Illinois Lawyers Dennis Sbertoli to Diana Law

Firm: Sbertoli Law Office

Po Box 1482 , La Grange Park , Illinois 60526

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

I was licensed in May 1981.  I have been a general pratitioner with an emphasis on financial matters.. I initially handled mortgage forclosure matters on behalf of banks and also represented bank interests in bankruptcy cases.  Gradually, I moved into representing debtors in debtor/creditor matters and bankruptcy cases.. I also handle residential and commercial real estate matters, business acquistions and sales.. I take the approach that most everybody who comes to me has some sort of problem that  needs resolution, and they know it.  My objective is to start with that problem and work towards a resolution that makes the best of a difficult situation.   I believe in telling clients what the probable outcome will be.

Firm: Law Office of Desiree Berg

19624 Governors Highway , Flossmoor , Illinois 60422

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am an aggressive and dedicated attorney with a great deal of experience.  I began my career as a State's Attorney for Cook County and now I defend those charged with all manner of crimes, be it a traffic case (and the all the consequences that result with the Secretary of State) or a much more serious felony.  I will always put my clients first and fight for their rights and their freedom.. In addition to my criminal practice, I represent men and women who need assistance in Family Law cases.  Family is the backbone of a great society and while relationships end, every client deserves attention and support during this very difficult time.. Call me today.  I am able and willing to help.

Firm: Diana Laskaris

4601 Linden Lane , Rolling Meadows , Illinois 60008

Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements

Managing Risk and Maximizing Profit.. My knowledge of contracts, relationships, and how to run a business efficiently and profitably is extensive. I've worked with individuals and companies from solopreneurs at their kitchen tables to Fortune 100 multi-national corporations. I know what it's like to make decisions about where to apply limited resources most effectively. And I know most attorneys are quite expensive.. It's more important to me to help clients who need my expertise than it is to buy more stuff, another big house, or an even bigger fancy car. Crazy talk for an attorney, but that's how I roll. I've been doing it for over 20 years, so I think I know what I want. And I know what clients want. Great legal counsel, great business (sometimes it is personal) advice, great convenience, and great prices. So that's what I offer. Reasonable flat fees for just about everything or $199/hour for ongoing or unknowable transactional work. Monthly retainers set in reality. My practice is 100% virtual so pretty convenient too. Who wants to sit in a law office anyway? Nobody.. My goal is to become the most trusted ally of my clients by putting their interests first, helping them to manage their risks and optimize their profits. If that's what you want, then contact me. It really is that simple.

Firm: SwagatUSA, LLC

2551 N Clark St , Chicago , Illinois 60614

Practice Areas: Immigration

I first came to this country when I was 10 years old from India along with my family. At the time, I was far too young to know or appreciate the significance of the experience that I was facing. I knew only that I wanted to see snow.. Quickly as I moved, I realized that there were so many things that were new and different about the United States. I started asking questions about our own traditions and learning more deeply about myself and my heritage through these questions. Like many young immigrants, I was also bullied by some classmates. These experiences made an impact and made me respect and honor the journey that immigrants face when they decide to move from a place and country that is familiar to a place and country that is entirely new.. I decided to go to law school because to me, learning the law was very empowering. Through the legal system, we get the protections and the rights that are provided to each individual in the United States. However, until we learn it, it seems scary and difficult to comprehend. I wanted to understand the legal system to learn the rules of our country.. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, I realized that I needed to help empower other immigrants who are also faced with the enormous challenge and possibilities opened by moving to a new and unfamiliar country.. To this day, it is this passion that drives me each and every day. Watching my clients succeed gives me strength. To this success, I am committed. I am also committed to creating the type of law firm that supports clients in achieving their immigration goals and looks beyond just an “application” or a “case” but in context of the individuals for whom the case is handled. One that makes immigrants feel accepted, honored, and empowered. With this in mind, I decided to name my law firm, SwagatUSA. “Swagat” means “welcome” in Sanskrit.. Passionate about immigration law and assisting immigrants in achieving their goals.  I believe that there are no simple immigration cases and every immigration case begins with a STRATEGY.  See my video introduction: ?v=OZ-ms-1V3C0

Firm: Fikaris & Associates, Ltd.

1 S660 Midwest Rd Ste 200 , Oakbrook Terrace , Illinois 60181

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Dheanna Fikaris strongly advocates for each client while handling every case with the delicacy it deserves. She will help you understand all options under the law so that you can find the best solution for your family.

