Hurley Stanners & Matsko LLC - Oak Park, IL
Hurley Stanners and Matsko LLC is a premier boutique law firm in Oak Park, Illinois, offering strategic counsel in corporate law, commercial real estate, creative arts and entertainment, intellectual property, franchise law, probate, and tax planning across Metropolitan Chicago.
Comprehensive Business and Commercial Legal Counsel in Oak Park
Headquartered on Lake Street in downtown Oak Park, Hurley Stanners and Matsko LLC delivers holistic, sophisticated legal solutions tailored to businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and creative professionals across Metropolitan Chicago. Founded in 1991, the firm is spearheaded by partner Brian Matsko, alongside of counsel attorney Joanne F. Hurley and David Barkan. Rejecting generic, one-size-fits-all legal templates, the firm builds enduring partnerships with business owners, department heads, and accountants to deliver workable operational and legal solutions. Whether you seek to find an attorney for an intricate commercial lease or need to hire a lawyer for intellectual property protection, the firm combines extensive legal knowledge with practical commercial insight.
Commercial Real Estate Lawyers and Corporate Governance
Real estate transactions and ongoing business operations require proactive risk reduction and rigorous contract analysis. Acting as seasoned commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers, the team represents property owners, landlords, developers, and tenants in purchase agreements, commercial leasing, condominium law, zoning disputes, construction contracts, and property tax appeals. Concurrently, as skilled business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm assists clients with entity incorporation, LLC operating agreements, partnership restructuring, distributorship pacts, and outside general counsel services designed to identify vulnerabilities before litigation arises.
Intellectual Property and Creative Arts and Entertainment Lawyers
Safeguarding creative capital and innovative assets is central to the firm practice. As experienced trademark lawyers and copyright lawyers, Hurley Stanners and Matsko LLC assists marketing agencies, software creators, authors, musicians, and filmmakers with federal trademark registrations, copyright protection, licensing agreements, and non-disclosure contracts. The firm represents artists, photographers, and entertainment venues in negotiating complex corporate contracts with Fortune 100 brands, balancing artistic vision with robust commercial protections.
Franchise Law, Tax Lawyers, and Estate Planning Counsel
Navigating franchise regulations and complex taxation requires seasoned legal insight. The firm guides prospective franchisees through franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreement negotiations, renewals, and terminations. Serving as dedicated tax lawyers, the attorneys assist businesses and individuals with tax preparation, proactive tax planning, and resolving state and federal tax controversies. In addition, functioning as dependable estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and probate lawyers, the firm structures revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and manages probate estate administration to preserve multi-generational wealth.
Why Businesses and Individuals Choose Hurley Stanners and Matsko
When clients need a lawyer urgently for high-stakes business or property dilemmas, Hurley Stanners and Matsko LLC provides decisive, educated leadership. The firm delivers:
- A holistic business approach: Analyzing legal, accounting, and operational factors together to craft seamless strategies.
- Over 35 years of proven results: Decades of courtroom, transactional, and regulatory success across Illinois.
- Complimentary initial consultations: Clear case evaluations to assess business objectives and define workable paths.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the vibrant Downtown Oak Park district, a highly walkable commercial area filled with shops and dining options.
Building Location
This is a 7-story modern office tower situated on Chicago's famed Lake Street, right next to the 3.6-acre Austin Gardens Park and close to Lake Street Kitchen and Bar.
Parking Details
A public parking garage is located nearby, and metered street parking can be found along Lake Street.
Public Transit
Served by Pace Route 307 (Northbound/Southbound); nearest stop is at Lake & Kenilworth.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the building's main lobby, which features passenger elevators and a concierge desk. Take the elevator up to the second floor to find the law office in Suite 200.