Crane Law Group, P.C. is a Chicago-based law firm specializing in elder law, estate planning, asset protection, and business advisory services. Founded by Linda R. Crane, J.D./M.B.A., the firm stands out due to its principal attorney’s rare dual expertise in law and high-level corporate finance, including prior roles as Vice-President at Bear, Stearns & Company and financial consultant at Merrill Lynch.
The firm’s approach is deeply informed by decades of academic, legal, and financial industry experience. Linda Crane is a Professor of Law Emerita and the first minority woman to achieve full professorship at The John Marshall Law School, bringing scholarly rigor and a commitment to civil rights and economic justice to her practice. The firm is particularly suited for individuals, families, small business owners, and clients with interests in U.S.-Cuba economic relations, offering strategic advocacy that blends legal counsel with business and financial insight.
Services Offered
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Trust & Probate Administration
- Asset Protection Planning
- Small Business Advisory Services
- Election Law
- Corporate Counsel
- Real Estate Law
- Business Transactions
- Family Law
- Civil Rights Advocacy
- Securities Law Consulting
- Mortgage Lending Discrimination Consulting
- Affirmative Action Advisory Services
- U.S.-Cuba Economic Relations Consulting
The firm serves clients in Chicago and surrounding areas and is deeply engaged in community and civic initiatives, including education, fair elections, and anti-hunger programs. Linda Crane is licensed to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and she has received numerous honors for her contributions to legal education and civil rights.