Firm: Woodruff Johnson & Evans Law Offices

4234 Meridian Parkway , Aurora , Illinois 60504

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

A founding attorney at Woodruff Johnson & Evans, Dexter John Evans is committed to helping injured individuals fight for their rights. Mr. Evans is a firm believer in justice and the rights of hard working individuals. These beliefs drive him to be a fierce advocate for his clients throughout Illinois. He devotes 100% of his practice to personal injury litigation and has won numerous six-figure results for his clients. He makes it his mission to provide compassionate legal guidance and tireless representation at every stage of the legal process. Contact Woodruff Johnson & Evans for a free consultation.. Dexter has obtained several recent noteworthy case results, including

Firm: Quackenbush Legal, PLLC

307 N Michigan Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Devin Quackenbush was born and raised in Utah County, Utah.  He became interested in the law at an early age. During his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, Devin interned for the FBI in Quantico, Virginia.  From his experience at the FBI, Devin's interests in the law increased and he decided to pursue a career as an attorney.. Devin went to law school at Creighton University where he was the Executive Editor of the Creighton Law Review.  He was published in the 42nd volume of the law review for his case note on child immunizations and religious exemptions.  During and after law school, Devin found opportunities in Alaska, beginning with working for the District Attorney's Office in Palmer, Alaska.  Devin passed the Alaska Bar Exam and was offered a position as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Eric Smith of the Alaska Superior Court. Working as a judicial law clerk for Judge Smith, Devin was exposed to a variety of cases from attorneys representing people seeking their day in court.  As a judicial law clerk, Devin gained a unique perspective of why some techniques utilized by lawyers are more persuasive than others.. After his clerkship term ended, Devin accepted a position at a prominent law firm in Anchorage, Alaska. Devin represented clients in cases involving professional liability defense, municipal litigation, appellate practice, employment and labor law, products liability, commercial litigation, and professional licensing issues.  Devin also assisted in cases for high-profile politicians, multiple insurance companies, as well as for heavy equipment, helicopter, firearm and a number of other product manufacturers.. Although he was successful in Alaska, Devin decided that his home state of Utah is where he wanted to be. Devin returned to Utah and became licensed to practice law in Utah.  Devin's successful practice continues to involve the same areas of law that he was involved with in Alaska.  In addition to those areas of the law, Devin's practice has expanded to include personal injury law, family law, contracts, real estate and wills/estate planning.   Devin discovered that often good people and businesses find themselves in precarious situations with the law and need quality legal representation to pursue their rights. Devin endeavors to help these people and businesses by aggressively representing their interests. Devin's track record of success in Utah has benefited people from all walks of life.

Firm: Law Luster LLC

18141 Dixie Hwy Ste 203 , Homewood , Illinois 60430

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: KPPB Law

820 B Crescent St Apt 5 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities , Taxation - State & Federal, Business

Corporate attorney who concentrates practice in corporate, commercial real estate, banking and securities transactional work. Practice involves the representation of corporations, limited liability companies and their owners.

Firm: Minsky, Mccormick & Hallagan, P.C.

210 S Clark St Ste 2025 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: General Practice, Immigration, Immigration, Immigration, Immigration, Immigration, Immigration

Firm: Dennis T. Schoen, P.C.

221 N La Salle St Ste 663 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Civil , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Transportation , Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

I lead a five-person office dedicated to providing the best possible representation for people injured or killed by wrongful conduct. The practice was founded in 1983 and has expanded to include Alexander Loftus and a skilled and experienced support staff. We pride ourselves on being preeminent trial lawyers who know how to prepare cases diligently and quickly.. I realize that no amount of money can fully compensate for what our clients have lost, yet we are drive to applying all of the firm’s experience and resources to deliver maximum results for our clients. I will push your case through the complex court system as efficiently as possible to ensure your justice is not delayed.

Firm: Driver Defense Team

53 W. Jackson Blvd. , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding Ticket

Derek Martin is from the south suburbs of Chicago. He attended Illinois State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Derek worked at a major media company for five years before deciding to enroll in law school.. He attended Chicago-Kent College of Law part-time in the evenings while working full-time during the day. Derek supervised and managed 55 employees at the company, before leaving to practice law full-time.. As a real estate investor since his early twenties, Derek built a law practice managing real estate transactions for investors throughout Chicagoland.. Derek has since co-founded Driver Defense Team where he manages the daily operations of the firm and represents clients each day in all types of traffic defense and DUI matters.

