Our Team
Craig C. Smith - Member, Attorney
Craig is a founding member of the firm with 20+ years of experience representing businesses and financial institutions. He’s built a record as a skilled litigator, delivering positive legal results in hundreds of real estate matters. Craig’s areas of concentration include representing mortgage lenders, loan servicers and investors in contested matters, including consumer financial services litigation, commercial litigation and foreclosures. He’s successfully defended financial institutions against claims under state and federal consumer lending laws, as well as state and municipal code violations. Craig earned his undergraduate degree from University of Illinois and his law degree from UIC John Marshall Law School. He’s licensed to practice in Illinois, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and all Illinois Federal District Courts. Craig is a member of the Illinois Bar Association and DuPage County Bar Association.
Michael J. Weik - Member, Attorney
As a founding member of the firm, Michael has a wealth of expertise in commercial litigation, representing financial institutions and commercial entities. With four decades of trial experience, he’s adept at litigating complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. In the commercial law arena, Michael has prosecuted and defended claims on behalf of clients ranging from multi-billion dollar companies to individual business owners. He’s also defended mortgage lending clients in consumer finance lawsuits, from single-asset contested foreclosures to more complicated class actions. Michael is a certified mediator who can conduct early assessments of settlement possibilities to serve a client’s broader interests. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from University of Illinois, and is licensed to practice in Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois.
Your Trusted Partner
Our team is steadfast in securing successful outcomes for clients on even the most daunting real estate legal matters. From our initial consultation to resolution of your matter, expect creative solutions, clear communication and a collaborative approach.