Chicago litigation and corporate counsel that shows up prepared.
Corporate, litigation, real estate, employment, estate planning, and immigration counsel from partners who handle your matter personally — not a rotating cast of associates.
Six practice areas, one point of contact
Whatever the matter, a partner reviews it directly — we don't hand you off to whoever's available.
Corporate Law
Formation, contracts, mergers, and governance for growing companies.
- Entity formation & structuring
- M&A and due diligence
- Commercial contracts
- Corporate governance
Litigation
Aggressive, prepared representation in state and federal court.
- Business & contract disputes
- Trial and appellate advocacy
- Arbitration & mediation
- Pre-litigation strategy
Real Estate
Commercial and residential transactions, closings, and disputes.
- Purchase & sale agreements
- Commercial leasing
- Title & closing review
- Landlord-tenant disputes
Employment Law
Counsel for employers and employees on workplace disputes.
- Wrongful termination
- Discrimination & harassment claims
- Severance negotiation
- Employer policy review
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and probate planning built around your family.
- Wills & revocable trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Probate administration
- Estate & gift tax planning
Immigration
Visas, green cards, and citizenship for individuals and employers.
- Employment-based visas
- Family-sponsored petitions
- Green card applications
- Naturalization
Three partners, five decades of combined practice
Every matter is led by a partner from intake through resolution.
Eleanor Hargrove
Founding Partner
J.D., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Eleanor founded the firm in 1998 after nine years at a large Chicago litigation practice, wanting a firm where partners — not associates — handle every major case personally.
Bar Memberships
- Illinois State Bar
- U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Daniel Okafor
Partner, Corporate & Real Estate
J.D., University of Chicago Law School
Daniel leads the firm's corporate and real estate practice, closing transactions for founders, family offices, and commercial developers across the Midwest.
Bar Memberships
- Illinois State Bar
- Indiana State Bar
Maria Castellano
Partner, Employment & Immigration
J.D., DePaul University College of Law
Maria represents both employers and individuals in workplace disputes and has guided over 400 immigration petitions to approval since joining the firm in 2010.
Bar Memberships
- Illinois State Bar
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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A partner reviews every request personally and responds within one business day.
As featured in
Illinois State Bar Association
Member firm since 1998
Chicago Bar Association
Litigation section
AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyers
3 attorneys recognized, 2025