- Corporate LawSteve is a graduate of Orangeville High School, Highland Community College, the University of Illinois College of Engineering and College of Law. His practice has focused on Municipal Law, Real Estate, Renewable Energy and Corporate Law.
- Limited Liability CompaniesA new business should get off to a good start. For prospective business owners, we organize and form new companies, which includes selecting an appropriate legal structure (e.g., Limited Liability Companies ( LLC), C-Corporation, S-Corporation, partnership) and drafting internal governing documents such as Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Contracts, Operating Agreements, and By-laws to govern the company’s day-to-day operation. A properly formed and maintained corporation can protect its owners from personal liability for corporate actions, reduce the tax impact on company revenue, and provide flexibility in seeking investment to raise capital and grow your business.
- Employment LitigationShockey & Cox attorneys are proud to represent governmental bodies and public entities in Northwestern Illinois. We work with governments to provide legal counsel ranging from day-to-day governing to large-scale litigation. Because of our expertise in municipal law, we can emphasize unique, sophisticated, and cost-effective solutions. Our attorneys have drafted ordinances and resolutions, conducted high-level investigations, and advised on employment issues, complex land-use issues, and election issues. Our track record of guiding and meeting the needs of governmental entities speaks for itself. Shockey & Cox’s most valuable asset is that all of its attorneys are experienced trial lawyers; as a result, we thrive in assisting governmental entities in making difficult decisions in the face of litigation or lawsuits.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate Transactions
- Land Use and ZoningWe have assisted local governments in developing new zoning ordinances, such as incentive zoning and environmental protection overlay districts. We have also represented municipalities in their responses to the proposed location of unwanted or dangerous facilities within their communities.
- Estate PlanningThere are two things in life that are unavoidable—death and taxes. At Shockey & Cox, we believe that by planning ahead of time, you can make the unavoidable less stressful. Because we understand how important these decisions are, our Freeport estate planning attorneys take the time to listen to you. We treat all of our clients with the same attention and care, regardless of the size of their estate. This is an area of practice which will impact your family and beneficiaries for many years after you death and will define your legacy to them.
- Wills
- TrustsKaren is our office paralegal who is available to assist you with the immediate questions after the death of a loved one. Her management of estate and trust administration details is excellent. She works with our attorneys to accomplish the completion of estate and trust matters for you and your family.
- Power of AttorneyCall us at (815) 235-2507 or email and we will be happy to assist you with all of your trust and estate planning needs whether you need help with drafting a will, health care proxy, power of attorney, title and property deeds, trusts etc.