Alexander | Grossman Attorneys at Law - Skokie, IL
Alexander | Grossman Attorneys at Law is a family-owned legal practice based in Skokie, Illinois, providing over six decades of combined experience in residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, adoption, and family law. Partners Brian E. Alexander and Jennifer S. Grossman deliver personalized, client-first counsel designed to protect property, safeguard family legacies, and facilitate seamless life transitions.
Trusted Real Estate and Family Law Counsel in Skokie, Illinois
Buying a home, planning for long-term family security, or welcoming a child into your family are pivotal milestones that demand diligent, experienced legal guidance. When property buyers and families need to find a real estate lawyer or hire an experienced attorney for thoughtful estate administration, Alexander | Grossman Attorneys at Law provides compassionate, high-caliber legal counsel. Established in 1978, the firm unites the seasoned insights of founding attorney Brian E. Alexander, who has practiced law since 1976, with the dynamic proficiency of partner Jennifer S. Grossman, practicing since 2009. From their modern office on Crawford Avenue in Skokie, they serve clients across Cook County, Lake County, and the broader Chicago North Shore with warmth and dedication.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real estate transactions represent some of the most substantial investments an individual or small business will ever undertake. The firm guides buyers, sellers, and investors through every stage of closing:
- Residential Real Estate Closings: Dedicated representation from residential real estate lawyers who prepare, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, conduct meticulous title examinations, resolve municipal inspection issues, and ensure smooth closings.
- Commercial Property Transactions: Comprehensive counsel from commercial real estate lawyers handling commercial lease agreements, zoning compliance, transfer taxes, and property acquisitions.
- Contract Preparation and Negotiation: Skilled guidance from contract lawyers ensuring all terms, contingencies, and mortgage commitments accurately safeguard your financial assets.
Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Administration
Protecting hard-earned wealth and ensuring it passes seamlessly to future generations requires careful, personalized legal drafting. Alexander | Grossman Attorneys at Law provides customized solutions:
- Wills and Trusts: Tailored document preparation by wills lawyers and trusts lawyers, establishing revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, and guardianship designations for minor children.
- Incapacity Protections: Drafting durable powers of attorney for healthcare and property alongside living wills to guarantee clear medical and financial decision-making during emergencies.
- Probate Administration: Guiding executors and grieving families through Cook County probate court, managing asset inventory, resolving creditor claims, and distributing legacies efficiently.
Compassionate Adoption and Family Law Representation
In addition to transactional property and estate matters, partner Jennifer Grossman has built a widely respected reputation as an adoption lawyer. The firm handles infant adoptions, stepparent adoptions, interstate adoptions, and same-sex couple parental rights with tremendous care and efficiency. Founding attorney Brian Alexander also brings vast experience as a court-appointed child representative and trained mediator, assisting families with divorce lawyers counsel, prenuptial agreement lawyers support, and child custody lawyers negotiations focused on amicable dispute resolution.
Client-Centered Guidance and Free Consultations
As an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau, Alexander | Grossman Attorneys at Law prides itself on treating every client like family. Clients receive direct attorney access, clear explanations free of unnecessary legal jargon, and prompt communication. The firm accepts major credit cards, provides transparent flat fee options for real estate closings and estate plans, and offers free initial consultations to discuss your real estate and family objectives.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in Skokie's peaceful residential and professional Devonshire neighborhood, situated just north of the corner of Crawford Avenue and Church Street.
Building Location
This is a modern, professional two-story commercial office building built in 1972, often referred to as the Church Crawford Medical Building. It is situated just a short walk from the scenic Gleiss Park.
Parking Details
Clients and visitors have access to a large on-site surface public and customer parking lot wrapping around the building, providing free and easy parking.
Public Transit
Served by Pace Bus Route 215 (Crawford-Howard); nearest stop is at Church & Crawford.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main professional lobby on N Crawford Ave. Since the law office is on the ground level in Suite 106, it is fully accessible directly from the main entrance.