Mark R. Farrow is a partner at Fay & Farrow and an accomplished Illinois family law attorney with 36 years of legal experience. After beginning his career handling civil litigation in state and federal courts, he chose to focus his practice on family law in 2002. Since then, Mark has represented high-net-worth individuals, physicians, attorneys, business owners, and other professionals in complex divorce cases involving high-value assets, property division, closely held businesses, child custody, parenting time, and parental alienation. He has extensive trial and negotiation experience and has successfully represented clients before the First and Third Appellate Districts. Although he believes most family law disputes should be resolved through careful negotiation, he is fully prepared to litigate or pursue an appeal when necessary. Having personally experienced divorce and raised both a stepdaughter and a biological daughter, Mark understands the emotional and financial uncertainty his clients face. He provides practical, personalized guidance and helps clients develop clear strategies to protect their families and futures.

Carol A. Nolan has been a frequent speaker on Elder Law, estate planning, probate and trust administration for the Illinois State Bar Association, National Business Institute, and the DuPage County Bar Association.Carol also has expertise in preparing revocable living trusts, wills, and other estate planning tools. This includes plans for special needs children, disabled adults, clients with minor children, second marriages, and non citizen spouses.Call us at 630-668-6600, or submit a form online for a consultation.

Attorney Kendall D. Hartsfield is a graduate of Western Illinois University, Governors State University, and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Master of Arts in Political and Justice Studies, and Juris Doctorate, respectively. Mr. Hartsfield’s diverse background ranges from experience representing indigent defendants for the Will County Public Defenders Office to experience as an educator for the City Colleges of Chicago, for which he taught courses to pre-trial detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. Attorney Kendall D. Hartsfield is admitted to practice throughout the State of Illinois, and he is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Hartsfield is also a member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Hartsfield, visit his website, or call 312-345-1700.

The Law Office of Nicholas W. Richardson, P.C. is a Palatine-based firm committed to helping individuals and families navigate tough family legal issues such as divorce, child custody, property division and other family law matters. When your life is in transition, you need a resolution to move forward. Nicholas W. Richardson, an experienced attorney, can efficiently and effectively help you do so.

For the past 25 years, Joseph M. Lucas has been serving his clients that have suffered serious personal, financial, and legal problems. These matters have been in personal injury, business law, and real estate law, and much more. Joseph has dedicated his practice to ensuring that his clients can have a trusted legal resource to return to time and time again. Please call 847-381-8700 or contact us online.

Anthony B. Ferraro has extensive experience handling issues involving elder law and Medicaid asset protection planning for long-term care. His clients also come to him regarding assistance in traditional estate planning, “senior” estate planning, trust administration and probate administration. As a trusted legal advisor for over 40 years, Anthony regularly represents maturing families, aging baby boomers, seniors, and their families as well as various fiduciaries such as agents under power of attorney, executors, and trustees to achieve asset protection for individuals and families that have members who have begun the “long-term care journey”. Anthony provides strategies for family members and their fiduciaries regarding 1) Medicaid pre-planning, 2) Medicaid wait-and-see planning, and 3.) Medicaid crisis-planning and other matters pertaining to aging. Anthony’s substantial experience allows him to assist clients and their families in representation for: 1) long-term care planning for nursing home care, 2)nursing home admission contracts, 3) Medicaid planning and asset protection strategies, 4) Medicaid applications for long-term care, 5) Medicaid appeals, 5) special needs planning, 6) life’s inevitable changes from the need for traditional estate planning to planning for ill or institutionalized single persons or spouses, 7) individuals who have developed Alzheimer’s, MS, Parkinson’s and other degenerative health issues requiring a focus on governmental benefits eligibility. Through Anthony’s relationships with attorneys in elder law, locally and nationally, he is focused on the never-ending changes and issues brought to the forefront by state and federal legislatures, and governmental agencies. Anthony remains dedicated to providing service that will guide clients and their families through life’s three phases: maturing years, senior years, and post death years. Anthony has been selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers® list. 2026 marks his tenth year receiving this honor.

Sean Robertson is the Founder and CEO of Gateville Law Firm, a boutique practice specializing in sophisticated estate planning, tax strategy, business succession, and asset protection for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, real estate investors, and seniors. With over 22 years of experience and an advanced background in tax law and asset protection strategy, Sean is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and families who have built significant wealth protect their assets and transfer their legacy to the next generation. He loves what he does, and that passion comes from understanding that estate planning is not really about documents. It is about relationships, families, and being there when times get challenging—especially in moments of death, incapacity, or major life transition. Recognized as a Best Law Firm by Best of Fox Valley in both 2024 and 2025, Gateville Law Firm is proud to serve the Yorkville community. A Business-Minded Approach Unlike many attorneys who approach legal matters in isolation, Sean understands that business reality and practicality go hand in hand with legal strategy. He has worked extensively with entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors navigating growth, scaling, and operational challenges. His extensive background in commercial real estate transactions gives him unique insight into how to structure and protect diversified assets while supporting business growth. More importantly, he understands the emotional weight of protecting what you have built. Practical Experience When It Matters During the 2008–2013 recession, Sean worked extensively with small business owners, families, real estate investors, and commercial property owners facing unprecedented creditor pressures. He witnessed firsthand the fear families experience when an economic crisis threatens decades of accumulated wealth. His experience demonstrated that asset protection is not theoretical. It is essential, life-changing work that preserves not only wealth but also peace of mind and family security. Sean brings over seven years of significant experience in divorce and family law matters. His hands-on experience with contested asset protection, child support and spousal maintenance issues, and custody matters gives him practical insight into asset protection that goes far beyond planning theory. As a married father navigating a blended family, he personally understands the unique complexities blended families face. This experience informs his deep commitment to helping families navigate complexity with clarity and care. Comprehensive Wealth Planning At the core of Sean's practice is comprehensive estate planning using wills, living trusts, and strategic structures designed to avoid probate, minimize taxes, and ensure families' assets transfer smoothly. Sean knows the real work happens when he helps clients think through their deepest concerns: How do I protect my children's future? What happens if I am suddenly incapacitated? He develops personalized estate plans that address these human concerns—whether protecting assets for beneficiaries, providing for blended families, ensuring business continuity, or planning for long-term care needs. His deep expertise in tax planning and asset protection—including Series LLCs, land trusts, and holding companies—combined with his rigorous tax background enables him to develop comprehensive plans that preserve wealth and position it for growth and efficient transfer. A particular focus is protecting seniors from the devastating financial impact of long-term care costs. He works proactively to develop strategies that preserve life savings while ensuring access to quality care. Building Lifetime Relationships Sean is committed to being a trusted advisor throughout your life—the attorney you call when circumstances change, when you face difficult moments, or when you need guidance. His goal is to become someone you depend on—someone who genuinely cares about your family's well-being and financial security. A graduate of DePaul University College of Law and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Sean brings both intellectual rigor and genuine care to clients' most complex challenges. He is committed to providing the expert guidance and reliable counsel you need to protect your wealth, grow your business, and leave a meaningful legacy for the people and causes you love.