$ 475-475 per hour
Kerry M. Lavelle
About Kerry
Biography
As a practicing attorney, and a founding partner of a law firm that bears my name, I take an especially focused view of serving clients. While certain areas of law can be complex, what matters most in dealing with any legal case is hard work, and meeting the needs of our clients. Before we begin any work, whether in the office, in a meeting, a hearing, or the courtroom, it is imperative that we understand your needs, concerns, and all aspects of your case. I believe that our hard work yields categorical preparedness. For this reason, I, and all of our attorneys, take time to meet with you, listen to your concerns, and review the options available to you. Once we have a course of action, I assure you that you cannot find another attorney who will work harder and be more thorough, on your behalf. These are the traits that make for exceptional lawyering.
I also believe that as a business owner, I have a responsibility to commit to my local community, and participate fully in the events that are important to the residents who live and work here. Lavelle Law always has, and always will be, a willing and active contributor to the overall needs of our local community and the people and organizations that make it so vibrant and successful.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
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Location
Lavelle Law Ltd.
1933 N. Meacham Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
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Kerry M. Lavelle's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Among the Finest
As one of the Senior Partners at Infinity Wealth Management, LLC, we often need legal work done for our clients. Whether its a Buy/Sell agreement for a business or a living trust for a family, Kerry and his team always come through with quality work. They spend the time, answer the questions, and pro...
Posted by Jim | September 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Prompt, Efficient, Effective Results
I have used legal services from Kerry Lavelle on a number of occasions. He has handled real estate closings, tax issues, estate planning and other matters for me and my family. in ever case I have received excellent service, always on a timely manner and at fair rates. I appreciate the way in which L...
Posted by John | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Expert Advice, Friendly, Knowledgable, Respectful
My firm, Infinity Wealth Management, LLC and I have been working with Lavelle Law for a number of years. We have always received the highest quality service. Their attorneys and staff are very accommodating and easy to talk with. Although much of our immediate needs are centered around estate plann...
Posted by Eric | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
President of Newman Insurance Servcices, Inc
I have know Kerry and used him personally plus referred him to many clients for over twenty years. He is an excellent attorney, well versed in many different areas and has always provided quick and easy to understand explanations of what ever situation we have need his expertise on.
Kerry M. Lavelle's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kerry has been a pleasure to work for and with. I am happy to call him my partner. Kerry draws on his wide knowledge of the law gained from over 25 years of experience in providing effective, practical solutions in his areas of practice to our clients."
"Kerry Lavelle delivers the highest quality legal representation to his clients at a fair cost. He expects the other lawyers at his firm to follow his example. Kerry has over 25 years legal experience to draw from in representing his clients. Kerry has a reputation of excellence within the legal community. He has my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Kerry has been practicing for 25 years and his experience in invaluable as a mentor and client advocate. His advice is a combination of his extensive legal experience, with a strong dose of natural business savvy and experience as well. Kerry always sees each case through the eyes of his clients, and never treats a matter as routine."
"I have been fortunate to work for Kerry at Lavelle Law, and I endorse him without reservation. He has a wide depth and breadth of substantive legal knowledge and experience in tax, corporate matters, and estate planning. In addition, his knowledge and experience in building and running a thriving law office make him an invaluable resource and advocate for our business clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kerry is an expert in the field of estate planning. He has a great team of smart and dedicated lawyers that can complete a comprehensive estate plan for you and your family at a reasonable price and with a quick turnaround on the deliverable."
"I endorse this lawyer!"
"Kerry is a well-respected professional and long-time member of the community. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Kerry on a number of property tax appeals and general real estate issues. Kerry is very responsive and is a good communicator. We worked under some tight filing deadlines and Kerry was able to simplify the issues for the clients in order to obtain the proper evidence in a timely fashion. We were successful in every property tax appeal, mainly because of Kerry's knowledge of the issues and ability to present the legal arguments in a concise fashion."
"It has been my privilege to work for Kerry's firm for the last 5 years. Kerry's overall knowledge of tax law, whether it applies to income tax issues or estate planning taxation issues is unparalleled. Working in these two areas, among others, permits Kerry to do one of the things our firm is founded on: helping individuals and small businesses have exceptional, but affordable, legal assistance to level the legal playing field. It is in this area, looking out for his clients' best interests, that Kerry truly excels. His focus on the well-being of his clients, whether legal, financial, or personal, sets him apart from other tax attorneys. Put another way, a client is not a transaction to Kerry - each client is a person, or corporate entity, with real problems, and Kerry, and the rest of us through his example, treat each and every client with the courtesy and respect they deserve. I cannot recommend Kerry highly enough - not just as a lawyer, but as a human being."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lavelle has over 20 years of experience in representing individual & business clients in front of the IRS. His success in representing clients is not just before the IRS or the Illinois Department of Revenue, Mr. Lavelle has also gained a great reputation in representing clients in complex commercial real estate transactions, as well as, other business transactions."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Kerry extensively since 1997 and he has always exceeded expectations, both with the quality of the work product and the efficiency in how he has produced it."
"I give my highest endorsement of Kerry Lavelle. Kerry is an excellent practitioner, mentor, and counselor of law. He is one of the premier tax and business law attorneys in the Midwest and beyond, and is highly respected and regarded in the legal profession and many types of the business industries. Kerry's professionalism and professional ethics are never compromised. If you are looking for one of the few elite law practitioners in the are of business, tax, or estate planning, look no further than Kerry Lavelle."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Business Leader of the Year, Palatine Chamber of Commerce
2010
Spirit of Life Award, Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Partner, Lavelle Law, Ltd.
2003 - 2013
Professor of Law, John Marshall Law School
Associations
American Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Corporate counseling; Federal tax; Estate planning
Sample of Legal Cases
IRS Representation
Business Transactions
Grocery Law
Grocery Law
Agriculture
Acquisitions
Lease Agreement
Shopping Centers
Loan Documents
Tax
Education
1989
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
DePaul University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1981
North Park College, Chicago, Illinois | Economics
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Paychex Seminars
Representing Taxpayers with Extraordinary Tax Problems
2014
Eder, Casella & Co. Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2014
CJBS, LLC Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
Tighe Kress & Orr Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
The Stapleton Group Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
Stout Risius Ross, Inc. Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
Michael Silver & Company Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
Kipnis, Rosen & Bloom, Ltd. Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
Eder, Casella & Co. Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
EC Ortiz & Company Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
Brown, Kaplan & Liss LLP Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
2013
BIK Seminar
Problematic Taxpayers
N/A
Tax Law
Various Chambers of Commerce
N/A
IRS collection letters, complex audit matters, and detecting, avoiding and defeding potential tax fraud cases
Illinois C.P.A. Society
N/A
IRS Collection Issues
C.P.A. Society
N/A
How to buy existing businesses/Starting up new businesses
Harper College
N/A
Federal Tax Practice and Procedure
John Marshall Law School
Publications
2015
American Bar Association
The Business Guide to Law: Creating and Operating a Successful Law Firm
2014
Daily Herald Business Ledger
A Game Changer in the Delaware Courts
2010
Construction Equipment Distribution Journal
Why Every Employer Should Adopt A Social Media Networking Policy
1989
I.R.C. SECTION 482
Tax Implications for Closely-Held Domestic Business Associations, Virginia Tax Review
N/A
Criminal Justice Journal, Western State University College of Law, Volume 12, Issue 1
Conspiracy in Closely-Held Corporations
N/A
DePaul Business Law Journal, Volume 4, Number 1
Drafting Shareholder Agreements for the Closely-Held Business
N/A
The Practical Accountant
The Legal Aspects of Starting a New Business
Languages
English