Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. is a law firm with a long-standing tradition of providing legal services to local governments and private corporations. Since 1935, our firm has been dedicated to serving Illinois' municipalities, school districts, local libraries, fire protection districts, and other special districts. Our team of experienced attorneys delivers comprehensive legal services that cater to the unique needs of our clients, ensuring their operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Our founding partners, Paul Klenk and Franklin Klein, were dedicated to making Illinois a great place to live and work. Their vision was to establish a firm that would serve municipalities across the state. Klenk, a former mayor of Blue Island, and Klein, who represented the Blue Island Park District and various school districts, set the stage for our firm's commitment to local government.

Over the years, we have expanded our services to include wealth planning and business succession for private corporations and individuals in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Our team of over 30 experienced attorneys practices across the state in our Chicago, Orland Park, Streator, Vernon Hills, and Westmont offices. This allows us to conveniently serve clients throughout Illinois.

Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the legal issues that affect local governments and private corporations. We provide legal services in various areas, including construction law, election law, environmental law, labor and employment law, library law, municipal law, real estate law, school law, special districts, and wealth and succession planning. Our team is dedicated to providing the most effective and cost-efficient strategies for our clients.

Our Services

We understand that each client has unique legal needs. That's why we offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the specific requirements of our clients. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to delivering top-quality legal services in the following areas:

• Construction Law: Our attorneys have extensive experience in construction law, representing clients in contract disputes, mechanic's lien claims, and construction defect cases.

• Election Law: We provide legal services related to election law, including voter registration, candidate qualifications, campaign finance, and election contests.

• Environmental Law: Our team has a deep understanding of environmental law, representing clients in matters related to air and water quality, hazardous waste, and environmental permitting.

• Labor and Employment Law: We offer legal services in labor and employment law, including collective bargaining, employment discrimination, and workers' compensation.

• Library Law: Our attorneys have expertise in library law, representing public libraries and library districts in matters related to library operations, personnel, and funding.

• Municipal Law: As a firm with a long history of serving local governments, we have extensive experience in municipal law, including zoning, land use, and municipal finance.

• Real Estate Law: Our team provides legal services in real estate law, including property acquisition, development, and litigation.

• School Law: We represent school districts and other educational institutions in matters related to student rights, special education, and employment issues.

• Special Districts: Our attorneys have experience representing special districts, including park districts, fire protection districts, and other special purpose governments.

• Wealth and Succession Planning: We offer legal services in wealth and succession planning, including estate planning, trust administration, and business succession planning.

At Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., we are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services to our clients. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to providing the most effective and cost-efficient strategies to help our clients achieve their goals. Whether you're a local government, private corporation, or individual, we are here to serve you.