. Civil Litigation. Real Estate. Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts). Keri is one of the lead attorneys in Wright & Associates' Criminal and Real Estate divisions, also handling the traffic, DUIs and Expungement/Sealing/Petition for Executive Clemency Cases.. Keri believes every person has a right to a fair trial, and is strongly committed to providing that right to every single one of her clients.

In 2002, Brian Wright received his Associate in Paralegal Studies from Bryant and Stratton, and in 2007, his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University; this fueled his passion for the law.. Brian graduated from Northern University with his Juris Doctor degree; to this day giving him 10 years of experience in the legal field.  Brian is a member of the Federal Trial Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association and DeKalb County Bar Association.. Prior to opening his private practice Brian Volunteered at the DeKalb County Public Defenders office while in law school then after graduation served as an Assistant Public Defender in Kane County.  He handled misdemeanor, traffic, abuse and neglect, and domestic cases.. Since then he has expanded his experience and knowledge by working as an Assistant State's Attorney handling misdemeanor, traffic, and civil prosecution.. Brian believes everyone deserves experienced and competent representation.  He delivers that in his private practice while giving personalized attention to every case. One aspect that sets him apart from others, is that he is a Veteran and recognizes those who served our country.  That is why he offers discounts to individuals in Active Duty, Reserves and Veterans.

I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor, I became familiar not only with how the ciminal justice system operates, but also how police departments, and the police themselves, operate. This knowledge has served me well in the seven years since that I have been defending clients charged with crimes from speeding to murder. During my career, I have tried hundreds of cases, both in front of judges and juries, and have litigated many, many motions defending my clients' Constitutional rights.  I have gained aquittals for my clients in such cases as driving under the influence of alcohol, firearms offenses, drug offenses, and others.. I was born and raised in Chicago and still reside in the city. When I am not working, I enjoy working with animals and foster and volunteer for the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago.

Brian R. Erwin is a highly regarded and skilled criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of top level criminal trial experience. As a former State prosecutor he was well known for his analytical style and methodical preparation which he now devotes entirely to represent his clients with the same tenacity and zealous action. Mr. Erwin diligently represents his clients and has countlessly proven himself in courtrooms across Illinois.

After serving as an office manager of a law firm for 22 years, Margie Komes Putzler received her Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois College of Law in 2014 and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2015. With a need to help people and make their lives better, she is passionate about working hard and making sure she provides her clients with the best possible legal services. As someone who has been in her clients’ shoes, she understands what they’re going through and uses that as motivation for her advocacy. She is a member of the DeKalb County Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, and the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association.