Attorney Matthew R. Hess is pleased to officially announce the opening of Hess Law Firm. Located in the Beverly neighborhood on the South side of Chicago, the firm will focus on assisting families and small businesses protect their assets and plan for the future. The firm will seek to provide the highest level of legal expertise without charging the exorbitant rates that firms charge in downtown Chicago.

Estate planning is important for anyone, but especially for those who are just starting a family. The future is unpredictable, and no one should leave it to the courts to decide who will take care of your children or receive your assets in the event of a catastrophe. Click here to learn about the ways in which Mr. Hess can help you create your estate plan.

Just as the needs of young families are unique, so too are the needs of our aging community. Elder law is a unique area of law because those who practice within it do not focus on particular problems but rather on serving a particular segment of the population. Mr. Hess has a unique and comprehensive understanding of the needs of the elderly. Click here to learn more about elder law.

Unfortunately, no matter how much planning is done in advance, we all must recognize that problems may eventually occur in the hospital and nursing home settings, whether they involve patient care or neglect that results in malnutrition or falls. Having practiced as a litigator in the areas of nursing home negligence and medical malpractice for more than twelve years, Mr. Hess has a keen eye that allows him to advise you whether a particular injury may have been due to someone else’s negligence, and whether you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more about nursing home neglect and malpractice here.

Finally, Mr. Hess can also help you with the formation of a new business or protection of its assets. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our country, and Mr. Hess is eager to advise and guide you as you begin to build your small business and make your dreams a reality. Click here to learn more about business formation and succession planning.

Although focusing on the above areas of law, Hess Law Firm is a full-service law firm. As part of that service, Mr. Hess has created the Hess Law Blog, on which you have landed. In this space, Mr. Hess will seek to keep you updated on legal news and events that may be of interest to you and which may impact your families or businesses. You are encouraged to check back here frequently for news and updates.

Mr. Hess is willing to meet with you to discuss any legal problem or issue. He understands that he is not an expert in every area of law, however. If he determines that he is unable to provide the expertise necessary to address your particular problem, he has a large network of professional contacts and may be able to refer you to another attorney more suited to meet your needs.

Contact Mr. Hess today at (312) 238-9380 or at info@hesslawfirm.com.