Over 50 Years of Combined Legal Experience! Experienced Illinois Bankruptcy Law AttorneysAre your financial problems forcing you to consider bankruptcy?Are you overwhelmed by debt? You are not alone. Most people work hard to pay their bills. Unfortunately, medical bills, divorce, mortgage or credit card rate increases, and other expenses can cause debt to grow until it is out of control. The stress caused by debt can often be overwhelming affecting your family, friends and relationships. Many times, bankruptcy is the answer. Sometimes there are other options.At Bankruptcy Counselors LTD. and The Law Offices of John J. Lynch, our attorneys have more than 35 years of combined experience helping people in Lisle and the surrounding parts of Illinois, including Aurora and throughout DuPage County.We are available to handle all matters related regarding general bankruptcy issues, including both debt relief for individuals and debt relief for small businesses. Our lawyers can provide guidance on Chapter 7 bankruptcy, as well as Chapter 13 bankruptcy.We can help you understand and even prevent debt through our debt counseling and debt management services. We can provide foreclosure defense to people who have been threatened with the loss of their home. Additionally, we can help you understand the relationship between real estate and bankruptcy filing.We are a firm that is focused on working with our clients individually. Our attorneys will get to know you and your situation. We realize that each client is unique and each case has specific issues that we will take into account. The legal guidance we provide will be custom designed to meet your needs.We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Deanna L. Aguinaga Walker is a well-versed attorney who concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, bankruptcy, residential real estate, and landlord representation. In 2017, Deanna established DLAW, PC, a private practice located in Geneva, IL. Representing individuals, families, and businesses throughout Kane County and DuPage County, Deanna offers a free consultation to potential clients. For legal help, call 331-222-7978.

Mark M. Berardi is an attorney licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. He advises business owners, investors, and property owners on asset-focused legal strategy, including estate and wealth planning, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and entity and ownership structuring. His work is also informed by experience in securities regulation, including an internship with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement. Mark’s practice is built around protecting ownership, value, and privacy. He helps clients lawfully reduce public visibility into asset ownership, protect identity, and safeguard reputation through discreet planning and transaction design, including for high-net-worth and public individuals. He also represents Florida property owners in major-loss insurance recovery matters, including claims arising from Hurricane Ian, and he works with co-counsel on automotive defect and warranty litigation against major manufacturers, including actions involving FCA-branded vehicles. In Illinois, Mark and his firm regularly represent condominium and homeowners associations on governance, enforcement, and property-related matters, offering practical, full-spectrum counsel for owners and operators of residential, commercial, and investment assets. Under Mark’s leadership, his firm has developed one of Illinois’s most prominent real estate practices, providing comprehensive counsel that blends precision, discretion, and practical judgment.

Steven H. Mevorah is the founder of Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices and began his practice in 1979. Mr. Mevorah brings significant experience to bear in achieving positive results for his clients. With offices in Lombard, Bloomingdale, and Naperville (by appointment only), Mr. Mevorah makes his practice accessible to all of those in need. Since the firm's inception, Mr. Mevorah has been committed to building a practice made up of attorneys who share his vision and dedication to offering clients the best legal advice and advocacy combined with unparalleled service. Taking an aggressive yet down to earth approach, Mr. Mevorah will do everything possible to protect his clients' legal rights. His directness and honesty ensure that his clients can always expect to hear the truth about their case and understand that, as their attorney, Mr. Mevorah works for them. Steven H. Mevorah carefully prepares every case, small, medium, and large, in such a way as to affect the best possible outcome for his clients. If the case can be resolved without going to trial, Mr. Mevorah will use his experience as a skilled and thorough negotiator to reach a settlement in his client’s favor. If the case goes to trial, Mr. Mevorah will use his years of litigation experience to fight for his clients' rights. To schedule a free consultation with Mr. Mevorah, visit his website, or call 630-932-9100.

Attorney Robert Schaller treats every client like family, giving them the time and personal attention they deserve. The law firm offers both in-office and virtual conferencing because some clients want to talk in the law office while other clients want to talk in the comfort of their home - and conference face-to-face over the computer via Zoom. For over 40 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult legal challenges. Whether you’re facing overwhelming debt, the threat of foreclosure, or aggressive collection actions, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer personalized legal solutions in bankruptcy, debt resolution, garnishment prevention, and lawsuit defense—each tailored to protect your financial well-being and restore your peace of mind. My goal is always to help you regain control of your future with dignity and confidence. In addition to financial relief services, I provide experienced guidance in estate planning and business matters. I work closely with clients to draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, ensuring their wishes are honored and their loved ones are protected. I also assist entrepreneurs with business formation and incorporation, laying a strong legal foundation for long-term success. No matter your legal need, I approach every case with compassion, clarity, and a deep commitment to your best outcome. Let’s work together to build a secure and hopeful path forward. Talk to Attorney Robert Schaller and gain peace of mind. The consultation is FREE!

