Illinois Lawyers Heather Benveniste to Helen Ashford

Firm: The Benveniste Law Offices, LLC

Po Box 1566 , Northbrook , Illinois 60065

Practice Areas: Debt Settlement

We are credit card defense attorneys that know how to quickly resolve your lawsuit.. As former collection attorneys, we know all the defensive strategies to bring finality to your lawsuit. Let us save you thousands of dollars, endless trips to court, and the aggravation of dealing with other lawyers. We offer low-cost, effective representation to fit your financial needs. Don’t risk a judgment on your record.

Firm: Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd.

14524 John Humphrey Dr , Orland Park , Illinois 60462

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Heather E. Voorn is a partner with the law firm of Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd. She dedicates her legal practice to Elder Law. Ms. Voorn is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation.*. Ms. Voorn is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for disabled adults and minors in Will County. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Will County Bar Association, the South Suburban Bar Association, and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Joliet. She currently serves on the Board of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Joliet. Ms. Voorn is also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and serves on the faculty of the National Business Institute and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE).. Ms. Voorn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from The Florida State University, magna cum laude. She earned her J.D. at The John Marshall Law School, where she also graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, Ms. Voorn was on the Law Review and externed for the Honorable Charles R. Norgle of the Northern District of Illinois District Court.. *The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and the recognition is not required to practice law in Illinois.

Firm: Huck Bouma, PC

1755 S. Naperville Rd. , Wheaton , Illinois 60189

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

HEINZ J. BRISSKE graduated from Monmouth College in 1971 with an A.B. degree in Economics and German, and then received his law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1974. He earned a certificate of completion of prescribed specialization courses in Estate and Personal Financial Planning from John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1995, and an LLM degree in Taxation from the same institution in 1997.. Mr. Brisske began his legal career as an associate with the law firm of Hinshaw, Culbertson, Moelmann, Hoban and Fuller (now Hinshaw & Culbertson) in Chicago, Illinois. After three years, he and two other attorneys from the same firm formed the general practice law firm of Murphy, Jones and Brisske in Lombard, Illinois. That firm merged with the practice of Allen S. Greene in Wheaton in 1978. The firm of Greene, Jones & Brisske was active in the legal community in DuPage County for over 20 years.. Mr. Brisske co-founded the law firm of HUCK & BRISSKE, LLC of Wheaton, Illinois, with Kevin Huck in 1999. In 2013, after the retirement of Kevin Huck, he merged the law firm of Huck & Brisske with the law firm of Huck Bouma, P.C., of Wheaton, where the estate planning group is now known as the Life & Legacy Planning Group. He currently concentrates his practice in the area of Wealth Transfer and Estate Planning.. Currently residing in Wheaton, Illinois, with his wife of 44 years, Mr. Brisske still enjoys spending time with his two children, Laura and David. Even though they are no longer living at home, they have a close relationship and spend time together regularly. Laura is now married to Corey, and they have two daughters, Lilia and Josephine. Laura is a stay-at-home mom, living in Kalamazoo, MI. David is married to Jona; they have a daughter, Klara. David is a Partner at Permira, a London-based private equity firm, working out of their New York City offices. An avid photographer and wine collector, Mr. Brisske also enjoys the occasional round of golf. The Brisskes' favorite way to relax is to spend time at their getaway in Scottsdale, Arizona, no matter the season.. - Area of practice:. Wealth Transfer and Estate Planning. - Education/Degrees:. A.B. from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. J.D. from Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina. L.L.M. in Taxation from John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. - Publications:. Estate Planning Traps and Pitfalls, DCBA Brief, 1995. Implementation of and Substitutes for Advance Medical Directives, DCBA Brief, 1996. The Family Limited Partnership: An Overview, DCBA Brief, 1997. The "Five Wishes" Document: Is it a suitable substitute for a Statutory Power of Attorney in Illinois?. - Speaking Engagements:. Mr. Brisske conducts Practice Building Boot Camps for estate planning attorneys in various cities throughout the country for WealthCounsel, LLC. Over the years, Mr. Brisske has also spoken on various subjects in the field of Estate Planning, Retirement Planning and Family Limited Partnerships in numerous forums.. - Professional Affiliations/Memberships:. DuPage County Bar Association. Chairman: Estate Planning and Probate Committee 1993 - 1994. Chairman: Business Law Committee 1992-1993. Suburban Chicago Planned Giving Council 1997 - 1999. Illinois State Bar Association. DuPage County Estate Planning Council. WealthCounsel. ElderCounsel. Elder Law Answers

