Our Practice

          Mr. Nolan is an experienced real estate transaction and taxation attorney.  As to real estate transactions, he handles hundreds of transactions each year for his clients. For property tax matters, he seeks to maximize tax savings for his clients by the efficient application of legal and technical resources to unique tax problems.  He is uniquely qualified to apply a government relation strategy to any property tax assessment matter.  Moreover, Mr. Nolan is committed to accomplishing assignments according to the highest standards of ethics and excellence. 

          Procedurally, Mr. Nolan represents clients before administrative and judicial bodies relative to property tax assessment appeals throughout Illinois.  Mr. Nolan has saved his clients millions of dollars in property taxes.  Mr. Nolan has more than 20 years of experience in the property tax assessment field.  Mr. Nolan received his undergraduate degree (B.A.) from Saint Xavier University in 1985 and his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1989 where he also served as an editor of the John Marshall Law Review, and graduated with distinction.  He is a member of the Illinois Bar Association – State and Local Taxation Section, the Chicago Bar Association –Real Estate Taxation Committee, and the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association.  He has spoken and written before the Illinois Association of Assessing Officers and the Institute for Professionals in Taxation. Further, Mr. Nolan has been a member of the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce since 1996.

          Mr. Nolan’s strong commitment to community has led to his involvement in several key organizations and government in Illinois (Bartlett).  Mr. Nolan served as an elected Village Trustee from 1997 through 2013.  Further, he served as Village of Bartlett Plan Commissioner and is also a past member of the Bartlett Lions Club and Concerned Residents for Community Schools.

“Accomplishing assignments according to the highest standards of ethics and excellence” 

Ms. Johnson has a wealth of experience and knowledge in both property taxation/assessment appeals and general real estate matters.  Her work ethic and Law Office tenure allow her to handle any client matter from start to finish. She is experienced and resourceful while working directly with clients and attorneys and is capable of handling complex client matters.  She maintains a high level of client service to existing and new client matters in the real estate and property tax arena. She also works directly with Mr. Nolan on a variety of administrative-client/operational matters.

Ms. Krofta handles various Law Office accounting functions as they relate to property tax/real estate matters. She is instrumental in handling real estate tax refund matters and interacts with various county jurisdictions. She also updates tax clients on their files and appeal results. She has the ability to tackle technical real estate issues and to bring them to a successful outcome.   

La Sra. Garcia, quien habla español fluidamente, aporta experiencia y servicio a nuestros clientes en todas nuestras transacciones de bienes raíces. Ella es una agente de bienes raices y posee antecedentes que le permiten encargarse y procesar todos los expedientes y contratos. Cecilia consistentemente asiste a nuestros clientes en el proceso contractual y las numerosas facetas que envuelven la compra/venta de una propiedad. Ella también reúne y analiza datos acerca de la evaluación de propiedades e impuestos sobre la propiedad en varias jurisdicciones de condados. Su amplio conocimiento asiste tanto en contratos de bienes raices como en asuntos de impuestos a la propiedad. 

Ms. Garcia, who speaks fluent Spanish, brings experience and client service to all real estate transactions. She is a licensed realtor and possesses a background that allows her to handle and process client files/contracts. She consistently assists clients in the contract process and the many facets of selling/buying. Ms. Garcia also gathers and analyzes property tax data and assessments in various county jurisdictions. Her broad knowledge assists in both real estate contracts and property tax matters.

Ms. Yapelli has a diverse real estate background as a Legal Assistant and is experienced in purchase and sale transactions.  She possesses superior knowledge of investor and individual real estate transactions and the intricate details that apply to these contracts.  Further, she is responsible for a variety of real estate related matters, including property tax research and due diligence.  As to any legal matter, Ms. Yapelli commits herself to a high level of client service with positive results.