Lavelle Law

What Lavelle Law does

Lavelle Law is a privately held, full-service law firm headquartered in Illinois, founded in 1989 by Kerry M. Lavelle as a one-attorney tax law practice and now operating under the legal entity Lavelle Law, Ltd. The firm employs 35+ attorneys across 16+ practice areas — including Banking, Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal, Dealership, Election, Employment, Estate Planning, Family and Divorce, Health, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, Securities, and Taxation — plus a complementary consulting division branded Lavelle Consulting. It maintains two offices in the Chicago metropolitan area (Chicago at 141 West Jackson Boulevard and Schaumburg at 1933 North Meacham Road) and serves both individual/personal clients (estate planning, family law, bankruptcy, criminal defense) and business/corporate clients (SMBs, entrepreneurs, and corporations requiring transactional, M&A, employment, real estate, banking, securities, and tax work). Documented engagements include representation of the Ryne Sandberg family in a trust dispute, a $7.5 million Ukrainian Village commercial land sale, and franchise acquisition work for an SMB fast-food owner.

The firm operates on a traditional professional-services billing model with quote-based fees that are not publicly disclosed, supplemented by a small transaction-fee revenue stream from online payments processed through LawPay (carrying a 3% convenience fee on credit card transactions). Its go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-led: regular educational seminars (Breakfast Briefs, Business After Hours), webinars, a weekly podcast (Chicago's Legal Latte), short-form video content (Lavelle Law Minute), a recurring email newsletter, and an annual charitable food drive run through its 501(c)(3) affiliate Lavelle Law Charities (operating since 2004 and supporting the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry, which serves over 1,300 households monthly). Customer segments are organized horizontally across business and individual clients rather than by vertical, and pro bono partnerships with Legal Aid Chicago, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, and Wills for Heroes further embed the firm in Chicago's access-to-justice community.

Lavelle Law's underlying technology stack is standard for a mid-size U.S. law firm and contains no proprietary or AI-driven components: a Duda-hosted marketing website, Dropbox-based secure file upload, LawPay for client payments, Constant Contact for email marketing, and Google Analytics for traffic analysis. The firm holds CCPA and GDPR compliance certifications and has accumulated multiple regional and industry recognitions — including the Beacon of Justice Award (National Legal Aid & Defender Association), Super Lawyers, Top 100 Attorneys in Illinois, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys recognition, Reader's Choice Daily Herald Best of the Best, and Annual Awards for Business Excellence — that collectively support its brand position in the Chicago legal services market. Leadership currently rests with Managing Partner Theodore M. McGinn (who also serves as the firm's data protection officer), with Founder Kerry M. Lavelle holding the title of Partner Emeritus.

Name

Lavelle Law

Legal name

Lavelle Law, Ltd.

Website

https://lavellelaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lavelle Law is a privately held, full-service Chicago-area law firm founded in 1989 with 35+ attorneys across 16+ practice areas, serving both individual and business clients from offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Law (BPAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Business law
• Estate planning
• Litigation services
• Family law

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Revenue: Traditional law firm billing for legal services across multiple practice areas including business law, litigation, real estate, family law, estate planning, tax, bankruptcy, securities, employment, health law, and more. Services provided to both individual and corporate clients.
2. Online Payment Processing: Accepts Trust/Retainer payments and Invoice payments through secure online portal. Credit card transactions subject to 3% convenience fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lavelle Law is a full-service law firm providing legal representation across 16+ practice areas, including business law, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, litigation, estate planning, family and divorce law, real estate, employment law, banking, bankruptcy, securities, health law, dealership law, criminal law, and election law. The firm also operates Lavelle Consulting, a complementary advisory service, and supports its work with educational events (Breakfast Briefs seminars) and content (Chicago's Legal Latte podcast).

