Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Deerfield, IL
Lake Cook Law Group offers comprehensive legal representation to individuals and businesses throughout Chicagoland. With over 27 years of combined litigation experience, our attorneys provide personalized attention to personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation, real estate, and business law matters. Our Deerfield-based firm prioritizes client needs through immediate case evaluation, bilingual support, and direct attorney communication.We combine aggressive advocacy with ethical standards to secure just compensation for victims of negligence and protect clients' rights in criminal proceedings. Our community-focused approach includes free consultations and transparent case management tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Criminal Defense
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Law
Business Formation
Highlights and features
- We offer 27+ years of combined litigation experience in Illinois courts
- Our bilingual staff provides personalized legal guidance in English and Russian
- Direct attorney communication ensures case-specific strategy development
- Free initial consultations for all personal injury and criminal defense cases
- Community-focused practice with Deerfield-based attorneys deeply familiar with local courts
Services
Personal Injury Law
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients injured through no fault of their own in automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and workplace incidents. We handle all aspects of injury claims including evidence collection, insurance negotiations, and courtroom litigation. Clients benefit from our proven track record in securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Illinois. Our criminal defense practice covers DUI/DWI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and white-collar crimes. With experience in bond court proceedings, plea negotiations, and jury trials, we protect clients' constitutional rights while developing defense strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
Commercial Litigation
Our firm resolves business conflicts involving contract breaches, real estate disputes, employment issues, and partnership disagreements. We represent clients in pre-litigation negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom trials. Our approach focuses on minimizing business disruption while achieving favorable financial and operational outcomes for commercial clients.
Business Formation
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation decisions including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services cover entity selection, document drafting, contract creation, and compliance matters. We help businesses establish proper legal structures that protect personal assets and optimize tax advantages while supporting long-term growth objectives.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles residential and commercial transactions, title disputes, lease agreements, and development issues. We assist with purchase agreements, title examinations, closing procedures, and zoning matters. Clients receive comprehensive legal support for property investments and dispute resolution in both residential and commercial contexts.
People
Bruce Rafalson
Attorney
Bruce Rafalson has 20+ years of legal experience handling personal injury, workers compensation, and criminal defense cases. A former public defender, he obtained acquittals in 90% of his trials and secured significant verdicts for injured clients.
Barbara Maciasz
Paralegal
Barbara Maciasz manages daily operations at Lake Cook Law Group with expertise in case management and client communication. Fluent in Polish, she ensures timely responses to client inquiries and coordinates legal support during court proceedings.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all major personal injury cases including car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and wrongful death claims throughout Illinois.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations for all personal injury and criminal defense cases to evaluate your legal options with no upfront cost.
How are legal fees structured?
Most personal injury cases are handled on contingency fee basis. Criminal defense and business matters typically involve hourly billing with transparent cost estimates.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Lake County, Cook County, and surrounding areas in Illinois with legal representation in both state and federal courts.
Can you handle both litigation and settlement negotiations?
Our attorneys excel in courtroom litigation but prioritize favorable settlements through strategic negotiations with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
Do you have bilingual legal support?
Yes, our staff includes Russian-English and Polish-English speakers to accommodate diverse client communication needs.
