Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Divorce, child custody, child support, and maintenance (formerly called alimony) are stressful and emotional issues for everyone involved. The experienced attorneys at Kugia & Forte, P.C. have the knowledge and experience to help you achieve successful settlements, and where settlement is not possible, we are ready to be your aggressive advocate. We know your rights are important and worth fighting for.  Divorce and its related issues can’t be handled with a “one size fit all” approach, so we take the time to listen to you and work with you to achieve the best outcome for you. You should not have to choose between an aggressive advocate and an attorney that will respectfully communicate with you. We are ready to help. Contact us for a free consultation.
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Spousal Support

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Being injured at work is a difficult and scary event that you should not handle without the experience and expertise of Kugia & Forte, P.C.  Martin V. Kugia has been practicing before the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission for 19 years and knows how to protect your right to medical treatment, your right to lost wages, and your right to a settlement or award for any permanent injuries you may suffer. We know your monthly bills do not stop when you get hurt at work and we know how to effectively utilize the State of Illinois emergency hearing procedures to get you what you are entitled to as soon as possible. If your injury prevents you from returning to work, you may be entitled to vocational re-training or if necessary, disability payments for life.  Recent changes to the law may affect your benefits. Let us fight for you.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Mr. Forte has also earned an esteemed status as a real estate attorney.  He has represented thousands of clients from around the world in various real estate matters and currently leads the real estate division of Kugia & Forte, P.C.  Mr. Forte is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and a member of its Real Estate section, and a member of its Trust and Estates section. He has also served on the Trusts and Estates Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association and authored several articles, including an extensive article discussing tax collection methods that were published in an international law journal.  Mr. Forte currently, serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Steven J. Forte concentrates his practice in residential real estate, short sales, foreclosures, commercial real estate, landlord-tenant disputes, small businesses, selling and buying businesses, estate planning, and probate.  Steven Forte has extensive experience and enjoys a reputation as someone who can successfully navigate his clients through the complicated maze that the law presents. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University and his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School.  Prior to co-founding Kugia & Forte, P.C., Mr. Forte served ten years as the head of the estate planning division of McKenzie & Associates, Ltd.  He continues to serve clients in the estate planning arena and is a member of the Wealth Counsel; an elite, nationwide member-based community of attorneys dedicated to estate planning.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you have been injured in an auto accident, a slip and fall, or other accident, you need the experience and expertise of Kugia & Forte to protect you. We know that you deserve compensation for the medical bills, physical and emotional disability, and the pain and suffering that are often caused by such injuries. The disruption of your normal life activities caused by injuries and ongoing medical treatment is real and deserves respectful attention. The insurance companies have their legal teams: Let us be yours.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Kugia & Forte, P.C. offers assistance in all aspects of Estate Planning.  Our objective is to help you implement a plan that meets your goals and addresses your concerns. Maintaining control of your property during your life, and distributing your property upon your death, is a central theme, but we also take great care to incorporate your family dynamics into the design of your estate plan.  Some typical areas of discussion center around who is best suited to manage assets, make medical decisions, and serve as a guardian for a minor child.  We also delve into whether an adult child has creditors, a stable marriage, or the ability to manage a single large distribution.  And of course, we are always trying to maximize the amount you can pass on to those you love without paying estate taxes.
• Trusts
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Is your home in FORECLOSURE? Are your wages being GARNISHED? Are you getting HARRASSMENT from creditors? Attorney Martin V. Kugia has been representing individuals in Chapter 7 bankruptcy for more than 10 years. Get relief and protection now. We offer free consultations and affordable payment plans. Immediate appointments available for emergencies.
• Foreclosure