Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Illinois Community Association Law Firm
Keough & Moody, P.C has been a trusted legal partner for condominium, townhome, and homeowners associations, not-for-profit corporations, businesses, and financial institutions since 1993. Our attorneys bring over 100 years of combined experience to address complex legal challenges with practical, cost-effective solutions. We specialize in community association law, corporate law, real estate transactions, and litigation, serving hundreds of associations across Illinois. Our team collaborates closely with boards of directors, property managers, and vendors to protect client interests through governance guidance, contract review, and dispute resolution. We prioritize transparency and efficiency, offering retainer and flat-fee options to meet diverse legal needs.With offices in Naperville and Chicago, we provide personalized representation tailored to the unique demands of community associations and businesses. Our attorneys are recognized educators in the field, regularly contributing to industry publications and hosting educational events on evolving legal standards. When litigation arises, we advocate aggressively to achieve optimal outcomes while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Our long-standing relationships with clients reflect our commitment to excellence, continuity, and proactive legal counsel. This dedication has solidified our reputation as a leading authority in Illinois community association law.
Services
Community Associations
Financial Transaction Services
Corporate Law
Litigation
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience representing Illinois community associations.
- Our team offers retainer and flat-fee pricing for cost-effective legal solutions.
- We collaborate directly with boards and property managers for tailored guidance.
- Our attorneys are recognized educators in community association law and governance.
- We handle complex litigation while prioritizing fiscal responsibility for clients.
Services
Community Associations
We provide comprehensive legal counsel to condominium, townhome, and homeowners associations, including governance guidance, contract review, and compliance with state regulations. Our team assists with debt collection, document amendments, and policy development to ensure smooth community operations. With decades of experience, we advocate for associations in litigation and dispute resolution while maintaining cost-effective service models.
Financial Transaction Services
Our firm represents lenders, developers, and financial institutions in foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy cases, and transactional matters. We handle commercial and residential property foreclosures, Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies, and loan document preparation. Our attorneys protect client interests through meticulous contract negotiation and litigation support in financial disputes.
Corporate Law
We advise businesses on entity formation, contract drafting, and dispute resolution while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our services include governance structure development, employment agreement review, and shareholder conflict mediation. We provide strategic legal solutions for startups and established companies across diverse industries.
Litigation
Our experienced litigators handle complex civil cases, including construction defects, breach of contract, and covenant enforcement. We represent clients in trial and appellate courts, focusing on efficient resolution of disputes while minimizing financial impact. Our approach combines courtroom expertise with strategic settlement negotiations to protect client interests.
Real Estate Law
We offer legal services for residential and commercial real estate transactions, condominium development, and property disputes. Our attorneys handle title clearance, lease agreements, and eviction proceedings while representing landlords, developers, and associations. We ensure compliance with zoning laws and resolve title disputes through litigation when necessary.
People
Karen Beverly
Associate Attorney
Specializes in business administration, contract negotiation, and litigation for community associations. Experienced in federal and state court trials, arbitration, and appeals. Formerly handled personal injury defense and employment law matters.
Gabriella R. Comstock
Attorney
Key team member since 1996, focusing on community association law. Provides governance guidance and document drafting expertise to condominium and homeowners associations across Illinois.
Charles M. Keough
Attorney
Joined the firm in 1998, specializing in community association litigation and governance. Played pivotal role in landmark appellate cases affecting condominium reserve funding obligations.
Dawn L. Moody
Attorney
Joined in 2000, providing comprehensive legal counsel to community associations. Expertise in contract review, covenant enforcement, and dispute resolution for condominium and homeowners associations.
Michael J. Pfister
Attorney
Contributes to litigation and transactional matters, supporting clients in real estate disputes, contract negotiations, and community association governance issues.
Questions
What legal services do you provide for community associations?
We offer governance guidance, contract review, debt collection, document amendments, and litigation representation for condominium, townhome, and homeowners associations.
Can a condo association evict a member for unpaid fees?
Yes, Illinois law allows condo associations to evict members for delinquent assessments through a formal legal process to recover owed amounts.
How do you handle real estate transaction disputes?
Our attorneys resolve title conflicts, contract breaches, and zoning issues while representing buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial transactions.
What corporate law services do you offer?
We assist with business formation, contract drafting, shareholder disputes, and compliance matters for startups and established companies.
Do you represent individual property owners?
No, we exclusively represent corporate entities like community associations, businesses, and financial institutions, not individual owners.
How are legal fees structured for association clients?
We offer retainer agreements and flat-fee arrangements to provide predictable, cost-effective legal services tailored to association needs.
