O'Keefe Lyons & Hynes LLC

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Chicago (May 1, 2018) - O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes, LLC and McCracken, Walsh, Carlisle & de LaVan have merged, bringing together two prominent property tax law firms in Chicago under the name O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes, LLC.

O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes, LLC was established in 1937. In reflecting on the firm’s 80-year history, Kevin O’Keefe observed, “Our attorneys have continually been involved in drafting legislation, litigating precedent-setting cases and crafting cutting edge strategies on behalf of our clients. We are eager to take on the most complex and challenging matters.”

McCracken Walsh, Carlisle & de LaVan was established in 1958. Its current principal, Whitney Carlisle, brings more than 22 years of experience representing Chicago area businesses in complex property taxation issues. He previously spent 11 years in the taxation division of the office of the Cook County State’s Attorney. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Illinois State Bar Association’s State and Local Taxation Section Council and a co-chair of the Property Tax Committee of The Civic Federation. The merger also brings attorney Margaret Graham and several administrative staff to the O’Keefe firm.


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September 2017 - O’Keefe, Lyons & Hynes recently celebrated its 80th anniversary at an open house event for clients.

Pictured left to right, are: Brian Forde, Mike Heaton, Kevin O’Keefe, Elizabeth Gracie, Patricia Quinn Ford, John Nyhan, Jason Shilson, Kevin Hynes and Mark Davis.