Firm: Allison & Mosby-Scott Law Office

210 1/2 North Williamsburg Drive , Bloomington , Illinois 61704

Practice Areas: Business

Derek J. Luster is an attorney at Allison & Mosby-Scott where he practices business law, as well as providing risk management consulting for the firm’s risk management consulting practice, Allison & Mosby-Scott Risk Management. Derek’s practice areas include business and commercial litigation; business organization and transactions; mergers and acquisitions; ERISA; agreements and contracts; captive insurance company taxation, formation, and regulation; real estate; and wills, trusts, and probate. Derek leverages his 10-plus years of legal experience and his broad knowledge-base to assist clients in resolving complex legal and business issues so they may reach their goals.. Prior to joining the firm, Derek was Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a publicly-traded, Fortune 50 company. While in this role, Derek was entrusted with handling extraordinary large and complex cross-border transactions, including a $3 billion acquisition of a European flavorings business, the $1.3 billion sale of ADM’s cocoa processing business to a sovereign wealth fund, the $400 million sale of ADM’s chocolate business to a direct competitor of ADM, in addition to the $120 million sale of ADM’s Crop Risk Services to a private buyer. Before taking on the role of Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions, Derek served as Senior Counsel – Business Law at ADM, handling multiple sensitive and complex transactional and commercial issues.. A native of Central Illinois, Derek grew up in a small farming community prior to attending college at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. When enrolled there, he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with specializations in both Investments and Banking, and a minor in Accounting. Derek then attended Southern Illinois University School of Law while also working for ADM’s Insurance and Risk Management Department.. Derek and his fiancée, Alexandra Lakshmanan, have two dogs and he has been a life-long resident of Illinois. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, hunting, outdoor activities, and travel.

Firm: Derek V Lofland

869 E Schaumburg Rd, #174 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60194

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Derek V. Lofland has been an IL licensed attorney since 2003 and a member of the Northern District of IL General Bar since 2005. He has been working in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy since 2004. In addition to handling bankruptcy matters, Derek also can help with student loan debt, including helping you obtain loan foregiveness, working out an Income Driven Repayment Plans, or exploring your options under the bankruptcy code.. In 01/2023, he was appointed to the Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court Local Rules Committee and in 08/2023 he was accepted to the the Northern District of Illinois Liaison Committee. In his spare time, Derek loves to travel and be outside with his wife and their three dogs. He also loves to fish, travel, and watch football.

Firm: Clements IP, LLC

1755 Park ST , Naperville , Illinois 60563

Practice Areas: Patent Application

With over 10 years in patent law, Derek E. Clements is renowned for his extensive technical skills and comprehensive approach to intellectual property protection. His practice areas include drafting and prosecuting patents across mechanical, electrical, and software industries, covering a spectrum of technologies from medical devices and consumer products to industrial machinery, automotive systems, and aeronautical advancements. Derek’s proficiency in software innovations particularly stands out, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed ledger technology.. Derek’s skillset is augmented by his vast experience in securing intellectual property rights globally, offering clients a strategic and international perspective. He commenced his career at the United States Patent and Trademark Office before advancing to a prestigious Big Law firm, where he provided counsel to Fortune 100 enterprises. This diverse background gives Derek a well-rounded understanding of the patent landscape, enhancing the value he provides to clients.. Actively involved in the legal community, Derek is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC), the Chicago Bar Association (CBA), and the Illinois State Bar Association, where he continues to contribute to the development of the field.

Firm: Bradford & Gordon, LLC

30 North Lasalle Suite 3100 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

A founding partner of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, Derek J. Bradford is recognized in the Chicagoland area as an experienced and innovative advocate in all areas of family law. His areas of expertise include complex financial matters and difficult custody issues. His work on behalf of a wide ranging clientele has provided Mr. Bradford with the experience to not only litigate matters from commencement through trial, but to use that experience to settle cases when it is in his client’s best interest.. Mr. Bradford has successfully litigated cases involving valuations of closely-held corporations, complex financial issues including tax issues, maintenance, paternity, child support, custody, and visitation issues. He has also brought dozens of actions under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. Mr. Bradford has developed creative techniques for litigating and settling family law issues. In addition to his experience in matrimonial law, Mr. Bradford worked as a tax consultant prior to beginning his legal career. He frequently utilizes his background in tax law to assist clients with divorce planning.. Derek has earned a reputation among his peers as an effective problem-solver. He uses his understanding of complex financial matters to help his clients understand their options during what is often a very traumatic time in their lives. Mr. Bradford approaches each case with equal parts compassion and legal acumen.Education. Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D.Washington State University, B.A.Leadership & Honors. In 2012, Mr. Bradford was recognized by the Chicago Lawyer Magazine as one of the top “40 Under 40” attorneys working in Illinois. Mr. Bradford was selected for this honor from more than 1,250 attorneys who were nominated for the award.. Mr. Bradford has also used his expertise in family law as a frequent lecturer with the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education as part of the Family Law education programs as well as lectures for the Chicago Bar Association.. Lecture Series Information. IICLE Addiction and Abuse Sept 9 2016IICLE Civil Unions and Their Impact on Family Law 2014IICLE Financial Statements – Dec 18 2015IICLE Income Pitfalls in Child Support & Maintenance 2014IICLE Non Traditional Visitation Issues 2014IICLE Working with Experts 2014Publications & Press. Men’s Book Magazine – Entrepreneurship and DivorceCrain’s Roundtable on Executive DivorceCS Magazine – Women and Divorce Q&ACS Magazine – Power Players 2018Bustle Magazine – Secrets That Can Ruin a Relationship – May 2017IICLE Publication – Preliminary Considerations in Dissolution Actions 2015

