The Stejkowski Law Firm, LLC

08/27/2026

I’m speechless. Thank you, Emily.

08/18/2026

It’s back-to-school time! Hopefully, you’ve gotten your college-age kids squared away with a power of attorney in case of an emergency.

We take family very seriously at our firm. As a result, because I pick up my grandchildren every day from school, I do not generally have availability for in-person appointments between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM on weekdays.

I recognize this is going to cost me clients who can only meet during those specific afternoon hours. And that’s OK. However, to make sure we can still help those with tight weekday schedules, I am always happy to accommodate some evening and weekend appointments by arrangement.

If my availability works for your family, let’s get your estate plan squared away. And if our schedules still don't align, I am more than happy to refer you to other attorneys who can accommodate you.

07/28/2026

My new website is live! You can check it out at https://stejlaw.com.

Many thanks to Roy Garcia and the team at Wise Guys Digital Marketing for putting this together.

07/15/2026

“Just 20 minutes.”

That may be the most expensive promise a lawyer can make to his family.

It becomes another email, another phone call, and one more thing that supposedly cannot wait. Before long, the family dinner is over and the moment is gone.

I have built The Stejkowski Law Firm around a different idea. Clients deserve a lawyer who responds promptly, knows their matter, and does careful work. My family also deserves more than whatever time the practice leaves behind.

Those goals are not inconsistent. But making them coexist requires discipline. It means limiting the number of matters I accept, declining work that is not the right fit, building reliable systems, and resisting the temptation to treat every “quick question” as an emergency.

I do not always get the balance exactly right. No one does. But I have learned that a successful practice should support a good life, not quietly consume it.

The work matters. So do the people waiting for us when the workday ends.

Personally. Promptly. Precisely.
The Stejkowski Law Firm

With thanks to https://jordanostroff.com

07/05/2026

Our estate planning process is as easy as 123. And I wouldn’t even be surprised if you not only got peace of mind from it but maybe even had a little fun. Don’t believe it? Try me.

06/04/2026

A client told me yesterday that he was nervous just to talk to a lawyer. Believe me: I get it.

A lot of people assume that talking to a lawyer is going to be intimidating, confusing, judgmental, or expensive before anything even happens. They worry the clock starts running the second the lawyer answers the phone.

Within about three minutes, he was comfortable.

That matters to me more than you know.

Most people who call me are not trying to become lawyers. They are trying to protect their family, avoid a mess, get their affairs in order, or solve a business or real estate problem without making it worse.

My job? It’s not to make that conversation harder than it needs to be.

I am not the cheapest option in the area, and I don’t try to be. Honestly, I’m good with that. I would rather handle fewer matters well than do many fast. I also intentionally limit what I do and how much because I want every client to get my personal attention.

For estate planning, my work is always flat fee. You know the number before we start. You know what is included. You can ask questions without wondering whether every question adds to the bill.

For business and commercial real estate matters, the fee structure depends on the matter. Sometimes hourly makes sense. Sometimes a flat fee makes sense. But the goal is the same: clear advice, practical judgment, and trying to avoid problems that cost more to fix later.

You are not paying for minutes: you are paying for judgment.

And the first conversation should make things clearer, not more intimidating.

—David

06/04/2026

If you agree to be a trustee of a trust you need to follow the instructions.

The late Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg’s children are suing his widow over alleged violations of his trust.

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Many of our clients own classic and vintage cars. Although I’m not a collector, I do like nice cars, and I always get a kick out of visiting a clients home and seeing their beautiful vehicles.

Fun fact: did you know that thanks to changes in the law last year, the $150,000 limit for small estates in Illinois does not include the value of vehicles? There’s some legislation being proposed in Springfield to modify that rule to some extent. 

https://apple.news/ACWPySV7cRMC2nM7HRzT0k

For Gen Xers and millennials, inheriting a loved one's car often means weighing nostalgia against practicality.

05/24/2026

This gold star family would like to remind everyone that it’s *Memorial* Day. Take a moment to remember those who died in service of their country.