Mario E. Uteras, is the most professional lawyer I have ever dealt with. He is a very caring,…read moresupportive, knowledgeable attorney with a great legal mind and a man of integrity. He kept me well informed in my case and has helped me tremendously through my legal situation, I highly recommend him. Thank you for all of your help Mario it is truly appreciated.

Mario Uteras is the best attorney I have ever dealt with. He is professional, compassionate, loyal,…read moreand when I was his client, he had my back from the beginning to the end of my case. He was honest, reasonable, and realistic. He's a real person. He took my case, and it turned out to be much more difficult than he originally thought it would be; but he did not quit on me, and fought for me until he could get the best result possible. Throughout the case, Mario also became a friend. I will recommend Mario to others every chance I get. Working with him has been a pleasure.

In January of this year, a nuisance lawsuit filed by pro se plaintiffs landed on my door. I was…read morestunned and distraught. I cannot give details, but their claims against me were outrageous. I had also just recently gotten engaged and wanted to be spending my spare time with my fiancé planning my wedding, not fending off a nuisance suit.  I called Peter Lubin and he picked up the phone even though it was after 9 PM on a Friday night. Peter and his partner, Andrew Murphy, handled my case expertly. They caught the plaintiffs in numerous mistakes and adroitly used those mistakes to my advantage. I'm an intelligent person, I love to argue, and I've often been told that I missed my true calling as an attorney, but I can't even begin to say how glad I was that I called DLA and didn't try to handle my case myself. I (like the plaintiffs) would have made so many mistakes had I gone pro se.  Peter and Andrew got the case against me dismissed with prejudice just 2.5 months after I was served, leaving me free to plan my wedding in peace. That's what you call "results."

No, just no. Peter seems to have been a brilliant attorney in his day. I do not recommend him now,…read morehowever. I am in a mediation. I've spent the last month or so reviewing mediation letters that range from 17 to 45 pages or so long. They are not the same document, tweaked. It seems as if each new version is completely different and does not contain any of the careful edits we agreed upon. Last week, I found out why: He is apparently using AI to vomit this stuff out. So I've wasted probably 50 hours of my time editing stuff that gets replaced by the next AI convulsion. Today, he sent me a version containing three video links and he essentially stated that all three showed a document being signed. But that is factually incorrect. One of the three videos has nothing to do with any document. Rather, it discusses a home. I asked him to correct the error. His response: He basically put his fingers in his ears and hummed, and threatened to quit. That was about his fourth such threat in a week or so. Nobody should ever put up with conduct like this. I should also probably mention that my lawsuit was dismissed for want of prosecution and counterclaim was defaulted against me because of missed court appearances or similar by one of his partners. He was probably a great attorney. That is in the past, as far as I can tell.

I had never been in a situation where I needed to hire a lawyer before, but I knew the law was on…read moremy side and that I was having a serious issue with a former employer. I'd done my own initial research and felt confident I had a case, and a friend in my industry, who had gone through something similar, referred me to Laura. She spoke so highly of Laura and her team that I decided to reach out. From my very first call, I knew I had found the right person. Laura listened intently, asked smart and strategic questions, and quickly framed what the strongest case would look like to recover the funds that were legally owed to me. While the process itself was stressful, I was genuinely shocked by how seamless Laura and her team made everything feel - and how fast they moved. I expected the situation to drag on for months, but they resolved it in a matter of weeks. I hope I'm never in a position where I need an employment lawyer again, but if you're reading this feeling confused, frustrated, or unsure about whether to hire one, call Laura and her team. You will not regret it.

Intake process was horrible, I told the lady a million times the purpose of my call then she tried…read moreto play victim and hung up in my face & refused to transfer the call to the attorney for consultation

We are new to the Chicago Metro area, relocating from Central PA…read more Neda and her coworker Gina were a pleasure to work with during the whole closing process. I have not gone through a closing in 30 years, so the whole "DocuSign" process was new to me. The Nozari legal team was very organized, and more importantly, kept me on track through the whole process. I highly recommend their service.

First, Neda Nozari Esq. does NOT represent me in any current or past court case. However, I reached…read moreout to her regarding some condominium rights questions and discrimination/HUD questions. The HUD answers she gave (although she confirmed she doesn't do fair housing work in her private practice now) were so on point that I wanted to leave this review 45% for that. Second, talk about a small world. After finding out one particular result of a conversation we had about HUD was so very, very accurate, I glanced at her Instagram page and saw a familiar face. I thought I was imagining it at first. It turned out that she'd taken a photo with my Realtor who was responsible for me buying the condo I did. Talk about Chicago being so big and so small at the same time. Considering what I know of the months-long work with my Realtor, these two networking together makes absolute sense. Third, without me asking her to, she made an introduction to an incredibly kind and informative attorney (who I will rate later) who could help me with HOA/COA needs. If I hadn't talked to her, I'm fairly certain it may have taken me much longer to find this other attorney because (for whatever reason) he wasn't on my original search list. So I can't thank her enough.

I highly recommend Attorney David Fish. He worked diligently on my case and demonstrated…read moreprofessionalism, knowledge, and genuine commitment throughout the entire process. He carefully listened to my concerns, took my experiences seriously, and worked persistently toward a resolution. Employment cases can be stressful and emotionally challenging, but David's guidance and determination helped me navigate the process with greater confidence. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and dedication he invested in representing me and bringing my case to a successful resolution. Thank you, David Fish, for advocating for me and for your excellent legal representation.

