Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.
The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
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Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.
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We Are Great at What We Do!
Our experienced Elmhurst attorneys are great at what they do. Kevin O'Flaherty was recently honored to receive Suburban Magazine's Best Under 40 award. As a firm, we were named by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in 2016. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from the clients we have helped we have received the 2016 Avvo Clients' Choice Award for both Divorce and Estate Planning. We are most proud of the fact that so many of our happy clients have left us positive testimonials on Google, Yelp, and Avvo, which you can read here.
We Are Affordable!
We are proud that our affordable rates have allowed us to impact more people than higher-priced attorneys. We started our firm in a lean economy in 2011, and this has allowed us to keep our prices below market as we have grown over the past several years. We offer attractive flat rates for many types of projects. If a flat rate is not available, we promise to set realistic expectations regarding costs and outcomes at from outset of your matter, work efficiently to keep your attorney fees as low as possible, and never surprise you with a bill you are not expecting.
We Are Client-Focused!
Our friendly Elmhurst attorneys are accessible, promptly responding to all phone calls and e-mails if we are unavailable at the time you call. Our mission is to make every client's experience with our firm a positive one, and to leave you wanting to tell everyone you know about the exceptional service you received.
We Are Comprehensive!
Often your immediate legal issue will require experience in other areas of law. Our team of experienced Elmhurst attorneys has experience in nearly every area of law including but not limited to divorce, estate planning, litigation, business law, real estate, probate, special needs, immigration, and bankruptcy. We work collaboratively to bring the appropriate attorney's experience to bear when your matter requires experience in multiple practice areas. Once you have built trust with our firm, you will never have to look elsewhere for your next legal solution, no matter what it may be.
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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.
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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team. Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys. Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us. They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates. We are here to help!
In this article, our Elmhurst attorneys explain the legal requirements for a divorce in Illinois. We discuss the 6 month period of living separate and apart and residency requirements for spouses and children. We also explain the statutory requirements for a simplified and expedited divorce process. Finally, our Elmhurst lawyers explain alternatives to divorce, such as legal separation.
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In this article, our Elmhurst lawyers explain when probate is necessary in Illinois. Probate is a court case that is sometimes required in order to distribute a deceased person's assets to his or her heirs. The court provides the estate's representative (known as the executor or administrator) with a court order called "Letters of Office" that give him or her the legal authority to collect the assets of the estate and distribute them to creditors and heirs. The court then oversees such distribution. Probate is typically required whenever someone passes away owning any real estate or more than $100,000.00 in assets.
In this article, our Elmhurst attorneys explain the goals that can be accomplished with a good estate plan. These include naming a guardian for minor children, ensuring that your estate is not required to go through probate when you pass, ensuring that a guardianship proceeding will not be necessary if you become mentally incompetent, and making sure that the right people are in charge of distributing your assets to your loved ones according to your wishes.