Why RS&S?
The law firm of Ralph, Schwab and Schiever, Chartered is one of the most experienced firms in northern Illinois. The firm has law offices in Vernon Hills and Chicago. The Vernon Hills office is the administrative hub for both offices.
The firm assists business and individuals alike. Businesses at any point in their lifecycle can be served including corporate structure, commercial transactions, litigation, bankruptcy and real estate transactions. Individuals can find personal attention and practical solutions to their legal issues in bankruptcy, real estate and estate planning.
Ralph, Schwab and Schiever, Chartered is highly regarded as a litigation oriented law firm. Members of the firm presently practice in federal courts and in the circuit courts of Cook and Lake Counties and those municipal courts serving Chicago’s northern and western suburbs.
The profession’s most authoritative legal directory has given its highest rating to the firm. The rating is based upon the confidential recommendations of fellow lawyers and judges. The firm is also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, the definitive guide to America’s leading lawyers and law firms.
Latest Posts
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June 1, 2023 Lake County Bar Association Estate Planning Counsel Luncheon
Ralph Schwab & Schiever Chtd. attorney Joel H. Norton is featured speaker at Lake County Bar Association Estate Planning Counsel Read more
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Please note that our offices have moved downstairs to Suite 200.
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Bankruptcy Strategies and Ethical Concerns in the Context of Marriage
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Cancellation of Debt Income and Other Strategic Considerations Related to Bankruptcy and Workout of Troubled Loans
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Collection Mechanisms with Respect to SBA Debt
Meet The Attorneys
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Michael L. Ralph, Sr. is a shareholder of the law firm and his practice is focused upon contract law; construction law; debtors’ and creditors’ rights; mortgage foreclosure proceedings; bankruptcy proceedings; financial and business transactions; and related litigation.
Michael L. Ralph, Sr.
Partner
Michael L. Ralph, Sr. is a shareholder of the law firm and his practice is focused upon contract law; construction law; debtors’ and creditors’ rights; mortgage foreclosure proceedings; bankruptcy proceedings; financial and business transactions; and related litigation.
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Since 1990, Mr. Schwab has developed a law practice with a focus in bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights, business planning and restructuring, and commercial litigation. As a trained CPA and practicing attorney, Mr. Schwab is uniquely qualified to assist financially troubled companies, analyze their legal options, and assist them toward a successful resolution of their legal/financial issues.
David J. Schwab
Partner
Since 1990, Mr. Schwab has developed a law practice with a focus in bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights, business planning and restructuring, and commercial litigation. As a trained CPA and practicing attorney, Mr. Schwab is uniquely qualified to assist financially troubled companies, analyze their legal options, and assist them toward a successful resolution of their legal/financial issues.
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Since 1975, Carey J. Schiever has been engaged in private practice, specializing in estate and estate tax planning and estate administration (including the preparation of Federal Estate Tax returns), real estate and the organization and representation of individuals and business entities.
Carey J. Schiever
Partner
Since 1975, Carey J. Schiever has been engaged in private practice, specializing in estate and estate tax planning and estate administration (including the preparation of Federal Estate Tax returns), real estate and the organization and representation of individuals and business entities.
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Michael L. Ralph, Jr. has been engaged in private practice, specializing in business, real estate and loan document transactions, estate planning and commercial litigation since 1999. He is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and the U.S. Bankruptcy and U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois.
Michael L. Ralph, Jr.
Partner
Michael L. Ralph, Jr. has been engaged in private practice, specializing in business, real estate and loan document transactions, estate planning and commercial litigation since 1999. He is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and the U.S. Bankruptcy and U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois.
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Elizabeth C. Cronin focuses her practice on business law, estate planning, and commercial litigation. She serves businesses at any point in their lifecycle with corporate and structure matters, commercial transactions, litigation, and real estate transactions.
Elizabeth C. Cronin
Attorney
Elizabeth C. Cronin focuses her practice on business law, estate planning, and commercial litigation. She serves businesses at any point in their lifecycle with corporate and structure matters, commercial transactions, litigation, and real estate transactions.
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Kelly M. Wilbar focuses her practice on commercial litigation, business law, real estate, and estate planning. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois.
Kelly M. Wilbar
Attorney
Kelly M. Wilbar focuses her practice on commercial litigation, business law, real estate, and estate planning. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois.
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Joel H. Norton has focused his legal practice upon debtors’ and creditors’ rights; mortgage foreclosure proceedings; bankruptcy proceedings; financial and business transactions; and litigation related to the above in state, bankruptcy and federal court, as well as non-judicial workouts.
Joel H. Norton
Attorney
Joel H. Norton has focused his legal practice upon debtors’ and creditors’ rights; mortgage foreclosure proceedings; bankruptcy proceedings; financial and business transactions; and litigation related to the above in state, bankruptcy and federal court, as well as non-judicial workouts.