Ancel Glink Revenue and Competitors

Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C. was founded 75 years ago. As one of the preeminent local government law firms in Illinois, our firm has a tradition of excellence and innovation. Ancel, Glink has adhered to the principle of providing the quality of work normally associated with the largest firms within a small firm environment. Our goal is to offer our clients effective and comprehensive representation at a reasonable cost. Our legal services and strategies match our clients' needs and resources. Although a substantial portion of our practice is in the Chicago Metropolitan Area (Cook County and the "collar" Counties), we provide services statewide, often serving as special counsel in assisting local attorneys with complex matters. The attorneys at Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C. bring to our clients diverse educational and occupational backgrounds. Attorneys have joined Ancel, Glink from the fields of government, education, business, insurance and engineering. Several of our lawyers previously worked for State's Attorneys or the Attorney General of the State of Illinois. Others have served as members of governmental boards, governmental administrators, hearing officers, court arbitrators, and law clerks for both trial and appellate courts. Several of our attorneys have taught at the major universities and law schools in the Chicago area. All of our attorneys have participated as lecturers in continuing legal education programs on a variety of subjects and in programs designed to educate local government officials. Our attorneys are recognized experts who regularly lecture on the following areas of law: Municipal Law; Personnel and Employment; Tort/Civil Rights Liability; Collective Bargaining; Park District and Recreational Law; School Law; Township Law; Fire Protection Law; Land Use, Zoning, and Annexation; Risk Management; Workers' Compensation; Environmental Law; Cable Television and Telecommunications; Business Law; Trial, Appellate, and Administrative Practice. Our lawyers have chaired the local government committees of both the Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. We have served in many capacities for the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Association of School Boards, and the Illinois Association of Park Districts. One of our lawyers served as the President of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C. enjoys the highest rating, "AV," given by Martindale Hubbell and is listed by the A.M. Best Company in its Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. We believe that attorneys for governmental entities must demystify legal language and concepts so that local officials understand the reasoning and consequences behind the options presented to them and can intelligently evaluate the advice received. We advise elected and appointed officials in a nonpartisan manner and are successful in creating practical and lawful ways to accomplish the objectives of our clients. We are not hesitant to suggest new and innovative ideas and approaches while, at the same time, we are conscious of the need to help assess potential costs and chances for success.