Residential Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Residential Landlord-Tenant Dispute Lawyer Over 35 Years of Real Estate Law Experience Landlord-tenant disputes are as old as rental agreements. Both parties to the lease are subject to certain requirements under contract as well as both state and local laws, and both parties regularly push the boundaries to protect their interests. Whether you are… Read More »
Failure to Disclose Property Defects
Failure to Disclose Property Defects When selling a piece of real estate, whether that real estate is sold for residential or commercial purposes, property sellers have certain duties of disclosure. They cannot mislead potential buyers by lying about material defects that could substantially affect the value and utility of the property. Residential and commercial… Read More »
Tenant Rights
Tenant Rights Lawyer Over Three Decades of Chicagoland Real Estate Law Experience MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. has more than 35 collective years of real estate legal experience. Our seasoned Hoffman Estates attorneys advise and help individuals and companies facing issues concerning tenant rights under state and Chicago municipal law. This area of law… Read More »
Commercial Tax Exemption Appeals
Commercial Tax Exemption Appeals Attorney Every business must face many obstacles on the pathway to success. Overpaying property taxes should not be one of them. Real estate owners in the Chicagoland area, whether the property is for commercial or residential use, know that unreasonable tax assessments from the local or state government can add… Read More »
Estate Litigation
Chicagoland Estate Litigation Attorney Estate planning is a detailed and ongoing process requiring legal assistance from qualified professionals. One of the primary goals of any estate plan is to ensure that an estate is administered and the assets distributed in accordance with the decedent’s wishes upon their passing. When an estate plan is unclear,… Read More »
Church Operational Issues
Illinois Church Operational Issues Lawyer Helping Your Religious Organization Run a Tight Ship Nonprofit organizations such as religious institutions and religious schools must deal with the day-to-day of business operation, just as they would if they were for-profit businesses. Churches, religious schools, and other service centers have to wade through issues concerning real estate,… Read More »
Biblical Conciliation / Mediation / Arbitration
Biblical Conciliation / Mediation / Arbitration Very few legal cases ever reach a courtroom. The vast majority are settled out of court through alternatives to litigation. In many instances, this is a significantly better option for one or more of the parties involved. While trials can be effective in some situations, it is important… Read More »
Wealth Preservation
Chicago Wealth Preservation Attorney At MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, we believe that everyone has the right and the capacity to protect their assets in accordance with their interests. You should be able to rest easy, knowing that your finances are protected from unexpected creditors, draconian taxes, and unscrupulous litigants. If you become incapacitated or… Read More »
Non-Profit Compliance
Illinois Non Profit Compliance Lawyer At MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. , we understand the value that charities, schools, religious entities and other not-for-profit organizations provide for the community. Non-profit organizations may not have the resources to devote to complying with the myriad laws and regulations faced by every entity doing business in Illinois,… Read More »
Minority Shareholder Rights
Minority Shareholder Rights in Chicago Minority shareholders have far less power than the shareholders who own a majority stake in the company. Over time, the majority shareholders and minority shareholders may develop fundamental disagreements over the best course of action for the corporation. The best defense is a strong shareholder agreement that anticipates situations… Read More »