After graduating from Boston College and the University of Illinois College of Law, Mary began working for a large boutique intellectual property firm in Chicago in 1991. While she enjoyed patent law, Mary discovered that she preferred assisting people more than corporations and she excelled in negotiating and problem solving. Mary shifted her focus to estate planning and real estate which allowed her to have the personal contact she desired.

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Those attributes have served her well as she counsels everyone from young couples purchasing their first home to older individuals and couples seeking the peace of mind that results from a deliberate, well considered estate plan.

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In 2012, Mary joined Seraphin & Seraphin Ltd., where she takes pride in the quality of service that she provides to her clients. Mary is committed to developing continuing relationships with clients and their families whether assisting with a real estate transaction or producing an estate plan tailored to meet their unique needs. Mary takes a compassionate, service-oriented approach and, when appropriate, encourages her clients to educate their families about the transfer of their wealth.

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After nearly three decades of practicing real estate law, Mary has established relationships with many of the attorneys and realtors in the Tri-Cities, which provides a valuable network as she troubleshoots issues. Clients who work with Mary can expect one-on-one attention, clear communication and detail-oriented service as well as the sense of relief that comes from having an attorney that is driven to solve problems and negotiate amid a wide range of personalities and varying circumstances.

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Mary also spends time outside of the office strengthening the community that she loves. She is a prior member of the Geneva Community Chest. She has served on the Geneva Fire and Police Commission and on the boards of the Geneva History Museum and the Geneva Park District Foundation. Mary is also an active member of Chapelstreet Church where she sits on the Executive Council. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, three adult children and grandchildren.

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​Mary is a past Board Member of the Fox Valley Estate Planning Council.  Her professional affiliations and memberships include the Illinois State Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association where she is a member of the Real Estate and Estate Planning Committees.