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LAW FIRM YOU 
CAN TRUST.

We concentrate our practice in Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Consumer Bankruptcy.

PRACTICE AREAS

PRACTICE AREAS

ESTATE
PLANNING

Emerson Law Firm provides comprehensive estate planning services tailored to meet the individual needs of our clients, including trusts, wills, guardianship planning, powers of attorney for clients and their grown children living away from home, pet trusts, and gun trusts. Emerson Law is a proud member of the Wealth Counsel community.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Our firm has assisted clients with various real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and property transfers, since 1999. In fact, Attorney Sandy Emerson is a former real estate broker. Our experience includes for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transactions, small commercial properties, and condo conversion projects.

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY

Our firm provides both Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (repayment plan) bankruptcy services. If you are facing financial difficulties, we can guide you through the process of filing for consumer bankruptcy and provide the support you need to achieve a fresh start.

DISCHARGE
VIOLATIONS

We offer strategic counsel and representation to safeguard the interests of our clients who have obtained a bankruptcy discharge and are still being harassed by creditors of discharged debts.

SHORT
SALES

With 25 years of experience in short sales, we are dedicated to representing our clients' interests with unwavering commitment, with the goal of minimizing or eliminating a deficiency payment by the homeowner. 

MORTGAGE
PROBLEMS

As seasoned foreclosure defense attorneys with years of experience, we employ effective dispute resolution strategies to seek amicable solutions and favorable outcomes for our clients.

OUR VISION

OUR VISION

At Emerson Law, we strive to be the trusted legal partner for families, offering comprehensive and compassionate services in estate planning, real estate, and bankruptcy. Our vision is to empower families to navigate life's transitions with confidence and clarity by providing personalized, accessible legal solutions that safeguard their futures, preserve their legacies, and foster peace of mind. We aim to create lasting relationships built on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of our clients’ unique needs, ensuring that every decision is made with the well-being of their loved ones in mind.

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ATTORNEYS

OUR TEAM

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SANDRA M. EMERSON

ATTORNEY

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MATTHEW C. SWENSON

ATTORNEY

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JACQUELINE
BARNES

LEGAL ASSISTANT & OFFICE MANAGER

CONTACT

CONTACT EMERSON LAW FIRM, LLC 

OUR LOCATIONS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

715 Lake Street, Suite 420
Oak Park, IL 60301

 

121 S. Wilke Road, Suite 209

Arlington Heights, IL 60005


Tel: 708-660-9190
 

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The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this or any associated pages, links, documents, comments, answers, emails, or other communications should be taken as legal advice. This information on this website is not intended to create, and the viewing of information on it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  ï»¿We are a debt relief agency.  We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code.

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