YOUR TRUSTED ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE PLANNING, REAL ESTATE, AND BANKRUPTCY.
Protect your assets and plan for the future with personalized legal solutions. We serve Chicago, Oak Park/River Forest, Schaumburg, and the surrounding areas.
Call us at (708) 660-9190, or click below to link to our contact form.
LEGAL PRACTICE AREAS IN OAK
PARK/RIVER FOREST &
SCHAUMBURG
ESTATE
PLANNING
Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
to protect your family's future.
Emerson Law Firm provides comprehensive estate planning services tailored to meet the individual needs of our clients, including trusts, wills, guardianship planning, powers of attorney for clients and their grown children living away from home, pet trusts, and gun trusts. Emerson Law is a proud member of the Wealth Counsel community.
CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY
Debt relief solutions tailored
to your needs.
Our firm provides both Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (repayment plan) bankruptcy services. If you are facing financial difficulties, we can guide you through the process of filing for consumer bankruptcy and provide the caring support you need to achieve a fresh start.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Experienced help with
property transactions.
Our firm has assisted clients with various real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and property transfers, since 1999. In fact, Attorney Sandy Emerson is a former real estate broker. Our experience includes home and condominium sales, multi-unit buildings, for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) properties, small commercial properties, and condo conversion projects.
DISCHARGE
VIOLATIONS
Stopping post-discharge abuses
from creditors.
We offer strategic counsel and representation to safeguard the interests of our clients who have obtained a bankruptcy discharge and are still being harassed by creditors of discharged debts.
SHORT
SALES
Strategic deficiency avoidance counsel.
With 25+ years of experience in short sales, we are dedicated to representing our clients' interests with unwavering commitment, with the goal of minimizing or eliminating a deficiency payment by the homeowner.
MORTGAGE
PROBLEMS
Compassionate help when you
need it most.
As seasoned foreclosure defense attorneys with extensive loss mitigation experience, we employ effective dispute resolution strategies to seek amicable solutions and favorable outcomes for our clients.
OUR VISION
At Emerson Law, we strive to be the trusted legal partner for families, offering comprehensive and compassionate services in estate planning, real estate, and bankruptcy. Our vision is to empower families to navigate life's transitions with confidence and clarity by providing personalized, accessible legal solutions that safeguard their futures, preserve their legacies, and foster peace of mind. We aim to create lasting relationships built on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of our clients’ unique needs, ensuring that every decision is made with the well-being of their loved ones in mind.
OUR TEAM
SANDRA M. EMERSON
FOUNDING ATTORNEY
REAL ESTATE
ESTATE PLANNING
More than 25 years of helping clients build, protect, and pass on what matters most.
Sandy earned her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law and holds dual licenses to practice in Georgia and Illinois. Highly regarded in her fields of practice, she has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in real estate and foreclosure every year since 2017. A recognized authority, she has taught multiple continuing legal education courses for attorneys through NBI and IICLE. Sandy resides in Oak Park with her husband; they are the proud parents of two adult children, both graduates of Fenwick High School in Oak Park.
MATTHEW C. SWENSON
ATTORNEY
REAL ESTATE
ESTATE PLANNING BANKRUPTCY
Dedicated to assisting clients with asset acquisition and protection.
A Chicago-area native, Matt attended Ridgewood High School in Norridge and the University of Illinois before earning his law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. Licensed to practice in Illinois since 2010, he brings more than 15 years of legal experience to the firm. Matt volunteers his estate planning expertise through the Wills for Heroes program, helping local first responders and veterans secure their families' futures. Matt and his wife reside in Bloomingdale with their two young daughters.
JACQUELINE N.
BARNES
OFFICE MANAGER
and
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Committed to ensuring a phenomenal client experience with compassion, care, and prompt, efficient service.
Jacqueline manages Emerson Law Firm's day-to-day operations, overseeing all essential firm administrative functions and master scheduling. As the organizational backbone of the team, her attention to detail keeps our law office running efficiently and our communications with clients and counsel effortless. She and her husband Adrian, the executive chef for Nordstrom in Chicago, have a daughter who attends Fenwick High School in Oak Park.
OUR LOCATIONS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Oak Park (Principal Office)
Medical Arts Complex
715 Lake Street, Suite 420
Oak Park, IL 60301
Schaumburg (Satellite Office)
Centennial Center
1900 E. Golf Road, Suite 950
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 708-660-9190
Please direct all mail to the Oak Park office.
HELPFUL TOOLS & PORTALS
Estate Planning & Trust Intake
We make estate planning simple using secure digital intake tools for your assets, beneficiaries, and powers of attorney. Fill out the contact form to the left to schedule a consultation and receive your personalized planning link.
Verify Property Taxes & Exemption Status
Check if your Oak Park / River Forest or Schaumburg home is missing homeowner or senior exemptions. If so, and your property taxes are higher than expected, you can file a Certificate of Error.
Check Your Home's Deed & Title Records
Confirm your current deed status, ownership structure, or mortgage recordings before buying, selling, or placing your property into a trust.
Cook County Clerk's Property Records Search
Pay your Cook County Real Estate Tax Bill, Check Payment Status, or Change the Name/Address on the Bill
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