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."

Peter was so helpful when I called for some help on understanding an employment contract. He got…read moreback to me very quickly (within a few hours) to set a time to chat in the next business day. When we spoke, he was no-nonsense and quickly gave me so much insight into the parameters of my contract. I felt so confident in knowing what I legally could and could not pursue. He also gave me confidence that if I needed litigation I could come to him. Definitely worth reaching out to!

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.

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

Carletta Traylor did an incredible job handling my case with IDES. My former employer lied about…read morethe conditions of my separation to avoid unemployment and Carletta exposed all of their falsehoods during the appeal. I cannot thank her enough!

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!

I highly recommend G&G for legal services. We utilized their skills for some complex and dramatic…read moresmall business circumstances and they offered highly professional, knowledgable, and sensitive advice and guidance. Their communication is ideal and their patience with us unmatched. We will absolutely be utilizing their services going forward.

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.

No one likes doing research for attorneys - it usually means you have a problem. But after my…read moreinitial consultation with Fern, I came away knowing I was working with someone who would represent my interests in an aggressive yet professional manner. The level of communication was excellent and her fees fair. At a time when your stress level is probably high, Fern and her staff will make you feel like you have friends that will handle your issue - and they did. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

*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