Lauren’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, estate planning and representing small businesses. Lauren has a diverse real estate practice and has helped thousands of clients buy and sell personal residences, investment properties, and commercial buildings. She understands how complex and time-consuming buying and selling real property can be and she assists clients in every aspect of the process. Lauren prides herself on her attention to detail, responsiveness, and knowledge of the ever-changing real estate market. She maintains relationships with the area’s best realtors, builders, home inspectors, lenders, surveyors and title companies so that she can better serve her clients.
In addition to real estate transactions, Lauren has drafted estate plans of all types and sizes. She offers flat fees for most wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and can help design an estate plan that maximizes tax savings and reduces time and expense.
Lauren represents several small businesses in the Chicagoland area and can assist in corporate formation and restructuring, draft and negotiate contracts, and structure succession plans. She is passionate about helping small business owners grow and succeed. The businesses Lauren represents are diverse and many businesses consider her their own personal general counsel. From HVAC contractors to tech startups to retail stores, Lauren has helped businesses in nearly every industry.
When not in the office, Lauren enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her husband Travis and daughter Charlotte.
Education
University of Illinois College of Law – J.D. Magna Cum Laude
University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign – B.S. Economics and Finance
In addition to real estate transactions, Lauren has drafted estate plans of all types and sizes. She offers flat fees for most wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and can help design an estate plan that maximizes tax savings and reduces time and expense.