Practice Areas Overview

Experienced Peoria Illinois Attorneys

Business Law • Local Government • Employment Law • Probate and Estates • Divorce • DUI Defense

For more than 100 years, Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C. has served people, businesses and government agencies throughout Illinois, including those in Peoria County, Knox County, Fulton County, McLean County, Woodford County, and Tazewell County.

The federal and state trial and appellate lawyers at our firm provide aggressive and effective representation in and out of the courtroom. Clients trust us for smart, customized legal solutions to their concerns. We pride ourselves on handling cases with the highest degree of confidence, professionalism and respect. Contact us today.

Our litigation and appeals practice is available to address a wide variety of legal issues including:

• business law and business organization
• employment law
• local government law
• residential real estate
• property management
• construction litigation
• estate planning and administration
• family law
• DUI / DWI charges

 Business Organization

What happens when a business partner quits? Is there a chain of command? Who negotiates on behalf of the company? Our Illinois business law attorneys provide legal guidance and representation to sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, non-profits, and other business entities on everything from articles of incorporation to dissolution and buyouts.

 Employment Law Matters

Our employment lawyers provide comprehensive representation to employers and employees on a wide variety of issues, including pension plans (ERISA), sexual harassment, employment discrimination, non-compete agreements and other employment contracts, wrongful discharge, retaliation, policy development, employee handbooks, training, labor negotiations, and more. We have extensive experience protecting the interests of employees and employers in both Illinois and federal courts.

 Local Government Law

School districts, cities, counties, townships, library boards, housing authorities, and park boards are among the local governmental entities we represent. Focus areas include state and federal statute compliance, ordinance construction, budgets, liability defense, administration, and more.

 Real Estate Law

We counsel residential and commercial property owners, purchasers and real estate agents with our broad knowledge of Illinois real estate law and transactions. We provide sound advice and representation for issues related to real estate sales and purchases, land use, real estate development, construction, zoning, tax assessment, landlord-tenant disputes, and more.

 Property Management

From preparing and reviewing leases and other documents, to designing and enhancing eviction and enforcement systems, our lawyers offer the legal skills and experience that some of Central Illinois' largest property management companies rely on to organize and run their residential and commercial properties.

 Construction Litigation

Our attorneys handle construction-related legal matters for residential and commercial property owners, contractors, subcontractors, developers, and governmental bodies, at all stages of the litigation process. We also represent clients in the arbitration of construction issues.

Estate Planning and Estate Administration

The Illinois estate planning attorneys at our law firm work hard to find creative and effective ways to carry out our clients wishes. College trust funds, wills, living wills and durable powers of attorney, living trusts, and gift tax planning are among the asset protection tools we use. Our attorneys also have extensive experience with business and farm succession issues.

• Estate Analysis Questionnaire
• For My Family In The Event Of My Death
• Life Insurance Policies
  

 Family Law

Our Peoria family law attorneys understand the extraordinary stress that individuals and their families cope with while seeking resolution in a divorce, adoption or other legal family matter. Whether they choose divorce mediation or litigation in court, we offer clients experienced advice and guidance designed to meet their needs and best interests.

 DUI / DWI Charges

Our DUI / DWI defense attorneys provide seasoned representation to defendants charged with Illinois DUI / DWI. We also have extensive experience helping clients with suspended or revoked licenses obtain work permits and reinstatement as quickly as possible.

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Our litigation and appeals firm also includes representation for insurance defense, personal injury, auto or car accidents, defective or dangerous product cases, breach of contract matters, and more.

Contact Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C., to schedule an initial consultation.