Minonk Lawyers

I have over 35 years of experience in multiple court systems in the Chicago metro area. My practice includes contested matters as well as transactions in the area of estate planning, trusts, wills, trust administration and real estate closings.

I am a 1973 graduate of Loyola University, Chicago and a 1980 graduate of Northern IL University college of law.

David R. Freriks, JD, MLIS

Mr. Freriks is a graduate of the University of Illinois and the Chicago-Kent School of Law. He was admitted to the Illinois and Federal Bars in 1980. During law school, he clerked for the late Honorable Brian B. Duff (1930-2016), United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

In addition to his law practice, he has held administrative and management positions with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State; Baker & McKenzie, the largest law firm in the world; the Association of Legal Administrators; the Thomson Reuters...

Dennis K. Muncy is recognized nationally as an expert in the field of telecommunications law and regulation. During the course of his legal career, he has handled litigation in 38 states and the District of Columbia and has testified before Congress and the Federal Communications Commission concerning telecommunications issues. In addition to representing telecommunications clients in regulatory and other matters, Dennis has negotiated numerous sales, acquisitions and mergers of telecommunication properties. He has delivered numerous speeches and provided instruction on telecommunications issues to both clients and other counsel. Dennis joined Meyer Capel as a law clerk in 1965 and became an...

Rochelle A. Funderburg brings extensive knowledge of labor and employment issues and wide-ranging litigation experience to the practice of law at Meyer Capel. A former assistant city attorney and practicing lawyer for more than 30 years, Ms. Funderburg has handled a variety of cases – from inception through trial and appeal, representing insurance carriers, employers, employees, and various local governmental bodies. Ms. Funderburg received her bachelor of science and juris doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois, where she also earned the Charles E. Merriam Scholarship. Following completion of her formal legal studies in 1981, Ms. Funderburg joined Coles County, Illinois-based...

Evan Coobs is a shareholder in Meyer Capel's business and transactional practice group. A practicing attorney since 1989, he has been with Meyer Capel since 1996, and a shareholder of the firm since 1998. He regularly works with other lawyers as cost-effective and trusted co-counsel and local counsel. Experience There is no substitute for experience. Mr. Coobs' experience ranges from assisting developers of affordable housing, to in-house work for a multinational manufacturing company, to helping start-up clients negotiate their first commercial lease, to parsing through the details of complex financing arrangements, including syndicated loan transactions. Mr. Coobs' practice is focused in the...

Ted P. Hammel is a Senior Partner at Hammel Law Offices, P.C. In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his Bachelors of Science degree from the College of Business at Marquette University. After graduation, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago. In 1986, he enrolled in The John Marshall Law School of Chicago. During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Office VII Corp, Munich, Germany. While in Germany, he assisted soldiers with consumer purchasing issues, estate, & contract matters. In 1989, he graduated and received his...

Forrest Heyman joined the firm as a summer associate in 2011 and became an associate attorney following his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2012. His areas of practice include business planning, corporate transactions, real estate, and estate planning and administration. Forrest is a locally-raised attorney with an international perspective. Hailing from Paxton, Illinois, Forrest attended Butler University from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics, with honors. Following a semester in Hong Kong, Forrest was named Sigma Nu National Man of the Year and joined The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, where he...

The law office of Jay L. Dahl concentrate in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer and small business bankruptcy matters. We also concentrate in representation of clients with IRS and state tax problems such as tax levies, liens and seizures. We provide full service for real estate matters including advice to buyers and sellers and issuance of title insurance. I have been in private practice for 32 years in the Fox Valley area of Illinois. I am a current member of the Kane County Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Office hours are by appointment only. Call...

I have over 20 years of experience advocating for those who have been seriously injured due to negligence and accidents at work. My practice approach is focused on direct attorney-to-client communication. My policy is that if I can't return your call within 24 hours, then I'm taking too many cases. You deal with me and me alone....not my paralegal or a secretary. Even if I don't take your case, you will get a full assessment of my thoughts. That's why 95% of my referrals come from former clients. You won't see my picture on a billboard or on the...

Robert J. Adams & Associates has been helping people in Chicago with financial difficulties for over 30 years. When you meet with one of our helpful lawyers, we gather accurate information on your finances and discuss your options. We give you the information you need to make an informed decision as to what is in your best interest. Contact us for legal advice with bankruptcy, foreclosures, wage garnishment and other financial support.
To discuss your financial issues with our experienced bankruptcy attorneys, call Robert J. Adams & Associates based in Chicago, IL. We have offices located in Waukegan and Lake...

Jason Taken is a Navy Veteran turned Estate Planning and Probate attorney. Jason serves Cook County and the broader Northern Illinois areas.

Founding attorney Alex Ranjha is well-versed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and regularly handles personal bankruptcy cases. He is keenly aware that anyone can suffer a financial setback; job loss, medical emergency, unexpected expenses or other circumstances can result in a heavy debt burden. Alex is here to help lift that burden by exploring your debt relief options.