Charles Todd Newland

PRO

Charles Todd Newland

also known as Chuck Newland

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Probate Lawyer at Rolling Meadows, IL
Practice Areas: Probate, Litigation, Estate Planning ... +2 more

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 990, Rolling Meadows, IL

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About Charles

Biography

Over 32 Years of Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Guardianship, Will & Elder Law Experience. Call (847) 607-6994 Today For Free Consult

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 45%

Representing executors and administrators of decedent's estates, guardians in disabled persons and minor's estates and family members in will contests and other adversarial probate matters.

35 years

45%
Litigation 25%

Primarily, estate and trust, business litigation, including contract disputes, breaches of restrictive covenants and fiduciary duty by officers, fraudulent transfer of assets and personal injury.

38 years

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Preparing wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients of all family and economic situations.

35 years

20%
Personal Injury 5%

5%
Real Estate 5%

Residential and commercial real estate sales and purchases, primarily for our estate and trust matters.

35 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2010

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Charles T. Newland & Associates

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 990, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008

cnewlandassociates.com

Charles T. Newland & Associates

250 Parkway Dr. Ste. 330, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069

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Online Presence

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Charles Todd Newland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2014

Positive Experience with Chuck Newland & Firm

We used Chuck for our strategic foreclosure and were happy with the results he got us. Him and his firm were great to work with. All were very knowledgable and were able to answer all of our questions when they arose. Very responsive to emails phone calls, etc.

Posted by Donna | January 24, 2013

I Highly Recommend Charles Newland for Any of Your Legal Needs

Chuck Newland handled my worker's compensation case with knowledge and experience above and beyond. It took over five years to get the other side to an acceptable settlement offer and Chuck kept me informed every step along the way. There were many times that I was ready to give up and take whatever ...I could get just to get the case over with but he convinced me to hang on and fight and he was right. In the end the insurance company came through with an offer that was more than I expected. Now I have a nice nest egg and a college fund for my daughter and I owe it all to Chuck.

Posted by Dee | December 20, 2011

An Attorney You Can Trust

I'm a realtor in the Northwest suburbs & use Chuck for all of my closings when possible. Chuck & his assistant provide timely communications on contract status to ensure a smooth and successful closing. With the challenges today in securing real estate transactions, I trust Charles T. Newland & Ass...ociates in handling my client contracts to closing.

Posted by Brian | August 10, 2010

Man for all seasons

Chuck handles our corporate matters for our family business and has provided legal counsel for my wife and I and many other extended family members for issues involving real estate, estate planning, traffic court, and employment issues. He literally does it all and does it very well.

Posted by Deborah | May 19, 2010

On matters of adversarial estate issues.

It has been eight plus years that I have had Chuck as my attorney. The issues for our family are intricate and complicated to say the least. Chuck has been there for us throughout all the trials of this difficult case. I am sure that he has learned things along the way that he might have not known... before he worked with us. Most of all the less than professional behavior of his collegues. He hasn't always known the information necessary at a moments notice but what he is unsure about he dilligently takes the time to find out. It has been along road for our family since we engaged Chuck and his services and it is not over yet. This may be the longest case Chuck has represented. He is trustworthy and always follows through. He returns calls promptly and has had to listen to my less than pleasureable attitude in times of frustration. If an oversite occures he will take responsibility and own up to whatever the problem might be. I have recommened this lawyer to others that have engaged his services and will continue to do so in the future. You won't be disappointed with the service he will provide. In addition to his service and dedication he is a great person and someone that has integrity as well as knowledge and expertise.

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Charles Todd Newland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neil Zweiban

Probate lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. This Attorney is very professional, courteous and competent."

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Steven Raminiak

Guardianship lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Chuck on two different matters. On all occasions, he has been insightful and reliable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Litigation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Long

Litigation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chuck has handled difficult matters competently, with honor and integrity. I endorse him without qualification."

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Cary Lind

Probate lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I give Chuck my highest recommendation for all areas of practice, not just Probate. He and I have collaborated on a number of cases. I find him always to be highly skilled, thorough, practical, ethical, reasonable on fees, and everything I would want in any lawyer I would hire myself or recommend to others."

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Christopher Cosley

General practice lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charles "Chuck" Newland is a superior lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several matters and have referred numerous clients to him personally and his law firm and have had nothing but positive results and satisfied clients. A lawyer's lawyer, he is a true professional and a committed advocate to his client's needs. His track record of sucess speaks for itself. I fully endorse this lawyer's work as I have personally witnessed satisfied clients as a result of his efforts."

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Steven Kyriazes

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is very knowledgeable in the areas of personal injury, real estate and probation and has shared his knowledge with me in all these areas."

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David Schlueter

General practice lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Kurt Richter

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Robert Long

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David Schlueter

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Joan Vasquez

Real estate lawyer

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Cary Lind

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Christopher Cosley

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Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Torch Award for Market Place Business Ethics, Better Business Bureau Nomination

2015

Top 1 % of Attorneys Nationally, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Illinois-2014, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

Sworn in as Officer of the Court, United States Supreme Court

1988

Hornbook Award For Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, West Publishing Company

1988

Corpus Juris Secundum Award For Significant Legal Scholarship, West Publishing Company

1988

Order of John Marshall, The John Marshall Law School

1988

Juris Doctorate with Highest Distinction, The John Marshall Law School

1987

Who's Who Among American Law Students, The Summa Publishing Bureau

1986

Quarter Finalist-Creighton International Moot Court, Creighton University School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Charles T. Newland & Associates

2011 - Present

Professor, College of Lake County

2007 - Present

Guardian Ad Litem, Circuit Court

1995 - 2011

Partner, Newland, Newland & Newland

1991 - 1995

Partner, Charles T. Newland & Associates

1988 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Ross & Hardies

1987 - 1988

Law Clerk/Research Assistant, Leonard M. Ring & Associates

Associations

2012 - Present

National Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2015

Lake County Bar Association, Trust & Estate Committee

Co-Chair

Education

1988

Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Creighton University School of Law

Speaking Engagements

2017

LCBA Trust & Estate Committee Annual Conference

Trustee's Attorney's Duty To Beneficiaries

2017

IRELA Monthly Meeting

Selling "Underwater" Property Free of Liens in Probate

2016

Lake County Bar Association Trust & Estate Section

The CPA/Client Privilege

2016

Circuit Court GAL Training

Limited Guardianship

2015

Guardianship Boot Camp

Uncontested Guardianship

2015

GAL Training Workshop

Limited Guardianship

2014

LCBA Trust Estate Committee

Limited Guardianship

2014

IICLE Elder Law Short Course

Guardianship Jurisdiction

2013

LCBA Trust & Estate Committee

Trust & Estates

2012

General Practice Update-Illinois State Bar Association

Foreclosure

2010

CharterOne Bank

Preparation and purpose of powers of attorney

2010

Baird & Warner Training Seminar

Short Sales and Foreclosures

2007

NWSBA-Attorney's Fees -To Fee or Not to Fee

Attorney's Fees in Probate cases

Publications

2012

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association Jurisdictional Disputes In Adult Guardianship Cases

2010

The Lake County Bar Journal- The Docket Lost Opportunity May Lead to Surcharge for Guardian

2009

The Docket (Lake County Bar Journal) Satisfying the "Gatekeeper"

2008

The Docket-(Lake County Bar Journal) Pot Luck in the Court of Claims

2007

The Docket (Lake County Bar Journal) Reading the Poor Man's Will

Languages

English

Activity

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