Adam Fleming Honored with Prairie State Legal Services Distinguished Pro Bono Advocacy Award
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP attorney recognized for his pro-bono services ROCKFORD, Ill. (November 3, 2021) – Adam Fleming, a partner with WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, a full-service law firm, was recently honored with the 2021 Distinguished Pro Bono Advocacy Award from Prairie State Legal Services. Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low-income persons and those age […]
Client Spotlight – Fire Dept. Coffee
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When a hobby-turned-business experienced some unexpected growing pains, a local entrepreneur needed legal help to protect his company’s trademarks, intellectual property, and more. Firefighter Luke Schneider’s passion for coffee started as a hobby. He enjoyed the process of roasting his own beans and playing with flavor profiles in his kitchen with his wife. […]
Partners John Holevas and Adam Fleming Helping to Lead the Winnebago County Bar Association
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Partners John Holevas and Adam Fleming continue their work with the Winnebago County Bar Association (WCBA), which promotes and supports the practice of law and the administration of justice according to the highest standards while also serving its members through education, collegiality and opportunities for public service. John and Adam will serve their leadership […]
5 Tips for Your Estate Plan When You – or a Family Member – are Tying the Knot
February is National Weddings Month, and whether it is you or a family member who popped the question or said yes on Valentine’s Day, marriage is among the life events that has the most significant impact on family estate plans. An upcoming marriage for you or someone in your family is a good time to […]
Estate Planning Myths & Realities
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] Published by Daniel A. Huntley and Adam M. Fleming on October 16, 2018 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] It’s estimated that more than half of Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan. As a result, National Estate Planning Awareness Week was adopted in 2008 to help individuals understand what estate planning is and why it is such a vital […]
In Observance of Law Day, We Reflect on 150 Years of the 14th Amendment
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Every year since 1958, the United States has proclaimed May 1 Law Day, an annual opportunity to reflect on the importance of the rule of law in our daily lives. This year, as we close in on the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, the American Bar Association has chosen as […]
Insufficient Documentation Can Lead to Denial of Charitable Gift Income Tax Deduction
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]A recent opinion issued by the United States Tax Court, James J. Isaacs v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2015-121, reminds both donors and charities to pay attention to the Internal Revenue Code and regulatory requirements for donors to enjoy a charitable deduction for donations over $250 in value. In this case, Dr. James Isaacs, a […]
