Andrew J. Kelleher, Jr., co-founder of Kelleher + Holland, LLC, had a vision of legal services deeply rooted in high-level client services from the very inception of his career. He believes that nothing replaces old-fashioned hard work. That hard work has been focused on putting the client’s best interests first for 25 years.
Andy concentrates his practice in trust and estate law, business law, tax law, and asset protection planning for high-net-worth business owners, executives, and individuals. He enjoys the never-ending challenges of solving complex estate and tax planning puzzles for his clients. Being both an attorney and a CPA, he has earned the respect and trust of both clients and peers alike by never prescribing advice that he wouldn’t take himself.
Andy is proud of the top-notch talent the firm has attracted, and the high standards of excellent services they have set keep clients coming back. He continues to lead by example by volunteering time to his alma mater and church groups.
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Education
John Marshall Law School
J.D., LL.M. (Taxation with Honors) | 1995DePaul University
B.S. | 1990
Major: Accountancy
Awards
Lawyers of Distinction | 2024
Illinois Super Lawyer Honoree | 2020-2024
Illinois Leading Lawyer | 2020-2024
Avvo Client’s Choice Award | 2014
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Real Estate Managing Broker
Insurance Producer
Professional Associations + Memberships
Midwest Business Broker & Intermediaries (“MBBI”) | Director
American Bar Association | Member
Illinois State Bar Association | Member
ProVisors West Loop 1 | Member
Lake County Bar Association | Member
Wealth Counsel | Member
Worldwide Who’s Who | Member
Illinois Farm Bureau | Member
Lake Zurich Golf Club | Member
The Club at Wynstone | Member
Association for Corporate Growth | Member
Northern Illinois Curated Connections | Member
Chicago Business Connectors | Member
Pro Bono Activities
St. Anne’s Finance Committee | Member
Saint Viator Summer Internship Program | Member + Participant
Barrington Area Community Foundation | Directors’ Advisory Council
St. Vincent De Paul Society, St. Francis De Sales Parish Chapter | Past President
St. Anne’s Guys Group | Founding Member + Supporter
Podcasts + Webinars
“BIAT - Beneficiary Income Accumulation Trust Planning” Webinar
Featured Speaker with Ed Morrow | 2022“New Florida Law: Effects on SLATs” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2022“2021 Estate + Tax Planning Opportunities” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2021“Blue Wave Tax + Estate Planning Opportunities” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2021“Timeliness of Estate Planning in 2021: Blue Wave Tax Planning Opportunities” Porte Brown Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2021“2020 Election: How It May Impact Your Estate + Income Tax Planning” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2020“Timeliness of Estate Planning in Today’s World” Porte Brown Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“Estate Planning Opportunities – Take Advantage of the Present to Improve Your Future” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2020“Paycheck Protection Program & Mortgage Forbearance” Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“Paycheck Protection Program & Addressing Loan Forgiveness Questions” Porte Brown Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“PPP Loan Forgiveness and The Building Industry” Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“Stress Testing Deals in Good Times, Bad Times and Now” MBBI Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“Recovering COVID-19 Business Expenses and Lost Profits” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2020“Employment Law Updates to Protect You During the Pandemic and Beyond” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2020“Paycheck Protection Program Update” LCBA Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“Selling a Business, Buy/Sell Agreements and Life Insurance as Asset Protection”
M&A Unplugged Podcast Guest | 2020
Published Works
“Preparation is Key at Any Age for Peace of Mind”
Quintessential Barrington | Jan 2021
Speaking Engagements
“Changing Residency & Recent Tax Act Developments”
Wells Fargo Presentation | 2018