Javier Talavera
Of Counsel
Attorney / Military Veteran
Licensed to Practice in Illinois and Washington State
Experienced attorney and trusted advisor with a proven record of delivering General Counsel–level guidance to senior leaders and private clients. He help individuals and organizations navigate complex, sensitive, and high-stakes legal matters with clarity, confidence, and sound judgment.
His background includes extensive experience in government administrative law, internal investigations, military law, and contract and fiscal law from more than 15 years of service in the U.S. Army JAG Corps.
Since transitioning into private practice, he has continued to support clients by reviewing and drafting contracts, resolving professional and business disputes, preparing internal operating agreements and business documents, and guiding families through estate planning options.
Fluent in Spanish and experienced in multicultural environments, he holds a J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law and an LL.M. in Military Law (Contract & Fiscal Law) from The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School.