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Charles T. Newland focuses on handling probate estate administration, contested estates, business litigation matters, and personal injury cases. Over the years, he has helped his clients recover millions of dollars in compensation. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana in 1984, he went on to receive his Juris Doctorate, with Highest Distinction (graduating 3rd in a class of 210) from The John Marshall Law School in . Newland was recently selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Illinois for 2014 and is the recipient of a number of other prestigious awards. He is a current member of the Lake County Bar Association, Northwest Suburban Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He served for three (3) years as the Co-Chairman of the Lake County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Committee and serves as a Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in guardianship cases.
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%
35 years
Litigation
25%
38 years
Estate Planning
20%
35 years
Personal Injury
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2010
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 37 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Charles T. Newland & Associates
(847) 797-9301
Fax
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 990, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2010 | Wills & Living Wills
Awesome experience
I had been on the fence about drawing up a will and having a power of attorney in place. After careful consideration and speaking to my boyfriend, he recommended we see Chuck. Chuck was very direct, honest, professional and helpful. It was a shorter process than I had anticipated. I appreciated b...
Posted by Cathy | May 16, 2010 | Wills & Living Wills
Recommend him every chance I can
I am a realtor in the NW suburbs and I recommend Chuck every chance I can. He has a very reliable & detailed oriented staff and keeps me informed through every step of a transaction. I have also worked with hime on wills & probate transactions
Charles Todd Newland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. This Attorney is very professional, courteous and competent."
"I have worked with Chuck on two different matters. On all occasions, he has been insightful and reliable. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chuck has handled difficult matters competently, with honor and integrity. I endorse him without qualification."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
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 AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Lake County Bar Association, Trust & Estate CommitteeCo-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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