Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is ATA Legal Advantage? A: ATA Legal Advantage is a program created and managed by A. Traub & Associates, a respected law firm serving DuPage, Suburban Cook, Kane, and Will Counties for more than 25 years. You can learn more about our firm, our attorneys, and our history by visiting our website: www.atclaw.com
Q: Is the ATA Advantage Plan really free for my company? A: Yes. There is no cost to your business to offer this benefit. All employee consultations and discounted services are billed directly to the employee, not the employer.
Q: What are the qualifications for us to use ATA Advantage? A: The ATA Advantage Plan is available to local employers and organizations with a minimum of 25 employees or members. We generally serve businesses within a 30-mile radius of our offices in Lombard and Arlington Heights, covering DuPage, Suburban Cook, Kane, and Will Counties. There’s no maximum size limit—whether you have 25 employees or several hundred, your team can participate.
Q: Do you offer ATA Advantage to anyone besides local businesses? A: Yes. While ATA Advantage is designed for employers, we also partner with groups, associations, and professional organizations within our service area. If you represent a group with at least 25 members, we can extend the same benefits—free consultations, exclusive discounts, and direct access to our team—to your members at no cost to your organization.
Q: How can ATA Advantage offer these benefits without a cost to the company or employees? A: Our program is built on a simple principle: when employees know where to turn for trusted legal help, everyone wins. Instead of spending time stressed and searching online for attorneys, your employees can come straight to us. We absorb the cost of offering free consultations and discounted rates because it allows us to build long-term relationships with employees and their families. In turn, that often leads to future legal matters where we can serve them at our reduced member pricing. From a business perspective, this model is far more cost-effective than traditional advertising. We typically spend thousands of dollars in marketing to attract new clients. By partnering directly with local employers through ATA Advantage, we invest in relationships rather than advertising—and pass the savings along as a benefit to your employees.
Q: What kinds of legal issues can my employees get help with? A: Our attorneys assist with a wide range of matters including: Divorce, custody, child support, and mediation Litigation: contested family law and contested estates Estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships) Elder law and special needs trusts Probate and trust administration Adoption and guardianship Pre- and post-nuptial agreements Document and contract review Other family law and civil matters If it’s outside our scope, we provide referrals to trusted professionals when available. 👉 View our full list of practice areas here: www.atclaw.com/practice-areas .
Q: What are the qualifications of your attorneys? A: Our attorneys are highly trained professionals with decades of combined experience in family law, estate planning, guardianship, probate, adoption, and related litigation. Many of our team members hold leadership positions in local bar associations, serve as court-appointed guardians ad litem, mediators, and parenting coordinators, and are recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers and other top-rated professionals. We are also proud that two of our longtime attorney partners have gone on to be elected as judges—a reflection of both their personal achievements and the strong reputation of our firm in the legal community. When your employees meet with us, they are consulting with a respected, established firm—not just a single practitioner. And importantly, there is no obligation to continue with us after any consultation.
Q: What if an employee’s legal issue is outside your service area? A: We practice in DuPage, Suburban Cook, Kane, and Will Counties. If an employee’s case falls outside those counties, we’ll do our best to connect them with a referral.
Q: How do employees access the program? A: Enrollment is simple. Employees can call or email our intake team directly to get enrolled, or they can enroll through our website. To enroll, they will just need to provide: Company name Their name Address Phone number Email address Once submitted, we verify employment with the company. After verification—which typically takes about 2 business days—the employee can begin using all ATA Advantage services. For urgent matters, expedited enrollment is available in emergency situations so employees can access help without delay.
Q: What are our responsibilities after we enroll, and how is that handled? A: Once your company enrolls, your responsibilities are minimal. You simply help distribute program information to your employees (by email, intranet, or printed handouts). All expectations are clearly outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at enrollment. This document covers things like: How employees will be notified of the program Your agreement to share (or allow us to send) periodic employee communications Scheduling for optional “Ask-a-Lawyer” sessions The scope of services and referrals we provide From there, our team handles everything: employee inquiries, scheduling, consultations, and ongoing communication. If we need to promote a new benefit or schedule an event, we’ll provide the messaging and coordinate with you on the best way to share it internally. We are also available to present the program in person to your employees if you prefer a live introduction. In short: the MOU sets the framework, you help us get the word out, and we take care of the rest.
Q: What discounts are included? A: Employees receive a variety of exclusive savings and reduced-rate services through ATA Advantage. 👉 See Full Program Details
Q: How much time or effort is required from our HR team? A: Minimal. Once enrolled, we provide you with a simple rollout plan and materials. After that, our firm manages employee inquiries and scheduling directly, so your HR team doesn’t have to field legal questions.
Q: Do employees have to participate? A: No. The ATA Advantage Plan is an opt-in resource. Employees can choose to use it when they need legal help—there is no obligation.
Q: What if our employees don’t use the plan? A: That’s okay. There’s no downside to offering it, since it costs your company nothing. But when employees do use it, they get meaningful support and savings, which can reduce stress and improve productivity.
Q: How is this different from legal insurance? A: ATA Advantage is not insurance. It’s a relationship-based legal resource that connects your employees directly with a trusted local law firm. No premiums, no claim limits, no red tape—just real attorneys when your employees need them.
Q: Do you have the capacity to take on more cases? A: Absolutely. Our firm has been in business for over 25 years, with more than 100 years of combined legal experience. We currently have a team of 27 attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff dedicated to serving our clients, and we are continuing to grow to accommodate even more. We are not just a small solo attorney firm like many local practices—our size and structure allow us to support your employees at scale, with the depth and resources to handle a wide variety of legal needs.
Q: Is there a contract or long-term commitment? A: No. There are no contracts or long-term commitments required. Instead, we use a simple Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines expectations and responsibilities so everything is clear for both sides.
Q: What’s the first step to get started? A: Schedule a quick 15-minute discovery call. We’ll answer your questions, explain the program in detail, and set up a simple enrollment plan for your workplace.