About the firm
Built on trust, measured by results
Founded in 2008 in Chicago's Loop, Whitmore Legal advises individuals, families and businesses with the depth of a large firm and the attention of a small one.
About Whitmore Legal
More than legal advice.
A partner in your journey.
We pair deep legal expertise with plain language and practical judgment. Every client has a partner who knows their matter, answers their calls and tells them the truth — including when the best move is not to litigate.
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18+
Years of practice
2,400+
Clients advised
94%
Matters resolved without trial
12
Attorneys & paralegals
Our story
From a two-person office to a trusted Chicago firm
Marcus Whitmore left big-law litigation with a simple idea: clients deserve advice they can understand and a lawyer they can reach. The firm opened with two attorneys and one conference room on Wacker Drive.
Today our attorneys and paralegals serve founders, family businesses, homeowners and families across Illinois — still with the same promise of clear advice and honest fees.
What guides us
Our values
Straight answers
We tell clients what we think, including when the answer is not what they hoped to hear.
Accountable partners
Every matter has a named partner who knows the file and takes your calls.
Predictable fees
Fixed fees wherever possible, written estimates everywhere else.
Community first
Every attorney gives at least 50 pro bono hours a year to Chicago legal aid clinics.
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Justice is not just a principle. It's a practice we show up for every day.
— Marcus Whitmore, Founding Partner
Leadership
