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Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Finding an attorney that 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.

Your attorney should be accessible.

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.

Your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes.

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, 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 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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Family Law & Divorce

Our Illinois family law attorneys have the experience and skill to protect your rights in your divorce, child support, child custody or paternity case. With affordable rates, a team approach, and above-and beyond client service, we will be your advocate and your shield.

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Family Law & Divorce

Our Illinois attorneys have the skill and experience to put you in the best position to succeed. With cost-effective rates and excellent client service and communication, we take a team approach to Divorce & Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Civil Litigation, DUI & Criminal Law, Corporate & Contract Law and more.

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Probate & Estate Administration

If you are the executor or administrator of a loved one's estate, our Illinois probate attorneys will guide you through every step of your probate, trust administration, and estate administration needs. We will be your advocate and handle your legal matters with skill and efficiency. You will be able to focus on your family while our Illinois probate lawyers do the heavy lifting and guide you through the probate process in a cost-effective manner.

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Guardianship Law

Our Illinois guardianship attorneys have experience in both contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings. We offer affordable rates, accessibility and peace of mind in our years of experience to ensure that you receive the best representation possible for your guardianship case.

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

At O'Flaherty Law, our Illinois litigation attorneys have a wide range of experience in civil and commercial litigation matters. We have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court and regularly handle cases both inside and outside of Illinois. From the beginning of a dispute, we prepare long-term strategies while focusing on achieving a favorable resolution for our clients and their cases as quickly as possible.

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DUI, Criminal & Traffic Defense

Our Illinois DUI criminal defense lawyers will vigorously fight for your rights, exploring every avenue to give you the best opportunity to succeed in your DUI or criminal matter. With experience, skill, and open lines of communication, we will be your shield.

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Business, Corporate & Contract Law

Our Illinois business attorneys have what it takes to help your business succeed. The cost-effective fees and a committed, experienced team of corporate representation lawyers make us an excellent and efficient choice for your business.

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Immigration

Our Illinois immigration attorneys will fight for your right to stay in the United States for your family, for your job, and for your life. With affordable rates and excellent communication, we have the skill and experience to explore every option in order to obtain your green card, achieve citizenship, or assert asylum.

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Real Estate Law

Our Illinois real estate attorneys will give your residential or commercial real estate matter the above-and-beyond attention it deserves. We have experience in all areas of residential, commercial, real estate transactions including sales, purchases, leases, and landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, and other real estate litigation.

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Our Illinois bankruptcy attorneys will help you start fresh through debt negotiation, Chapter 7, Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Our Illinois debt resolution attorneys make the process efficient and expedient so you can move forward in your life.

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Please contact our friendly Illinois Estate Planning Attorneys at our nearest location to schedule a consultation.

O'Flaherty Law of Naperville

1515 Legacy Cir., Ste. 1

Naperville, IL 60563

(331) 330-7466
info@oflaherty-law.com

Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
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Why O'Flaherty Law of Naperville?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Naperville?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Naperville?

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Cost-Effective

When we started our firm in the midst of the recession, we learned to survive in a lean environment and pass the savings on to our clients.  As the economy has improved, we have not changed our philosophy.  We are hungry to grow our client base, and so we have intentionally set our rates below what the market will bear.  Our mission is to make each client walk away feeling that they got more value than they paid for.  This is easier to do when we make our prices affordable.

Client-Focused

The secret to our success as a firm is incredibly simple: we build a personal relationship with each of our clients and treat them with the respect that they deserve.  We pride ourselves on our open lines of communication, frequent check-ins with our clients, and our accessibility.  We are here to help you in any way we can, often leveraging our network of resources to assist you with non-legal issues that you may be having.  We are your one-stop problem-solver and trusted adviser.  All attorneys say that they provide excellent client service, but, unlike other attorneys, we practice what we preach.  We make sure every client walks away happy . . . period.

Comprehensive

We are your community law firm.  Our business is built on long-term relationships with our clients.  Our clients have the luxury of building trust over time with one team of attorneys, rather than having to find a new attorney for each different type of matter that arises over the course of their lives.  No one attorney can be experienced at everything.  That is why we have worked hard to assemble a team of attorneys with extensive experience in different areas of experience.  Our attorneys work together closely to bring our collective experience to bear on any issue that may arise for our clients.

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Great at What We Do

Since our business comes entirely from referrals and community involvement, our reputation for quality legal work is our greatest asset . . . and it is extremely important to us.  Each of our attorneys is truly experienced in his or her practice areas, with the highest personal standards of excellence.  We are proud of our reputation in the community, and we did not achieve it by accident.  Our reputation for excellence comes from hard work, continuing education, and an above-and-beyond approach to our clients’ cases.

