Business Law
Organization and representation of all types of business entities, including general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, business, not-for-profit and professional corporations.
Real Estate Law
Residential or commercial contracts for lease or sale
Zoning and land development
Condominium and townhome associations
Breach of real estate contracts
Development of properties
Landlord/Tenant Matters
Banking and Finance Law
Documentation and litigation of lending transactions, including all forms of secured transactions, commercial and residential construction loans, equipment leases, and industrial revenue bonds, floor plan and asset based financing.
Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights
Representation of business entities, individual creditors and creditor committees in all aspects of bankruptcy law, including cases under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Estate Planning and Administration
Representation of clients in implementing their individual estate planning objectives and solving their unique problems in an efficient manner that minimizes their tax liability and effort required to administer the estate.
Civil Litigation
Breach of contract
Construction litigation
Creditors representation in bankruptcy
Landlord/tenants disputes
Mechanics Liens
Meet The Team
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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.