Firm: Salvi. Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

161 N. Clark , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Heidi L. Wickstrom joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., as an Associate in June 2018. She concentrates her legal practice on catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and mass torts. In her first trial with the firm, Ms. Wickstrom was part of a trial team that obtained a near-record breaking $50.3 birth injury verdict.. Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Ms. Wickstrom was an associate at a prominent New York litigation firm. During her time with the firm, she assisted partners in obtaining many multi-million dollar recoveries for clients; namely, a $15.7 million verdict for the plaintiff in a case against Consolidated Edison of New York; and $10 million and $5.4 million verdicts, respectively, for two plaintiffs in cases against the New York City Transit Authority.. Ms. Wickstrom has also tried many cases on her own, achieving her first solo jury verdict only two months after being admitted to practice in New York State courts. In addition to her trial work, Ms. Wickstrom has obtained countless six and seven-figure recoveries for injured plaintiffs through mediation, arbitration, and out-of-court settlement. She also engages in Appellate practice, having authored and argued appeals in both the First and Second Departments of the New York State Appellate Division.. Ms. Wickstrom graduated from the University of Michigan in 2003 with degrees in Communication Studies and Film and Video Studies. After taking a year off to work for the general counsel of a property development firm, she attended Syracuse University College of Law. During law school, Heidi was on the Executive Board of the Moot Court Honor Society and worked for a boutique personal injury law firm as a law student intern.. As an undergrad at Michigan, Heidi concentrated in a pre-med course of study, with the goal of becoming a neurologist or psychiatrist. Through many twists of fate, she decided to pursue law school instead and discovered that she could combine her interests in medicine, helping injured people, and law by working on behalf of plaintiffs in the personal injury field. Ms. Wickstrom says the most rewarding part of her job is being able to engage directly with her clients and their families, and relishes the opportunity to speak on the behalf of those who may not be able to do so.. Ms. Wickstrom is highly involved in the American Association for Justice. In 2020, Ms. Wickstrom was elected to the AAJ Board of Governors. She serves as the vice-chair of AAJ’s Professional Negligence Section and is a member of the Motor Vehicle and Premises Liability Section, the Section on Toxic and Environmental Pollution, the Medical Negligence group, and the Birth Injury and Trauma group. Ms. Wickstrom has lectured several times for AAJ, as well as the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association, and has written articles that were published in AAJ’s Trial Magazine. From 2008 – 2018, she served as the New York Regional Chair for the Student Trial Advocacy Competition for AAJ.. Ms. Wickstrom also holds memberships in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, where she site on the Board of Managers, the Illinois State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, and the New York County Lawyers Association.. In her spare time, Ms. Wickstrom enjoys playing and watching sports, theater, and hanging out with her dog, Jack.

Firm: Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP

353 N. Clark St. , Chicago , Illinois 60654

Practice Areas: Insurance

I strive to know and understand my cilents' needs so that I am able to advocate for those specific needs to the best of my ability. I work to ensure my clients understand the legal concepts and strategies involved in their cases. It is my goal to fully understand my cilents, attend to their needs, and create strategies to get them where they need to be.

Firm: Heewon O'Connor

110 E. Schiller St. , Elmhurst , Illinois 60126

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Musabji Law Offices, PC

700 Commerce Drive. , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Immigration

107 South Third Street , Bloomingdale , Illinois 60108

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Lavelle Law Ltd.

501 W Colfax St , Palatine , Illinois 60067

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With this in mind, I work closely with my clients, helping them take small steps today to ensure a better tomorrow. Take Estate Planning for example: if you die without an estate plan, the State of Illinois will provide one for you. To avoid that result, we can work together to ensure that you decide what’s best for your assets, your livelihood and – most importantly – your loved ones.. I have more than 16 years of experience working with individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Lavelle Law, I worked as an associate in one of the largest multinational law firms in the world. If there is one thing that I have learned from my experience, it’s this: When it comes to you, your organization, or your family, there is no substitute for attention to detail. I am committed to understanding all details and aspects of my clients’ issues, and providing them with the highest level of service for their legal needs.

Firm: Blake Law Group, PC

521 West Main , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Arbitration

Associate Attorney at a law firm representing individuals and businesses throughout the Southern Illinois and Central Illinois Regions. Blake Law Group offers a full range of legal services, including Family Law, Divorce, Estates and Trusts, Estate Planning, Will and Trust Contests, Real Estate Law, Mortgage Foreclosure Defense, Business Law, Tax Law, Internal Revenue Service, Personal Injury, Taxes, Workman’s Compensation, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation/Lawsuits, General Practice, Auto Accident, Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Collaborative Divorce, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Protection, DUI and DWI, Debt Settlement, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Employment, Breaches Of Fiduciary Duty, Foreclosure, Immigration Law, Landlord/Tenant, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Military Divorce, Nursing Home, Personal Injury, Probate, Estate Settlement, Securities, Sex Crimes, DCFS, Sexual Harassment, Illinois Department Of Revenue, Illinois Department Of Employment Security, Traffic Tickets, Unemployment, White Collar Crime, Workman’s Compensation, Wrongful Death and Wrongful Termination.

