Firm Overview

Crystal Lake, Illinois Attorneys

Meeting the Legal Needs of McHenry County Residents Since 1957

One of McHenry County's premiere law firms, Madsen, Sugden & Gottemoller, Attorneys at Law, provides a broad range of legal services to meet the needs of individuals and businesses in McHenry County, Lake County and Kane County. Our attorneys handle personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from car accidents and other accidents as well as various real estate matters.

Law firm partners Henry Sugden and Joe Gottemoller have a combined 50 years of legal experience between them, with a significant track record of success in both litigation and complex legal transactions.

Our personal injury and wrongful death practice is committed to meeting the needs of injured victims as well as families who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents. Our personal injury practice handles claims related to car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and dog bites. We provide comprehensive legal help to injured workers in many industries and occupations who require assistance filing workers' compensation claims.

Experienced litigator Henry Sugden has focused his legal career on criminal defense, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Named an "Illinois Super Lawyer" by Chicago Magazine, Hank was the first attorney in the county qualified by the Illinois Supreme Court to defend capital cases (death penalty cases) and is a member of the Capital Litigation Bar.

In the area of real estate law, Joe Gottemoller and his real estate staff are well qualified to handle residential real estate closings as well the most complex zoning and land use issues. He regularly works with 21 area municipalities and counties on behalf of developers of commercial real estate projects and large residential development projects. He has also secured positive outcomes in zoning appeals cases.

Joe's interest in land use extends to his personal life as well. He is president of the McHenry County Conservation District Board of Trustees, a voluntary position that provides oversight to the management of 20,000 acres of open space within the County. He is also a member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Associate attorneys Keith Sloan and Robert Hanlon (of counsel) ensure that every client at Madsen, Sugden & Gottemoller receives prompt service and personal attention from a fully qualified attorney.

If you are seeking professional legal assistance of the highest caliber for an auto accident lawsuit, defense on a drunk driving charge or help with a complex real estate matter, contact the attorneys at Madsen, Sugden & Gottemoller.