Illinois’ Most Respected Local Government Law Firm for Nearly 100 Years.

Ancel Glink has concentrated in and has been dedicated to representing Illinois local governments in all matters of their governance and legal affairs. We have used our extensive experience serving Illinois local governments to build and leverage our practice to also serve private sector clients, many of whom are often working with and obtaining approvals from governmental bodies.

Ancel Glink operates under one fundamental goal: Empower our clients to operate as effectively and efficiently under state and federal law to optimize results for their constituencies and their business operations, goals, and objectives.

Ancel Glink attorneys are well respected practitioners primarily serving local governments in all areas of their governance and legal affairs, including election law, labor and employment, litigation, general local government, and workers’ compensation, and election matters. We provide practical legal advice that is easily understood, evaluated and applied. We tailor our services to your unique and evolving legal services needs, providing our clients with solutions that lead to effective and efficient results.

Our Primary Clients Include:

In addition, we serve many private sector entities in business and organizational matters, and who are often involved with governmental bodies and agencies.

Ancel Glink operates on one guiding fundamental principle: Protect and faithfully serve our clients to achieve the most optimal results

Ancel Glink is committed to protecting and serving the interests of our clients. We do so by providing practical advice derived from our long distinguished service to local governments. This advice is calibrated to achieve optimal, effective, and efficient results.

Our Areas Of Practice

Ancel Glink is a full service government law firm that has consulted with and represented Illinois local government at all levels for nearly 100 years. Ancel Glink attorneys have the experience and expertise in a variety of practice areas relating to local governments, serving as both general counsel as well as special counsel for numerous municipalities across the state. Ancel Glink is ready to meet virtually any legal services a local government may need.

Local Government

Comprehensive legal services for municipal, park, library, township and other local governments.

Litigation

Complete litigation services for local governments, resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.

Workers' Compensation

Dedicated workers' compensation defense for public and private sectors, ensuring optimal results.

Election Law

Experienced legal services in election law for local, state, and federal candidates.

Labor & Employment

Trusted labor and employment law services for municipalities, parks, and other local governments.

Land Use & Economic Development

Strategic land use and economic development legal counsel for public and private sectors.

Local Government

Local Government

Our Clients consist of Municipalities, Park Districts, Townships, Libraries, School Districts, Fire Protection.

Litigation

Litigation

Our government clients include Municipalities, School Districts, Townships, and Public Officials.

Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation

Our experienced litigators resolve disputes through arbitration, mediation, settlement, or trial.

Election Law

Election Law

Our election attorneys provide advice to candidates, politicians and political parties on all aspects of election law.

Labor & Employment

Labor & Employment

We handle cases on race, sex, national origin, age, disability, discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes.

Zoning & Land Use

Zoning & Land Use

Experienced in all areas of land use and development, from annexation to zoning, and everything in between.

Client Reviews

"Excellent lawyers very professional. If you're looking for a great municipal or government law firm in Chicago, look no further. They are terrific."
Nancy T
Client
"Very professional municipal attorneys. We worked with attorneys as well as management and all of our dealings were exemplary. I highly recommend Ancel Glink."
Brian K
Vendor
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