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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, Arlington Heights, and the surrounding areas.

Call us at (708) 660-9190, or use the contact form below.

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PRACTICE AREAS

PRACTICE AREAS

ESTATE
PLANNING

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.

REAL ESTATE 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, transactions involving multi-unit buildings, for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) properties, small commercial properties, and condo conversion projects.

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY

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 support you need to achieve a fresh start.

DISCHARGE
VIOLATIONS

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

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

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

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.

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ATTORNEYS

OUR TEAM

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SANDRA M. EMERSON

FOUNDING ATTORNEY

REAL ESTATE & ESTATE PLANNING

 

More than 25 years of experience in guiding clients through property transactions. 

Sandy has been licensed to practice in Georgia since 1997 and Illinois since 1998. She has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in real estate and foreclosure every year since 2017.  Sandy and her husband have two children.

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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 and the University of Illinois prior to graduating from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Matt has been licensed to practice in Illinois since 2010. Matt and his wife have two children.

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JACQUELINE
BARNES

LEGAL ASSISTANT & OFFICE MANAGER

 

Ensuring a phenomenal client experience.

Jacqueline manages the day-to-day operations of the firm, including the firm calendar. She and her husband Adrian, an executive chef, have one child. 

CONTACT

Contact our firm today! 
(708) 660-9190

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OUR LOCATIONS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

715 Lake Street, Suite 420
Oak Park, IL 60301

 

121 S. Wilke Road, Suite 209

Arlington Heights, IL 60005


Tel: 708-660-9190
 

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