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In a business climate increasingly buffeted by uncertainty, and mirrored in the legal profession in a procession of closures and mergers of law offices including the dramatic demise of the Chicago-based international law firm of Altheimer & Gray in 2003, The McKeown Law Firm has withstood the test of time for over 100 years.  The McKeown Law Firm has enjoyed this achievement on account of a practice outlook that recognizes the necessity of meeting clients’ changing needs over time in order to enjoy long-term relationships, so that the Firm offers expertise over a broad spectrum of practice areas; as a corollary, this Firm also recognizes that the necessary expertise in diverse areas of practice requires a stable of attorneys who each are dedicated to – and expert in – particular areas of legal knowledge.  Last, the foregoing outlook derives from a fundamental business philosophy which acknowledges that, especially in a business climate of shifting allegiances, clients place a premium upon precisely the values that drive the Firm’s practice approach -- tradition, stability, dedication, and community and public service.

Therefore, the McKeown Law Firm invites you to look over the following directory of areas of expertise, to find out how we can help you with your legal needs, now and in the future.

Municipal Law: Representation of units of local government, including municipalities, townships, school districts, special districts and a consortium of local governmental bodies.

Employment Law: Assistance on issues of hiring, termination and benefits.

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Administration: Preparation of wills, living trusts, property and health care powers of attorney, Federal and Illinois estate tax returns; representation of decedent's estates, guardianships and trusts.

Real Estate: Residential, commercial sales and purchases, development, and zoning.

Commercial Law: Representing corporations, both for profit and not-for-profit, limited liability companies, partnerships, sole proprietorships and other business entities in their formation and operation and their sales and acquisition.

Contracts: Drafting, reviewing and advising on agreements.

Litigation: Representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of contested court matters, including personal injury, commercial and contract cases.