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.

A founding partner of Abramovitch Blalock & McKinnon, LLC, Tina Abramovitch is a zealous advocate of her clients’ rights in all areas of family law. She is energetic and personable, and in bringing these qualities to her family law practice, is able to secure exceptional results even in the most complex cases. Tina was born in Montreal, Canada and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from McGill University in Montreal in 1998. She then went on to attend DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, receiving her Juris Doctorate degree in 2002. She also received her Certificate in Family Law at this time. Since obtaining her law degree, Tina has dedicated her career exclusively to family law. Tina is fluent in both English and French and is conversant in Yiddish and Hebrew. In her career thus far, Tina has achieved a high level of success in many areas of family law in Chicago and across Illinois. This includes issues related to: divorce, custody, visitation, paternity, child support, property division, marital agreements, gay and lesbian family law, separation, and orders of protection. She is persuasive, intelligent, and completely committed to her clients’ wellbeing. In 2016, Tina completed her mediation training at Northwestern University. Ever since, she has been helping couples mediate a myriad of complex issues related to divorce and family law. Tina is a member of the Family Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Council of Lawyers, and the Matrimonial Law Committee of the Women’s Bar Association.

I began practicing law in Illinois in 1993. Since then, I have helped countless clients avoid or reduce the penalties associated with speeding tickets and other traffic violations. I have also assisted clients in a range of other practice areas, from criminal law to family law. Based in Carbondale, I have spent my entire legal career in Southern Illinois, and I am familiar with the circumstances and personalities affecting clients with cases throughout the region. To schedule a free consultation to discuss how I can help you with a traffic ticket or any other legal matter, please contact me, attorney Ed Dorsey, at (618) 713-5150 or by e-mail.

Denise Erlich is passionate about helping clients navigate through the divorce, paternity or post-decree process. She is committed to resolving cases efficiently and outside of court to minimize conflict, legal fees and emotional stress, but willing to fight if necessary and take a case to trial. Denise uses her 23 years of litigation, mediation and life experience to provide clients with the support they need during this difficult time so that they can transition to their new life as seamlessly as possible. Denise provides valuable information, resources and insight to help clients understand the divorce process, to ensure their rights are protected, and to empower clients to make the best decisions for their family. Denise keeps clients fully informed of their case, provides clients with copies of all court documents, and is always available to answer questions in a professional and timely manner. Denise treats every client with respect and understands how stressful it can be to go through a divorce or other family law matter. Denise patiently guides her clients through every step of the divorce, paternity or post-decree process and provides clients with candid advice about their case and legal options, so they can make informed decisions about their future. With years of experience as a mediator, arbitrator, collaborative law attorney and Guardian Ad Litem, Denise seeks to resolve disputes as fairly and amicably as possible through alternative dispute resolution options, such as mediation and collaborative law. Denise is a fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Denise is also a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers, and the Illinois State Bar Association. Denise obtained her J.D., with honors, from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1999. Graduating in the top 15% of her law school class, she received the CALI Award in Trial Advocacy, was on the Dean’s List, and earned a Certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She received her M.B.A. in Finance from DePaul University in 1995, and her B.S. in Computer Science and Accounting from the University of Illinois in 1986.

Tom Chute is a 1990 graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York and a 1993 graduate of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. For more than three decades, Tom has tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained millions of dollars in settlements and awards on behalf of injured clients. His common sense approach to each case and jury appeal has earned him a reputation as one of the leading trial lawyers in the Chicago area. Tom is also frequently appointed by his fellow trial lawyers to serve as an Arbitrator. His reputation as a practical, no-nonsense lawyer makes him one of the most sought after attorneys among his peers. Tom is a frequent speaker at legal seminars, professional organizations and law schools in Illinois, including the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, National Business Institute and DePaul Law School. He is also a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and The Society of Trial Lawyers. Tom was also featured in Persona, a local Naperville magazine.

Wendy M. Musielak attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL, where she graduated with highest honors, earning a B.S. in Finance and Management. She earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2003. Wendy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Wendy concentrates her legal practice in family law matters including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals, and complex litigation. Prior to becoming a partner with Musielak & Rosinski LLC, Wendy was a Staff Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and an Adjunct Professor for DePaul University's Department of Management. In 2013, Wendy was selected as the DuPage County Bar Association's Lawyer of the Year for her commitment to her community and local legal associations. Wendy is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She is also a member and director of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. Additionally, Wendy is a fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a past TEC Committee member. Since 2018, Wendy has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer. On June 19, 2020, Wendy was installed as the DuPage County Bar Association's president for 2020-2021.

A Quad City native, Andrew takes pride in helping common people with their legal concerns. We are not a big, stuffy law firm looking to retire on a class action settlement. We help individuals and families work through tough situations and plan for the future while protecting their best interests. Andrew is licensed to practice in both Iowa and Illinois state and federal court. He is a member of the Scott County and Rock Island County Bar Association, Iowa and Illinois Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa, as well as his Juris Doctorate from the U of I College of Law, graduating with Honors in 2000.

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.

Jessica Sendek is a knowledgeable family law and divorce attorney who represents individuals and families throughout DuPage, Cook, Will, and Kane counties. Understanding that every case is unique, Attorney Sendek personally works with each of her clients to better understand their needs. Experienced with settlement negotiations and contested litigation, Attorney Sendek is always prepared to help. Having practiced in family law her entire career, Jessica is also trained as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in DuPage County, practicing mediation and collaborative law. Located in Wheaton, IL, Attorney Sendek offers a free consultation. For legal help, visit her website, or call 630-358-9029.

From his law offices in Rock Island, Illinois, estate and trust attorney Philip E. Koenig counsels individuals and businesses from the Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa. Most of Koenig’s clients reside in the cities of Moline, East Moline, Milan and Taylor Ridge, and throughout Rock Island County, Henry County, Mercer County, Knox County, Whiteside County, Carroll County and Bureau County.