Illinois Lawyers Michael McKeever to Michael P.

Firm: Pircher, Nichols & Meeks

900 North Michigan Avenue , Chicago , Illinois 60611

Practice Areas: Private Investigation, Real Estate

Firm: O’Donnell Law Ltd.

290 South County Farm Road , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Michael Overmann, Ltd.

7702 South Cass Avenue. , Darien , Illinois 60561

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Trusts

Michael Overmann, Ltd. is dedicated to serving the Chicago land area with focused estate planning and trust/estate administration services. The law offices are located in Darien and Homer Glen.  Comprehensive estate planning is offered on a fair, flat fee basis after a free initial consultation. Estate planning services include review of current documents, advice and document preparation including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and living wills. The firm has extensive experience in administering decedent and guardianship estates and trusts.  The firm’s attorneys also have experience in contested guardianship, and estate and trust litigation.  By limiting the firm’s practice to trusts and estates, Michael Overmann, Ltd. provides the highest quality legal services.. Michael Overmann is an attorney who limits his law practice exclusively to estate planning and administration.  He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from St. Louis University School of Law.  He attended PurdueUniversity completing an undergraduate degree in business with distinction.  Michael Overmann was formerly an attorney in the trust and estate settlement divisions of The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois. He served as staff counsel for the DuPage County Public Guardian's Office. In addition to regular probate court appearances, he has litigated numerous contested estates. Michael is a member of the DuPage, Illinois and American Bar Associations.  He has written articles and taught continuing legal education courses on trusts and estate law for attorneys and other professionals.  Michael lives in Darien and was President and a Director for the Darien Chamber of Commerce.  He is also a member of the Homer Glen Chamber of Commerce and served as a member of the Board of Education for Darien District 61.  Michael volunteers regularly with the Lions Club and other civic organizations.

Firm: Otte & Czajkowska, LLC

6035 North Northwest Highway , Chicago , Illinois 60631

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Michael A Otte, Associate Attorney, is in his sixth year with the practice.  His practice focuses on trust and probate administration.  Additionally, Michael’s particular area of expertise is in elder law matters, including  Medicaid planning, Veteran’s Benefit planning, guardianship, nursing home contract review, and other issues affecting the legal needs of older people.  Michael enjoys giving seminars on his areas of expertise in order to educate the public on important estate planning concepts. Mr. Otte is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. After earning his BA at the University of Iowa in Economics, Michael spent one year in Austin, TX as an Americorps VISTA volunteer and later earned a teaching certificate and taught history in Austin for two years.  Upon his arrival In Chicago, Michael worked for Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago in the city of Chicago, where he taught classes on mortgages, credit, and lending.  Additionally, he worked under contract with AARP to counsel seniors on elder financial matters, with a specific emphasis on reverse mortgage counseling. While he was a law student, Michael clerked for a law firm that specialized in elder law and estate planning. Following law school, he worked as an attorney for that practice, sharpening his skills in elder law and Medicaid planning.. Education. Mr. Otte received his B.A. in Economics at the University of Iowa, spending almost a year in their overseas program at Goethe Universitat, Frankfurt, Germany. He received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, serving as associate editor on the Consumer Law Review.. Personal. Born and raised in Decorah, IA, Michael now lives in Skokie, IL with his wife Nia, 3-year-old son Andrew, and newborn twin daughters Helen and Georgia.  He enjoys reading, running, following the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings, and trout and bass fishing.  Michael sits on the Board of Directors of Senior Connections, an Evanston, IL-based not-for-profit aimed at recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer visitors who befriend isolated older adults in the community.  Michael is also an adjunct professor at the College of DuPage in the Paralegal Program, leading a course on Elder Law for Paralegals

Firm: Orzoff Law Offices

450 Skokie Blvd., Suite 502 , Northbrook , Illinois 60062

Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Asbestos , Assault & Battery, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death

Firm: Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd.

20 S Clark St Ste 1700 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Illinois Advocates, LLC

77 W. Washington St. , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Offices of Michael R. Bilbrey,P.C.

104 Magnolia , Glen Carbon , Illinois 62034

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

"We are dedicated to safeguarding your rights."