Firm: The Law Offices of Konrad Sherinian, LLC

1755 Park Street , Naperville , Illinois 60089

Practice Areas: Patent Application

I am an expert in computer software patent prosecution and litigation. I have drafted numerous patent applications in the fields of a variety of technologies, such as computer software, telecommunication, wireless networking, Internet and mechanical device. Additionally, I have litigated a number of patent cases, trademark cases and copyright cases.. I have worked nearly twenty years at a number of technology companies in different roles, ranging from device driver programmer to engineering manager and startup founder. Additionally, I am an inventor for thirty patents. I truly understand the needs of both corporations and individual inventors. I am passionate about professionalism and product quality.. I speak and write fluently in both English and Chinese. My working experience in both US and China enables me to efficiently interact with clients from either country.. I am a licensed patent attorney as well as licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Firm: VanDerGinst Law, P.C. - Injury Attorneys

4950 38th Ave , Moline , Illinois 61265

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Dennis VanDerGinst is the President/CEO of VanDerGinst Law, one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the country. He has been a tireless advocate for his clients and a stalwart ambassador for his profession. As a result, he has been recognized as one of the best in the country by clients, peers, and other professionals.. Dennis received his law degree from DePaul University in Chicago. He is licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Washington D.C., and the federal courts. During his career he has represented clients in almost every state of the country. The focus of his practice has been on helping injured people. The law firm which bears his name has represented over 50,000 injury victims during his career, in all areas of personal injury law including but not limited to: motor vehicle accidents, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, worker’s compensation, mass and class actions, and all types of negligence cases.. His dedication to his clients has earned Dennis and his firm the prestigious Torch Award for Ethics, awarded by the Better Business Bureau, marking the first time this honor was ever bestowed upon a lawyer or law firm in the region. Dennis has also been awarded the Client’s Choice Award from AVVO Lawyer Rating Service and Client Champion recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, the most established attorney rating service in the profession. In In 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Dennis was voted as the Best Attorney in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois in a survey conducted by the Quad-City Times. He was runner-up for that honor in 2019.. Dennis’s accomplishments and expertise within the profession have also won him accolades from his peers. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Rating Service (the highest available rating) He has been designated a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, a staple in the legal profession, and has been rated Superb with a 10/10 rating from AVVO Lawyer Rating Service. Chicago Lawyer magazine has recognized Dennis as one of the Top Injury Lawyers in Illinois and the Iowa Association for Justice has featured him in an article in IAJ’s magazine, Iowa Trial Lawyer.. Dennis has been recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer”, by the National Trial Lawyers, an exclusive organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country. Similarly, he has been selected for the following Specialty Recognitions of the NTL:. Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyer. Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyer. Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer. Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Trial Lawyer. Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyer. Top 25 Product Liability Trial Lawyer. Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer. He has likewise been selected as one of the top attorneys in the nation by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the American Trial Lawyers Association, Premier Lawyers of America, and the American Society of Legal Advocates, among others.. His success in the field of personal injury law is illustrated by his inclusion in the Multi-Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, whose membership is limited to those attorneys who have secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, which he has done dozens of times in his career.. His expertise has made him a reliable source of law-related information for numerous media outlets. He is often called upon to speak about legal and consumer issues in the news. He has been featured on the National Public Radio program, America’s Premier Lawyers, as well as on numerous regional and national radio and television programs and podcasts. In fact, he is the host of a very popular podcast, Legal Squeaks, which addresses legal and consumer issues which may impact ordinary people in their everyday lives.. He has been profiled in Fortune magazine, and numerous news and/or law-related publications. Similarly, he has authored numerous legal articles in professional journals and magazines and has been an active speaker/lecturer at regional and national conferences, conventions, seminars, and webinars that focus on the importance of personal injury law. In addition, Dennis has taught Torts and Insurance law as an adjunct professor.. He has been an extremely active member of several professional organizations such as the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois and Iowa State Bar Associations, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Iowa Association for Justice.. Dennis has served on the Board of Managers for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Board of Governors for the Iowa Association for Justice, and the Board of Trustees for the Pound Civil Justice Institute. He has also served as the State Delegate to AAJ for both Illinois and Iowa – the only person to ever serve in that capacity for both of those states. Additionally, he has served on the National Advisory Board for the National Crime Victims Bar Association and for the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.. His career accomplishments have earned him the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Who’s Who, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Premier Lawyers of America, and the Best Attorney-Lifetime Charter Membership from Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America.. Through his stewardship VanDerGinst Law became one of the first law firms in the country to embrace the powerful potential of the internet. The firm’s award-winning website, , has become a legal resource for other law firms, law students and lay people across the country. The VanDerGinst Law Facebook page is one of the most “liked” attorney Facebook pages in the world.. In addition to consumer and legal news, the firm often uses their online platforms to present cases and legal issues to focus groups and online mock juries.. Perhaps most important, Dennis has created a corporate culture at VanDerGinst Law which embraces the firm’s responsibilities as ambassadors of the profession and leaders in the community.. The Mission of VanDerGinst Law, as authored by Dennis, is:. To help people both in and out of the courtroom. In the courtroom the firm’s focus is on assisting those who have become injured or infirm on the job or due to the wrongdoing of others. Outside of the courtroom the firm’s focus is on helping those least able to help themselves, including the injured and infirm, the elderly and children. Additionally, the firm focuses on giving back to those to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude including first responders, veterans and active military, teachers, and front-line health care workers.. To that end, his law firm has donated millions of dollars and countless hours to the organizations that support these initiatives and advance growth and prosperity in their communities. In recognition of his character and philanthropic efforts, Dennis was recognized by GQ’s “Better Men, Better World” campaign.. In addition to his management responsibilities to the firm, Dennis oversees all injury cases and maintains an active caseload himself. He divides his time between each office and conducts Zoom meetings with all attorneys and staff each morning.

