Lechner Law Office, P.C./The Lechner Group, Ltd. is a unique multi-disciplinary practice offering integrated legal and financial advisory services, specializing in private wealth management and business counsel for entrepreneurs and their families. Founded in 2002, the firm stands out through its dual perspective, combining legal expertise with certified public accounting to provide holistic solutions for business growth, asset protection, and legacy planning.
The practice is led by Paul Lechner, an Illinois attorney and CPA with over four decades of experience, including prior roles as a senior auditor at Peat Marwick Mitchell and Managing Director at KPMG LLP. The firm acts as outside general counsel to privately held businesses, emphasizing strategic planning, transactional diligence, and tax advisory services. Its client-focused approach ensures tailored support for business owners and families primarily based in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning (Basic to Advanced)
- Elder Law
- Estate Administration
- Probate
- Civil Litigation (Probate and Law Divisions)
- Real Estate Law
- Business Succession Planning
- Tax Law and Advisory
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Finance
- Equipment Finance
- Financial Diligence
- Business Consulting
- Transactional Management
- Investment Advisory
- REALTOR® Services (Commercial and Residential Transaction Management)
The firm serves clients throughout the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs including Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Plainfield, Joliet, and Palos, with specialized business consulting and transactional management services for rail and aviation equipment investors across the United States.
