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Karen M. Lavin graduated with high honors in 1978 from University of Wisconsin in Whitewater with a degree in Women's Studies. She went on to Chicago Kent College of Law, graduating with honors in 1982. She began her law career in the Cook County State's Attorney's office, prosecuting serious crimes, including rape, aggravated battery and attempted murder. She shifted into civil practice in 1986 and ran her own practice for 18 years. Karen M. Lavin has now opened her own office and owns The Law Offices of KLM Associates. in Crystal Lake. Her practice focuses primarily in the areas of family law and estate planning, but she also does a good deal of business litigation and business law. The Law firm of William A. Hellyer, Ltd. brings a total of approximately 75 years of experience to t

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