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Patrick F. Ross
also known as Patrick F. Ross
Virtual Consultation Available
About Patrick
Biography
Every adult should have an estate plan, especially parents, unmarried couples, and single people of retirement age. A good estate plan brings peace of mind. Peace of mind that you have taken care of the people who depend on you and made things easier for your loved ones. Peace of mind that your important personal decisions will be respected when you are no longer able to communicate them. Peace of mind that you have minimized confusion, disputes, delays, expenses, taxes, and more if you suddenly lose capacity or die.
Exploring these topics and making decisions can be difficult, especially if you have not administered a loved one's estate or trust, have never experienced serious illness firsthand, or have a small number of trusted individuals in your inner circle.
Patrick uses clear communication, patient listening, and years of experience to educate, advise, and empower his clients. Our law firm's step-by-step process ensures that clients' estate plans are comprehensive and thorough without overwhelming them with too many decisions at once.
In addition to (1) preparing wills, trusts, and estate planning for Illinois residents, Patrick can also help with (2) preparing and negotiating premarital agreements for Illinois residents, (3) advising trustees in the uncontested administration of Illinois trusts, and (4) advising beneficiaries of Illinois trusts concerning their rights and reviewing trust administration documents.
A patient answerer of questions focused on total client satisfaction. Fixed fees payable over time without interest. Service guarantee. Limited evening and Saturday AM appointments available.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Ross Law Firm Ltd.
Fax
1622 W. Colonial Parkway, Suite 201, Inverness, IL, 60067
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Logan Square (client signing appointments), Chicago, IL, 60647
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Patrick online.
Patrick F. Ross's Reviews
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45 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Emily | December 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Easy to Work With
I really enjoyed working with Patrick Ross on our estate plan documents. He was responsive and made the process very user friendly and understandable.
Patrick Ross
Replied last December 29, 2021So glad to hear you enjoyed working with us, Emily! Thank you for your review and feedback.
Posted by Jennifer | May 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional and Thorough
My husband and I were very happy with Patrick's work. In the business of work, marriage, and having children, we had finally gotten around to doing our estate planning work to make sure our wishes were followed and children were taken care of as we wanted. Patrick took time to have multiple calls wit...
Patrick Ross
Replied last May 11, 2021Thank you for your thoughtful review, Jennifer. We are glad to know you were very happy with our work!
Posted by Joseph | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Top-Notch Attorney for Estate Planning
My wife and I are expecting our first child and wanted to make sure that we had our estate planning on the right track before he arrived. After discussing our goals, Patrick provided us with a comprehensive plan that not only addressed all our current needs, but also had the flexibility to account f...
Patrick Ross
Replied last January 12, 2021Congratulations on the addition to your family and thank you for the review. We're glad to hear Patrick and the Ross Law Firm team met your expectations throughout the whole process.
Posted by Lynn | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Lawyer revi
Patrick was very friendly and thorough. We created an estate plan with trusts that will simplify access to assets for my partner and my children. Patrick explained all the details carefully to be sure we understood.
Patrick Ross
Replied last June 03, 2019Thank you for your kind words! It's an honor to be your lawyer.
Posted by Donna | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional, Personable Planning
Trust and Estate Planning can be confusing and unpleasant. We found the opposite to be true with Patrick's assistance. We experienced concise, clear communication, excellent command of the field, solid drafting, and a high level of attention to detail that made finalizing our estate plans easy. We w...
Patrick F. Ross's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick is a knowledgable and skilled estate planning attorney with an incredible attention to detail. I highly recommend him!"
"I closely worked with Patrick on a large bankruptcy case that lasted several years. Patrick is very diligent, thorough and knowledgeable about the law. I always found him to be responsive to my inquiries, to have excellent insight, to really understand what bankruptcy judges wanted in various court filings and to complete projects in a timely and effective manner. I highly recommend Patrick as a skilled advocate and an experienced counselor."
"Patrick is a consummate professional, and I wholeheartedly endorse him. His clients are fortunate to have someone so experienced and detail-oriented looking out for their best interests."
"I have the pleasure of serving as co-chair with Mr. Ross on a committee of the local bar association, and I find him to be exceptionally knowledgeable in the law and current developments in the law. He is also highly responsive and detail oriented. It is a pleasure working with him on the committee."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a very competent and dedicated lawyer. Whenever I have an estate planning question, I speak to him. He is very knowledgeable in drafting trusts, wills, and other estate planning tools. He also treats clients with great respect, listens, and has the skill set to carry out clients' goals in estate planning. He provides clear estate plans which minimize taxes and maximize the efficient distribution of property upon clients' deaths. Patrick also provides clear directions to clients and follows through with re-titling assets and designating beneficiaries in order to avoid any problems for the clients' heirs when the client passes away."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent, aggressive thoughtful and creative."
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Experience
Honors
2026
2026 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
2026 Leading Lawyer (Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law), Leading Lawyers Network
2025
2025 Leading Lawyer (Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law), Leading Lawyers Network
2025
2025 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
2023 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
2022 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
2021 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
2018 - 2021 Emerging Lawyer (Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law), Leading Lawyers Network
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
2019 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
2018 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
2017 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
2016 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
2015 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
2014 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Ross Law Firm Ltd.
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert J. Ross
2008 - 2015
Associate, Ungaretti & Harris LLP
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Sneckenberg, Thompson & Brody, LLP
Associations
2019 - Present
Dean's Advisory Council, DePaul University College of LawCommitee Member
2017 - Present
Legacy Partners (Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation)Member
2015 - Present
Wills for Heroes FoundationVolunteer Experienced Estate Planning Attorney
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
The Bridge Youth & Family ServicesMember of the Young Professionals Board
2016 - 2025
Professional Advisors Committee of the Harper College Educational FoundationMember
2015 - 2019
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationCo-Chair of the Business Law & IP Committee
2013 - 2017
Lawyers Lend-a-Hand to Youth (youth mentoring)Chair of the Auxiliary Board
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Recent Illinois Cases Regarding Security Interests
2015
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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12 Mar 2025
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17 Mar 2025
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24 Jan 2023