With over 30 years of combined legal practice in Chicago and the surrounding communities, Nery & Richardson is the right firm for you or your business, right now. Our attorneys specialize in residential and commercial real estate law, business and corporate law, estate planning law, bankruptcy law and litigation.

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Douglas, IL

Nery & Richardson, LLC – Douglas, IL


Douglas, Illinois individuals and businesses with legal matters to attend to should hire a law firm with an extensive track record of success and a commitment to attentive representation. No law firm in the area compares to Nery & Richardson when judged by those criteria so we should always be the first attorneys you turn to when you have a matter involving real estate law, business and corporate law, litigation law, estate planning law or bankruptcy law in Douglas.

On top of the excellent service you receive when you choose Nery & Richardson as your legal representation, you’ll get extraordinary experience and refined legal strategies tailored to fit your unique circumstances. So no matter what the details are you’ll be teamed with the ideal attorneys to secure the outcomes you’re after. Call (773) 582-7000 or fill out a contact form today.

Our Legal Services


The legal minds at Nery & Richardson provide world-class legal solutions to Douglas individuals and businesses alike. Our services are as reliable as they are effective and priced to allow anyone to get the legal assistance they need when they need it. Services include:

Real Estate Law – Douglas, IL


Nery & Richardson has represented Douglas individuals and Douglas businesses in real estate transactions and real estate disputes for decades. In that time, we’ve accumulated an impressive track record of victories for our clients at rates that most area firms would never deem to offer. Our real estate attorneys provide skilled representation in all the following areas of real estate law:

  • Real Estate Transactions: Get the legal assistance you need with Douglas Residential and commercial real estate contracts, Douglas real estate and probate, Douglas lease purchase agreements, Douglas title and escrow agreements, Douglas site development contracts and Douglas deeds.

  • Real Estate Disputes: Our firm provides real estate dispute representation to assist clients with legal issues arising from Douglas evictions, Douglas permitting and variances, Douglas site development contracts, Douglas voluntary and involuntary liens, and Douglas mediation, arbitration and civil litigation.

Make an appointment with one of the real estate attorneys from Nery & Richardson today by calling (773) 582-7000. They’ll answer any and all questions you may have about our real estate legal services – including rate information – and give you an idea of how they would handle your matter if given the opportunity to represent your interests.

Estate Planning Law – Douglas, IL


Need a will or trust created by an experienced estate planning attorney? Looking for an overall estate plan that touches on all the aspects of your Douglas estate? Come to Nery & Richardson and meet with one of our experienced estate planning attorneys to get straight answers about all your options from the law firm that knows them best. Our skilled estate planners offer affordable solutions for all the following estate planning needs:

  • Douglas Wills
  • Douglas Trusts
  • Douglas Living Wills
  • Douglas Fiduciary Duties
  • Douglas Powers of Attorney
  • Douglas Guardianship for Minors
  • Douglas Overall Estate Planning

Schedule a confidential estate planning consultation with Nery & Richardson today to start the process of getting exactly what you’re after at rates you can afford. Call our law office at (773) 582-7000 to speak with one of our helpful office staff who’ll answer your general estate planning questions and book a time for your office visit.

Bankruptcy Law – Douglas, IL


Is your debt getting out of hand in Douglas, Illinois? Has your business been suffering through creditor calls and harassment? Why not speak with one of the bankruptcy attorneys from Nery & Richardson? They can give you an honest assessment of your bankruptcy options and recommend a course of action for you to follow in one of the Douglas bankruptcy filings identified below:

  • Douglas Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Sometimes known as a “liquidation”, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to wash away your personal debt by liquidating assets to provide payments to creditors. This is usually the simplest form of bankruptcy to file and offers some home and property exceptions, if filed correctly by Nery & Richardson.

  • Douglas Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Chapter 11 bankruptcy is meant to helps debtor restructure their debt and stay in operation while repaying the debt. It can help to spread debt out over time and set payment terms that allow the business to go forward and the creditors to be repaid during the process.

