Practice Areas · DuPage County, Illinois
Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990.
Our practice is intentionally focused on the areas where personal attention and three decades of experience make the biggest difference. We don’t try to be everything to everyone — we do a handful of things very well, for the same clients and families over many years.
What stays consistent across every practice area: direct access to the attorney handling your matter, transparent pricing quoted upfront, plain-language explanation of what you’re signing or facing, and a relationship that often continues for decades.
Click any practice area for detailed service information and sub-practice pages.
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, guardianship, estate tax planning, asset protection, special needs trusts, business succession, charitable giving.
Residential and commercial closings, buyer and seller representation, FSBO support, title curative, leases, property tax appeals, 1031 exchanges, contract disputes.
DUI defense, traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies, expungement and record sealing. Court representation across DuPage and Cook County.
Estate administration through DuPage and Cook County probate courts. Executor representation, intestate succession, contested probate matters.
Contract disputes, business conflicts, landlord-tenant matters, real estate litigation, and other civil disputes in Illinois courts.
Business succession, entity formation, contract review, employment matters for small DuPage County businesses.
Chris J. Aiello has practiced Illinois law since 1990. John Pizinger brings additional decades of focused practice.
When you call, you talk to Chris or John. Not paralegals, not junior associates, not voicemail trees.
We listen, assess, and explain options at no cost. You decide whether to engage us afterward.
Most matters quoted at flat fees so you know costs before work begins. Hourly only where scope justifies it.
Daily presence in DuPage County (Wheaton) and Cook County courts. We know the judges and procedures.
We’ve represented multiple generations of the same families. The trust we earn shows.
From our Villa Park office, we represent clients across DuPage County and the western suburbs of Chicago.
Two attorneys handle every matter at the firm: Chris J. Aiello (founder, practicing since 1990) and John Pizinger. We’re intentionally small — when you call, you talk to one of us, and one of us handles your file.
Yes — we regularly handle matters in Cook County (Chicago and surrounding suburbs), Kane County, and DuPage. For the most part our practice is concentrated in DuPage and Cook County’s western suburbs.
Yes. We don’t charge for the initial meeting (typically 30-45 minutes). We use it to understand your situation, explain your options, and quote pricing if you decide to engage us.
Most matters are flat-fee — quoted at consultation based on type and complexity. Litigation and contested matters are hourly with regular billing updates. We don’t surprise clients with bills they didn’t expect.
Most matters do. An estate plan often involves real estate. A divorce can involve property and tax issues. A small business often needs succession planning, employment review, and contract help. We coordinate across practice areas internally — you don’t have to.
Yes, when needed. Estate planning signings and real estate closings can often be scheduled around work hours. Criminal defense and urgent matters are handled whenever needed.
Whatever your matter, the first conversation is free. Office visit, phone, or video — your choice.