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

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Family Law & Divorce

Our skilled Springfield divorce attorneys provide exceptional legal work, aggressive representation and above-and-beyond client service at affordable rates. Our Springfield family law attorneys will provide you with experienced and affordable representation for any family law matter including divorce, maintenance awards, adoption, child custody and support.

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Probate & Estate Administration

Probate matters can often be difficult and involve many elements. Our experienced Springfield 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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Guardianship Law

Our Springfield 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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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our experienced Springfield litigation attorneys aggressively protect your rights. They work hard to achieve an efficient and cost-effective favorable outcome to your matter. Our Schaumburg 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Schaumburg business litigation attorneys will ensure your company and your rights are protected.

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Our Springfield immigration 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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​Our experienced Springfield 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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Our Springfield 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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Please contact our friendly Springfield Estate Planning Attorneys at our nearest location to schedule a consultation.

O'Flaherty Law of Springfield

901 S. 2nd St., Ste. 102

Springfield, IL 62704

(217) 280-8275
springfield@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 Springfield?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Springfield?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Springfield?

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 Springfield 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 in 2016.  We look forward to you giving us a chance to impress you with our  experienced service and dedication.
  • We Are Affordable! We pride ourselves on our affordability. We would love to hear if you find lower rates and find a affordable solution to accomplish your estate planning needs.
  • We Know Our Stuff!  Our Springfield estate planning attorneys have the skill and experience to provide you with technical estate planning options.  We help with advanced and complex estate plans such as estate tax avoidancecreditor avoidance, special needs planning, and medicaid planning.
  • We are Comprehensive!  Let us at O'Flaherty Law work as a team and be your community law firm.  We strive to be a source in our community to ensure the resolution of a wide variety of legal matters. We accomplish this by retaining skillful attorneys who focus in different areas law. This comprehensive approach ensures your representation isn't disrupted if your case intersects with different areas of law.  We will be your life-long adviser and work through any legal issues that may arise throughout your life. 

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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.
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 Springfield

901 S. 2nd St., Ste. 102

Springfield, IL 62704

springfield@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 Springfield Estate Planning Attorneys

Springfield estate planning attorney, Kevin O'Flaherty outlines the 8 goals of a good estate planning.

Springfield estate planning attorney, Kevin O'Flaherty outlines the 8 goals of a good estate planning.

The Goals of A Good Estate Plan in Springfield

Our Springfield estate planning attorneys outline the 8 goals of a good estate plan in this article. Four General Goals that Apply to Most People:

1.  Appointment of Fiduciaries and Distribution of Assets When You Pass;

2.  Avoiding probate when you pass;

3.  Guardianship avoidance upon mental incompetence;

4.  End of Life Decision-Making;

​Four Goals that Only Apply in Specific Circumstances

5.  Estate Tax Planning;

6.  Special Needs Planning;

7.  Creditor Protection; and

8.  Medicaid Planning.

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

Springfield estate planning attorney, Kevin O'Flaherty discusses how to use a Springfield estate plan to appoint fiduciaries to important roles in your life.

Appointment of Fiduciaries & Distribution of Assets in Springfield

These next two articles by our Springfield attorneys discuss appointing fiduciaries and arrange asset distribution.  Your estate plan's purpose is the appointment of executors or trustees to manage your estate once you pass. It's purpose also enables individuals you appoint to make healthcare and financial decisions for you in case you become mentally incompetent. The next article on asset distribution discusses how your assets will be distributed after you pass both with and without a will or trust.  

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

Read an article by our Springfield estate planning lawyers about how to use your estate plan to arrange for the distribution of assets for your Springfield estate plan. 

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Avoiding Probate in Springfield

Our Springfield estate planning attorneys discuss revocable living trusts and what ways they are used to avoid probate, which can  be time consuming and costly. Probate is required in Illinois when you pass away and have real estate worth $100,000.00 or more outside of a trust. Avoiding probate will save your estate 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, which is what makes revocable living trusts so lucrative.  These trusts act as the primary vehicle of your estate plan.  We will ensure that your estate avoids probate and your estate will pass immediately to your loved ones.

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

Further Reading from our Springfield Estate Planning Attorneys

How Can Estate Mediation Resolve Disputes?

By facilitating communication, preserving relationships, reducing costs, and maintaining privacy, estate mediation allows parties to work collaboratively toward a mutually beneficial resolution. With the guidance of experienced mediators and estate attorneys, individuals can navigate the complexities of estate disputes and achieve satisfactory outcomes while protecting their relationships and interests.

Kevin O'Flaherty

September 22, 2023

Indiana Power of Attorney Laws

Ensuring the mental competency of the principal who is granting the power is a vital aspect of creating a valid power of attorney in Indiana. The power of attorney document must also be signed in the presence of either a notary public or two witnesses. It is important to note that the agent, successor agent, and any individuals who benefit from or are granted power through the POA, along with their spouses and descendants, are ineligible to serve as witnesses.

Kevin O'Flaherty

September 21, 2023

How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in Indiana?

Estate planning in Indiana involves creating legal documents to manage assets, taxes, and burial arrangements, including wills, durable power of attorney, and healthcare power of attorney. The costs vary based on complexity, with wills typically around $500 and trusts approximately $2,000. Attorney fees range from $150-$350 per hour.

Kevin O'Flaherty

September 14, 2023