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We are a trial law firm focusing on representing clients in commercial litigation, white collar crime, and probate/estates.

Statement of Practice

Business Litigation, Complex Business Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Breach of Contract, Employment Breach of Contract, Contract Litigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, White Collar Crimes, White Collar Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Defense Litigation, Trial Practice, Internet Crimes, Felonies, Trusts and Estates, Contested Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Estate Settlements, Wills, Contested Wills, Inheritance, Decedents Estates, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate, Ancillary Probate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Discover

Address

1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2520
Chicago, IL 60601, (Cook Co.)

Phone

Phone: 312-263-9200
Fax: 312-263-6245

Website

http://www.okeefelawoffice.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Firm/Affiliate Offices

PRINCIPAL

Paul F. O'Keefe (President) born Evanston, Illinois, July 2, 1965; admitted to bar, 1990, Illinois; 2000, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. Education: College of the Holy Cross (B.A., History, 1987); University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1990). Paul F. O'Keefe has practiced law at Paul F. O'Keefe, P.C. since he founded it in June 2000. He practices commercial litigation, estate and probate law, and white collar criminal law. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney in both the Civil Trial Division and Criminal Division of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, Waukegan, Illinois, from 1992 until June 2000. As an Assistant State's Attorney, the U.S. Department of Justice recognized him for an outstanding record in the prosecution of offenders brought to justice through the combined efforts of local law enforcement agencies and the F.B.I. Prior to serving as an Assistant State's Attorney, he practiced corporate and real estate transactional law as an Associate at Siemon Larsen & Purdy in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and graduated from Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Illinois. Member University Club of Chicago. Member: Lake County (Member: Civil Trial and Appeal Committee, 2000—), Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Civil Practice and Procedure; Trusts and Estates), Chicago (Member, 2000—; Chairman, 2000-2001, 2002-2003 and Vice-Chairman, 2001-2002, Civil Practice Committee Division II; Member, Civil Practice Executive Committee, 2000-2004; Civil Practice Committee; Criminal Law Committee; International & Foreign Law; Commercial Litigation Committee) and American (Member, Sections on: International Law, Civil Practice, Law Practice Management) Bar Associations; The Lawyers Club of Chicago; American Inn's of Court, Jefferson Inn; University Club of Chicago. Reported Cases: Appellate Counsel - 246 Ill.App.3d 616; Trial Counsel - 318 Ill.App.3d 46, 194 Ill.2d 579, 307 Ill.App.3d 1084, 189 Ill.2d 693, 309 Ill.App.3d 1088, 188 Ill.2d 568, 323 Ill.App.3d 100, 197 Ill.2d 575, 307 Ill.App.3d 917, 188 Ill.2d 570. Languages: English and Spanish. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Probate; White Collar Crime; Complex Litigation; Corporate Litigation; Contracts; Breach of Contract; Probate Litigation; Trusts and Estates; Contested Trusts and Estates; White Collar Criminal Defense; Criminal Law; Criminal Defense; Criminal Fraud; Felonies; Forgery; Mail Fraud; Theft.Email: Paul F. O'Keefe

ASSOCIATE

Meika Beth Mersman (Associate) born Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 22, 1980; admitted to bar, 2004, Illinois; 2005, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Education: Trinity Christian College (B.A., 2001); Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2004). Associate Attorney, Urban & Burt, Ltd., Oak Forest, Illinois, 2004-2006. Member: Chicago Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; Lake County Bar Association; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Probate; Estates and Trusts; Civil Litigation; Real Estate; Asset Protection; Civil Practice; Guardianship and Conservatorship; Advance Directives; Guardian Ad Litem; Incompetency Proceedings; Ancillary Probate; Probate Administration; Probate Litigation; Trusts and Estates; Contested Trusts and Estates; Decedents Estates; Estate Administration; Estate Litigation; Estate Planning; Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children; Estate Planning for the Disabled; Estate Planning for the Elderly; Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples; Estate Settlements; Family Trusts; Family Wealth Transfer; Fiduciary Liability; Fiduciary Litigation; Living Trusts; Powers of Attorney; Special Needs Trusts; Trust Administration; Trust and Estate Collections; Trust Law; Trust Litigation; Trust Planning; Unclaimed Property; Wealth Preservation; Wills; Contested Wills; Inheritance; Living Wills; Missing Heir Searches; Successions.Email: Meika Beth Mersman

OF COUNSEL

Richard B. Fitzgerald (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1960, Illinois; 1963, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Education: Northwestern University (B.A., 1957); Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1960). formerly with Fitzgerald & Lytton. Practice Areas: Probate; Estate Planning.Email: Richard B. Fitzgerald

LEGAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Christy Michaelson Education: DePaul University.