Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chicago
Founded in 2013, our law firm prioritizes enduring client relationships over transactional interactions. We specialize in delivering transparent legal solutions across real estate transactions, estate planning, and business litigation. Our approach combines flat-fee pricing structures with proactive legal strategies to minimize client risk and uncertainty. By maintaining partnerships with complementary professionals, we address complex client needs that extend beyond traditional legal representation.With deep expertise in Illinois real estate law and estate planning, we serve individuals and businesses throughout Chicago and surrounding communities. Our practice emphasizes clear communication, timely responsiveness, and tailored guidance that evolves with clients' changing circumstances. We measure success through long-term client satisfaction rather than document production alone.
Services
Real Estate Closings
Estate Planning
Business Litigation
Trust Plans
Will/Probate Plans
Landlord Tenant
Business Formation
Guardianship
Business Contracts
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We provide lifetime legal resource support for evolving client needs
- Our flat-fee pricing ensures complete cost transparency upfront
- We coordinate with trusted professionals to address non-legal client needs
- Experienced in both transactional and litigation aspects of business law
- Proven track record with Chicago-area real estate transactions
What people say
Quick and responsible
Exceptional legal knowledge
Calm professionalism
Exceptional lawyer
Spot on advice
Services
Real Estate Closings
We handle residential real estate closings with meticulous attention to contract details and title issues. Our services include document preparation, title insurance coordination, and settlement table representation. Clients benefit from our extensive experience with Chicago condominium and single-family home transactions, ensuring smooth transfers of property ownership while protecting buyer and seller interests throughout Illinois.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate plans include wills, trusts, and incapacity documents tailored to individual family dynamics. We specialize in creating guardianship provisions for minor children and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies. Through personalized consultations, we ensure clients' wishes for asset distribution and healthcare decisions are clearly documented and legally enforceable in Illinois courts.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and other commercial litigation matters. Our approach focuses on early risk assessment and strategic resolution while preparing for trial when necessary. With experience in Illinois business courts, we protect client interests in breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, and commercial lease conflicts.
Trust Plans
Our trust planning services include revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and specialized testamentary trusts. We help clients establish proper funding mechanisms and successor trustee provisions. The service ensures seamless asset management during incapacity and efficient distribution after death while minimizing probate requirements across various property types in Illinois.
Business Formation
We assist entrepreneurs in selecting and forming appropriate business entities including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. The service covers entity selection analysis, operating agreement drafting, and compliance documentation. Clients receive tailored guidance on liability protection, tax implications, and governance structures specific to Illinois business regulations.
People
Meghan Stokes
Partner
Meghan Stokes founded her client-centered law practice in 2013 after identifying gaps in traditional legal service models. With over a decade of experience in real estate and estate planning law, she brings practical solutions to complex legal matters. Her practice philosophy focuses on building long-term relationships while delivering clear, actionable legal advice to Chicago-area clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on real estate transactions, estate planning, and business litigation matters throughout Illinois.
Do you offer flat fee pricing for legal services?
Yes, we use flat fee pricing structures for most services to ensure complete cost transparency.
How do you handle remote real estate closings?
We facilitate complete remote closings with secure document execution and digital communication tools.
What makes your estate planning approach different?
We create personalized Life & Legacy Plans that coordinate all estate planning documents with beneficiary designations.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes, we guide first-time buyers through the entire purchase process with educational support.
