Advocating for our clients for more than 45 years
Treating every client like family
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an additional location in St. Charles, Illinois, our office is composed of a team with vast expertise in different areas of the law. We are always ready to protect clients’ interests in state and federal courts with over 100 years of collective experience.
Our firm specializes in estate planning, probate, guardianships, and business transactions, and we have experience in a full range of services including litigation, criminal defense, government contracting, family law, and cybersecurity.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
A proper estate plan will consider the management and distribution of all assets at death or incapacitation. We navigate the ever-changing web of tax legislation to help ensure your beneficiaries can receive your assets in the quickest and most cost-effective manner.
Veterans Rights
Veterans deserve our respect and gratitude for their service, and one way our country repays its debt is through various VA programs. Navigating government websites and forms can make obtaining these benefits difficult and frustrating.
Corporate + Business
From business formation to annual filings, mergers & acquisitions to shareholders’ rights, your company needs an experienced, trusted advisor. Whether you are an entrepreneur or managing a global corporation, our attorneys are here to help.
Probate
Probate is a term describing the distribution of assets to heirs and beneficiaries at one’s death. Even when there is a valid will, probate requires a period of time for creditors of the deceased to come forward before the assets are distributed.
Guardianships
A legal guardian is appointed to provide food, shelter, clothing, and education for an individual. Parents are, by default, guardians of their children unless another is appointed by the court. Often, disabled children need a legal guardian appointed once they reach the age of eighteen.
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity
Data privacy and cybersecurity is not a new area of law, but it has become much more prevalent in recent years as more and more businesses are taking operations online. As technology changes, it is important to keep your cybersecurity practices up-to-date.
For more information, explore the “Practice Areas” drop-down at the top of the page.
What Clients Are Saying
“Burt Brown has been both my personal and corporate attorney since the mid-1970s. Mr. Brown has represented me in federal, state, and appellate court, and each time with a successful outcome. He is tenacious in court and is not intimidated by other attorneys.”
— Tim C.
“As a fellow attorney, I have had numerous instances where I need a reliable referral source for services that I cannot provide. Over the years I have referred multiple cases and matters to Burt Brown from entity formations to estate planning. Burt has a batting average of 100% from my referral clients with his wonderful bedside manner and his reasonable prices. I never hesitate to provide his name and contact information as I am confident he is the one my clients seek out.”
—John S.
"Burt is our corporate lawyer and I rely on him and his business knowledge to inform us on everything that could effect us in any way. He has not let us down. His fees are reasonable and his response time and professionalism is unmatched”.
— Keith P.