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Law Services
Concentrating in real estate, estate planning, and business law, Judd Lofchie has
dedicated his career to protecting the interests of individuals and businesses. He
also brings to his clients a wealth of diverse professional experiences - a background in
real estate, a graduate degree in international law, and employment with a Wall Street
firm. He addresses the law in an entrepreneurial manner, using his background to
find creative solutions to legal problems. This creative approach saves aggravation,
time, and money.
Judd Lofchie has a reputation of integrity. He was selected Citizen Of The Year in
1991 by Lerner's Skyline Newspaper for his volunteer work. He founded a
not-for-profit organization, People Ending Hunger, to raise donations for existing
organizations which assist the hungry and homeless. And in 1992 he started
Streetwise newspaper for the homeless in Chicago. When you choose Judd Lofchie to
handle your legal affairs, you gain a lawyer with a commitment to ethics and efficiency.
Capabilities
Real Estate
A licenseed broker, Judd Lofchie brings many years of experience in real estate to his law
firm. As president of Judd Lofchie & Associates, a real estate company
based in Aurora, Illinois, he is well versed in the legal obligations of both
residential and commercial transactions. He also educates his clients on the options
open to them, drawing on his experience as a teacher of real estate at Chicago adult
educaton centers, the Discovery Center and the Learning Annex. Please view his
article "What You Should Know When Selling Your Home".
His services include:
Closings
Commercial Leases
Construction Matters
Contracts
Development/Zoning/Planning
Landlord & Tenant Matters
Negotiations
Partnerships
Preliminary and Final Land Platting
Refinancings
Syndications
Variances and Special and Conditional Use Permits
Corporate
Many legal costs can be avoided by working with a lawyer that understands the concerns of
business. As an owner of two small business, Lofchie fully understands the legal
concerns of establishing and running companies of any size. His counsel goes beyond
the traditional lawyer-client relationship, by offering efficient, money saving methods to
legally protect companies without the legal bills which usually follow. His services
include:
Agreements for Services/Retainer Agreements
Articles of Incorporation
Bankrupcy
Business Planning
By-Laws
Commercial Contracts
Employer I.D. Numbers
Employment Agreements
Employment Matters
Franchising
General Business Licenses
International Business Transactions
Interstate Commerce Commission Licences
Litigation
"S","C" and Limited Liability Corporations
Shareholder Agreements
Stock Issuance
Estate Planning
Estate planning is a difficult subject for an individual to approach. However, a
plan that anticipates every eventuality will save a great amount of money in legal fees
and estate taxes. Getting your financial affairs in order also provides a person
with peace of mind. Judd Lofchie handles your personal monetary concerns with
discretion and efficiency. His services include:
Anatomical Gifts
Estate Tax Planning
Family Limited Partnerships
Health Care & Property Powers of Attorney
Insurance Trusts
Living Trusts
Probate
Special Needs Trusts
Wills & Living Wills
Reference Accounts
Phillips Petroleum
Provided legal representation for the sale of excess land.
Michelin Tires
Negotiated the contract, prepared all closing documents, and provided legal counsel for
the sale of one of their properties.
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