Recently, Greg Turza reviewed and updated my living trust. I was extremely impressed with the…read moreprofessional manner in which Greg and his staff treated me. They addressed the issues I raised. I came away from the meetings with a more thorough understanding of the documents. I would highly recommend using Greg Turza for estate planning and plan to use his services again.

From the owner: I offer independent advice to people just like you who make prudent and informed decisions about…read moreprotecting and distributing their life savings in the most tax efficient manner possible, without interference from probate courts, in-laws, creditors, or other outsiders. I've been practicing law since 1975 following my graduation from Indiana University Law School in Bloomington, IN, known mainly for its basketball team. I am a member of Wealthcounsel a national organization of estate planning attorneys. My Specialties Are: Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Trust Administration, Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning for the Terminally Ill, IRA and Retirement Distribution Planning, Special Needs Trust Planning, Advanced Estate Planning for High Net Worth Clients & Medicaid Asset Protection Planning

A super reputable lawyer. Very fair pricing. A stand-up guy…read more I was pulled over for a DUI in October 2013 and it was my first. Because of the bombardment of ads, I had no idea where to turn but Fagan Fagan and Davis was close and I went in. After speaking with Joe Fagan, he was confident and radiated years of experience along with the ability to tell it to me straight, optimistically under promise (does that make sense?) and absolutely over deliver. Going into the office, the building is unimpressive... but don't let it fool you. After speaking with Joe I realized that he is obviously in this to help good people in bad situations and because he loves it. One of the first things he asked me was what were my "must haves" and then what my "nice to haves" were. He then did everything he could to make it happen and absolutely exceeded my expectations exponentially. Nobody is an advocate for drunk driving. It is a bad situation all around. But all I can say is that in a bad situation... when I was at my life's darkest hour, Joe brought a torch and showed me the way back to the light. It was my first brush with the law. It will be my last, and Joe Fagan is the unsung hero who made a huge difference when others were saying I was essentially screwed. Worth every penny. The practice worked as a team... and Joe is a pleasant man with lots of great stories too. I can't more highly recommend him. :)

March of 2024 I was in an accident with a city vehicle. I used Yelp to search for traffic lawyers…read more I had spoken with two other firms but when I had a consultation with Avi Fagan I knew I had found the person to represent me. Avi was patient and carefully explained many details and possible outcomes which clearly demonstrated his knowledge and experience. He was personable on the phone as well as face to face. He represented me at county and city hearings. The county dismissed my case and the city hearing had a favorable outcome. Neither of these results would have been possible without Avi's help. I highly recommend him.

Mike helped me get an estate plan together during a very stressful divorce, and he was great to…read morework with. Patient, professional, I can't say enough good things about him and his staff. Keep up the good work, team!

My husband and I are both attorneys. Not even worth my time to write more than steer clear of…read moreMichael Otte if you value attorney client privilege or anything remotely related to good legal representation. Our 15 year old knew to stay away almost from the very start and asked why if I get multiple opinions with doctors why did I not do this with a lawyer. Money was Mike's main concern ie making it for himself. If he doesn't even give professional courtesy and consideration for a member of the bar and takes advantage of their emotional state in terms of a guardianship, I can just imagine what he's like to other clients. Kept repeating "we are all lawyers" and how everyone wasn't a "flamethrower" while laughing his way to the bank. The bill went up in one week @$7,000 ie $1,000 a day and nothing that was done was in the "best interests" of the "alleged disabled". What nerve! All I can say is karma is b-tch Mike! Should have never been advised to file especially in "Crook County". This was my second mistake. First was calling Mike!!! Stay away!!! "All the best" to you and your's Mike....

Joseph Lazara was great! This is our second real estate transaction with him. Very…read morethorough/professional attorney, answered all questions, gave us great advise, and very clear explanations. Very easy to deal with, he and his office respond quickly and it was a pleasure to do business with him and his staff! TY again!!

Many years ago Mr. LaZara did a real estate transaction for me, and because of his outstanding…read moreservice, I asked him to be my lawyer again when I sold my house in 2023. Not only did he help with a smooth closing process, but also assisted in follow-up post-close property tax reimbursement due to me over one year later without charging me additional fees. His professionalism,expertise and kindness went above and beyone expectations! His team is also extremely polite and prompt. I am truly grateful for the work he did for me and would highly recommend Mr. LaZara and his team for your next legal service. - Eleanor W.

