About Allyson B. Russo

Experienced Estate Planning Attorney

Allyson Russo formed Russo Law Offices LLC to provide experienced, professional, and personalized representation in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, and small business advising. Ms. Russo has worked with a wide variety of individuals, families, and businesses on both simple and comprehensive estate plans, premarital agreements, guardianship matters, wills, trust and estate administration, and small business formation and maintenance.

Allyson holds a B.A. from Boston College, a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, and an LL.M. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Prior to forming Russo Law Offices, Ms. Russo worked at a boutique estate planning and business succession planning firm in Chicago. Ms. Russo began her career working at large law firms, first in Boston and then in Chicago.

Practicing Compassion & Understanding

What sets Ms. Russo apart from other attorneys is her friendly personality and helpful nature. Ms. Russo isn’t just an attorney—she is an advocate for her clients who loves her job and enjoys helping her clients.

When you join forces with Ms. Russo, you can count on an attorney who is:

• Personable
• Experienced
• Always available
• Interested

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Estate Administration
• Probate
• Elder Law
• Small Business

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2002

Education

Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois

• LL.M. - 2012
• Major: Taxation

The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan

• J.D. - 2000

Boston College

• B.A. magna cum laude - 1997

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Illinois Bar Association - Trusts and Estates Section
• Chicago Bar Association - Trust Law, Probate Practice, and Elder Law Committees
• Du Page Bar Association - Elder Law and Estate Planning and Probate Committees

Languages

• English (Primary)