Anthony J. Madonia, Esq., CPA, is the founder and partner of Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd., a premier law firm located in Des Plaines, Illinois. Anthony J. Madonia & Associates has been in business for over 25 years. An Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Tony focuses on the areas of Estate Planning, Taxation, Wealth Counseling and Administration, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Law.
With a passion for helping clients preserve and protect their assets and interests, Tony helps businesses and the families they support to realize their goals and objectives. His dual concentration in both legal and tax allows him to provide a broad perspective when planning for growth or transition, especially during times of economic uncertainty. Tony works to anticipate various situations, structure assets, and related documents to address individual issues and circumstances with appropriate solutions.
Tony has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois, a Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has taught Estates & Trusts and Estate Planning & Drafting as an adjunct Professor at John Marshall Law School. Tony is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, American Association of Attorney-CPA’s, the Wealth Counsel, the Small Business Advocacy Council and the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors.
Active within the legal profession, Tony is past Chairman of the Asset
Protection Committee of The Chicago Bar Association, is a member of
the Justinian Society of Lawyers and Mentor for the Illinois Supreme
Court – Committee on Professionalism. His community endeavors
include the Planned Giving Committee and Board of Advisers of
Catholic Charities of Chicago; BoardMember and Treasurer for both
Le Ballet Petit and The Safer Foundation; past President of the
Rotary International – Financial District Chapter and former Assistant
District Governor for Rotary International. Tony is a recognized Five
Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional, a frequent guest
speaker and has co-authored five books.
A native Chicagoan, Tony has been married to his wife, Jenny for 30
years. They have two sons and one daughter.
Specialties & Interests
Estate Planning Taxation Wealth Preservation Business Counsel
Practice areas
Legal Counsel for Everyday Issues Outside Legal Counsel, Part of the Team. Licenses & Permits Contracts & Agreements Corporate Filings Intellectual Property Mergers & Acquisitions Venture Capital Regulatory & Compliance Financing & Equity An established company needs a trusted legal advisor to assist in managing ongoing issues and growth. When you retain Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd. you acquire a partner focused on your business, your community and your results.
27 years
Achieve Your Goals. Realize Your Dreams. Provide For Your Legacy. Defining your legacy and providing for your spouse and family requires thoughtful consideration and planning. Today's families can include several generations, each having different goals and priorities along with needs and wants. A well-structured Estate Plan should reflect your intentions, fulfill your wishes, provide for special circumstances and protect your assets.
27 years
The most simplistic of financial transaction can have considerable tax consequences. Transaction & Transition Planning - When and how to acquire, divest or invest Compliance & Interpretation - Government regulations, industry requirements and tax law Reorganizing & Restructuring - Business entities, transitions, tax implications Estates & Gifts - Before, during and after distributions IRS & Tax Court Representation - When interpretations and documents are in question
32 years
Direction, Navigation and Representation through Estate Settlement.
7 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1990 | 03/03/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Five Star Estate Planning Attorney | Five Star Professionals | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd. | 1995 - Present |
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Chicago Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants | Member | N/A |
The Wealth Counsel | Member | N/A |
Small Business Advocacy | Member | N/A |
Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors | Members | N/A |
Justinian Society of Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Collaborative Press | The Complete Guide to Estate & Financial Planning in Turbulent Times | N/A |
Collaborative Press | Being in Business is a Funny Thing - Getting Out is Not! | N/A |
Collaborative Press | Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is | N/A |
Collaborative Press | Midas Managers: How Every Business They Touch Turns to Gold | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
University of Illinois | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Maximizing Opportunities in Today's Hot Market | Transition Planning and Transaction Execution | 2015 |
Summer 2014 Conference | Estate Planning | 2014 |
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Ghanshyam Patel, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. He was once my professor for Estate Planning in law school and event today I often reach out to him for estate planning advise. He is very knowledgable, practical, and professional.
Kevin Flynn, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Tony for more than 20 years. I have used him personally for all of my estate planning and income tax filings and we have collaborated on a number of litigation matters for common clients. He always brings something new to the project and is tireless in his efforts on behalf of his clients.
Ghanshyam Patel, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. He was once my professor for Estate Planning in law school and event today I often reach out to him for estate planning advise. He is very knowledgable, practical, and professional.
Kevin Flynn, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Tony for more than 20 years. I have used him personally for all of my estate planning and income tax filings and we have collaborated on a number of litigation matters for common clients. He always brings something new to the project and is tireless in his efforts on behalf of his clients.
Gregory Turza, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Tony over the years. He is a wonderful resource and he takes very good care of the clients I refer to him. He has all my confidence and has a great reputation among all of my colleagues. If your issues have anything to do with estate and/or business planning you can't go wrong with Tony Madonia.
David Sullivan, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I strongly endorse Tony! Working as a young associate in Tony's office, I saw first-hand the high level of dedication Tony has to his clients. He applies his in-depth knowledgeable of the law in the areas of business, tax and estate planning to develop creative solutions for his client's legal needs. In addition to being a talented attorney, he is a dedicated family man and is generous with his time for many charitable causes. I have and will continue to refer people to Tony as I know that they will be in good hands.
David Figlioli, Business Attorney on Oct 21, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.I have known and worked with Tony for close to 25 years. He has been a valuable confidant and counsel to me on many business issues related to my legal practice, the structure of my law form and in various personal tax matters. He is truly concerned with his client's well being and best interests and is extremely qualified to offer advise on business and tax related matters. I have referred many individuals to him for legal services and he has provided them with outstanding representation.
Brian Tierney, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 21, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse Tony with great enthusiasm and without reservation. In 2013, Tony taught my Estates & Trusts class. He taught in the evening after working full-time during the day. He taught us the black-letter law and gave us practical, real-world knowledge so that we could best serve our clients. Tony has 24 years of experience as an attorney and is also a CPA. So, he is even better qualified to serve his clients. Tony is also involved in the community, serving as an officer to and on the boards of several non-profits. I recently started my own law practice in estate planning and real estate. I have already encountered some difficult legal issues. For help, my first thought was and is to contact Tony. Each time I have done so, Tony was pleasant, generous with his time and gave me the right answers. Other professionals have told me they consider him family. I consider Tony a friend and mentor. Again, I endorse Tony with great enthusiasm and without reservation.
Kevin Bolger, Tax Attorney on Oct 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many of my clients to Tony. He has also represented me. He is an excellent lawyer and a fine human being. Tony really cares about his clients.
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