Kevin Gilbert Drendel

Kevin Gilbert Drendel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Batavia, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate ... +2 more

111 Flinn Street, Batavia, IL

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

I have a steady stream of estate planning matters that I am working on at all times. I draft Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and related documents. I incorporate estate tax planning for the people who need it. I have done special needs trusts and other custom estate planning.

35 years

40%
Real Estate 20%

I have always done real estate purchases and sales, residential and commercial. I have done land use, development and zoning work. I have done easements, leases, licenses and just about anything related to real estate. Much of the work I have done for municipalities, banks and corporations would fall into the category of real estate.

35 years

20%
Business 15%

I represent many businesses and business owners on an ongoing and ad hoc basis.Tthe Firm has an innovative Business Call-In Program that allows business clients unlimited phone calls for routine advice for a low monthly fee of $50 or a yearly fee of $500. I have handled many asset and stock sales and purchases. I handle just about anything that comes up in the course of business and have a good network of strong attorneys and other professionals who I refer matters that I do not handle.

35 years

15%
Probate 15%

I do not do a lot of probate law, but I almost always have probate matters pending at any given time. It is a natural extension of the estate planning practice.

31 years

15%
General Practice 10%

Although I have some focuses for my practice, much of What I do stretches across the lines of those practice areas and is a combination of those practice areas.

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kevin Gilbert Drendel

111 Flinn Street, Batavia, IL, 60510-2471

Law Offices of Kevin Gilbert Drendel

2000 W. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL, 60506

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Kevin Gilbert Drendel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

TOP NOTCH IN EVERY WAY

Kevin and his associates put together our estate plan a number of years ago. Advised us what should be done to protect what we had and make sure it was properly handled when the time came to best benefit our family. Recently we had to update it to include a property that had been left outside the t...rust. More importantly, the change at this point in time was due to the very unexpected passing of our oldest son. We were so devastated by the loss but knew this had to be done. The caring and compassionate, yet very professional, way everyone handled what we needed to do is unsurpassed. We highly recommend the firm and everyone who is a part of the team.

Posted by Carolyn | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Compassionate, kind and expert handling of our Estate Planning

Thank you for your kind and compassionate assistance in completing our Living Trust, Will, and Power of Attorney. Often times these arrangements are uncomfortable to discuss and plan. Kevin Drendel made it very easy, through his warm, personable style. He was able to complete our paperwork in a v...ery timely manner, even with the difficult Pandemic limitations. Thank you!

Posted by John | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Kevin has been very helpful for setting up and guiding us in our estate planning process. Very professional and always available. He made the process go smooth and with complete satisfaction.

Posted by Jean | May 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great lawyer

We contacted Kevin Drendel for our estate planning. From first phone call Kevin was professional and explained the process clearly and the best process and most effective method to write our Will's. We were happy with Kevin throughout the process. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an... experienced and knowledgeable lawyer.

Posted by Susan | May 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent and consistent service

I have used Kevin Drendel for doing our estate planning and creating all our estate documents for several years now. Kevin has been the best lawyer I have worked with on these endeavors. I am 68 years old and my husband Richard and I have some interesting estate issues and Kevin navigated all of th...em with great care. He is an excellent listener, asks very pertinent questions, is very detail oriented and makes sure we understand everything before making any decisions, speaks truthfully. Is is a true advocate for the client. He is trustworthy and timely in his work as well. He has never failed us in the many years we have worked with him. He has written and revised many different documents from trusts, to wills to power of attorney and other documents accurately and efficiently. We would highly recommend him to anyone interested in estate planning legal assistance!

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Kevin Gilbert Drendel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Petkevis

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Drendel since 1978. During the entire time that I have known him, he has exhibited exceptional ethics, intelligence and diligence. I have also found his writings regarding Estate Practice to be spot on, understandable and informative. I could not recommend him more highly."

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Nancy Joerg

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is universally admired and respected by other lawyers for his integrity, professionalism and skill. He is an outstanding person. I am proud to endorse him."

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Peter Storm

Business lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin Drendel is one of the most experienced, understanding, and competent business attorneys in our community. We have been both opponents and co-counsel on a number of matters. His ethics and courtesy meet the highest standards of our profession. I respect both his integrity and insight. His calm and objective approach to problems and issues is something that anyone searching for a good business and transactional attorney should find invaluable. I highly recommend Kevin and his firm. Peter M. Storm"

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Richard Larsen

General practice lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vincent Mancini

Government lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Kevin's knowledge of the law combined with his ability to listen and understand the issues/problems set him apart from other lawyers specializing in municipal law."

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Vincent Tessitore

General practice lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"As a former colleage of Kevin, I can attest that he is an honest and competent attorney who serves his clients well."

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John Early

Government lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known both he and his father for many years. Kevin is a lawyer of integrity as well as excellent legal skills. I beleive that he is an excellent lawyer and a credit to our profession!"

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Robert Dawidiuk

Banking lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer, as possessing the highest character, ethics and ability."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2014

Chicago's Top Rated Layers, The National Law Journal

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Commitment to Community Award, North Aurora Mother's club

1991

Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, West Publishing Company

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Shareholder, Drendel & Jansons Law Group

2005 - 2009

Shareholder, Drendel & Drendel PC

1997 - 2004

Partner, Drendel, Tatnall & McCracken

1994 - 1997

Associate, Drendel Tatnall Hoffman & McCracken

1991 - 1993

Associate, Drendel, Schanlaber, Horwitz, Tatnall & McCracken

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Telecommunication Officials & Advisors

Secretary

2003 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

President

1991 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rivers Edge HOA v. City of Naperville, 353 Ill.App.3d 874, (2d D 2004)

The trial court ruled for the City; but the Appellate Court vacated and reversed the ruling.

IRMO of Collingbourne, 332 Ill.App.3d 665 (2d D 2002)

Trial court ruled for mother; Appellate Court reversed; Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Court in favor of the mother.

White Gates Skeet Club, Inc. v. Lightfine et al, 276 Ill.App.3d 537 (2d D 1995)

The trial court ruled in the club's favor on the main issues; the appellate court upheld the trial court ruling on the main issues and reversed in favor of the club on tangental issues.

In re R.M.F., 275 Ill.App.3d 43 (2d D 1995)

The trial court and appellate court held that the IMDMA applies but ruled in favor of the mother to remove the child; the Appellate reversed the the determination that the IMDMA applies to paternity cases and ruled completely in favor of the mother.

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Education

1991

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Cornell College

Bachelor of Special Studies

Speaking Engagements

2012

NIU Foundation Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning

2011

The Sandwich Generation

Legal, Financial & Long Term Care Options for Elderly Parents

2010

What You Need to Know about Public Records & Open Meetings in Illinois

The Freedom of Information Act; Court Records; Changes to the Open Meetings Act; Record Retention

2007

Real Estate Development from Beginning to End in Illinois

Development Agreements; Redevelopment Agreements – Tax Increment Financing

2006

A Primer on Open Records Law in Illinois

Freedom of Information Act; Court Records; Changes to the Open Meetings Act; Record Retention

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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