Our Illinois Estate Planning Attorneys provide excellent service in the following areas of law:

Our attorneys work as a team to provide comprehensive has experience in:
  • We Go Above-And-Beyond!  At O'Flaherty Law, our policy is simple.  We seek to impress our clients and believe that when we leave you feeling like you received the best representation,  you will tell your friends and family about us. This is how we build our business and start the best relationships with our clients. Our support from them has helped us achieve Avvo's Client's Choice Award for Estate Planning.  We look forward to bringing our service and dedication to excellence to bear for you and your family.
  • We Are Affordable! We pride ourselves on our affordability. We would love to hear if you find a more cost-effective solution to accomplish your estate planning needs.
  • We Know Our Stuff!  Our Illinois estate planning attorneys have the skill and experience to provide you with technical estate planning options.  Whether you just need a simple will, or need help with more complex estate planning goals such as estate tax avoidancecreditor avoidancespecial needs planning, and Medicaid planning, we tailor a solution to fit your particular needs at your price point.
  • We are Comprehensive!  Let us at O'Flaherty Law work as a team and be your community law firm.  We strive to be a resource in our community to ensure the resolution of a wide variety of legal matters. We accomplish this by retaining skillful attorneys who have experience in different areas law. This comprehensive approach ensures your representation isn't disrupted if your case requires knowledge in other areas of law.  We will be your life-long adviser and work through any legal issues that may arise along the way. 

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Please contact our office to Schedule a Consultation.
See below for our other locations. If our office locations are not convenient for you, we are happy to speak with you by phone.

O'Flaherty Law of Naperville

1515 Legacy Cir., Ste. 1

Naperville, IL 60563

info@oflaherty-law.com

What to Expect From a Consultation

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. Although most consultations are complimentary, some may carry a charge depending on the type of matter and meeting location.

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Check Out Articles and Videos from our Illinois Estate Planning Attorneys

In this video, Illinois estate planning attorney Kevin O'Flaherty outlines the 8 goals of a good estate planning.

In this video, Illinois estate planning attorney Kevin O'Flaherty outlines the 8 goals of a good estate planning.

The 8 Goals of A Good Estate Plan

In this article, our Illinois estate planning attorneys discuss some of the most common things that our clients try to accomplish with their estate plans, including:

Our Illinois estate planning lawyers go into detail regarding common considerations that surround each of these estate planning goals and the tools that we use to accomplish them such as revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, living wills, grantor retained annuity trusts, special needs trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and life estate deeds.

Read the article by our Illinois estate planning attorneys about the 8 Goals of a Good Estate Plan

In this video, Illinois estate planning attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses how to use an estate plan to appoint fiduciaries to important roles in your estate plan.

Illinois Estate Planning Goal #1: Appointment of Fiduciaries

In this article, our Illinois estate planning attorneys discuss
appointing fiduciaries and arranging for the distribution of your assets after you pass. 

One purpose of an estate plan is to select people you trust to be executors or trustees to manage your estate once you pass and guardians of your person and of your estate to manage your healthcare and your finances if you become mentally incompetent.  Often the most important part of an estate plan is to name guardians for your minor children to act in the event that you are no longer able to care for them.

Read an article by our Illinois estate planning attorneys about how to use your estate plan to appoint fiduciaries. 

For this video, Illinois estate planning attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains how to ensure that your estate avoids probate upon your death.

Illinois Estate Planning Goal #2: Probate Avoidance Upon Death

Our Illinois estate planning attorneys discuss revocable living trusts and how they are used to avoid probate, which can be time-consuming and costly.

Probate is required in Illinois when you pass away while owning any real estate or non-real estate assets of at least $100,000.00 outside of a trust. Avoiding probate will save your loved ones time and money.  The costs of probate can be between 5% and 10% of the estate value in court and attorneys fees.  Probate also may take a year or more which causes your loved ones to wait to receive your assets.  This is why trusts act as the primary vehicle of your estate plan if you own your home.  We will ensure that your estate avoids probate and your estate will pass immediately to your loved ones without the need to hire an attorney or deal with a court case.

Read the full article by our Illinois estate planning attorneys on how to use revocable living trusts to avoid probate. 

Further Reading from our Illinois Estate Planning Attorneys

7 Reasons You Need an Estate Plan in Wisconsin

Heather Jones

March 21, 2023

Indiana Living Wills Explained

Heather Jones

March 1, 2023

2023 Indiana Living Wills Update

Heather Jones

January 4, 2023