Pete Michling
Family Law Attorney and Mediator
• John Marshall Law School, JD 1982
• Served as Treasurer, Secretary and President of the McHenry County Bar Association
• Member of Illinois State Bar Association; McHenry County Bar Association; Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

With 25 years of litigation experience, Pete Michling brings a common sense approach to the highly specialized area of family law. He listens. He analyzes. He addresses clients’ fears and answers their questions. Pete represents them with integrity and sensitivity. He is a strong and persuasive advocate and successfully represents clients involved in:

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Dan Hofmann
Criminal Defense Attorney
• John Marshall Law School, JD 1980
• Member of McHenry County and Illinois State Bar Associations; Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

With more than 25 years of litigation experience in federal, state and juvenile courts, Dan Hofmann knows how to get results in a highly specialized area of law. He has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors and police officers throughout northern Illinois. He is aggressive in battling government prosecutors and stands up for the rights of his clients. He is successful at obtaining reduced or dropped charges, reduced penalties, fines, jail time or terms of probation. Dan concentrates his practice in cases involving:

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Norm Vinton
Corporate, Business and Litigation Attorney
• De Paul University School of Law, JD 1989
• Member of McHenry County Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; Illinois Creditor's Bar Association

Norm Vinton has nearly 20 years of litigation experience. Clients rely on him to answer their questions and give them solid advice so they can make informed decisions on how best to resolve a legal problem. Norm guides clients through the complex litigation process efficiently and effectively. He has a long history of winning litigation cases and a proven track record. He offers personal attention at every step as well as aggressive and innovative strategies. He is dedicated to advocating clients’ interests in areas of:

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Ed Plaza
Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation Attorney
• Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, JD 1978
• Member of McHenry County and Illinois State Bar Associations

When an injury occurs that leads to litigation, Ed Plaza is the attorney who gets results. His hard-hitting approach has earned the respect of judges, defense attorneys and insurance adjustors throughout Illinois. Ed has earned a reputation as an aggressive negotiator and tough litigator who battles insurance companies and defense firms to achieve positive results for his clients. He has the knowledge and experience to obtain the compensation that is deserved in cases involving:

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Melissa Wick
Real Estate Attorney
• DePaul University, JD 1994
• Member McHenry County and Illinois State Bar Associations
• Member Illinois State Bar Association
• Member Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association

Because a competent attorney is the only one qualified to give legal advice in buying or selling a home, Melissa Wick helps clients navigate the complex world of real estate while protecting their interests. By handling the many intricacies of the real estate process, she helps clients fully understand the process from contract through closing. She is knowledgeable and skilled in all facets of transactions involving:

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Angela C. Thuma
Family Law Attorney and Mediator
• Northern Illinois University College of Law, JD 1996 Magna cum Laude
• Secretary McHenry County Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association and American Bar Association
• Former Member Board of Directors for Turning Point domestic violence prevention agency (2000 - 2007)

Angela is a supportive professional who explains each step of the legal process. She listens, analyzes and addresses her clients’ concerns. She has negotiated, mediated and tried cases, obtaining fair resolutions for her clients and their families. She has aggressive, innovative strategies, to serve her clients skillfully and compassionately in areas including:

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Paige Hoyt
Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Family Law Attorney
• Northern Illinois University College of Law, JD 2003
• Member of Illinois Bar Association; McHenry County Bar Association
• Vice President of McHenry County Bar Association’s Family Law Section

Paige Hoyt brings legal knowledge and skill to the complex areas of personal injury and civil litigation, as well as years of experience in the area of family law. Paige has a winning record in civil litigation in addition to negotiating settlements in difficult and complex cases. Paige thoroughly explains the legal process to clients so that they understand their case from start to finish and can make informed decisions affecting their interests. Paige has successfully advocated for her clients in cases involving:

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Bill Bligh
Criminal Defense Attorney
• University of Notre Dame Law School, JD 1998
• Member McHenry County Bar Association

When a person is accused of a crime, they want an attorney familiar with the criminal justice system to fight for them. Bill Bligh is a criminal defense attorney and a former Assistant State’s Attorney. In both roles, he has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors and police officers in McHenry County. As a Felony Narcotics Prosecutor, he worked with police departments and task forces throughout the county. That experience has given him keen knowledge of the key elements used to charge people with a crime and uses that experience in defense of his clients. He concentrates in cases involving:

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Courtney Clark
Family Law and Civil Litigation Attorney
• Northern Illinois University, JD 2005
• Member Illinois State Bar Association
• Member McHenry County Bar Association

Born and raised in McHenry County, Courtney Clark has deep roots here. Her desire to give back to the community is a driving force in her work for area families. She brings her unique talents to the practice of law, offering solid advice to her clients. She works to find effective strategies to serve clients who are involved in various civil and family law issues and to obtain fair resolutions.

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Of Counsel:
Martin J. Coonen
Divorce and Family Law Attorney

Richard Hannigan
Worker's Compensation Attorney

Craig Krandel
Land Development