Cerami

Law Firm LLC

A private transactional practice serving select clients in real estate, business, and estate planning.

Cerami Law Firm accepts new clients primarily through referrals from trusted professionals — real estate brokers, accountants, financial advisors, and fellow attorneys.

This allows us to dedicate the attention each matter deserves while maintaining the standard of service our referring partners expect. If you have been referred to our firm, we welcome your inquiry.

Real Estate

Residential and commercial transactions, leasing, entity formation, and property tax matters. From first-time homebuyers to multi-million dollar commercial acquisitions.

Business Law

Entity formation and organization, corporate governance, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and ongoing counsel for growing businesses.

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession planning. Estate and trust administration.

James S. Cerami

Attorney Cerami combines the capabilities of larger downtown firms with the competitive rates of a focused suburban practice. His integrated approach allows him to advise clients across real estate, business, and estate planning — coordinating strategies rather than working in silos.

James earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and his B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has owned and managed his practice since 2014.

  • WealthCounsel
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • DuPage County Bar Association
  • Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association
  • DuPage County Estate Planning Council
  • The Ins & Outs of Commercial Real Estate Transactions, ISBA Real Estate Law Section
  • The Interaction of Estate Planning and Probate, ISBA Real Estate Law Section
  • The Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 7.0, Realtor Association
  • Estate Planning for Newly-Married Couples, Radio Program
  • Legal Aspects of Business Formation and Operation, University of Illinois Business Alumni Committee

We welcome inquiries from referred clients.

Telephone

(630) 424-9779

Address

1S450 Summit Ave, Suite 325
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181