Matthew S. Payne is a Schaumburg-based attorney with a 20-year record of success in civil litigation, real estate law and estate planning.

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An Overview Of Our Practice

At The Payne Law Office, we handle a broad range of real estate and estate planning matters for individuals throughout the greater Schaumburgland area. The hallmark of our practice is personal service. We give our undivided attention to all aspects of your legal issue, and are committed to promptly responding to your calls or emails so that your questions are always answered in a timely manner.

To set up an appointment with a lawyer, contact our office online or call us at 773-897-5803 or toll-free at 888-827-3077.

Residential And Commercial Real Estate

We represent buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate, handling all matters, from the negotiation of terms to the closing. We help buyers with unsatisfied contingencies, including due diligence contingencies for commercial clients and mortgage or home sale contingencies for residential clients. For sellers, we ensure that all contract obligations are satisfied and clear title is passed. We will also represent you in real estate litigation, if necessary. To learn more, see our real estate page.

Landlord-Tenant Law

We focus our representation on the needs of residential and commercial landlords, handling all matters related to allegations of housing and other municipal ordinance violations or breaches of contract, as well as eviction proceedings. We also draft and review residential and commercial leases. For additional information, go to our landlord-tenant page.

Condominium Conversions

We represent developers, buyers and investors in condominium conversion projects, helping you comply with the requirements of the Illinois statutes and Schaumburg ordinances. We handle all contracts, reports and other required documentation, and will help you set up a condominium association. See our condominium conversion page for more.

Mechanic’s Liens

We work with general contractors and subcontractors, helping you take the necessary steps to file and perfect a mechanics lien, and to take action to recover for labor or materials secured by a mechanics lien. For more information, see our page on mechanic’s liens.

Wills And Trusts

We help individuals develop and implement effective plans for the distribution of property upon death. We draft all the documents required to put an estate plan in place, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and health care directives. See our wills and trusts page to learn more.

Contact The Payne Law Office, Chartered

Contact us by email or call our office at 773-897-5803 or toll free at 888-827-3077. We are conveniently located on the near Northwest side of Schaumburg, with easy access to the Daley Center, as well as the courthouses in Skokie, Rolling Meadows and Maywood. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

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