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Marvel Law
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Understanding. Answers. Direction.

Estate, property, and business counsel for families and owners — based in central Illinois, with you anywhere in the state.

Marvel Law Bloomington, Illinois
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Practice Areas

One firm for the things you own, build, and pass on.

Estate Planning & Probate

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and trust administration — plans that keep your family out of court and reflect exactly what you want.

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Farm, Land & Agriculture

Farm succession, energy leases, property tax appeals, and land disputes for the families who own and work Illinois ground.

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Business, Real Estate & Energy

LLCs and corporations, commercial and industrial real estate, land use, construction, and wind/solar/battery lease counsel.

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What sets us apart

Counsel most Illinois firms don't offer under one roof.

Farm SuccessionKeep the operation in the family across generations.Learn more Wind, Solar & Battery LeasesBefore you sign with a developer, know what you're agreeing to.Learn more Property Tax AppealsChallenge an over-assessment on farmland or commercial property.Learn more Commercial Real EstateTransactions, 1031 exchanges, and development, handled cleanly.Learn more
Why Marvel Law

A practical lawyer who explains your options — then gets it done.

Marvel Law is the practice of Richard T. Marvel, an Illinois attorney who counsels clients as both a transactional lawyer and a litigator. That combination matters: documents drafted by someone who has litigated disputes are documents built to prevent them.

We take the time to communicate directly, return calls promptly, and keep you in the loop — so you make informed decisions and avoid future conflict.

Illinois bar admitted Litigator + transactional Downtown Bloomington office Remote-friendly statewide
About the Firm Meet Richard Marvel
"Documents drafted by someone who has litigated disputes are documents built to prevent them." — The Marvel Law approach
Client Reviews

What clients say.

Genuine reviews from the firm's Google Business Profile.

4.6 · G 33 Google reviews

Across their Google reviews, clients describe Marvel Law the same way: responsive, straightforward, and genuinely invested in the outcome. Reviewers point to Rich making time to talk things through, explaining options in plain English, and moving matters along quickly — estate plans, trusts, real estate, and business work alike — with a personal, no-runaround touch.

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I've had the pleasure of working with Marvel Law PC on several occasions and have always been impressed by their clear communication and professionalism. The team is consistently kind, responsive, and easy to work with. I highly recommend their services!

— Moriah Prather · Google review

Marvel Law is our business attorney. Rich and his team have assisted our company over the years with making sound business decisions. We highly recommend Marvel Law for any of your business needs.

— Tommy Arbuckle · Google review

Marvel Law's team really made our lives easier in the way they handled a family farm sale. Rich and Tanya always were responsive to our emails and calls, and I feel that their services were well worth the cost.

— Ann Kilby · Google review

Rich and Tonya were great! They helped my family settle a trust and in record time! Everything went smooth as can be and I wouldn't hesitate to use Marvel Law in the future.

— Austin L. · Google review

I do not reside in Illinois, but when I needed an attorney to intercede on my behalf on short notice, Rich and the firm were recommended to me. They quickly stepped in and took care of the timely things needing attention.

— Thomas Hoffman · Google review

I highly recommend this office for any business or personal needs. The entire team was responsive to our needs, quickly answered any questions and provided sound advice on different issues.

— Kevin Cunningham · Google review
Quick Answers

Questions clients ask first.

It depends on what you own and whether avoiding probate matters to you. A will alone still goes through probate in Illinois. If you own real estate or significant solely-held assets, a trust or other non-probate transfer often saves your family time and money. See our Estate Planning page →
Illinois provides several tools — revocable living trusts, Transfer on Death Instruments, land trusts, and beneficiary designations — that move assets directly to your heirs without court involvement. Read more on the Estate Planning page →
Not before it's reviewed. Energy leases run for decades and are heavily drafted in the developer's favor. We review terms on rent, term length, decommissioning, and land impact before you commit.
Illinois appeal windows are short and tied to when your township's assessments are published — typically about 30 days. Because the date varies by county and year, contact us as soon as you receive your assessment notice.
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