$ 300-400 per hour
Kevin Gilbert Drendel is the managing shareholder in Drendel & Jansons Law Group. Kevin graduated cum laude from Cornell College in 1982 and from Northern Illinois University Law School magna cum laude in 1991, graduating second in his class. While at Northern Illinois University, he was a member of the Law Review, was published in the University’s scholarly journal, and received the West Publishing Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. Kevin Drendel is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a past President of the Kane County Bar Association. Kevin Drendel’s practice emphasizes estate planning and administration, lending law, corporate law, commercial and business law, employment law, commercial and residential real estate, civil litigation, municipal law and school law.
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Acquired: 1991
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111 Flinn Street, Batavia, IL, 60510-2471
2000 W. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL, 60506
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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...
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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"As a former colleage of Kevin, I can attest that he is an honest and competent attorney who serves his clients well."
"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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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
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
2010 - Present
National Association of Telecommunication Officials & AdvisorsSecretary
2003 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationPresident
1991 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
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Trial court ruled for mother; Appellate Court reversed; Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Court in favor of the mother.
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.
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.
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Bachelor of Special Studies
2012
Estate Planning
2011
Legal, Financial & Long Term Care Options for Elderly Parents
2010
The Freedom of Information Act; Court Records; Changes to the Open Meetings Act; Record Retention
2007
Development Agreements; Redevelopment Agreements – Tax Increment Financing
2006
Freedom of Information Act; Court Records; Changes to the Open Meetings Act; Record Retention
1990
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