Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Edmund obtained his B.A. from St. Mary's College of Minnesota in 1965, earned his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 1969 and an L.L.M. in Real Estate Law in 2000.
• Real Estate Transactions
  With today’s battered real estate market, now, more than ever, you will need an experienced attorney to assist you in the sale or purchase of real estate. We can help. The attorneys at Burke & Handley, P.C. have the extensive business and legal experience needed to successfully represent real estate clients in projects and transactions including regulatory challenges, public/private financing, title clearance, commercial leasing, closings, and much more. Our lawyers have represented both buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions in DuPage County and other parts of Northern Illinois for decades.
• Land Use and Zoning

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  At Burke & Handley, we handle personal injury cases regularly, and are skilled in reaching the best possible outcomes for our clients. Robert Handley has been practicing personal injury law for over 40 years, and is highly experienced in handling all... Read More
• Medical Malpractice
  Plaintiff filed a medical malpractice suit against Defendant Hospital. Following a nine-day trial, which the appellate court characterized as a “closely balanced case,” the jury returned a verdict for the Defendant. Plaintiff moved for a new tria... Read More
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  At Burke & Handley, P.C., we handle personal injury cases regularly, and are skilled in reaching the best possible outcomes for our clients. Robert Handley has been practicing personal injury law for over 40 years, and is highly experienced in handling all manner of personal injury cases including medical malpractice, slip and falls, dog bites, auto and other accidents. We represent both Defendants and Plaintiffs in personal injury cases in DuPage County and throughout Illinois.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  There is an old adage: "If you only have a hammer, every problem looks like a nail." Therefore, our commitment to service begins with the belief that in order to properly represent clients, you must have working knowledge of many areas of the law. We represent clients in a variety of areas, including: banking, commercial litigation, foreclosures, real estate, personal injury, Creditor Bankruptcy Claims, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, collections, auto accidents, traffic cases, and estate litigation matters. We are dedicated to offering our clients the best possible legal representation for their needs.
• Wills
  Wills and trusts are the foundations of most estate plans. A will is a legal document that specifies your wishes for your assets and your dependents after your death. Upon your death, the will is verified and administered in probate court. This can b... Read More
• Trusts
  Wills and trusts are the foundations of most estate plans. A will is a legal document that specifies your wishes for your assets and your dependents after your death. Upon your death, the will is verified and administered in probate court. This can be a lengthy and sometimes expensive process for your beneficiaries. A trust operates differently from a will. Your assets are assumed by a trust while you are alive and transferred immediately to your named beneficiaries after your death. A trust generally does not go through the probate process. At Burke & Handley, P.C., we have years of experience working with both wills and trusts and litigating disputes that may arise regarding them.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  If you are considering bankruptcy, there are numerous challenges involved with planning your financial future. It helps to have a competent and experienced attorney on your side. With more than thirty years of experience representing clients in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy matters, Burke & Handley, P.C. can provide excellent guidance. We can provide you with complete legal representation for your financial concerns. Call us or contact our office online to learn more.
• Foreclosure
  The attorneys at Burke & Handley, P.C. have become trusted and respected advisors to business decision-makers in many different businesses of all sizes, from individual entrepreneurships to national corporations. They regularly handle a wide range of disputes in a broad spectrum of industries arising in conjunction with the business activities of their clients, including: Uniform Commercial Code sales, foreclosure and guaranty suits, mechanics liens, fraud, replevins, commercial collection actions, and priority disputes. We provide efficient and economical service while responding to the unique disputes our lender clients routinely face. These range from lender liability actions, assertions of claims of fraud on the part of borrowers or their principals, and regulatory issues.
• Debt Collection
  At Burke & Handley, P.C., we represent both individuals and businesses in debt collection matters. Debt collection can be either a very simple or a very complicated matter, depending on the situation. In some cases, hiring a debt collection attorney and initiating a collection intervention is enough to elicit payment or encourage a settlement negotiation. Other cases may require litigation. Our attorneys are both skilled negotiators and seasoned litigators who are well versed in debt collection practice.