Illinois Lawyers

General Practice Law

625 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073, USA

Jeremy S. Harter is a founding partner of Harter & Schottland, P.C.. Before founding the firm, Mr. Harter developed his broad knowledge and expertise at another well known law firm. There, he was responsible for municipal prosecution and assisting in municipal corporate issues for two large villages in Lake County. In addition, Mr. Harter developed a practice in other areas, as well. Today, Mr. Harter brings this varied background to Harter & Schottland, P.C. where he represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation such as landlord / tenant cases, contractual disputes, liquor commission hearings, Illinois Secretary of State hearings and others. Moreover, Mr. Harter has extensive experience litigating traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases in both contested motion hearings and trials, where he has enjoyed tremendous success. He often receives 5 star reviews by his many loyal clients. In line with the firm’s commitment to the surrounding community, Mr. Harter also maintains a significant volunteer commitment. Mr. Harter has served as a Judge for the Teen Court program administered by the Northern Illinois Counsel on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (NICASA). In this role, Mr. Harter has helped countless Lake County adolescents learn from their youthful indiscretions, avoid damaging marks on their records and continue to successful futures. In fact, in 2005 Mr. Harter was formally recognized and received the NICASA Partner’s Award for his commitment to community service. Mr. Harter also volunteers for the College of Lake County’s Women’s Center where he provides free legal assistance. Jeremy volunteers his time with the Lake County Court Eviction Help Desk where he assists Lake County Residents with Landlord/Tenant issues for sitting Judge Michael Betar. He was appointed to the Lake County Bar Association Board of Directors, Antioch Police Pension Fund Trustee and the Board of Directors of the Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. He was also an Editor of the 2021 Edition of the Defending DUI Practice and Procedure Manual for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE). Jeremy Harter attended Knox College where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an emphasis in American History. He moved to Chicago thereafter to attend The John Marshall Law School. Mr. Harter was admitted to the Illinois Bar and licensed to practice law in November of 2001. He is married and has young twins that keep him on his toes.

Probate Law

15409 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60544

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Wills and Trust Law

321 South Plymouth Court, 6th floor, Chicago, IL 60604

Kerry R. Peck is the managing partner of the Chicago law firm Peck Ritchey, LLC. His clients include families, hospitals, banks, the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and City of Chicago. Mr. Peck was retained by the City of Chicago Department of Aging to rewrite the State of Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Act, and co-authored the book Alzheimer's and the Law, published by the American Bar Association. Mr. Peck has also written articles for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Chicago Bar Association Record, Illinois State Bar Journal, and various other Bar Association journals and newspapers. He frequently teaches attorneys and healthcare professionals across the country.

Medical Malpractice Law

325 N Milwaukee Ave suite 202, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA

Marisa Schostok is a trial lawyer and partner at Dudley & Lake, LLC. Ms. Schostok concentrates her practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schostok spent several years at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office where she prosecuted criminal matters. She has tried numerous cases to verdict and has argued matters before the Illinois Appellate Court. Ms. Schostok is a tenacious advocate for her clients and works tirelessly to ensure those injured by negligence receive the justice they deserve. Since joining Dudley and Lake in 2016, Ms. Schostok has received verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million for her clients. Most recently, Marisa obtained a $25 million verdict in a 14-day trial in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of the family of a 55-year-old man who died as a result of an undiagnosed and untreated anastomotic leak following hernia surgery at a local hospital. In addition to her dedication to justice for her clients, Ms. Schostok also devotes her time to the community through her participation in education and local charities. Ms. Schostok is a guest lecturer on the topic of Negligence at Northwestern University’s, Kellogg Graduate School of Management and serves on the board of the not-for-profit charity, The Michael Matters Foundation, which provides financial assistance to brain cancer patients.

Civil Litigation

416 Ravine Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA

Michael J. Pasquinelli joined PJM, after compiling 17 years’ experience in complex litigation in both the private and governmental sectors. Prior to joining the firm, Michael represented clients in personal injury, consumer fraud, breach of contract, corporate transactional, corporate general counsel, commercial real estate, and residential real estate matters; and defended a broad portfolio of civil litigation cases from construction general liability to breach of contract and fiduciary claims. In addition to experience in the private sector, Michael served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in both the criminal and civil divisions, where he reached First Chair status; and worked to resolve over one thousand cases over the course of his public career. Notably, Michael successfully briefed and argued the landmark case of People v. Johnnie Wilson, before the Illinois Supreme Court, which set the legal standard for parolee searches in Illinois state and federal courts. See People v. Wilson, 228 Ill. 2d 35 (2008). Michael has also successfully appealed civil forfeiture matters, which helped define the procedural burdens and standards under the Illinois Drug Asset Forfeiture Procedure Act. People v. $111,900 United States Currency, 366 Ill. App. 3d 21 (Ill. App. 1st 2006) Michael graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Economics, and later graduated cum laude from The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School), where he was a Member of the John Marshall Law Review. In addition to his legal experience, Michael has experience in the construction industry, having worked as a carpenter, assistant superintendent, superintendent, project manager, construction manager, and home builder in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. In addition, Michael started his own Development Company, having provided development and consulting services in the Chicagoland region, and worked in the mortgage banking industry as well. Mr. Pasquinelli’s hands on experience in business and development industry brings a common-sense, streamlined approach to providing residential/commercial contract and transactional services, and with providing tort and contract litigation services as well. This same hands-on practical experience has aided in the assessment and preparation of various planned unit developments, and development agreements for Peterson Johnson and Murray’s existing municipal clients.