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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 Rock Island County 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 provide experience in Divorce & Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Civil Litigation, DUI & Criminal Law, Corporate & Contract Law and more.

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Family Law & Divorce

Our Rock Island County 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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Guardianship Law

Our Rock Island guardianship attorneys will help you achieve your adult guardianship, guardianship of minor children or guardianship litigation 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 while defending the rights of your family.

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Estate Planning

Our Rock Island County estate planning and administration attorneys are here to help you with all of your estate planning and estate administration related matters. We personalize and implement your estate plan and we handle all of your estate planning to personalize and implement your estate planning tailored to your needs. Our experienced Rock Island County estate administration lawyers 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.

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our Rock Island County attorneys have the extensive 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

Our Rock Island County criminal defense attorneys fight for your rights and your freedom by exploring every avenue that will give your case 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 team of experienced Rock Island business litigation attorneys will ensure your company and your rights are protected. Our Rock Island 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.

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Real Estate Law

​Our knowledgeable and experienced Rock Island County real estate attorneys know how important your real estate matter is. Whether you're buying or selling a home or business location or have or need a mechanics lien matter, we can help. At O'Flaherty Law, our real estate lawyers 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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Please contact our friendly Rock Island County Probate Attorneys at our nearest location to schedule a consultation.

O'Flaherty Law of Davenport

201 W. 2nd St., Ste. 400A

Davenport, IA 52801

(563) 503-6910
davenport@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 Davenport?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Davenport?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Davenport?

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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Rock Island County Probate Lawyers

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 Rock Island County Probate Attorneys provide excellent service in the following areas of law:

Our attorneys work as a team to provide comprehensive has experience in:

We Are Cost-Effective!  We are proud to offer superior representation, communication and customer service.  Let us be your trusted advocates to guide you through your estate planning needs.​We Know Our Stuff! Our Rock Island County probate lawyer’s dedication and hard work have earned a reputation for excellent service.

  • We are the recipients of the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2016.
  • Kevin O’Flaherty was honored in 2015 by being named one ofSuburban Life Magazine's Best Under 40.
  • We are honored to have received glowing testimonials from many of our satisfied clients.
  • We have achieved an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have never had a BBB Complaint.

We Are Comprehensive! Probate cases can often require experience from other areas of including as business, real estate and family law.  Our Rock Island County probate & estate administration attorneys have experience in nearly every area of law and will work together to ensure all areas of your case are given the attention they need.  No matter what your situation, you will have dedicated and attentive representation for your matter.

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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 Davenport

201 W. 2nd St., Ste. 400A

Davenport, IA 52801

davenport@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 Rock Island County Probate Attorneys

In this video, Rock Island County probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains when a probate matter is required in Rock Island County.

In this video, Rock Island County probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains when a probate matter is required in Rock Island County.

When Does an Estate Enter Probate in Rock Island County?

In this article, our Rock Island County probate attorneys explain when a probate matter must be entered to administer the estate of a decedent and how probate matters can be avoided.

Rock Island County Probate matters are a type of legal matter that administer a deceased individual’s estate. A common misunderstanding about probate is that it is only required when the decedent has a will at the time of their death. Though, whether or not a probate matter is required depends on the type(s) of assets the decedent left behind.

Read more from our Rock Island County probate attorneys on the requirements that makes an estate enter probate in Rock Island County.

In this video, Rock Island County probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses the probate process in Rock Island County.

The Rock Island County Probate Process

In this artticle, our ROck Island County probate attorneys discuss the probate probate process in Rock Island County. Probate matters in Rock Island County are court cases that probate courts ensure proper payments are made to heirs and creditors after someone passes away. If a probate matter is required, an attorney must take the proper steps to administer the estate. If there was a will left in place the probate process is slightly different than a probate matter without one.

When opening a probate matter in Rock Island County, executors must file several documents to the probate court:

  • Petition to Admit Will to Probate and for Letters of Office 
  • Affidavit of Heirship 
  • Affidavit as to Copy of Will
  • Oath of Office
  • Surety Bond or Non-Surety Bond
  • Notice to Heirs and Legatees   
  • Publication Notice

Read more about the Rock Island County probate process from our Rock Island County probate attorneys.

In this video, Rock Island County probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discuss the methods that can be used to avoid probate in Rock Island County.

Avoiding Probate in Rock Island County

In this article, our Rock Island County probate lawyers discuss estate planning methods that can be used to eliminate or reduce the risk of an estate entering probate after the executors passing. Probate is bad for three reasons:

  1. Your loved ones cannot access to your assets for nearly a year until the probate case is completed;
  2. An estate will be significantly reduced by attorney fees and court costs. Your estate will typically spend 5% to 10% of the value of the estate on attorney fees alone; and 
  3. The administration of your estate will be significantly more difficult for your executor. He or she will spend a lot of time dealing with an attorney, preparing reports, and gathering information.

Probate can be avoided by utilizing a revocable living trust and transferring your real estate and savings accounts into it during your lifetime.

A Rock Island County revocable living trust can own property and provides the creator complete control over the property owned by the trust during his or her lifetime, and specifies how the trust assets will be disbursed after the creator’s death.

Read more about avoiding probate in Rock Island County by our Rock Island County probate attorneys.

Further Reading from our Rock Island County Probate Attorneys

How to Win an Undue Influence Case in Indiana

Undue influence is a situation in which one party exploits the vulnerability of another, often for financial gain. In the context of wills and trusts, undue influence occurs when a person exerts improper control over the testator (the person creating the will) to benefit themselves.

Kevin O'Flaherty

September 7, 2023

What Are the Inheritance Rights of Adopted Children in the US?

Kevin O'Flaherty

August 18, 2023

How to File Probate Without an Attorney in Illinois - A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

Kevin O'Flaherty

August 14, 2023