Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt is the founder and president of the Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C. Located in Buffalo Grove, IL, Attorney Gebhardt focuses his practice on criminal defense and real estate law. Understanding that the legal system can be frightening, Attorney Gebhardt works with his clients in order to help them achieve their legal goals. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Gebhardt, visit his website or call 847-239-4703.

Monica P. Patankar is a partner with the law firm of Patankar Law P.C. Monica takes a compassionate approach to helping clients solve their legal issues. She listens to each story carefully and understands that no two issues are alike. Monica's legal training and experience have prepared her to handle your legal needs. Monica gained her legal knowledge at University of Notre Dame Law School in Notre Dame, Indiana. Upon graduation, Monica worked for a large law firm, Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, Illinois. At Chapman, Monica worked with large municipalities and other governmental entities to raise capital for large infrastructure projects. After working for Chapman, Monica also had the opportunity to focus her legal acumen on individuals with family law issues and businesses handling general litigation and transactional matters, before forming Patankar Law P.C. Moreover, through her previous work experiences, she gained an interest in taxation and furthered her education at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law receiving an LL.M. in Taxation. Monica is trained as a Guardian ad Litem, an attorney that is appointed to determine what is in the best interest of the minor children, in Kane, DuPage, and Kendall Counties. To schedule an initial consultation with a skilled Aurora Tax Attorney, call 630-820-8877.

Michael F. Bonaguro graduated from Marquette University with a BS in Business Administration with a specialty in Finance. He worked at American National Bank as a credit analyst while attending the John Marshall Law School. While attending law school, Mr. Bonaguro also worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Monica Reynolds in the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Upon graduation, Mr. Bonaguro worked for the law firm of Fraterrigo, Best & Beranek. While with the firm, Mr. Bonaguro participated in a variety of cases including excessive force, personal injury, and liability claims. Mr. Bonaguro went on to work as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the criminal division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. As an assistant, Mr. Bonaguro wrote over 50 appellate court briefs and argued many before the Appellate Court of Cook County. Mr. Bonaguro prosecuted over 60 criminal trials that included bench and jury trials. Before joining Leinenweber Baroni & Daffada LLC, Mr. Bonaguro began a law practice focusing on civil litigation, real estate, probate, divorce, and criminal matters. Additionally, he sat on the Business Conduct Committee at the CME/CBOT for 4 years. As a panelist, Bonaguro presided over many cases involving CME and CBOT rule violations. His role included making dispositions on complex trading cases that involved CME, CBOT, and CFTC rule violations. These decisions were made at various procedural levels including evidentiary hearings, settlement agreements, and probable cause hearings. Mr. Bonaguro maintains a strong dedication to assisting clients in the futures and commodities industry through regulatory and compliance practice. Throughout his practice of law, Mr. Bonaguro has been active in litigation before State and Federal Courts and is a member of the Federal Trial Bar and the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Mr. Bonaguro has successfully litigated in these courts and devotes his practice to empowering his clients.

Dan Walker Jr. is a trial attorney with 35 years of experience. He has tried cases in Cook, DuPage, Will, McHenry, Kane and Lake County. He understands that an attorney must be aggressive, pragmatic, and results oriented. He has helped many clients navigate and use the court system to achieve their goals.

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.

Matthew Livingston is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. Knowledgeable in many areas of law, Attorney Livingston concentrates his practice on estate planning, real estate, and business formation matters. Located in Glenview, IL, Matthew is passionate about providing legal help to the members of his community. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact our Glenview probate attorney online or by calling 847-544-6657.

Marissa’s main areas of concentration are family law matters such as Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Visitation and Adoption. Marissa is also a court approved family Mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Kane and Dekalb County. In addition, Marissa is one of the few Kane County foreclosure mediators for the sixteenth judicial circuit. Marissa is an active member of the Kane County Bar Association, DeKalb County Bar Association, Du Page County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. In addition, Marissa is a member of the Kane County Family Law Committee.

Willard L. Hemsworth III is an exceptionally skilled and experienced personal injury attorney with a remarkable track record of success. For more than two decades, he has been dedicated to aiding victims of violent and traumatic accidents, earning him the esteemed reputation as one of Illinois' finest personal injury attorneys. Additional practice areas include: premises liability, automobile collisions, motorcycle injuries, bicycle injuries and more. Mr. Hemsworth obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, where he achieved the distinction of being on the Dean's List. He furthered his education at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, earning his Juris Doctor degree. During his time there, he served on the editorial board of the Review of Intellectual Property Law and even published a comment in the same journal. While initially starting his career as a civil and commercial litigator, Mr. Hemsworth soon discovered his true calling in advocating for victims of violent and traumatic accidents. Since then, he has wholeheartedly devoted his practice to representing individuals injured due to the negligence or intentional acts of others. With an exceptional understanding of the law and a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes, Mr. Hemsworth has successfully taken more than two dozen cases to jury trial, securing favorable verdicts in every single matter. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Hemsworth is an esteemed member of various professional associations, including the DuPage County Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. He is also a sought-after speaker at legal conferences and seminars, where he shares his expertise on personal injury law. If you have suffered injuries in a violent or traumatic accident, you deserve an attorney who will fight tirelessly for your rights and diligently pursue the compensation you are entitled to. Willard L. Hemsworth III is the advocate you need. He stands as a beacon of justice for victims of violent and traumatic accidents, and he will utilize every resource available to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. To schedule your free consultation with the Naperville, IL Personal Injury Attorney, please visit online or call 630-364-2188.

Robert is a lifetime Lake County resident, born in Libertyville, Illinois, and raised in the neighboring Village of Gurnee. Robert attended Warren Township High School from 2001-05, where he distinguished himself in academics and athletics graduating among the highest in his class and receiving All-Conference football honors. He conducted his undergraduate studies at Illinois State University as a “University Scholarship” recipient, where, in 2009, he graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Studies. Robert was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois on November 1, 2012. He attended law school at the Northern Illinois University College of Law from 2009-12, graduating Cum Laude in May of 2012. In November of 2012, after a brief bought working for major corporations, Robert opened Tomei Law to assist those in financial distress–specifically, representing consumer rights through foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, auto fraud, and debt collection harassment. In the fall of 2018, Robert, along with three other fine attorneys, Timothy Johnston, Alan Lenczycki, and Michael Goldberg, founded the law firm Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg, LLC (JTLG, LLC). JTLG is a full-service law firm and in addition to an office in Gurnee shared with Tomei Law, P.C., JTLG has an office conveniently located in the heart of downtown Libertyville. Having hailed from a family with Lake County roots, it has always been an aspiration of Robert’s to practice law in the community of his upbringing. The inner drive to further that end, coupled with the desire to assist those in distress, led him to pursue a legal career in the Consumer Rights arena where he has successfully taken on consumer foes that include some of the largest banks, debt collectors, and automobile dealerships in the land and as the owner of Tomei Law, P.C. and partner of JTLG, he plans to continue that fight for justice in Consumer Rights well into the future.

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.