Firm: Holman & Stefanowicz LLC

233 S Wacker Dr Ste 9305 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Mr. Stefanowicz graduated from DePaulUniversity in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1992 from DePaulUniversity after completing his legal studies at DePaul and the University of Innsbruck, Austria, where he studied under William Rehnquist, Chief Judge of the United States Supreme Court. While at DePaulUniversity he served as the Managing Editor of Notes and Comments for the DePaul Business Law Journal and is a former a member of the DePaul University and the DePaul College of Law Alumni Boards.  Mr. Stefanowicz was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992.  Mr. Stefanowicz is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (general and trial bar), and the State of Illinois.. Mr. Stefanowicz concentrates his practice in the area of litigation.  His litigation experience includes trial work at the state and federal levels as well as participating in alternative dispute resolution procedures.  He has obtained numerous jury and bench verdicts and settlements with values exceeding a million dollars in personal injury, medical/professional negligence, motor vehicle, elevator failure, premises liability, product liability and commercial litigation claims.  His appellate litigation experience includes briefing and arguing cases at the state appellate court level.. Mr. Stefanowicz is a member and past lecturer of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.  As a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association he has been appointed to work on the sub-committees for medical negligence and legislative review and has served on ITLA’s Board of Managers.  As a member of the ISBA & ITLA, he is a published author (See Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs, Vol. 46, No. 2 and Vol. 47, No. 2) and has been appointed to work on the sub-committees for the ARDC, Civil Practice and Procedure, Cable Television Programming, Judicial Candidate Evaluations, the Allerton House Conference, Publications and Medical Malpractice.  Mr. Stefanowicz is also a member of The Advocate’s Society of Chicago & has lectured for the National Business Institute on the topic of Nursing Home Malpractice.. Mr. Stefanowicz has given numerous radio, television and print media interviews while representing a number of clients whose cases have garnered intense media coverage.  His personal experience also includes serving four years as a law enforcement agent and he is currently serving a four year term as Trustee in NorwoodParkTownship.

Firm: Law ElderLaw

2275 Church Road , Aurora , Illinois 60502

Practice Areas: Elder Law

I have  been very fortunate to work with some of the finest estate planners and litigators in northern Illinois. I have experience in the difficult emotional environment that often surrounds families in crisis.. I serve clients in the area of ElderLaw, including any related litigation such as guardianships, financial abuse of elders, and estate administration. I am fluent in Spanish and am often sought out by the Spanish-speaking community for assistance.. I spent all of my childhood in northern Illinois; nonetheless, I have had the opportunity to study languages and cultures in various countries from Papua New Guinea to the Czech Republic. I  have also studied in Mexico, Spain, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. I have taught Spanish at both the junior high and high school level in New Jersey.