Kane County Business Law and Personal Injury Attorneys
Lawyers for Business Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Criminal Defense, and More in South Elgin, IL
The law firm of Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. has provided trusted legal services to clients in the Kane County, Illinois area for over three decades. Our office consists of an esteemed group of professionals who, individually, are widely regarded in their areas of practice. This fusion of leading attorneys allows us to truly act as a full-service firm while remaining highly focused on specific areas of the law and ensuring that we can meet our clients' needs.
Quality Service and Responsive Communication
Our practice is defined by relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and measurable results. We are committed to maintaining clear, open communication with clients. We will explain your costs and legal fees in a straightforward manner to help you truly understand the value we provide. Our lawyers see success as achieving a client's intended legal results in the most efficient, effective way possible. When clients entrust their legal needs to our firm, we make sure they know exactly how their money is being spent to achieve their desired outcome.
Local Leadership and Memberships
Our firm is active within the local community, serving on the Village of South Elgin Board of Trustees and the St. Charles Park District Board. Our attorneys have acted in leadership roles as members of Advocate Sherman Hospital Board of Directors and board members of and legal counsel to Food For Greater Elgin, a regional food pantry. Additionally, some of our firm's members have been volunteers for Hesed House in Aurora, Administer Justice, and Prairie State Legal Services.
We are members of the Kane County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, and several of our attorneys have served in leadership roles in both organizations over the years. Attorneys Scott Richmond, Karrsten Goettel, and Aaron Lytle have been named Leading Lawyers by the Leading Lawyer Network since 2017.
Legal Help Across Multiple Practice Areas
We provide legal representation to help our clients address a wide range of legal concerns, including:
- Personal Injury: We work with people who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others, helping them recover financial compensation for their damages. We can assist with cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and more.
- Business Law: We work with business owners, partners, and other stakeholders to address legal concerns. We can assist with business formation, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and other issues involved in operating a business. We also provide general counsel services to help businesses meet their ongoing legal needs.
- Estate Planning: We can help people and families create comprehensive estate plans. We can prepare wills and trusts and provide guidance on options for asset protection. We can also assist with probate and trust administration.
- Real Estate: We assist with residential and commercial transactions, helping our clients address and resolve any issues that may arise while taking steps to protect their interests. We work with people who are buying or selling homes, assisting with real estate purchase contracts, home closings, and more. We also help commercial clients address zoning and land use laws or establish lease agreements.
- Commercial Litigation: We can provide representation for businesses in legal disputes, including cases involving contract disputes or collections and foreclosures. We can make sure a case will be prepared correctly while advising clients on their options for using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and advocating for outcomes that will protect their rights and interests.
Contact Our South Elgin Business Law and Estate Planning Lawyers
Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. offers personalized legal assistance to help clients address a wide variety of concerns. We are committed to providing quality service, maintaining responsiveness, and helping our clients achieve their goals. To contact our South Elgin law office, call 847-695-2400. Our Huntley office can be reached at 847-669-5020.

