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What is a QDRO in Illinois Divorce Proceedings?

A qualified domestic relations order, or a QDRO, is a court order used to divide retirement plans between divorced spouses. They are an important tool for preserving a retirement plan’s tax advantages when its benefits are split. The process to get one can be complicated, so it’s definitely worth speaking to an experienced family law... Read more »

Illinois Wrongful Death Claim Basics

A wrongful death claim can be difficult to navigate. The law is not always clear about what a person is entitled to. Thankfully, wrongful death law is fairly broad in its wording, giving wrongful death claims wide latitude in the compensation they can recover. But this can complicate things at the same time. Especially if... Read more »

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

Domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs) are powerful tools for shielding your assets from potential creditors. Understanding how DAPTs work can help you create a formidable, secure estate plan. However, they can be misused as well. This article aims to provide a brief overview of domestic asset protection trust basics and how to set one up... Read more »

1031 Exchange Rules & Benefits

1031 Exchange Rules & Benefits A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful tools available to real estate investors. The 1031 exchange allows a real estate investor to avoid paying taxes on the sale of his or her property by rolling the proceeds into a new one. However, 1031 exchange rules can be tedious,... Read more »

Mortgage Foreclosure Relief in the COVID-19 Era

Mortgage Foreclosure Relief In the COVID-19 Era The CARES Act began a new era of mortgage foreclosure relief options for homeowners. Not only can homeowners take advantage of mortgage forbearance in many cases, they can avoid the fear of foreclosure during the nationwide foreclosure eviction moratorium. However, there are some important guidelines to keep... Read more »

Practice Areas

We practice the following categories of law: Business Formation, Business Litigation, Business Mergers and Acquisition, Shareholder Representation, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Litigation, Foreclosure Defense, Short Sale, Deed-in-Lieu, Loan Modifications, Chapter 7 Bankrutpcy, Chapter 13 Bankrutpcy, Debtor Defense, Collections Defense, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act Claims, Lemon Law Claims, TCPA Claims, RESPA Violations, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Traffic Violations, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Living Will, Asset Protection Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, ILITs, Trust Administration, Estate Administration, Probate, Probate Administration, Small Estate Affidavits, Estate Litigation, Trust Litigation, Probate Litigation, General Civil Litigation, Adult Disabled Guardianship, and Minor Guardianship. This is not a complete list. Call our office and speak with an attorney to see if we will cover your particular legal need.

Municipalities Served

We represent clients in the following municipalities: Antioch, Arlington Heights, Bannockburn, Barrington, Beach Park, Buffalo Grove, Deer Park, Deerfield, Fox Lake, Fox River Grove, Grayslake, Green Oaks, Gurnee, Hainesville, Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Highwood, Indian Creek, Island Lake, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Lakemoor, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lindenhurst, Long Grove, Mettawa, Mundelein, North Barrington, North Chicago, Old Mill Creek, Park City, Port Barrington, Riverwoods, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Third Lake, Tower Lakes, Vernon Hills, Volo, Wadsworth, Wauconda, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, Zion, Chicago, Evanston, Elgin, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Palatine, Park Ridge, Rolling Meadows, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Skokie, South Barrington, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winnetka. This is not a complete list. Call us to see if we cover your municipality.

Consumer Bankruptcy

For those consumers who have found themselves in financial distress, the time to explore whether bankruptcy is an appropriate remedy is sooner, rather than later.

Business Formation and Litigation

Our wide-ranging services are designed to help business owners meet their legal goals without the need for retaining multiple firms. If you are in need of legal representation for your business, contact us today.

Consumer Rights Law

If you or anyone you know has suffered loss from the unfair, dishonest, deceitful or fraudulent practices of car dealership, please have them contact Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg LLC to discuss their legal options.

Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a crime, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side, fighting for your rights as soon as possible.

Estate Planning With Wills and Trusts

Estate planning is the formal process of creating a legal framework to make sure that a person's assets are passed to their intended beneficiaries while avoiding detrimental outcomes such as probate, litigation, and estate taxes.

Family Law

A divorce can be very stressful. The outcome of a divorce could affect the rest of your life. For these reasons, if you are considering beginning a divorce proceeding

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ATTORNEY PROFILE

Timothy M. Johnston

Co-Founder and Partner

I began my practice over 11 years ago with the determination to make things better for my clients and my community. That continues to be the focus of my practice, and I look forward to many years’ of future service to my neighbors and friends.

Michael A. Goldberg

Co-Founder and Partner

I am a lifelong Chicagoland resident with a passion for helping families plan their estates so their loved ones are cared for upon their passing. I utilize wills, trusts, powers of attorney for property and healthcare, with the goal of both…

Alan K. Lenczycki

Co-Founder and Partner

Alan K. Lenczycki is an experienced litigator and counselor focusing his practice on family and criminal law. A former prosecutor for six years in the State’s Attorney’s Office in Lake County, Illinois…

Robert J. Tomei

Co-Founder and Partner

Robert is a lifetime Lake County resident, born in Libertyville, Illinois and raised in the neighboring Village of Gurnee. Robert was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois on November 1, 2012.