Bruett, Reyes & Thornton, LLC

10/16/2026

As we head into the holiday season, it’s a good time to either establish or modify an existing estate plan. 📄

Why is estate planning important? It allows you to take control of your financial and healthcare decisions, protect your assets, and provide for your family's future in a way that aligns with your wishes.

We offer complimentary consultations on all estate planning matters.

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10/12/2026

We are closed today, October 12, 2026. Phone calls, e-mails, and other messages will be returned when we re-open. ☎️📧

Thank you for your understanding.

09/07/2026

We are closed today, September 7, 2026, in honor of Labor Day. Phone calls, e-mails, and other messages will be returned this week when we re-open.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

08/21/2026

Another “see you later” to our talented legal assistant, Ashley, as she’s off to college again. Ashley is an important part of our team, and we are so grateful that she decided to spend her summer break with us. We will miss her, but are excited to see what the future holds as she continues her journey to become a lawyer! ⚖️

07/03/2026

Our office is closed for the 4th of July weekend. We will re-open Monday at 9:00 a.m. Phone calls and e-mails will be returned then. 🇺🇸

06/19/2026

Our office is closed today in honor of Juneteenth. We re-open Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. E-mails and phone calls will be returned then.

05/25/2026

Bruett, Reyes & Thornton is also closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open tomorrow.

Illinois Courts are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume tomorrow.

02/12/2026

Happy birthday to Attorney Jonathan Thornton who shares his birthday with Abraham Lincoln! 🥳

01/22/2026

Congratulations to Attorney Mel Bruett who was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2026! ⭐️

This is Mel’s third time being named a Rising Star.

Super Lawyers recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in each state. Rising Stars recognizes no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state. To be designated a Rising Star, a lawyer must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.

Super Lawyers selects lawyers based upon a multi-step rating process that includes peer nominations, evaluations, independent research, and peer evaluation by practice area.

Mel has been licensed to practice law since 2013, and has primarily practiced Family Law since 2014.

12/22/2025

As we commence this holiday week, please note our holiday hours:

🎄Christmas Eve - 9:00am to noon.
🎄Christmas Day - closed.
🎄December 26 - closed.

Our office will reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:00am and will operate on a similar schedule.

Phone calls will be returned when we re-open. Have a happy holiday!