Experienced Counsel with a Human Approach
Focused Legal Guidance for Real Results
We approach the practice of law with care, discipline, and a clear understanding of what is at stake for our clients.
Our work is grounded in experience and shaped by practical judgment. Clients come to us for thoughtful counsel, clear communication, and steady guidance through complex legal decisions. Whether advising on real estate transactions, estate planning, or closely held business matters, we focus on outcomes that are sound, durable, and aligned with long-term goals.
We believe strong legal representation is built on trust, preparation, and attention to detail. That belief guides every relationship we form and every matter we handle.
Rooted in Chicago. Focused on Results.
For nearly 50 years, Olson, Grabill & Flitcraft has been guided by a simple principle: to serve clients with honesty, diligence, and sound legal judgment. From Chicago to the surrounding suburbs, our work has focused on helping individuals and businesses navigate important legal decisions with clarity and confidence.
For more than two decades, we have proudly served the North Shore community from our Northbrook office. Our team is committed to providing practical, efficient legal counsel that supports our clients’ business goals, personal interests, and long-term plans.
Our longevity is built on consistency. We offer a high level of legal representation at competitive rates, regardless of whether we are advising a first-time homebuyer, a closely held business, or individuals with complex personal and financial matters. The trust our clients place in us, and the relationships we have built over time, continue to define our practice and shape the work we do.
Firm's History
Olson, Grabill & Flitcraft traces its origins to 1978, when Norman L. Olson Jr. established a private practice in Chicago under the name Olson & Hoffman, following his departure from a large law firm. That same year, Edward M. Grabill, Jr. opened his own practice in Cincinnati, focusing on corporate law and commercial real estate. Although the two practices began independently, they shared a commitment to thoughtful legal counsel and practical client service, a foundation that would ultimately bring the partners together following Ed's return to the Chicago area.
As the firm evolved, its name changed to reflect the depth and composition of its partnership. In 1996, it became Olson, Grabill and Hoffman, marking a period of structural and professional growth. The addition of Michael R. Grabill in 2000 further broadened the firm’s capabilities, particularly in real estate law, strengthening its ability to serve clients with complex transactional needs. In 2001, Gregg A. Flitcraft joined the practice, and the firm formally adopted its current name, Olson, Grabill & Flitcraft. This period of transition represented a pivotal chapter in the firm’s development, reinforcing a long-standing commitment to high-caliber legal representation delivered with efficiency, discretion, and value for clients throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
In the decades that followed, the firm matured into a multi-generational general practice. For more than 25 years, it has operated from its office in Northbrook, Illinois, serving clients across the North Shore and the greater Chicagoland area. Today, the firm continues a mission that has remained consistent for nearly half a century: serving as honest, diligent counsel across a broad range of legal disciplines, while increasingly focusing its practice on estate planning and real estate law, advising clients on acquisitions, development, financing, and long-term asset management.