Firm: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP

70 West Madison Street, Suite 3100 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property , Intellectual Property

Firm: Heather Ryan Law, LTD

200 E 5th Ave Ste 115 , Naperville , Illinois 60563

Practice Areas: Administrative , Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense

I have been practicing criminal law for over 20 years in DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane and Kendall Counties.  I am a former Assistant State's Attorney who has prosecuted cases in the traffic, misdemeanor and felony divisions.  I know both sides of a criminal prosecution very well and know how to effectively negotiate with prosecutors to gain positive results.  I also represent clients at Secretary of State License Reinstatement Hearings and have success in counseling clients in their efforts to be approved for full reinstatment and restricted driving permits.

Firm: Beermann LLP

161 N Clark St Ste 3000 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

Heather J. Rosen is a partner at Beermann LLP and focuses her practice primarily in the area of Family Law.  From simple non-contested divorces to some of the most high-profile disputes involving multi-million dollar businesses and professional athletes, Ms. Rosen counsels clients on various issues such as: pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, paternity proceedings, child custody proceedings, parenting time, support, property division, financial issues related to divorce, enforcement, and post-divorce matters.. Ms. Rosen has been practicing in the area of Family Law since graduating from law school and is committed to offering her clients the highest level of compassion and professionalism while tailoring a specific strategy for each client, on a case-by-case basis.  While Ms. Rosen has handled numerous litigious matters and has been involved in highly contested/high profile trials, her goal is to settle all of her cases outside of the courtroom.. Ms. Rosen has been named a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under 40, and named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, a designation given to fewer than 2% of the attorneys in Illinois.. Ms. Rosen received her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she was named to the dean's honor list.  Ms. Rosen received her Bachelor Degree from The Pennsylvania State University where she became a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society.. Ms. Rosen lives in Chicago with her husband and daughters.

Firm: Rosenberg & Parker, LLC

1300 Iroquois Ave., Suite 220A , Naperville , Illinois 60563

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Heather C. Parker is a founding partner of Rosenberg & Parker, LLC, a boutique real estate firm in the Chicago suburbs. At our firm, we believe every client deserves to have an attorney working on the file and in regular contact from contract to close.. We offer quality legal services while providing personal, thorough attention to our clients and referring agents. Please let us know how we may assist in your home sale or purchase.

Firm: Wildman Harrold Attorneys and Counselors

225 West Wacker Drive Suite 3000 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property , Intellectual Property

Firm: Davis Friedman

135 S. LaSalle 36th Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Divorce & Separation

Firm: Momkus LLC

1001 Warrenville Road Suite 500 , Lisle , Illinois 60532

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Landlord & Tenant, Taxation - State & Federal, Litigation

Bar Admissions. Admitted United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois; Northern District of Illinois Federal Trial Bar, United States District Court, Central District of Illinois.. Certifications. John Marshall Law School, Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits,  Estate and Financial Planning (2000); Foreign Taxation (1999); Employee Benefits (2000).

Firm: Law Offices of Susan Parnell Wilson

14 S. Second St. , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Stephens Fiddes McGill and Associates, P.C.

456 Fulton St Ste 222 , Peoria , Illinois 61602

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense

Firm: Helen Ashford Attorney At Law

8525 S Stony Island Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60617

Practice Areas: Family

Helen Ashford is a managing partner at Luckett & Ashford. She counsels clients on a wide range of family law-related matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, visitation/parenting time, property division, parentage, contempt and enforcement proceedings, legal separation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence and financial planning. She has recently represented spouses of sports and entertainment figures in multi-million dollar disputes involving child custody, complex financial matters and other issues related to divorce. Helen has been successful in obtaining visitation for grandparents, representing clients in same-sex divorce and representing clients in nontraditional family situations.. Helen is a compassionate attorney who is sensitive to the emotions involved in family law matters. She focuses on providing common sense solutions in lieu of expensive, long-lasting litigation, while providing aggressive, uncompromising representation. In addition to family law, Helen serves as an administrative law judge for Chicago Public Schools and several charter schools in the City of Chicago. She is currently an adjunct professor at City Colleges of Chicago where she lectures on a wide range of legal topics.. Helen received her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University and her undergraduate degree from Alabama A&M University, where she was a member of the Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society.