Maria V. Vasos, Esq.
Maria has been practicing law almost 20 years and started her own law firm over 12 years ago. Maria teaches "Estate Planning & Probate" in the Spring and "Elder Law" in the Fall. Her textbook, "Illinois Estate Planning & Probate," is published by Carolina Academic Press and is available for purchase beginning in July 2026.
Bar Admissions: Illinois; United States District Court for Northern District of Indiana
Education: J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law; B.S. in Political Science, Illinois Institute of Technology
Maria has been practicing law almost 20 years and started her own law firm over 12 years ago. Maria teaches "Estate Planning & Probate" in the Spring and "Elder Law" in the Fall. Her textbook, "Illinois Estate Planning & Probate," is published by Carolina Academic Press and is available for purchase beginning in July 2026.
Bar Admissions: Illinois; United States District Court for Northern District of Indiana
Education: J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law; B.S. in Political Science, Illinois Institute of Technology
Diana Lagunas, Paralegal / Director of Legal Project Management
Most recently, Diana served as a paralegal at a large multinational bank in the legal processing division. Prior to that, she was a paralegal at a large Chicago law firm, in the banking and real estate groups. Diana is our managing paralegal, overseeing all firm matters, and she is also fluent in Spanish as a second language.
Diana is a Girl Scout troop leader and parent volunteer.
Education: Paralegal Certificate, Roosevelt University; B.A. in History, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Most recently, Diana served as a paralegal at a large multinational bank in the legal processing division. Prior to that, she was a paralegal at a large Chicago law firm, in the banking and real estate groups. Diana is our managing paralegal, overseeing all firm matters, and she is also fluent in Spanish as a second language.
Diana is a Girl Scout troop leader and parent volunteer.
Education: Paralegal Certificate, Roosevelt University; B.A. in History, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Rachel Brown, Paralegal / Marketing & Communications
Rachel has a degree in English and previously worked as an Editor. She enjoys legal research and writing, and supports our firm's litigation matters. She also puts her research and writing skills to use developing content for our firm newsletter and social media communications.
Rachel loves animals, particularly her horse, Luna, and her chihuahua named Cricket.
Education: Paralegal Certificate, College of DuPage; B.A. in English, University of Kentucky at Lexington
Rachel has a degree in English and previously worked as an Editor. She enjoys legal research and writing, and supports our firm's litigation matters. She also puts her research and writing skills to use developing content for our firm newsletter and social media communications.
Rachel loves animals, particularly her horse, Luna, and her chihuahua named Cricket.
Education: Paralegal Certificate, College of DuPage; B.A. in English, University of Kentucky at Lexington
Nico Buzanis, Paralegal / Client Relations & Office Manager
Nico is a certified EMT and practiced in the field for two years prior to his law enforcement and paralegal studies. Naturally, Nico's specialty is the preparation of emergency medical documentation, including Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Declarations of Living Will, and HIPAA Waivers.
Nico likes to read, particularly Charles Bukowski, and has an extensive book collection.
Education: Paralegal Certificate, College of DuPage; A.A.S. in Law Enforcement, J.J.C.; EMT-B Certificate, Wilco Trade School
Nico is a certified EMT and practiced in the field for two years prior to his law enforcement and paralegal studies. Naturally, Nico's specialty is the preparation of emergency medical documentation, including Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Declarations of Living Will, and HIPAA Waivers.
Nico likes to read, particularly Charles Bukowski, and has an extensive book collection.
Education: Paralegal Certificate, College of DuPage; A.A.S. in Law Enforcement, J.J.C.; EMT-B Certificate, Wilco Trade School