PAVONE LAW GROUP - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Attorney
• Member of the Attorneys & Staff

Angelika received a B.A. in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then attended Northern Illinois College of Law where she earned her law degree and graduated cum laude. Angelika is admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois. Angelika joined the Pavone Law Group as an intern in December of 2019 and then transitioned to a full-time associate position in the winter of 2020. Angelika primarily concentrates her areas of law practice on Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Retirement Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts & Disability Planning, Residential & Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Trucking Law, and Corporate Acquisitions.

Job Titles:

• Attorney
• Member of the Attorneys & Staff

Anthony has been practicing law as an Attorney since 2013. He received a B.A. in Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University. He then attended John Marshall Law School and is admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois. He proceeded to complete a Masters in Law, or LLM, in Estate Planning. Also, Anthony is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Justinian Society of Lawyers. Anthony primarily concentrates his areas of law practice on Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Retirement Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts & Disability Planning, Residential & Commercial Real Estate Transactions, and Corporate Acquisitions.

Job Titles:

• Paralegal

Christine is our Real Estate Paralegal. Christine has been a part of our team since 2004. Christine has completed several educational courses as well as seminars within the field of real estate. Christine assists our clients through each and every step in their residential and corporate real estate transactions. She is experienced and attentive to our clients' needs.

Job Titles:

• Paralegal

Leena is our Estate Planning Paralegal. She obtained a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Pre-Law from Aurora University with honors. She also obtained her Paralegal Certificate from College of DuPage with honors. She assists in the planning and execution phases of the Estate Planning process. Leena works hard to ensure a smooth process for each client's satisfaction.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Attorneys & Staff
• Senior Attorney

Louis earned his law degree from Northern Illinois University and is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. Louis is also admitted to practice before the Northern District of the U.S. Federal Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Further, Louis is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the Christian Legal Society, and the Justinian Society of Lawyers. Louis is also a member of Wealth Counsel which is a collaborative group of approximately 3,800 attorneys nationwide in the areas of Estate Planning, Wealth Preservation and Asset Protection Planning, Retirement Planning, and Special Needs Planning. Louis primarily concentrates his areas of practice on Estate Planning, Wealth Preservation and Asset Protection Planning, Business Succession Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Retirement Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts and Disability Planning, Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Acquisitions, and Federal Taxation.

Job Titles:

• Counsel
• Member of the Attorneys & Staff
• of Counsel

Michael F. Sullivan is of counsel at Pavone Law Group. Michael concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, and personal injury. As an attorney, Michael has secured over $50 million dollars for his clients in counties throughout the State of Illinois. His trial experience includes cases involving medical malpractice, automobile collisions, and premises liability. Additionally, Michael has successfully briefed and argued cases before the Illinois Appellate Court. As a result of his achievements, Michael has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star, which is a recognition only given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois under the age of 40. Michael attended the John Marshall Law School where he graduated cum laude. While in law school, Michael was on the Dean's List all semesters, served as a Staff Editor on the John Marshall Law Review, and was a member of the Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Honors Council. Michael grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Attorneys & Staff
• Retired

Michael is a widely recognized attorney and CPA who has been a trusted advisor to his clients in the areas of trust and estate planning, business, and asset protection. Since beginning his practice in 1981, he has earned the reputation of a responsible, reliable, and thoughtful counselor. His practice has enjoyed significant growth by maintaining his philosophy of continually educating clients about their options while building strong, lifelong relationships. Michael has been a frequent speaker on estate and legacy planning issues to various public groups including The Family Firm Institute, the Financial Planning Association, the Purposeful Planning Institute, and the Illinois Wealth Counsel Symposium. He has developed a process that business owners can use to guide them through the complex issues they face during transition. Michael frequently works collaboratively with his clients' financial advisors, CPA's, insurance advisors, and other financial and legal professionals to ensure that all plans developed truly have the clients' goals and objectives in mind.

Job Titles:

• Attorney
• Member of the Attorneys & Staff

Travis graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law summa cum laude and served as Managing Editor on the Board of Editors for NIU Law Review Volume 42. In law school, Travis's research, writing, and analytical skills allowed him the opportunity to draft Appellate Briefs before the Illinois Appellate Court for the Second Judicial District, serve as a Research Assistant to update the Illinois Judicial Benchbook on Evidence, and serve the People of the State of Illinois as a Licensed 711 Law Clerk at the State's Attorney's Office. A founding member of the Business Law Society, Travis's passion for business law led him to simultaneously pursue his Master's in Business Administration at Northern Illinois University College of Business while obtaining his Juris Doctor degree. Travis joined Pavone Law Group, P.C. as an Attorney in 2022 and is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois and the State of Florida.