Atty. Shawn Bolger
Shawn Bolger is an Illinois real estate attorney representing buyers, sellers, investors, estates, and businesses in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Her practice focuses on residential and commercial closings, probate and inherited property sales, title issues, contract negotiation, and resolving complex real estate matters involving estates, municipal compliance issues, and investor-owned properties.
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Shawn Bolger is a Member based in Oak Brook, Illinois, practicing at Shawn Bolger Ltd.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1984) and University of Denver (B.S.B.A., 1979). Active member of Chicago and Du Page County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Oak Brook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shawn Bolger is an Illinois real estate attorney representing buyers, sellers, investors, estates, and businesses in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
- Her practice focuses on residential and commercial closings, probate and inherited property sales, title issues, contract negotiation, and resolving complex real estate matters involving estates, municipal compliance issues, and investor-owned properties
- Ms. Bolger regularly assists clients throughout Cook County, DuPage County, McHenry County, and surrounding Illinois communities with a wide range of real estate matters, including attorney review, title and escrow issues, Transfer on Death Instruments (TODIs), bond in lieu of probate transactions, foreclosure-related sales, seller financing, and commercial acquisitions and dispositions
- She is known for providing practical solutions, responsive communication, and efficient guidance from contract through closing
- Following in the footsteps of her father, who was also an attorney, Ms. Bolger developed an early appreciation for advocacy, negotiation, and helping clients navigate important life decisions
- She brings that same client-focused approach to her practice today, emphasizing practical problem-solving and attention to detail in every transaction
- Ms. Bolger earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Denver before obtaining her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law
- Since entering practice, she has represented clients in a broad range of Illinois real estate transactions and has developed extensive experience handling matters involving estates, title complications, investor transactions, and difficult closings
- Through Shawn Bolger Limited, Ms. Bolger continues to represent clients across Illinois with a focus on delivering efficient, solution-oriented legal representation in both residential and commercial real estate matters
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oak Brook are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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