# Illinois Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Small Business Attorney - Madden Law LLC > Madden Law LLC offers expert legal services in bankruptcy, estate planning, small business law, and commercial litigation in Chicagoland.​ > After two decades of representing corporations and high-net-worth individuals at national and regional law firms, our managing attorney David Madden established the practice in 2025 to provide cost-effective legal solutions directly to businesses and individuals in Lisle and surrounding communities. We focus on bankruptcy, estate planning, small business law, and commercial litigation, bringing big-firm experience to clients who need practical, affordable legal counsel. We understand that hiring a lawyer can feel overwhelming, which is why we prioritize clear communication and honest advice without unnecessary complications. Our approach is straightforward: we only take on cases where we can provide meaningful value, and we work collaboratively with clients to help them make informed decisions about their legal matters. 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[Small Business](https://maddenlawyers.com/small-business/) - [Practice Areas](https://maddenlawyers.com/practice-areas/) - [Estate Planning](https://maddenlawyers.com/estate-planning/) - [Bankruptcy](https://maddenlawyers.com/bankruptcy/) ## Posts - [Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce: What Actually Needs to Change](https://maddenlawyers.com/updating-your-estate-plan-after-divorce-what-needs-change/) - [7 Reasons Families Wait Too Long to Plan Ahead](https://maddenlawyers.com/7-reasons-families-wait-too-long-to-plan-ahead/) - [Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Understanding the Difference in Sophisticated Estate Planning](https://maddenlawyers.com/revocable-vs-irrevocable-trusts-understanding-the-difference-in-sophisticated-estate-planning/) - [Noncompetes After the FTC’s Attempted Ban: What Employers and Employees Need to Know](https://maddenlawyers.com/noncompetes-ftcs-attempted-ban-what-employers-and-employees-need-to-know/) - [Partnering Well With Your Attorney](https://maddenlawyers.com/partnering-well-with-your-attorney/) - [Strengthen Your Business Attorney Bond](https://maddenlawyers.com/strengthen-your-business-attorney-bond/) - [Rebuilding Credit After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy](https://maddenlawyers.com/rebuilding-credit-after-chapter-7-bankruptcy/) - [When Your Partner Breaks Their Non-Compete](https://maddenlawyers.com/when-your-partner-breaks-their-non-compete/) - [What You Can Do When Facing Repossession](https://maddenlawyers.com/what-you-can-do-when-facing-repossession/) - [From Student To Contributor: My Journey With IICLE's Consumer Bankruptcy Practice](https://maddenlawyers.com/from-student-to-contributor-my-journey-with-iicles-consumer-bankruptcy-practice/) - [Common Commercial Contract Disputes](https://maddenlawyers.com/common-commercial-contract-disputes/) - [Building A Strong Chapter 13 Repayment Plan](https://maddenlawyers.com/building-a-strong-chapter-13-repayment-plan/) - [What You Should Know Before Creating A Will](https://maddenlawyers.com/what-you-should-know-before-creating-a-will/) - [How Estate Planning Protects Minor Children](https://maddenlawyers.com/how-estate-planning-protects-minor-children/) - [Knowing Your Options After A Personal Injury](https://maddenlawyers.com/knowing-your-options-after-a-personal-injury/) - [How A Will Lawyer Can Help Protect Your Family](https://maddenlawyers.com/how-a-will-lawyer-can-help-protect-your-family/) - [How To Legally Protect Your Business Name, Logo, And Brand](https://maddenlawyers.com/how-to-legally-protect-your-business-name-logo-and-brand/) - [🎉 Madden Law LLC is proud to sponsor the 40th Anniversary of the Woodridge Jubilee, June 12-15! 🎉](https://maddenlawyers.com/%f0%9f%8e%89-madden-law-llc-is-proud-to-sponsor-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-woodridge-jubilee-june-12-15-%f0%9f%8e%89/) - [Giving Back to Our Heroes: A Day of Estate Planning at Chicago Police Headquarters](https://maddenlawyers.com/giving-back-to-our-heroes-a-day-of-estate-planning-at-chicago-police-headquarters/) - [What Happens At A Meeting Of Creditors In An Illinois Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?](https://maddenlawyers.com/what-happens-at-a-meeting-of-creditors-in-chapter-7-bankruptcy/) - [What Happens if I Die Without a Will in Illinois?](https://maddenlawyers.com/what-happens-if-i-die-without-a-will-in-illinois/) - [Why You Should Not File For Bankruptcy Without A Lawyer](https://maddenlawyers.com/why-you-should-not-file-for-bankruptcy-without-a-lawyer/) - [Common Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make](https://maddenlawyers.com/common-legal-mistakes-small-businesses-make/) - [Legal Challenges You May Face As A Trustee](https://maddenlawyers.com/legal-challenges-you-may-face-as-a-trustee/) - [How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy May Help You](https://maddenlawyers.com/how-chapter-7-bankruptcy-may-help-you/) - [How Trusts Help Families Avoid Probate](https://maddenlawyers.com/how-trusts-help-families-avoid-probate/) - [Why Every Adult Needs An Estate Plan](https://maddenlawyers.com/why-every-adult-needs-an-estate-plan/) - [Illinois Updates Power of Attorney Law: Clarity Emerges, But New Uncertainties Arise](https://maddenlawyers.com/illinois-updates-power-of-attorney-law-clarity-emerges-but-new-uncertainties-arise/) - [Madden Law Opens for Business April 1, 2025!](https://maddenlawyers.com/madden-law-opens-for-business-april-1-2025/)