As a shareholder and real estate attorney at Lavelle Law, I’ve been helping clients navigate the complexities of real estate transactions for more than a decade. I’ve had the privilege of representing individuals, families, investors, and businesses in both residential and commercial matters. Whether it's a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned developer, or a growing business looking for the right property, I take pride in providing clear guidance, responsive communication, and practical solutions at every stage of the transaction. My approach is grounded in a commitment to educating my clients, as well as protecting their interests at every stage of the transaction.


Real estate transactions are often one of the largest investments a person or business will make—I’m here to make that process smoother, safer, and more successful.

Education

 

  • J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • B.A. in Rhetoric, University of Illinois, Champaign

 

Bar Certifications

 

  • Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
  • Admitted to the General Bar of the Northern District of Illinois

 

Bar Association Memberships

 

  • American Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Northwest Suburban Bar Association

 

Professional Associations

  • Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association



Media

Kelly is a regular contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte.”



Community Involvement

Kelly presently serves on the Board of the Schaumburg Business Association, which is dedicated to the growth, success, and support of local area businesses. She is a member of the Cary, IL Chamber of Commerce. She is also a former board member of the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, a private, not-for-profit organization. Kelly also participates in the annual Lavelle Law Charities food drive and regularly volunteers at Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit organization empowering volunteers to pack meals for the malnourished in nearly 70 countries.

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Lavelle Law News and Events

Understand the new Illinois employment laws taking effect in 2025.
By Lance C. Ziebell and Kelly A. Anderson February 12, 2025
Watch this video to understand the new Illinois employment laws taking effect in 2025 and learn how to protect your business. This video was recorded on January 29, during a Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs presentation with attorneys, Lance Ziebell and Kelly Anderson.
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program
By Kelly A. Anderson and James Berg November 6, 2024
A new Chicago ordinance has introduced a pilot program for landlords within certain districts of the city, expanding the current pilot program already in place Woodlawn. If successful, this program may eventually be expanded further. For now, however, the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program (Chapter 5-11) is designed to provide tenants in Block 606 the right to be notified when their rental property is up for sale and, in many cases, to give them a Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to purchase the property.
Momentous changes in real estate with new rules taking effect on August 17, 2024.
By Kelly A. Anderson August 15, 2024
Starting this Saturday, August 17, 2024, new rules go into effect for the National Association of Realtors (“NARS”) that change the way realtors will be paid their commission when representing people buying and selling homes. These new rules came about as part of a $418 million settlement by NARS in March, and effectively eliminate the existing informal payment structures that have historically been used by realtors. Until now, sellers of homes typically would sign listing agreements agreeing to pay anywhere from 4-6% of the purchase price in commission, which commission amount would then be split between their agent and the buyer’s agent. So, Buyers did not have to pay anything to their realtor for their assistance. The new rules could change that.
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