In Memoriam: Amy E. McCarty
It is with deep sadness that we announce that our partner, friend and colleague, Amy McCarty, passed away January 11, 2026. She died at home surrounded by her family.
Amy was an essential part of our firm for over 20 years. We all benefitted from her leadership, kindness, compassion and concern. Amy was committed to providing effective advocacy to her clients and shared her time and talents with numerous not-for-profits, including volunteering on and serving in leadership positions on multiple charity boards. Amy truly made a difference through her advocacy and philanthropic support.
Amy and her husband have two girls to whom she was a wonderful mother, and they were the light of her life. Above all, Amy was devoted to her family, extended family and friends. She was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Amy was an excellent lawyer. Judges and litigants respected her and knew when she was on the case that she would represent her clients with strong, thoughtful arguments. She taught at Loyola Law School and regularly shared her expertise by providing lectures to the Bar Associations and Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
You will always be missed, Amy. Rest in peace.
Principled Advocacy
For Families And Individuals With Disabilities And The Professionals Who Serve Them
We offer an unparalleled combination of skill, experience and expertise unmatched by other law firms.
Serving Chicago And Greater Chicagoland
Our Mission
At Monahan Law Group, LLC, we provide legal guidance to people with disabilities, the professionals who serve them and others involved in their care and support. We assist individuals and agencies in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
It is our mission to provide principled advocacy for our clients by employing the highest standards of excellence and ethics in our practice. We strive to honor and uphold this commitment to each client we serve.
Meet The Attorneys
Joseph T. Monahan
Founding Partner
Amy E. McCarty
In Memoriam (1969 – 2026)
Carla D. Fiessinger
Partner
John W. Whitcomb
Partner
A. Margot Gordon
Of Counsel
Mark J. Heyrman
Of Counsel
Amy E. Orlando
Attorney
Joseph C. F. Willuweit
Attorney
John Clucas
Attorney
Ashley Reed
Attorney
Michelle R. Luburic
Attorney
Practice Areas
Guardianship
Confidentiality
Estate And Trust Administration And Probate Litigation
Mental Health
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Community-Based Services
The Professional Executor
Adoption Services
Effective and Efficient Legal Advice for Hospitals and Mental Health Professionals, Including Social Workers and Counselors
Compassionate Guidance
Living with a disability, including mental illness, can make planning for the future very difficult. It can also result in many questions from family members as to what they can do to help protect their loved one. Our firm is dedicated to advocating for individuals with disabilities and those involved in their support and care. We have decades of combined experience creating estate plans and advance directives, working through complex guardianship matters, ensuring that estates are administered properly, and navigating multifaceted mental health issues. Our attorneys have backgrounds in social work, mental health, child welfare, elder abuse and guardianship. We offer personalized legal strategies to protect your loved one.
Professional Development And Education
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Illinois Mental Health Law and Practice
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021
Guardianship for Disabled Adults, Advance Directives, and Mental Health Law
CO-AUTHOR: AMY E. ORLANDO
Planning for Exempt Assets
Co-Author: A. Margot Gordon
Prepared In Times Of Crisis
Many people who seek our guidance are facing emergent situations. We have the experience and skills to find efficient and effective solutions for those who need emergency guardianships or immediate legal action to halt abuse. We also handle other important and time-sensitive matters. We have extensive experience navigating the systems within which our clients work. We can help you achieve an efficient resolution to your urgent legal matter.