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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 Lincoln Park attorneys put the client first. We offer cost-effective rates, amazing client service, and a wide range of experience, our Lincoln Park lawyers provide comprehensive representation that you can rely on in the areas of Lincoln Park Divorce & Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Civil Litigation, Guardianship, Corporate & Contract Law, DUI & Criminal Law and all other Lincoln Park legal matters.

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Estate Planning

Our experienced Lincoln Park estate administration attorneys will draft and review all of your estate planning documents including revocable living trusts, wills and assist in estate tax planning, special needing planning, asset protection, and powers of attorneys. Our Lincoln Park estate planning attorneys are here to help you with all of your estate and probate needs. We personalize and implement each estate planning case so that it is tailored to your specific needs.

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Guardianship Law

Our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys will help you achieve your guardianship goals. We have experience in both contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings and offer affordable rates, accessibility and the assurance your matter is in experienced hands and in the best position to succeed.

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Probate & Estate Administration

Probate matters can often be confusing and involve many elements. Our experienced Lincoln Park probate attorneys will ensure your matter is handled quickly, efficiently and affordably. Our probate attorneys are familiar with all types of probate matters including probate litigation. Ensure you have a team on your side that will give your matter the attention it deserves.

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our experienced Lincoln Park litigation attorneys aggressively protect your rights. They work hard to achieve an efficient and cost-effective favorable outcome to your matter. Our Lincoln Park dispute resolution attorneys have extensive the skill and experience in federal disputes involving commercial litigation, fraud, defamation, negligence, breach of contract, disputes between business partners, employment disputes, landlord/tenant disputes and evictions, construction law, and homeowners association disputes.

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DUI, Criminal & Traffic Defense

At O'Flaherty Law, our Lincoln Park criminal defense attorneys will vigorously fight for your rights exploring every avenue giving you the best opportunity to succeed in your traffic, DUI, or criminal legal matter. We know your matter is important to you, so let us be your legal shield to ensure your rights and freedoms are upheld with excellent defense strategies by our dedicated and experienced DUI, traffic and criminal attorneys.

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Business, Corporate & Contract Law

Our Lincoln Park business attorneys have the experience to represent you whether you require assistance with incorporation, contracts, exit strategies, asset purchase agreements, commercial disputes or employees you will be given the best advice and resources to accomplish your legal and non-legal business needs. Our team of experienced Lincoln Park business litigation attorneys will ensure your company and your rights are protected.

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Immigration

Our Lincoln Park immigration and naturalization attorneys know that remaining in the United States is very important for you and your family which means it is important to us. We will be your advocate and assist you to reach your immigration goals. We are knowledgeable, cost-effective and will defend your right to remain in the country.

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Real Estate Law

​Our experienced Lincoln Park real estate attorneys know how important your real estate matter is. Whether you're buying or selling a home,business location; or have or need a mechanics lien matter taken care of we can help. At O'Flaherty Law, we have the experience to give you and your matter the attention it deserves. We communicate with you, your realtor, and your lender at every stage of the transaction and ensure your real estate matter goes as smoothly as possible and take care of all of your residential, commercial or business needs.

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Bankruptcy

Our Lincoln Park bankruptcy attorneys will help give you a clean slate through debt negotiation, Chapter 7, Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Few things are more stressful than having debt pile up around you. Let us be your advocate and allow us to give you peace of mind.

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O'Flaherty Law of Chicago

1941 N. Elston Ave., Ste. A

Chicago, IL 60642

(312) 736-1384
chicago@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
Closed

Why O'Flaherty Law of Chicago?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Chicago?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Chicago?

