Michael V. Favia is a well respected and connected health law, litigation and licensing attorney with experience from a variety of perspectives. Michael V Favia & Associates represents individuals, licensed professionals, large and small corporations, professional groups, and organizations throughout the State of Illinois. His highly skilled team of affiliated attorneys have over a century of legal expertise in all areas of law. The Law Offices of Michael V Favia and Associates emphasizes Personal Injury cases and has over fifty years of specialized experience in this area. Other practice areas include Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, State Licensure Matters, all levels of Corporate Law, Medical Malpractice and any other legal needs you may have. Michael V Favia is the last attorney you’ll ever need to find. As the former Chief Attorney for the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, Michael V Favia also represents all types of medical providers and health professionals in licensure matters, investigations and contested hearings before the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Public Aid, Illinois Department of Public Health, and at Hospital and Professional Society Disciplinary Proceedings. Practice also includes General Civil Litigation, Managed Care Consultations, Contract Review, and Personal Negligence Matters.

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.

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.

Attorney Ana Mendez Mencini is an experienced Itasca immigration attorney with a history of strong advocacy in service to her clients. As the daughter of a Colombian immigrant, Ms. Mencini understands the many challenges immigrants face while dealing with immigration matters. She has the knowledge and experience needed to guide clients through the often-difficult immigration process. To schedule a confidential consultation with Attorney Mencini, visit her website or call 630-875-1700.

Marshall N. Dickler, is a condominium and homeowner association attorney with over 50 years of experience. Based out of Arlington Heights, IL, Attorney Dickler has provided representation for different areas of condominium and home owners associations including litigation, real estate transactions, real estate tax disputes and challenges, zoning, collections, catastrophic injury and more. His understanding of these legal areas has garnered recognition locally and nationally. Since 1977, Attorney Dickler has been a member and teacher at the Community Associations Institute (CAI), where he has discussed many different topics dealing with condominiums, homeowners associations, corporations, real estate and more. At one point, he also held the title of director and president at the CAI-Illinois chapter, showing his experience for this area of law. To schedule your consultation, contact us at 847-593-5595.

Wendy R. Morgan is the founder and owner of The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan. Wendy has been practicing law since 1981 and has been concentrating in Family Law since 1986. Judges and attorneys have praised Wendy for her ardent advocacy and her ability to "find the angle" in even the most difficult and complex cases and when all other lawyers fail. Wendy is an expert and experienced litigation attorney Wendy is also an extremely skilled negotiator; successfully negotiating extremely favorable settlements for untold numbers of clients over the years. Wendy is also known for her understanding and compassion for her clients and the ability to know what they need and how to successfully strategize to accomplish their goals. Unlike many attorneys who do family law and divorce by "chance" Wendy's passion for divorce and family law has always been "chosen". Wendy received her law degree in 1981 from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University in 1977 with a double major in political science and philosophy. Even before graduating from law school, Wendy second chaired several felony criminal trials with esteemed criminal attorney, Sam Adler. While still in Law School, Wendy gained significant insight into the domestic relations division and family law when she was chosen by the late Honorable Judge Willard Lasser in the Circuit Court of Cook County to act as his legal intern. Wendy's passion for divorce and family law arose from this internship. While Wendy has been concentrating in the field of family law since 1986, in Wendy's earlier years she also gained a broad background in other fields of law which has enhanced her overall legal spectrum of knowledge and skills and provides her s special edge over other attorneys in her field. She gained extensive experience as a general practitioner with an emphasis in both Family law and Bankruptcy law. In addition to extensive trial work in the Circuit Courts, Wendy has also successfully practiced in Federal Court and has gained experience and skills as an appellate attorney. Wendy has also successfully appeared for oral argument before the Appellate Court on several occasions. She was qualified and admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 2003. Wendy has served as a lecturer for both legal and non-legal organizations in the State of Illinois, Nationally and Internationally. Wendy has written several articles on custody, paternity and other areas of family law. She has frequently has appeared on both cable television and radio on panels and discussions on family law topics. Many of her trials have been published in Divorce Digest. Wendy is one of few attorneys in this area who has extensive experience in the area of interstate and international child custody disputes. Wendy has been admitted to numerous states to practice "pro hac vice" with respect to interstate custody disputes and has successfully prevailed. Wendy also has gained extensive experience handling international custody disputes. She has recently worked with state police, the FBI and international law enforcement entities and has successfully recovered children who have been kidnapped and removed from the United States to Mexico. Wendy has received awards for service to the community. She has also been recognized for her work as a facilitator in the Circuit Court of Cook County and for pro-bono work in DuPage County. OTHER ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS: Wendy just recently returned from a Rotarian Humanitarian Project in Guatemala where she worked with Mayan Children teaching English as a Second language and self-defense. In Guatemala she also had the opportunity to work with the Madre Whistle world organization, which fights against gender violence and murder of women, a serious problem in Guatemala and third world countries. Wendy is an active member of numerous professional and legal organizations, some of which are listed below. Wendy has been elected President of the Rotary Club of Mount Prospect/ Prospect Heights for the 2013-14 Rotary years and has been previously secretary of her Rotary club. Wendy has been both President and Secretary of the Rand/Olive Condominium Association and President of the Northwest Symphony Serenade Association. Wendy holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Wendy received extensive training in voice and performs both as a soloist and in various local and religious choir groups and with the Rotary World Choir. Wendy's additional hobbies include skiing, snowmobiling, scuba diving and snorkeling. Wendy is a member and supporter of the following Legal Professional Organizations: Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyers Association of America Illinois Bar Association Northwest Suburban Bar Association Chicago Bar Association American Bar Association DuPage County Bar Association Lake County Bar Association

Matthew R. Gebhardt is the president of The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C. and has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in criminal, traffic, and real estate matters throughout Illinois. A former prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, he brings firsthand knowledge of the criminal justice system to cases involving DUI, traffic violations, drug charges, juvenile offenses, retail theft, sex crimes, violent crimes, misdemeanors, and felonies. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Attorney Gebhardt places a strong emphasis on direct attorney-client communication and personally handles each client’s legal matter from beginning to end. His professional recognition includes selection to Super Lawyers since 2024, an Avvo 10.0 rating, Elite Lawyer recognition in 2026, and prior recognition from The National Trial Lawyers and the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. From his Buffalo Grove office, he represents clients throughout Lake County and surrounding Illinois communities. Contact The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C. to schedule a free consultation.

Estela R. Unzueta is an immigration law attorney located in Bensenville, Illinois. Other practice areas include asylum, citizenship & naturalization, deportation, visas, and real estate. Estela earned her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2004 and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar later that year. She is a born and raised in Chicago, and speaks English & Spanish. To schedule your appointment with the Bensenville Immigration Law Attorney, visit online or call 630-509-2363.

Robert P. Kramer began his legal journey while earning his law degree by serving as front-end supervisor at Builder’s Square — a position he held to underwrite his education. He received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1993. Upon passing the bar, he joined a regional attorney whose practice provided commercial real estate counsel for restaurant franchises throughout the Midwest. Robert then moved to a general-practice litigation firm in Hinsdale, Illinois, where he handled matters in divorce and family law, real estate transactions, and personal injury claims. In 1997, he struck out on his own and opened his first office in Plainfield — an enterprise that laid the foundation for his growing practice. Nearly two decades later, in 2016, he expanded by launching a second office in Lombard. For anyone dealing with divorce, family law, estate planning matters or real estate, call us today at 630-785-2400 or complete our contact form for a free consultation.

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.