Zisl is an angel. We were faced a difficult situation where we had to quickly get my father into a…read morenursing home, medicaid pending. She recommended a great social worker and together they were able to process all the paperwork to get my father into a great nursing home in a month. Zisl was extremely compassionate and responsive. She was also respectful of our financial constraints. If you are looking for an elder care attorney who is both compassionate and highly competent, I would highly recommend Edelson Law.

Zisl is truly amazing. I was searching for an attorney to help me with two older special needs…read morecousins and I never imagined I would find someone so knowledgeable and kind. She took her time on the phone giving me so much helpful information BEFORE we ever met. She saved me a lot of time and money by sharing her expertise with me. It has been a very long difficult journey for me, but I have always felt obligated to "step up to the plate" to make sure these 2 men get through life with as much independence and dignity as possible. Their father, my mom's brother, was a truly special person. After he passed away, my elderly mother became their surrogate parent, but she was aging rapidly and I seemed to be the family member who really had to look out for them. Zisl is truly one of those rare individuals who have made this difficult task easier and it is appreciated more than I can say in this short space. I look forward to actually working with her more in the future as the needs arise. She is so smart and provides all the necessary details so wise thoughtful decisions are easily made.

After my car accident it was evident I needed a good lawyer. Once again, I extend my heartfelt…read morethanks for the exceptional professionalism demonstrated in representing me. Mr. Peter Wachowski and his assistant Gosia at Bellas-Wachowski Law Firm were not only professional but cared about me every step of the way. I know I got the Best of the Best as they worked through my case, spent time with me, got all my bills paid and a very good settlement for my injuries. Me Wachowski is an excellent attorney and a true gentleman.

Mr. Peter was very helpful and professional, I can't imagine having anyone else to do a better…read morejob. Special thanks to Izabella, my case manager,she did great.

Shijo was our real estate attorney for our first house. He was super quick with responding to us…read more(emails and phone calls) and explained all the legal jargon during closing in a way that was easy to understand. I would recommend him to anyone who is buying a house. We will definitely use his services again if we end up buying a new house!

Shijo was great to work with for the closing of our home. We had several hiccups along the way…read more(from the other side) and he was extremely responsive and was able to deal with the situations calmly and professionly. Everything went smoothly thanks to Shijo. We'd gladly work with Shijo again.

Please Read HONEST Review:…read more Elizabeth gave me a call back, and her pricing was very affordable I will give her that. But her attitude was of upmost disgust. Honestly, no other way to describe her.... disgust. I was inquiring about a specific deed and she was pressuring me to do a quit claim. I mentioned to her more then once that this is not the type of deed I was looking into. Her entire tone was rude and belittling. She then decided to LIE and tell me Chicago doesn't do gift deeds. It wasn't until I mentioned that I spoke to multiple attorneys in Chicago that mentioned they do gift deeds, that she finally admitted that HER OFFICE only does quit claim deeds. Not only this but talking to her felt like I was a kid being yelled at by my parent. Her tone was unnaturally loud, unsettling, and rattled my energy. I even told her that I am just a possible customer asking questions (like anyone would) and if she could just calm her tone down with me.... She Did Not. She has a very loud pitch voice as if she's desperate for validation and business. I was immediately turned off by her entitled, I know it all, you know nothing, rudeness. Pros: cost efficient Cons: 1. rattling unsettling voice I mean gave me super anxiety to the point where I had to hang up (I'm not going to sit on the phone and take verbal abuse when I remained calm and kind) 2. Dishonest 3. Loud and definitely not a people person 4. Not a good listener 5. Very stressed out impatient energy. If she gave me this vibe over the phone imagine in person. It is clear why she only has 2 reviews. Even her photo looks very stressed as if she's forcing herself to smile. Bad Bad Vibe Steer clear of this one.

I reached out to find someone to help with a living trust. Her price seemed reasonable. So I asked…read morein more detail and when I questioned her, she never responded back. I thought it was very unprofessional.