View our areas of law to see how we can best serve you and your family.

Civil Litigation – This includes, but is not limited to business and corporate disputes, property disputes, construction claims, which includes mechanic’s liens, breach of contract.

Corporate Transactions – This includes compliance with State regulatory laws and maintenance of corporate records; Buy/Sell Agreements and contract review and negotiation.

Criminal Defense – This includes felonies, misdemeanors, driving under the influence, driving while license is suspended/revoked, and traffic violations.

Estate Planning – This includes, but is not limited to including preparing Wills and Trusts and preparing Powers of Attorney for healthcare and property, and probate representation.

Family Law and Domestic Relations – This includes divorce, post decree, paternity and Prenuptial Agreements, custody disputes, and child support issues.

Medical Malpractice – This is primarily in the areas of defense of professionals in medical negligence cases.

Personal Injury – This includes automobile, boating, animal and work-related accidents.

Transactional Work – This includes real estate, which includes residential and commercial closings, review and negotiation of real estate sales and purchases and land use.

Wrongful Death – This includes claims for loss of affection, society and services.

Zoning – This is for residential, business and industrial uses.

The attorneys at Gummerson Rausch Wand Lee Wombacher, LLC have expertise and experience in a variety of areas of law. We pride ourselves in representing clients with unique issues. Even if you do not see your matter covered below, we may be able to assist you. Please contact us right away!

Criminal Defense - Being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. If you have been arrested or issued a citation, you should seek the advice of an attorney with experience in handling criminal law matters right away. At GRWLW, we have successfully represented clients in all areas of criminal and traffic defense. We regularly handle traffic, misdemeanor and felony matters, including but not limited to driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, domestic battery, trespass, retail theft, attempted murder, and aggravated battery.

Family Law and Domestic Relations - Getting a divorce can be one of the most trying times for any family. Our experienced family law attorneys are here to guide and assist you throughout the process including issues involving child support, custody, maintenance and property issues. If your divorce has already been finalized but there has been a substantial change in circumstances, we also handle post decree matters.

Our family law attorneys can also assist you in drafting and negotiating Prenuptial Agreements, paternity and adoption matters.

Juvenile Law / Department of Children and Family Services - People can be summoned to Juvenile Court for a variety of reasons including alleged abuse or neglect of a child, or the alleged commission of a crime by a minor. Parents are often overwhelmed and feel helpless when the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services become involved in an alleged investigation of abuse or neglect. However, parents have the right to challenge DCFS’ decisions including whether to sign a safety plan, the right to appeal an indicated finding of abuse or neglect. Jamie Wombacher and Rebecca Lee routinely handle juvenile court and DCFS matters. If you, or your child, have been summoned to juvenile court, or contacted by DCFS, do not delay, contact one of us right away.

Civil Litigation - All of the attorneys at GRWLW have extensive litigation experience. The firm regularly prosecutes and defends business and corporate disputes, property disputes, construction claims, mechanic’s liens and breach of contract disputes.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death - Have you, or someone you love, been injured as the result of an automobile accident, work accident, or the negligence of someone else? GRWLW represents clients in all areas of personal injury and worker’s compensation litigation. Our attorneys will work hard to assist you in obtaining the best result for your personal injury matter. Many cases are settled through negotiations without the need to file a lawsuit. However, if the matter cannot be settled to your satisfaction, our attorneys are skilled litigators ready to handle a trial, mediation or arbitration.

Our personal injury practice includes, but is not limited to, automobile, boating, animal bites, work related accidents, and wrongful death. GRWLW handles personal injury matters on a contingent fee basis, which means if you do not recover, we do not receive an attorney fee. There are statutes of limitations, or deadlines for filing all injury cases. If you have been injured, you should contact an attorney right away to make sure that you do not lose your ability to make a claim.

Zoning - Including conditional use permits, and rezoning applications for residential, business and industrial uses.

Estate Planning - Our transactional attorneys have prepared countless Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney for healthcare and property. We also handle probate and guardianship matters.

Real Estate - Often a person’s first encounter with an attorney is during the purchase of their first home. We want that experience to be a positive one for all of our clients. Our real estate attorneys will answer all your questions, and help to negotiate your residential, commercial, and industrial property purchases and sales. During the tough economic times, our attorneys can help you navigate the foreclosure and short sale process.

Corporate Transactions - If you are establishing a new corporation, partnership or limited liability company our corporate attorneys can assist you in deciding which business structure is appropriate for your needs. We can also aid you in ensuring that your corporation complies with State and Federal regulatory laws. Our corporate practice is varied and diverse and includes such matters as corporate record maintenance, negotiation of Buy/Sell Agreements, employment issues, and contract review.

Professional Liability Defense For several years, our attorneys have devoted time and energy to defending professionals including both medical and legal negligence matters.