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☀️ Summer is a great time to invest in your business's future.Whether you're starting a new venture, forming an LLC, purchasing or selling a business, reviewing contracts, or planning for long-term growth, the team at Scannell & Associates is here to help. Strong legal foundations can make all th...

✨ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT✨Patrick Tolley joined the firm in 2024. Patrick concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, family law, estate planning and residential real estate.Patrick received his bachelors in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Western Michigan University i...

At Scannell & Associates, we know life doesn't slow down in the summer and neither do the important moments that shape your future. Whether you're buying or selling a home, creating an estate plan, navigating a family matter, handling litigation, or simply preparing for what comes next, our team ...

✨ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT✨Mike Golden concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal law, civil rights violations, injury and death cases, probate, estate planning, and real estate transactions.Mike earned his Juris Doctorate with High Honors from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1990, his Bachel...

Family law matters are deeply personal — and having the right legal team by your side can make all the difference.At Scannell & Associates, P.C., we help individuals and families throughout Illinois navigate difficult transitions with compassion, clarity, and strong legal advocacy. Whether you ar...

✨ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT✨Dan Witous concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, including Wills and Trusts, Estate Administration, including Probate and Trust Administration, Real Estate Law, including residential and commercial sales and purchases, as well as corporate law and litigati...

Check out our new website, designed to guide you through the home buying and selling process from start to finish. You'll find helpful articles on everything from inspections to post-closing tasks, along with tools like closing and mortgage calculators to give you a clearer picture of what to exp...

Planning ahead isn't just about retirement or pensions, it's about your voice being heard when it matters most. A Power of Attorney for Healthcare allows you to appoint someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so. It ensures your preferences are respected ...

Spring is a season of fresh starts, new opportunities, and moving forward with confidence. It is also the perfect time to make sure your legal matters are in order. Whether you are planning for the future, navigating a real estate transaction, handling probate matters, or facing a legal dispute, ...

✨ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT✨Bill Leslie joined us after a distinguished career as a civil law trial attorney with the Illinois Attorney General's office, where he supervised the Chicago Metro Unit. Bill is a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Bar, and the ...

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