Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Business and Corporate Law – We help people select the right type of entity for their business, whether corporation, partnership or LLC, and perform all the necessary steps to organize their business as a legal entity in the state of Illinois. We assist with ongoing corporate governance and provide assistance with all legal matters for the life of the business, from negotiating business transactions to resolving business legal disputes, to matters of business succession or dissolution.
• Business Disputes
• Business Transactions

Employment Law

• Employment Litigation
  Litigation & Mediation – When disputes arise that cannot be resolved without formal legal intervention, MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. has the courtroom skills and experience to provide strong, effective advocacy to resolve any type of civil matter at mediation, trial or appeal. Our lawyers are familiar with the full range of business disputes across many fields, including breach of contract, business torts, employment disputes, corporate litigation, construction law, real estate and more.

Property Law

• Construction Litigation
  Construction Law – Our construction lawyers represent buyers, sellers, home builders, home owners, contractors, architects and others involved in residential and commercial construction projects in Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines and surrounding areas. We understand what is at stake in construction projects and how every minute of delay equals dollars out of somebody’s pocket. From bid and contract reviews to the resolution of disputes, we work to resolve your construction legal matter efficiently and effectively.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Commercial Real Estate – With over 35 years of experience dealing with issues in Chicago’s commercial real estate market, our attorneys are prepared to handle any complex purchase and sale transaction, lease negotiation, banking or financing matter, zoning issue, and more. A great deal rides on a commercial real estate transaction. We provide the advice and assistance necessary to see your deal through from inception to closing with efficiency and a successful result.
• Land Use and Zoning

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. is a full-service business and litigation law firm with offices in Hoffman Estates and Des Plaines. We represent clients in many different practice areas and are confident that a business attorney or estate planning lawyer at our firm will provide quality legal representation.
• Wills
  Probate & Trust Administration – Settling an estate and giving effect to wills and trusts requires knowledge and experience in a wide variety of areas, along with dedication and commitment to completing tasks with a high degree of skill, efficiency, and ethical standards. The attorneys at MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. are thoroughly familiar with Illinois estate planning, probate and estate administration laws, and work diligently to see the estate through the proper administration efficiently and successfully.
• Trusts
  Play Introduction Video MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. was founded on the principle that to be successful, an estate planning or business lawyer must provide not only knowledgeable legal counsel, but also provide personal service and attention. Our experience achieving positive results makes us a clear choice for individuals and businesses in and around Hoffman Estates or Des Plaines needing cost-sensitive solutions. From planning, writing and updating estate plans like trusts and wills, to helping both for profit and non profit organizations with insurance and employment law matters, we offer legal counsel that effectively addresses the issues at hand and protects our clients in the future.
• Power of Attorney
  Estate Planning – Our clients frequently have business interests and complex assets that require thoughtful and creative estate planning. We take the time to get to know your needs and goals and craft the right set of wills, trusts, advance directives and powers of attorney to make sure you are properly taken care of during your lifetime, and that your estate is handled according to your wishes after you are gone. Choosing to skip estate planning is simply not an option. Call MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. to get started creating, reviewing or revising your estate plan.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  Residential Real Estate – For most people, buying a home is the single largest investment they will make during their lifetime. So much time and effort goes into finding that perfect home, yet so much can go wrong at any point during a real estate transaction that the deal never seems complete right up to the very moment of closing. Our real estate attorneys are with you every step of the way making sure all legal issues are addressed and dealt with properly, including home inspection, title searches and clearance, obtaining financing, and representation at closing. We also represent home owners in mortgage and foreclosure defense litigation when needed.