Navigating the 2025 Real Estate Market The housing market is often regarded as a barometer of the overall economic health. In 2025, the housing market finds itself at a complex crossroads, shaped by the aftermath of the global pandemic, persistent inflation, fluctuating mortgage rates, and changing consumer preferences. It has been a taxing year for… Read more »
Seven Reasons You Might Need a Bankruptcy Attorney When You’re Not the Debtor When you, or your successful business, deal with another party facing financial distress (such as a client, vendor, customer, or tenant that files bankruptcy), the complexities of bankruptcy law can be overwhelming. Consulting a skilled bankruptcy attorney is essential to navigating these… Read more »
A Dispute is Unraveling: The Demand Letter In the realm of business and personal interactions, disputes are an inevitable occurrence. Understanding the early stages of a legal conflict is crucial for navigating these situations effectively. One commonly used approach in the early stages of a dispute is the demand letter. While not necessarily a guaranteed… Read more »
Register for Residential Real Estate CLE Hosted by The Advocates Society “The Current State of Residential Real Estate Closings: Legal Trends, Pitfalls, and Practical Strategies” Presented by Partner Artur Zadrozny Join Robbins DiMonte Partner Artur Zadrozny on Thursday, June 26 for a continuing legal education (“CLE”) session on evolving landscape of residential real estate closings…. Read more »
Robbins DiMonte Welcomes Five Distinguished Attorneys Featured in the Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) The Bar News PARK RIDGE, IL (June 4, 2025) – Robbins DiMonte, a full-service law firm based in Park Ridge, Illinois, with a longstanding presence in the Chicagoland legal community, is proud to announce the recent addition of five distinguished… Read more »
Register for the Estate Planning & Elder Law Series Event Presented by Partner Anthony B. Ferraro Hosted by the Niles Senior Center Join Attorney Anthony B. Ferraro this fall for a free four-part virtual series on Estate Planning and Elder Law, hosted by the Niles Senior Center. Each session will be held online via… Read more »
2025 Medicaid Update Modifying Your Estate Plan Before Seeking Long-Term Care for: 1. an Ailing Spouse; or 2. a Person Who is Single Why might it be necessary to modify estate plan documents on the elder care journey? Because most people’s estate plans provide for distribution on death. Most attorneys will draft these plans well… Read more »
Julia Jensen Smolka Moderates Illinois State Bar Association Program on Subchapter V! Partner Julia Jensen Smolka recently served as a moderator for the Illinois State Bar Associations’ Continuing Legal Education program, Nuts & Bolts of Subchapter V Chapter 11s. This informative seminar focused on key differences between Subchapter V and traditional Chapter 11 cases, helping… Read more »
Anastas Shkurti Elected President of the Albanian-American Bar Association of Illinois Partner Anastas Shkurti was elected President of the Albanian-American Bar Association of Illinois (“AABAI”) on May 7, 2025. Established in 2023, AABAI is a growing professional organization dedicated to empowering Albanian-American legal professionals through networking, mentorship, and advocacy. As a proud member of the… Read more »
Robbins DiMonte is excited to welcome Attorney Samantha J. Martin to the firm! Samantha focuses her practice on trusts and estates, elder law, and asset protection. She brings extensive experience assisting clients with guardianship matters, estate and trust administration, estate planning and Medicaid planning. As an emerging leader in her field, Samantha is known for… Read more »