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Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, affectionately known as “Ryno,” is forever remembered for his legendary “Sandberg Game.” Sadly, his death last July has since triggered a bitter family dispute, with his children now suing his widow, Margaret Sandberg, over alleged violations of his trust.
This transaction highlights Lavelle Law’s deep expertise in managing complex commercial real estate deals in Chicago’s dynamic market, delivering efficient, client-focused outcomes even under accelerated timelines.
As a result of our efforts, the court reduced our client’s child support arrearage by half because of the mother’s intentional and prolonged refusal to provide her share of transportation costs. The court also ordered the mother to pay a substantial portion of the father’s attorney’s fees.
In a contentious probate matter involving a disputed deed to residential property, our client, the administrator of the estate, seeks to recover assets after the deed was recorded by the decedent’s neighbor.
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Our client was haunted by non-dischargeable federal tax liabilities of over $400K from a business venture. After strategic timing and working with our Bankruptcy team, $330K was written off by the IRS before we filed Chapter 7 for the client, and he suffered no adverse results from the four-month delay.
Play Ball with Lavelle Law on April 9! Step up to the plate and join our annual Business After Hours event, hosted in the friendly confines of our Schaumburg office. Bonus points: Feel free to rock your favorite baseball team’s gear and show off your fandom while you’re at it! Free event for SBA members!
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that political candidates can bring lawsuits over election rules. In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, the Court held that a candidate for office has the right to challenge state rules about how votes are counted.
As seen in North Shore City Lifestyle. Lavelle Law attorney, Sarah Reusché, is featured in the February 2026 issue of North Shore City Lifestyle magazine. Sarah isn't just an exceptional attorney; she's a true community advocate.
A small business owner sought to acquire the assets of a mall-based fast food franchise. The client needed experienced legal guidance to navigate a complex, multi-party transaction involving the seller, the franchisor, the mall’s leasing agency, and a lending institution providing bank financing.