  • Douglas Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Where a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be considered a liquidation, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to keep possession of your assets while you pay off your debt. Nery & Richardson can help you file Douglas Chapter 13 where you’ll be able to discharge debts and maintain ownership of your home, your car and other assets.

At Nery & Richardson, our bankruptcy attorneys have helped countless individuals and businesses in Douglas and Chicago beyond to find the right bankruptcy strategy for their unique needs. Our goal is to help you achieve financial freedom from debt without losing all you’ve worked for so call (773) 582-7000 to get started with a confidential consultation.

Business & Corporate Law – Douglas, IL


Your Douglas company can depend on Nery & Richardson for all of its legal representation and legal service needs – at rates that you simply cannot find at other area law firms. As business and corporate law specialists, we’ve worked with companies ranging from government contractors to startups, corporations to SMBs and bring decades of experience to your individual requirements. Our attorneys specialize in:

  • Corporate Services: Douglas Formation and Incorporation, Douglas Limited Liability Companies, Douglas Compliance, Douglas Governance and Douglas Nonprofit Organizations

  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Douglas Corporate Restructuring, Douglas Management Buyouts, Douglas Earn-outs and Douglas Due Diligence

  • Government Contracts: Douglas Small Business Issues, Douglas Novations, Douglas SBA Change of Ownership Approvals

  • Government Regulatory: Douglas Exon-Florio Filings (CFIUS), Douglas Import Export Control, Douglas Security Clearances

  • Business Counseling: Douglas Consulting Agreements, Douglas Covenants Not to Compete, Douglas Licenses, Douglas Shareholder Agreements, Douglas Shareholder Disputes

  • Employee Incentive Plans: Douglas Stock Option Plans, Douglas Equity Linked, Douglas Employee Compensation Plans

  • Joint Ventures: Douglas Strategic Alliance Agreements, Douglas Commercial Joint Ventures, Douglas Federal Procurement (including Small Business Programs)

  • Commercial: Douglas Bank Financing, Douglas Leases

No matter what your Douglas company’s legal representation or legal service needs are, the business and corporate attorneys from Nery & Richardson can deliver the solutions you’re looking for at affordable rates. Get all the facts about our business and corporate law services by calling (773) 582-7000 and discussing your requirements with our staff.

Litigation – Douglas, IL


Litigating a case in Douglas, Illinois, or in Chicago at-large, is a complicated business and it requires an experienced litigation law firm to have any chance at success. That’s why you should always call on Nery & Richardson first when litigation is on your mind. Our experienced litigators can give you direct insights into what your chances will be and the best strategies to utilize to secure victory in all the following types of litigation:

  • Douglas Contract Disputes
  • Douglas Business Unfair Competition Litigation
  • Douglas Trade Secrets Litigation
  • Douglas Non-Compete/Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Violations
  • Douglas Fraud/Fraudulent Inducement
  • Douglas Business Torts/Business Interference
  • Douglas Unfair Trade Practices/Consumer Protection Defense and Compliance
  • Douglas Class Actions
  • Douglas Securities Litigation/Securities Fraud Defense
  • Douglas Shareholder Derivative Litigation
  • Douglas M&A Transaction Disputes
  • Douglas Business Ownership/Partnership Disputes
  • Douglas Temporary Restraining Orders/Injunctions
  • Douglas Construction Litigation

Nery & Richardson has been litigating cases in Douglas, Illinois for decades and we use every last ounce of that hard-earned knowledge and experience to ensure our clients get the finest representation and results that stand head and shoulders above the other litigation law firms in the area. Call (773) 582-7000 to make an appointment today to go over your litigation in detail with one of our litigation attorneys.

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Douglas’s Preferred Legal Team


For the finest legal services in Douglas, come to Nery & Richardson and gain the benefits of our decades of combined experience with a range of legal specialties. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to craft unique, forward-thinking strategies that deliver the results are clients are looking for. Call (773) 582-7000 or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation at a time that’s convenient for you.