Product overview

Lavelle Law is a full-service law firm established in 1989, offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across multiple practice areas including Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Taxation Law, Estate Planning, Family and Divorce Law, Real Estate Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Banking Law, Bankruptcy Law, Securities Law, Health Law, Dealership Law, Criminal Law, and Election Law. The firm operates a complementary consulting division (Lavelle Consulting) and produces educational content through Chicago's Legal Latte Podcast and Breakfast Briefs Seminars. Client-facing digital services include a secure online payment portal (LawPay) and attorney file upload functionality (Dropbox integration). The firm operates offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois, and maintains a charitable foundation (Lavelle Law Charities) for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking Law Legal services related to banking regulations, compliance, and representation of financial institutions. Provided for banks and financial institutions.
• Bankruptcy Law Legal representation for individuals and businesses seeking bankruptcy protection and debt resolution under Chapter 7 and related proceedings.
• Business Law Comprehensive legal services for business formation, contracts, transactions, and corporate governance for small and mid-sized businesses.
• Criminal Law Defense representation for criminal charges at various levels, including DUI and other matters.
• Dealership Law Specialized legal services for automobile and equipment dealers covering franchise agreements, compliance, and advertising requirements.
• Election Law Legal guidance for candidates including ballot access, write-in campaigns, petition challenges, and election compliance.
• Employment Law Legal services addressing workplace matters including handbooks, non-compete agreements, discrimination, and employment disputes.
• Estate Planning and Administration Services including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate litigation, and estate administration for individuals and families.
• Family and Divorce Law Legal representation for divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and prenuptial agreements.
• Health Law Legal guidance for medical service providers including corporate practice of medicine doctrine and medical spa compliance.
• Lavelle Consulting Consulting services complementing legal representation for business and personal matters.
• Litigation Civil and commercial litigation services representing clients in court proceedings.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Transaction legal services including due diligence, contract negotiation, and deal closing for business purchases and sales.
• Real Estate Law Legal services for residential and commercial real estate transactions, leases, and disputes.
• Securities Law Legal guidance on securities regulations and investment-related matters.
• Taxation Law Tax planning and IRS defense services including tax litigation, audits, and debt resolution.

Quantifiable outcome

• $330K federal tax debt written off through strategic timing and Chapter 7 bankruptcy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Tony's Fresh MarketminorOthers · 30 September 2025Corporate sponsor of the 2025 Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive supporting Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Hosted collection box for non-perishable food donations.
• Clearwater Capital Partners (CCP)minorOthers · 30 September 2025Corporate sponsor of the 2025 Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive. Hosted collection box for food donations at their Hoffman Estates location.
• Schaumburg Township Food PantrycoreOthers · 30 September 2025Primary charitable beneficiary of Lavelle Law Charities annual food drives since 2004. The pantry serves over 1,300 households each month (4,000+ individuals).
• Harper CollegeminorOthers · 30 September 2025Collection box host location for 2025 Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive at their Palatine campus.
• Greater Chicago Food DepositoryminorOthers · 30 September 20252020 virtual food drive partner during COVID pandemic. Donations purchased online via the depository during the virtual food drive.
• Legal Aid ChicagomoderateOthersLavelle Law attorneys provide pro bono legal services through this organization to individuals who cannot afford quality legal representation.
• Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesmoderateOthersPro bono legal services partnership providing representation to those who cannot afford legal counsel.
• Wills for HeroesminorOthersLavelle Law attorneys participate in providing free legal services including wills for first responders.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SmithAmundsen LLC: Chicago-based full-service law firm with comparable mid-market orientation across business, litigation, employment, real estate, family law, and estate planning. Closest direct comp given similar size, regional footprint, and diversified practice mix serving Chicago-area SMBs and individuals.
• Momkus LLP: DuPage County / Chicago suburban full-service law firm of similar scale serving SMBs and individuals across business, real estate, family, estate planning, and litigation. Closely comparable regional full-service profile.
• Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA: Multi-jurisdiction full-service firm with strong collections, bankruptcy, real estate, and business law practices serving mid-market clients. Comparable in scale and horizontal breadth.
• Roetzel & Andress LPA: Mid-market full-service firm with Midwest presence across business, real estate, litigation, employment, and family law. Comparable regional full-service profile with similar client orientation.
• Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC: Full-service law firm with a strong Chicago presence serving businesses and individuals across corporate, litigation, real estate, employment, and IP. Comparable practice breadth and mid-market client base with similar Midwest concentration.
• Tressler LLP: Chicago-based full-service firm of comparable size serving insurance, business, employment, and litigation matters for mid-market clients. Direct regional competitor with similar practice breadth.
• Litchfield Cavo LLP: National full-service firm with a Chicago office providing litigation, insurance, employment, and business law to mid-market clients. Comparable in scale and practice mix with a regional presence in the Chicago market.

Broad incumbents

• Freeborn & Peters LLP: Larger Chicago-founded full-service firm (now part of national platform) with broader specialty depth across corporate, litigation, IP, and regulatory matters. Comparable geographic base and practice categories with deeper institutional client roster.
• Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP: Larger Chicago-founded national law firm offering full-service capabilities with stronger specialty depth in insurance, litigation, and financial services. Comparable geographic base and practice categories, but broader footprint and institutional client roster.

Regional players

• Anderson & Associates Law Firm (Chicago-area full-service peers): Wait - let me reconsider this peer. Better to use a well-known Chicago full-service firm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LavelleLaw
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgi6D_1o4Xpe038wkR6rJew
• Facebookfacebook.com/lavellelaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lavelle-law

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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