The McHenry County law firm of Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC, located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is pleased to announce the hiring of Associate Attorney Michael J. Murphy. Prior to joining Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC, Murphy served as the owner and principal attorney of his own law firm for over 10 years. He concentrates his legal practice in the areas of residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, and business development.

Murphy graduated Magna Cum Laude from DePaul University, where he obtained his B.A. in International Studies. He went on to obtain his J.D. from liT Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was a recipient of the CALI Award for Legal Drafting.

Murphy is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, where he is an active participant of numerous continuing legal educational opportunities. He also occasionally presents at seminars related to his areas of practice including topics on short sale transactions, option leases, first time homebuyers, and real estate contracts. Additionally, Murphy earned the distinction of Certified Relocation Specialist in 2005.

"Michael is an extremely knowledgeable and well-respected real estate attorney. We look forward to him providing our clients with the utmost compassion, and highest ethical standard and proficiency with regards to both residential and commercial real estate matters," says Managing Partner Francisco J. Botto.

About Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC:

The law firm of Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The veteran experienced McHenry County attorneys work within a wide-range of practice areas including: real estate law, workers' compensation, personal injury, family law, criminal law, and business law.

The firm effectively represents individuals and businesses throughout Northern Illinois in the counties of McHenry, DeKalb, Cook, Boone, Kane, and Winnebago. Call 815-338-3838 or visit http://www.bgsllaw.com to schedule a free initial legal consultation with Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC today.