Nathaniel P. Washburn

Mr. Washburn operates out of both the Joliet and Morris offices and practices primarily in the areas of land use and zoning, general business representation, not-for-profit organizations, real estate transactions (including purchases/sales/leasing of property both residential and commercial), estate planning, and estate administration.

Mr. Washburn is experienced in assisting business clients with a variety of issues including business formation, business sales/purchases, annual business filings, commercial real estate, and general business counsel. He also is experienced working with clients to develop appropriate estate planning vehicles to best meet the legal and financial needs of his clients.

Mr. Washburn was appointed to serve on the Business Advice & Financial Planning Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association in 2019 and served as the Council’s Chair for the 2023-2024 term. The Section Council prepares continuing education programs for other attorneys and prepares a monthly newsletter regarding topics related to Business and Financial law. Mr. Washburn was subsequently appointed to the Trusts and Estates Section Council in 2024. Mr. Washburn is also an ex-officio member and legal counsel to the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Heritage Corridor Destinations.

Bar Admission

• Illinois, 2013

Education

• Northern Illinois University College of Law
  • J.D. (cum laude) – 2013
• University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign
  • B.A. – 2009

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Section Council on Business Advice & Financial Planning, Chair 2023
• Illinois State Bar Section Council on Trusts and Estates
• LaSalle County Bar Association
• Will County Bar Association
• Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
• LaSalle Excellence Foundation (Former Member and Past President)
• Illinois Valley Estate Planning Council (Former Member)