Scott G. Richmond is an accomplished Illinois attorney with a broad practice focused on complex legal matters affecting individuals, businesses, property owners, and organizations. His work includes commercial litigation, civil litigation, landlord and tenant matters, personal injury and wrongful death claims, collections, employment matters, and real estate disputes. He also represents clients in zoning and land use matters, homeowner and condominium association matters, and general counsel services. Mr. Richmond has been licensed to practice in Illinois since 1995 and is also admitted before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Supreme Court. He earned his B.A. in Accounting from Michigan State University and graduated with high honors from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. His professional recognition includes selection as a Leading Lawyer since 2014 and a Super Lawyer since 2021. Mr. Richmond has also maintained extensive involvement in professional, civic, and charitable organizations throughout the Fox Valley area. He has served as a Village Trustee for South Elgin, as General Counsel to the Kane County Bar Association, and as a member of the association's Board of Managers. His leadership experience includes service on the boards of St. Charles Bank & Trust Company, Advocate Sherman Hospital, and Food for Greater Elgin, where he previously served as Chairman. Mr. Richmond also served as Vice Chairman of the Brett Armin Sarcoma Foundation and previously chaired the South Elgin Economic Development Council. Through his legal practice and longstanding community involvement, he has developed a career defined by broad legal experience, professional leadership, and service to the communities in which he practices.

Julia has over 20 years of experience representing diverse business industries and individuals as debtors in reorganizations, bankruptcy, and debt restructuring. She has been lead and co-counsel in Chapter 11 bankruptcies on behalf of real estate developers, hospitality companies, commercial landlords, manufacturers, fabricators, logistic companies and high net-worth individuals. She also has significant experience representing lenders and creditors in bankruptcy court and state court, including stay modification litigation, adversary actions, priority lien disputes and commercial collection and foreclosure, as well as contractors and homeowners in construction and mechanic’s lien litigation. Julia has in-depth experience drafting contracts, leases, business sales transactions and settlement agreements with an eye toward anticipating potential litigation and protecting her clients. Additionally, she represents condominium and homeowners’ associations in litigation, collection, negotiations with vendors and disputes with utilities and municipalities. Julia is experienced with drafting estate plans and representing estate and beneficiaries in probate litigation. As a seasoned attorney, Julia handles all aspects of litigation including investigations, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial matters, trial, and if appropriate, settlements and/or appeals of trial decisions. Julia is a frequent speaker with the Illinois State Bar Association on topics in Bankruptcy, Mechanics Lien and Collection Strategies. Julia is the Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Practice, and a third year honoree for the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® list.

Carol Sales concentrates her practice in bankruptcy, insolvency matters, and commercial litigation. She has approximately 20 years of experience representing a wide variety of clients in all stages of litigation. Carol has also represented debtors, creditors, and parties in interest in numerous Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases for individuals and businesses. She takes a personalized approach to counseling clients to achieve their goals in a cost-effective manner. Carol has been recognized as a Law Bulletin Media Leading Lawyer from 2021 to the present and Emerging Lawyer from 2018 to 2020 in the practices of Bankruptcy/Workouts and Business Litigation across the Chicagoland area. She co-authored the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s (IICLE) chapters on the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019; Representing Clients in Bankruptcy Cases; Chapter 11 Cases for Individuals and Small Business Debtors; Mechanics Liens in Bankruptcy; and Filing a Chapter 7 Petition and Exemptions. She obtained her J.D. cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. During law school, Carol was a lead articles editor for the John Marshall Law Review and a Distinguished Scholar Award recipient. She worked as an extern in the Circuit Court of Cook County for various judges hearing foreclosure cases and received an LL.M. in real estate law, with honors. Carol has been recognized as a 2026 honoree for Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers® List. This is Attorney Sale’s third year receiving this honor. She also was selected as a honoree for Crain’s Chicago Business 2024 Notable Women of Law.

Since 1985, Riccardo A. DiMonte has been our most active trial lawyer. He concentrates in commercial law matters, contract disputes, construction law, mechanic’s liens, mortgage foreclosures, bankruptcy, civil rights cases and corporate and partnership dissolutions. He has tried multi-million-dollar lender liability and lottery prize cases to verdict, handled numerous state and federal court appeals and regularly practices before the American Arbitration Association. Riccardo is a current member of RD’s Executive Committee. Riccardo has lectured at continuing legal education seminars on commercial law and bankruptcy topics.