About Gregg
Gregg Garofalo is an attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, real estate law, and elder law. He is the founder of Garofalo Law Group, which is located at 161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60601. Licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1999, Gregg also holds a license in the District of Columbia, obtained in 2000. His academic credentials include a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, earned in 1999, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the same institution, completed in 2000. Prior to entering law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1992.
Throughout his career, Gregg has been actively engaged in the legal community, contributing to various professional organizations. He served as Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Probate Practice Committee for two years, where he helped shape policies and practices in probate law. Additionally, he was the Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, fostering the development of new attorneys in the field. His involvement extends to the Trusts & Estates Council and the General Assembly, where he has participated in discussions on legislative matters affecting estate law. In his legal practice, Gregg focuses on probate administration and litigation, estate planning, elder law, and real estate. He has a particular interest in helping families handle the requirements of probate, ensuring that their loved ones' wishes are honored.
As a guardian ad litem, he has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Cook County in various divisions, including probate, domestic relations, and law. This role allows him to advocate for the best interests of individuals, particularly minors and incapacitated persons, in legal proceedings. Gregg’s professional achievements have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer from 2010 to 2025, a distinction awarded to only a select group of attorneys in the state. This recognition shows his commitment to excellence in his practice areas. Furthermore, he is a past president of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, an organization that promotes the professional development of Italian-American lawyers in Illinois.
Active membership in the Illinois State Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar further demonstrates Gregg's dedication to his profession. He continues to engage with fellow attorneys and legal professionals, contributing to the ongoing dialogue surrounding estate planning and probate law. Through his work at Garofalo Law Group, he remains committed to providing high-quality legal services to his clients in Chicago and beyond.