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 Lincoln Park Family Law Attorneys provide excellent service in the following areas of law:

Our attorneys work as a team to provide comprehensive has experience in:
  • Our Lincoln Park Divorce Attorneys are Proven Advocates!  Our Lincoln Park divorce lawyers have the experience and skill to put your legal matter in the best possible position to succeed:
  • Our Lincoln Park divorce attorneys were named among the 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in 2016 by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
  • In 2016, due to the overwhelming feedback from our clients, we received Avvo's 2016 Clients' Choice Award for Divorce.  
  • We have an A+ Rating with the better business bureau and have never received a BBB complaint.  
  • Kevin O'Flaherty was honored to be named one of Suburban Life Magazine's Best Under 40 for 2015.   
  • We look forward to the opportunity to building our representation for excellence by providing you with quality legal service you deserve!
  • We Are Cost-Effective!  Our divorce attorneys work efficiently and cost-effectively to make your law matter as affordable as possible.  We are proud of our rates and value we bring to our clients. Our Lincoln Park family law Attorneys Provide Comprehensive Representation! Because our Lincoln Park family law attorneys collaborate to bring together their different areas of experience, we provide you with experienced representation in nearly every area of law.   If your case requires a wider range of experience than family law, our broad experience can put you in an advantageous position. 

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In this video, attorney Kevin O'Flaherty describes ways you can receive legal services from the comfort of home.

Please contact our office to Schedule a Consultation.
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O'Flaherty Law of Chicago

1941 N. Elston Ave., Ste. A

Chicago, IL 60642

chicago@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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Meet the Owner

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!

- Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty, Owner

Check Out Articles and Videos from our Lincoln Park Family Law Attorneys

In this video, Lincoln Park divorce attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains spousal maintenance.

In this video, Lincoln Park divorce attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains spousal maintenance.

Maintenance Awards in Lincoln Park Divorce Cases

In this article, our Lincoln Park divorce attorneys discuss factors courts could consider when determining the awarding of maintenance during a divorce case, the amount of the award, and how it will be paid.  Maintenance can be paid in lump sum or continuing payments on a temporary or permanent basis. 

Lincoln Park family courts also try to place the parties in a relatively equal position close to the standard of living they enjoyed during the marriage.

 Read the full article by our Lincoln Park family law attorneys regarding factors courts consider in determining maintenance. 

Lincoln Park Divorce Attorney, Kevin O'Flaherty discusses some common issues that people overlook or put off until later when going through an Illinois divorce, that can have significant consequences down the line.

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Going Through An Illinois Divorce

When going through a divorce, couples tend to focus on big things, like who gets the house, spousal or child support, parenting time, and visitation rights, and many don’t have much bandwidth left to deal with the little things. But, what may seem like trivial items, such as passwords, cell phone plans, and tax implications can cause serious headaches when issues inevitably crop up in the future. Furthermore, couples in a rush to divorce, or hoping to game the system, face much more serious consequences for actions and decisions that could have easily been avoided.

In this video, Lincoln Park Divorce Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains the changes to Lincoln Park spousal maintenance laws.

Changes to Lincoln Park Divorce Laws

Irreconcilable differences is not the only reason for divorces now in Lincoln Park. Previously, parties could list irreconcilable differences or one of several specific statutory grounds when filing for a divorce.  However, irreconcilable differences used to require a time of living separate and apart than specific grounds (2 years).  Now, the time of living separate and apart is 6 months, and can be waived if both parties agree.  

Also, the terms "custodial parent" and "visitation" have now been replaced by "allocation of parenting time and responsibility."  

Also, there are now four categories of parenting responsibility that are to be divided among the parents, those being religious, educational, extra-curricular, and medical responsibility. Parents of children in Lincoln Park can also no longer move anywhere. But now, court permission is needed for any move more than 25 miles.

Read the entire article by our Lincoln Park Divorce & Family Law Attorneys

Further Reading from our Lincoln Park Family Law Attorneys

Can You Adopt Someone Over 18 in Illinois: Adopting an Adult

Adult adoption in Illinois is a legal process that establishes a parent-child relationship between two adults. It involves meeting specific criteria and providing necessary documentation, with adoptive parents assuming the responsibility for the financial, medical, and emotional support of the adoptee.

Kevin O'Flaherty

September 18, 2023

Is Alimony Tax Deductible?

Divorces finalized before 2019 allowed the payer to deduct alimony payments from their taxable income, while the recipient reported them as income. Conversely, post-2019 divorces altered this dynamic, eliminating the tax deduction for the payer and the income reporting requirement for the recipient.

Kevin O'Flaherty

September 15, 2023

Can a Divorce be Rescinded in Iowa?

Kevin O'Flaherty

August 30, 2023