Family Law

• Divorce
  Contact Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd. to learn more about our divorce and family law legal services. We are available to help you. Call (630) 665-1900 for a prompt response.
• Child Support
  A significant revision of the statutes defining how child support is calculated in Illinois went into effect on July 1, 2017. Prior to this change, the amount of child support payments was determined using a percentage of the paying parent's net income based on the number of children being supported. Under the revised law, Illinois now uses an income sharing model in which the basic support obligation for a child will be determined using both parents' combined net income, and each parent will be responsible for a portion of that obligation based on their percentage share of the combined income. Each parent's individual amount of parental responsibility and parenting time will also be considered.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  The updated IMDMA provides a new way for parents and the courts to think about raising a child following a divorce, separation, or break-up. The previous version of the law provided two options for parenting situations: sole custody or joint custody. In a sole custody arrangement, one parent would be granted all of the authority for important decision-making regarding the child, while such responsibilities would be shared by both parents under a joint custody order. Titles such as custodial and non-custodial parent tended to imply that one parent was more important than the other, often leading to bitter, drawn-out battles over child custody.
• Adoption
• Guardianship
  Since no one can predict exactly what the future may hold, it’s important to have an estate plan that communicates your desires, should death or disability prevent you from expressing your wishes. Our attorneys are experienced in helping clients create an effective estate plan encompassing related concerns about: guardianships, powers of attorney, probate, trust administration, wills and trusts.
• Spousal Support
  Mr. Newman practiced in the civil litigation department of the firm prior to concentrating in Family Law and participated in several million dollar settlements and was trial co-counsel for an $11,000,000 medical negligence verdict in Cook County, Illinois.  Mr. Newman’s current concentration in Family Law includes custody, child support, property division, maintenance/alimony and post-judgment litigation.  Mr. Newman has more than 38 years of experience in the Family Law area, representing litigants in simple divorce and complex property division, including tax and valuation issues.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Mark Ritzman, an Associate Attorney, has experience with a range of areas of practice.  A significant proportion of his work focuses on municipal law issues including first amendment issues and election law.  He also practices in corporate law, non-profit corporate law, collections, and residential real estate.
• Business Disputes
  We offer a variety of business law services that require strategic planning and development. Whether you need advice with business contracts or negotiations, our attorneys can help steer you in the right direction so that you can make informed decisions.
• Business Transactions
  The law firm of Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd. in Wheaton, Illinois, serves small businesses and large corporations in all types of business transactions in DuPage, Cook, Kane, Will, and Lake Counties. Since 1959, we have provided individuals, businesses and corporations with knowledgeable and affordable business solutions, in line with our client’s objectives for continued growth and prosperity, in all of their business endeavors.
• Limited Liability Companies

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Employment Litigation
  Many of our clients own and run businesses or are interested in starting one from the ground up. We are able to help new and established businesses with issues concerning: the forming of corporations, acquisitions/sales of businesses, business transactions, contracts, employment issues, limited liability companies, and partnerships.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  At Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd. our Wheaton attorneys advise corporations, businesses, individuals, and local governments on a variety of real estate matters. Regardless if you are a first time homebuyer and need the legal advice of an experienced residential real estate attorney, to review your buy and or sell contract, or you’re a business owner that needs to utilize the skills of a commercial real estate attorney, contact us.
• Construction Litigation
  In trial court, we are experienced litigators who have represented individuals and businesses with successful trials and settlements resulting in millions of dollars in compensation. We handle many areas related to litigation including appeals, commercial litigation, construction litigation and general litigation.
• Real Estate Transactions
  With diverse legal backgrounds, our Wheaton attorneys have distinguished themselves. From the closing of multiple real estate purchase and sales transactions in excess of two million dollars, to negotiating multi-million dollar contract deals between small and large corporations and local government organizations, or completing loan documentation for lenders, our attorneys are equipped to handle a variety of complex banking law issues that may be entwined.
• Eminent Domain
  Established in 1959, our attorneys have built a lasting legacy on protecting individual and business owner’s rights, as well as the rights of property owners involved in eminent domain disputes. We have represented hundreds of clients on local government issues, regarding...
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Many of our clients are businesses and individuals interested in purchasing commercial or residential real estate property and need representation for matters concerning contract negotiation and help in other areas such as: construction law, homeowners/condo association, landlord-tenant issues, real estate development and zoning, real estate litigation, and real estate transactions.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  From our law offices in Wheaton, Illinois, the personal injury, workers compensation, Family law, estate planning and business litigation attorneys at PSNRB Ltd. represent clients throughout Chicagoland and west Chicago including Naperville, Wheaton, Lombard, Carol Stream, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Romeoville, Glen Ellyn, Aurora, Batavia, Evanston, Geneva, St. Charles, Oak Brook, Barrington Hills, Downers Grove, Lisle, Elgin,, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Cook County, Kane County, Lake County, Will County, Kendall County, IL.
• Medical Malpractice
  As a law firm that began with a major focus on individuals affected by unexpected life-altering events occurring from accidental injuries, Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd. has been committed to seeking fair compensation for clients suffering injuries resulting from: auto accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, personal injuries, products liability, slip and fall, and work injuries.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  When life-altering events happen, such as a death in the family or a serious accident and injury leading to incapacitation, it’s important to have a knowledgeable estate planning attorney, who can help to ensure your wishes are carried out, should the unexpected occur.
• Wills
  If you have questions or concerns about how to set up Wills and Trusts, or Powers of Attorney, contact Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd. in Wheaton, Illinois, for all your estate planning needs. Our experienced estate planning legal team can assist you, every step of the way. Call (630) 665-1900 to speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys today.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  Whether you need to designate a legal guardian to look after your children in the event of your death, or you need a power of attorney to make medical and financial decisions on your behalf, should you no longer be able to, our law firm knows exactly what to do.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  Whether you are a commercial borrower or financial institution, our banking law attorneys can help with a variety of legal issues concerning collections, foreclosures, loan negotiation and documentation. Contact Peregrine, Stime, Newman, Ritzman & Bruckner, Ltd. to learn more about our banking law services. To schedule an initial consultation, call (630) 665-1900.