Wotal James A. is a distinguished law firm providing comprehensive legal services throughout northeastern Illinois, including the greater Chicago area, for over thirty years. Specializing in estate planning, business law, real estate law, tax law, and personal injury matters, the firm stands out for its personalized, cost-effective approach and the attorney’s dual qualifications as both a lawyer and a Certified Public Accountant.
Attorney James Wotal leverages his extensive experience and accounting background to offer strategic, practical legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. He focuses on serving individuals, families, and small to medium-sized businesses—with particular emphasis on startups—ensuring they receive clear guidance and responsive representation. Clients benefit from free initial consultations, flat-fee options for business formations, and a commitment to achieving goals efficiently and affordably.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Probate Advice
- Business & Corporate Law: Business Formation (LLC, C-Corporation, S-Corporation, Partnership), Contract Drafting, Business Sales and Purchases, Non-Compete Agreements, Annual Reports, Corporate Minutes
- Tax Law: Income Tax Return Preparation (Individual, Corporate, Partnership, Trust), Gift and Estate Tax Returns, Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Issue Resolution, IRS and State Audit Defense, Tax Research and Legal Opinions
- Real Estate Law: Residential and Commercial Transactions, Title Searches, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, Attorney Review
- Personal Injury: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Death, Construction Accidents, Brain Trauma, Fractures, Semi-Truck Accidents, Bicycle and Pedestrian Knockdowns, Railroad Accidents, Injuries to Children, Spine and Disc Injuries, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
The firm serves clients across northeastern Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area. Fluent in English, Attorney Wotal is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association, reinforcing his dedication to professionalism and ongoing education in his core practice areas.
