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Quality Representation for the People of Northern Illinois

Building on a 40-year tradition as a trusted legal resource in the Marengo, Illinois, area, the people of Franks, Gerkin & McKenna, P.C., are devoted to helping clients overcome imposing challenges and make sound decisions.

Our attorneys are assertive negotiators and tenacious advocates. We put diligent research, detail-conscious execution and advanced information technology to work wherever they serve your interests. When you need to know your legal options and want counsel you can trust, please contact us to arrange a free initial consultation.

Attentive, Result-focused Work Across Personal Injury and Many Legal Areas

We are a full-service law firm, both in the way we work with our clients and the range of matters we handle. Our credentials and track record of success enable us to thoroughly assess your needs and provide representation in personal, family and business matters across a wide spectrum — from car crashes to custody issues. We handle:

Workers' compensation — working with claims, appeals and litigation to help victims of on-the-job injuries and occupational diseases

Personal injury — handling cases arising from all types of car accidents as well as dangerous products, unsafe property conditions and other instances of negligence

Family law — including defense of client rights on commonly disputed issues of divorce, child custody, spousal support and property division, as well as offering sound counsel for guardianships and adoptions

Estate planning and probate — including development of complex trusts for asset protection, estate administration services and litigation of disputes

Criminal defense — offering services for adults and juveniles facing a range of misdemeanor and felony charges

Business formation and transactions — including entity selection, contract negotiations, residential and commercial real estate sales and purchases, collections and other financial issues

Commercial/Real Estate Transactions — negotiating closings for commercial and residential real estate transactions

Litigation — protecting your interests and resolving commercial or civil disputes in court

Bankruptcy — helping individuals obtain a fresh start or assisting a creditor with an objection to a bankruptcy plan

Call (815) 572-4256 To Discuss Your Legal Needs, Free of Charge

We build lasting relationships by listening carefully to the people we serve and responding with honest, straightforward counsel. It comes naturally for our lawyers and staff to provide genuine compassion as we work toward delivering favorable results through our services, negotiations and trial skills. Please contact us to discuss your current challenges and how we may be able to help.

Franks, Gerkin & McKenna P.C.

19333 E. Grant Hwy.
Marengo, Illinois 60152
Phone: (815) 572-4256
Toll Free: (866) 491-2671
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AV LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated for ethical standards and legal ability

Herb Franks, Peggy Gerkin, and Terrence McKenna are all on the Top Lawyers list of the Leading Lawyers Network.