Firm: Law Office of Michael Olewinski

PO Box 45 , Morris , Illinois 60450

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

After being admitted to the Illinois Bar in May 1996, attorney Michael Olewinski worked on a variety of legal matters involving civil litigation, municipal law and criminal defense. In 2002, Mr. Olewinski was appointed to the position of Assistant State's Attorney for Will County. Thereafter, he worked as a supervisor of the DUI and Traffic Division of the La Salle County State's Attorney's Office, then was promoted to prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases.  With his vast legal experience as a prosecutor, Mr. Olewinski learned what it was like to successfully prosecute people and put them behind bars. With this insightful legal perspective, Mr. Olewinski is able to successfully defend his clients aggressively with all aspects of their case under consideration.. At the Law Office of Michael Olewinski, attorney Michael Olewinski focuses his practice on criminal defense matters, particularly DUI and traffic charges as well as felony and misdemeanor cases. However, with 20 years of experience, Mr. Olewinski has handled more than just criminal defense matters. In fact, he also represents people in civil litigation, personal injury, governmental, election and real estate law, including zoning matters and residential or commercial real estate closings.

Firm: Noonan, Perillo, Polenzani & Marks, Ltd.

25 North County Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Civil , Civil Rights, Construction , Corporate , Municipal , Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Firm: McMahon Law Offices

2150 McDonald Drive , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

40 years of experience in criminal defense! As a former prosecutor, McMahon knows how to beat your case. He provides a level of legal advocacy that can truly make a difference when you are trying to beat your case or when you are negotiating your felony or misdemeanor to be reduced or dismissed.

Firm: Nigro, Westfall & Gryska, P C

One Tiffany Pointe , Bloomingdale , Illinois 60108

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Real Estate

Firm: Bochte, Kuzniar & Navigato, P.C.

2580 Foxfield Rd Ste 200 , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Traffic Violations, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Firm: Piercey & Associates, Ltd.

1525 S. Grove Avenue , Barrington , Illinois 60010

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Michael J. Murphy was born on a U.S. Army base in Frankfort, Germany. Since returning to the U.S. mainland as a child, he has lived in Illinois for the majority of his life where he is currently a resident of Cary, IL, along with his wife and their two sons.. Mr. Murphy was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2000. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice primarily in transactional matters involving residential and commercial real estate, estate planning (wills & trusts), and business development. He majored in International Studies at DePaul University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in 1997. Following DePaul, Mr. Murphy studied law at llT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, from where he graduated with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 2000. In 2005, Mr. Murphy achieved the professional distinction of becoming a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP).. Since he began practicing law in 2000, Mr. Murphy has been an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He firmly believes in the importance of continuing legal education, and regularly participates in accredited programs regarding current legal trends and developments. In addition, Mr. Murphy periodically presents seminars on legal topics involving his areas of concentration.

Sears Tower 6300   233 South Wacker Drive Illino , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

Firm: The Minton Firm, P.C.

1051 Perimeter Drive Suite 400 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Spousal Support, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

