Our trusted law firm

Every closing, backed by Castle Law.

Castle Law is dwello Home Group's preferred law firm for every closing. Based in Joliet and led by Co-Founder & CEO Gary K. Davidson, the firm has become the quiet backbone of countless dwello transactions — handling attorney review, negotiating repair credits, managing title issues, and getting deals across the finish line. We send our clients to them because they consistently do the work the right way.

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2 N. 129th Infantry Drive, Suite 100, Joliet, IL 60435

Heather Glockler

Attorney · Real Estate & Corporate

Castle Law

(815) 744-6550

2 N. 129th Infantry Drive, Suite 100, Joliet, IL 60435

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Meet the attorneys

Who you'll actually work with.

Every dwello transaction runs through Heather as our primary contact at Castle. Gary, who founded the firm, leads on commercial and investment work.

Our primary attorney

Heather Glockler

Attorney · Real Estate & Corporate

Real estateLand useCorporate law

Before attending law school, Heather spent nearly ten years working as a paralegal across various practice areas. After graduating from law school, she joined Castle Law as a 711 licensed law student, where she played a key role in prosecuting local misdemeanor cases within the traffic division. Admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2019, Heather quickly advanced to the role of supervising attorney for the traffic division. Today, she specializes in real estate, land use, and corporate law. Additionally, Heather co-leads Castle's Summer Law Clerk Program.

Education

Juris Doctor, 2019 — University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School)
Administrative Editor, The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law (2018–19)
Property Law Teaching Assistant (2017–2018)
Certified Mediator, The Center for Conflict Resolution
Dean's List, Fall 2018
B.A., Sociology, 2016 — Governors State University

Bar admissions

Illinois, 2019

Affiliations

Illinois State Bar Association
ISBA Standing Committee on Real Estate
ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology
Will County Women's Bar Association
Will County Bar Association

Gary K. Davidson

Co-Founder & CEO

Real estateCommercial transactionsZoning & land useDevelopment

Gary brings a high level of sophistication to his real estate and corporate clientele. He has an unparalleled breadth of experience working on all things real estate, including residential and commercial transactions, zoning and land use, and development issues. Gary is a frequent lecturer at local and national real estate investor seminars. He represents hundreds of property investors and a wide variety of businesses and contractors in corporate affairs, ranging from closely held corporations to publicly traded companies such as ExxonMobil, Blackstone, and many others.

Education

Juris Doctor, 1998 — Northern Illinois University, College of Law (Dekalb, IL)
B.A., History & Political Science, 1995 — Illinois College (Jacksonville, IL)
Japanese Language Studies, 1993 — Ritsumeikan University (Kyoto, Japan)

Bar admissions

Wisconsin, 1998
Illinois, 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1999

Honors

Fellow, Office of the Governor of the State of Illinois
Fellow, Office of the Illinois Secretary of State (1994)
BV Rated by Martindale–Hubbell for exemplary legal skills and ethics

Affiliations

Trustee, Village of Channahon
Trustee, Channahon Township
Will County Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association (House of Delegates)
Federalist Society, Lawyers Division
Three Rivers Association of Realtors
Will County & Grundy County Homebuilders Association
Will County Center for Economic Development

What they handle

Practice areas.

Most dwello clients work with Castle for residential closings and attorney review. But their breadth covers every real estate legal need.

Attorney review

Castle handles the Illinois 5-business-day attorney review on every contract — line-by-line.

Residential closings

From contract to clear-to-close to the signing table. Most dwello clients' primary use case.

FSBO contracts

Selling without an agent? Castle drafts and negotiates on your behalf.

Title issues

Liens, clouded title, heir property, probate sales — Castle clears them.

Commercial & investment

Duplex, small multi-family, commercial acquisitions — Gary's wheelhouse.

Zoning & land use

Variances, rezoning, development questions — for buyers thinking beyond the house.

The process

How Castle Law works with you.

Illinois real estate has its own rhythm. Here's what to expect from contract to closing.

Contract signed

Once you're under contract, Castle is introduced. Your attorney reviews the contract in full.

Attorney review

Illinois gives buyers and sellers 5 business days. Castle negotiates changes, clarifies language, and protects your interests.

Inspection negotiations

When issues turn up on inspection, Castle handles the repair credit or repair request negotiations with the other side's attorney.

Title & clear-to-close

Castle reviews the title commitment, resolves any issues, and coordinates with the lender's clear-to-close timeline.

Closing day

Your attorney is with you at the closing table, or virtually if you prefer. Documents signed, keys handed over, you're home.

Request a consultation

Get Castle on your team.

Whether you're under contract, thinking about listing, or just have a question — Heather or Gary will reach out, usually same-day.

No obligation. Initial consult is free.
Transparent, flat-fee pricing for residential closings.
Your dwello agent stays in the loop — we all work together.

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A note on how we recommend partners. dwello Home Group recommends Castle Law based on our past working relationship and trust in their service. We receive no compensation for referrals. You're always free to work with any attorney you choose.