Daniel C was extremely rude he wouldn't let me explain the details of my case he kept cutting me…read moreoff to ask for my name & phone number when I was giving the details about my case. I told him I am trying to sue IDES for not handling my two cases that are currently at the Daley Center. This firm is paid by the state to help IDES claimant's, and he is abruptly ignoring my request to speak with head of counsel

My husband and I were completely new to the world of commercial leases, and Jen was an absolute…read morelifesaver! From day one, she walked us through every single step of the process, and her approach was not at all intimidating. She made us feel completely comfortable and confident. When unexpected challenges arose with the other party, Jen was in our corner every step of the way, and we fully appreciated her fierce advocacy. On top of her incredible support, the firm offers incredibly fair pricing--in fact, at one point they honestly recommended a lower rate based on what our actual needs turned out to be! It is so rare to find that level of honesty, transparency, and genuine care in business. We are so grateful for Jen and her team, and we will absolutely be clients for life!

Great team. Very responsive to questions, very thorough in explaining necessary and potential…read moreoptions/steps. Would not hesitate to use them again and would highly recommend.

I am so grateful to have found the Law Offices of Fern Trevino. The advice of Fern Trevino…read more provided the best possible outcome with my termination agreement. Every point that she recommended was granted. I couldn't have asked for more. Fern was the second Employment Lawyer I worked with during this very stressful time and my only regret is that I didn't find her first. I can't say enough about how she looked out for all of my interests, her sound professional advice and a very caring and uplifting positive manner. Well done and Thank you!

Not to be crass, but I absolutely HATED lawyers until now. A colleague referred me to Elizabeth…read moreGeorge. She is perceptive, tenacious, resourceful and charges fairly. The consults are invaluable. When being bullied, it's nice to have peace of mind that you are on the right side of the law. I plan to continue to use her services whenever questions come up.

*Disclaimer: Cole Sadkin represented the opposing party in my case. I won my case,…read moreself-represented, but I believe people looking for counsel should have as much information as possible.* *Also, due to the nature of the case, I proceeded as Jane Doe. Trial concluded on March 18, 2026.* Attorneys who appeared on this case through Cole Sadkin: Mason Cole, Michael Krzywicki, James Cook, and Judith Kott Cole Sadkin represented the opposing party in my civil case for sexual assault and battery in Cook County Circuit Court. I was a pro se litigant who, despite the tactics and conduct I experienced throughout litigation, ultimately obtained a six-figure jury verdict in my favor. This review is a warning about the professionalism and litigation conduct I personally observed from this firm. Over the course of litigation, multiple attorneys cycled in and out of the case. The handling of the matter often felt disorganized, hostile, and unnecessarily aggressive - far beyond zealous advocacy. One of the most disturbing moments involved attorney Judith Kott's characterization of my deposition testimony. During my deposition, counsel specifically asked whether I was "going in and out of consciousness" because I was falling asleep. I answered: "No. It is because he was strangling me." Despite that clear testimony, Ms. Kott later argued to the Court that I had testified I was going in and out of consciousness because I had been drinking heavily. She used that mischaracterization to argue that my memory was unreliable due to alcohol consumption. That was not my testimony, and the transcript reflects that in black and white. Ms. Kott also repeatedly insinuated that I must have had "secret counsel" assisting me behind the scenes because, apparently, the idea that a pro se litigant could effectively litigate a case against experienced attorneys was not something she was prepared to accept. The reality is that I did my own work, learned the law, prepared my own filings, and tried my own case myself. As litigation became increasingly hostile, attorney James Cook began including my abuser directly on communications with me. I ultimately had to tell him myself that the practice was inappropriate and eventually felt the need to bring the issue to the Court's attention. The firm also objected to nearly every one of my motions in limine that were ultimately granted by the Court, including motions barring attempts to use prior sexual encounters as evidence of consent to the assault at issue, and motions barring a contributory negligence defense, implying that a victim has some duty to proactively prevent another person from physically or sexually assaulting them. At another point, an attorney from the firm sent a lengthy argumentative email directly to the judge attempting to litigate issues outside proper procedure, prompting the Court to remind counsel that the parties were not to litigate through email communications. I was genuinely astounded by the level of unprofessionalism I experienced from this firm. Even setting aside my concerns about litigation conduct, I would not hire this firm based on competence alone. Again, this is not sour grapes from a losing party. I won. This review exists because people deserve to know what kind of conduct they may encounter when dealing with this firm.

Hired Mason to be our closing lawyer and he was happy to take an up front payment for the project…read morebut as time progressed he wanted more and more money to do what was already supposed to have been part of the initial deal (writing, reviewing, and sending a contract). Overall I wouldn't recommend Mason Cole as he will just make ambiguous promises and then will ask for more and more money to honor them.

Screener was a complete unprofessional jerk…read more I was explaining that I was talking to other employment attorneys that said I needed a wage attorney. He tells me "not to be pissy with him" Confused I tried to reiterate and he kept being a condescending asshole. So I hung up and continued my search. You should as well.

Very professional always kept in touch with me and they made my case a priority highly recommendedread more

My employer wasn't paying me properly. The firm helped me resolve my unpaid time disagreement…read morequickly and professionally. Choate Law was responsive and helpful protecting my rights. I was respected and was made to feel like part of the team throughout the process. I can't recommend Choate Law highly enough. Their attention to detail and commitment to their clients is exceptional. Anyone facing a similar situation will be in excellent hands with Choate Law.

I highly recommend Choate Herschman if you are in need of legal advice. The entire staff is really…read morecommitted to making you feel comfortable and safe to express your concerns. This team has great communication and people skills and most importantly they get the job done! So if you are looking for an attorney who has the perseverance to successfully fight for you and keep YOUR best interest at heart, look no further!