The only Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate in the State of Illinois with the goal of each Client "realizing an accomplishment" in the Dissolution Process while achieving Emotional and Economic security for the Family in a professional and confidential manner. I have a passionate belief in what we do, never compromising standards or values in caring about the Client and the Family. I have maintained this vision of Client Service and Representation. This True Professionalism as exhibited has been nationally recognized for over 40 years. "Family Matters Matter To Us.". Michael Harry Minton, founding partner of The Minton Firm, with offices located in the Chicagoland area, was admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association in 1971, having received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Northwestern in 1971, attending the University of London School of Economics while at Northwestern, and having received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame in 1968.. A member of the Association Of Trial Lawyers Of America since 1975, Minton received recognition as an "Advocate" by ATLA's National College of Advocacy Achievement Recognition Program. The National College of Advocacy recognizes Minton as a “Fellow of Trial Advocacy” and was awarded the status of ATLA “Stalwart”. Minton was elected as an ATLA Family Law Section Officer and served as the Secretary of the Family Law Section. Minton was then elected as Chair of the Family Law Section for two terms and then served as Immediate-Past Chair.. The National Board Of Trial Advocacy awarded Minton Board Certification on Civil Trial Advocacy in 1982 and Minton has been re-certified each year, most recently by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as achieving board certification in Family Law Trial Advocacy in 2011. Minton was the first attorney in the State of Illinois to be awarded Board Certification as a Family Law Trial Advocate. The NBTA is dedicated to the identification of attorneys with a history of enhanced skill in trial practice and insures that each NBTA board certified attorney can substantiate their specialty designation with true quality.. Minton is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for 2011 and has maintained this recognition for 25 years. This AN Preeminent has been earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating Process and signifies the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards. The American Biographical Institute recognized Minton for his outstanding pursuits and achievements in the field on family law as Man of the Year 2011.. The National Trial Lawyers certified and named Minton to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2011. Minton was invited to become a member of the distinguished Melvin M. Belli Society in 2010. This invitation for membership is extended to a select number of attorneys who had demonstrated both ability and dedication to Civil Trial Advocacy with the acknowledgement that Minton has met the standard of excellence required for this Award.. Minton is a member of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation and a Sustaining Fellow of the Roscoe Pound Foundation. Minton was a Chairman of the ATLA Lawyer’s Challenge For Children Program and a member of the Streetlaw Educational Project. Minton served on the Board of Editors of the national publication entitled “Fair Share” and was the Consulting Editor for the Nichol’s Illinois Civil Practice Volume 3A, which covered Trial Practice and Procedure.. Minton is the author of the book entitled "What is a Wife Worth? The Leading Expert Places a High Dollar on Homemaking," William Morrow & Co., Inc. New York; McGraw Hill, Inc. New York (paperback) and an Audio Cassette Presentation entitled “The Value of Housework: For Love or Money.” Minton has authored chapters and articles regarding trial practice for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the National Business Institute. Other Articles have been published in the Trial Diplomacy Journal, the Journal of Forensic Economics and the Halm Library Publication. Articles have also appeared in People Magazine, Money Magazine, Fortune Magazine, The American Benefactor and other news publications throughout the country. Recently, Minton authored an article titled “Winning in Changing Times: Trial Advocacy in Custody Litigation” which appeared in Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s Winter 2010 Trial Journal, Volume 12, Issue 1.. Minton has lectured at Bar Association Conventions and Seminars held in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Canada, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Ohio and has been a featured speaker at the 50th Annual ATLA Convention. Minton was on the Seminar Faculty and lectured at the Absolute Litigators 2009 “Winning in Changing Times” held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Minton has been a featured guest on Donahue, 60 Minutes, The Letterman Show, The Today Show, The Larry King Radio Show and other nationally syndicated radio and television programs. Minton has argued cases before the Illinois Court of Appeals, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the Arizona Appellate Court.. Minton maintains membership in the American Association for Justice, The American Bar Association, The Illinois Bar Association, The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, The Chicago Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and The DuPage County Bar Association.

Firm: Ostling and Abbott

702 Bloomington Road , Champaign , Illinois 61820

, East St. Louis , Illinois 62201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Hurley Mckenna & Mertz

33 N Dearborn St Ste 1430 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property , Patents, Car Accidents

Since graduating from De Paul University College of Law in 1997, Michael T. Mertz has practiced with Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C.. In 2004, he became a partner. Mr. Mertz exclusively represents injured persons and their families in all types of cases, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, product liability, construction accidents, automobile collisions, and premises liability cases.. Throughout his tenure he has served his clients well, achieving significant verdicts and obtaining record-setting settlements. To date, Mr. Mertz has recovered more than $150 Million for his clients. Mr. Mertz has successfully resolved cases in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Tennessee, Nevada, Indiana and Oklahoma.. Through his extensive experience in complex cases, Mr. Mertz has honed his skills to evaluate each case closely and quickly identify successful theories and arguments. His tireless and aggressive advocacy, coupled with his flexibility throughout each phase of litigation, allows Mr. Mertz to achieve maximum recoveries on behalf of his clients.. Mr. Mertz also serves as his clients' appellate lawyer. In 1999, in Modelski v. Navistar Int'l Transp. Corp., 302 879, 707 N.E.2d 239 (1st Dist. 1999), Mr. Mertz argued before the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, and won a reversal of a jury's verdict entered against his client. The case settled shortly after Mr. Mertz convinced the Appellate Court to rule in his client's favor.. In 2001, in Keef v. Widuch, et al., 321 571, 747 N.E.2d 992 (1st Dist. 2001), Mr. Mertz again successfully appealed the dismissal the complaint in one of his cases by convincing the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, to reverse the lower court's ruling.

NBC Tower   3600 , Chicago , Illinois 60611

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property