Email:
smigala@lavellelaw.com
PRACTICE AREAS
Banking
Corporate
Estate Planning
Real Estate
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, magna cum laude
B.S., Bradley University, summa cum laude, Finance
BAR CERTIFICATIONS

Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court

Admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Illinois State Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association, Former Chair of the Corporation and Business Law Committee

PUBLICATION

I.R.C. § 6050I & The Attorney-Client Privilege: The Misplaced Emphasis on Incrimination Over Confidentiality, 1996 U. ILL. L. REV. 509 (1996), reprinted in THE MONTHLY DIGEST OF TAX ARTICLES (Sept. 1996) at 28, and cited in 152 A.L.R. FED. 459 (1999).

PHILOSOPHY

Possessing over 15 years experience representing banks, businesses, and their principals, I strive to offer quality recommendations and practical advice at reasonable rates. I bring a passion to my work and a committment to excellence regardless of the size of the client or scope of the matter.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Serves as a Commissioner on the Village of Streamwood Plan Commission

Former President of the Chicago Area Bradley Alumni Chapter