Retained Marlin Law to draft estate documents for my elderly parents. Subsequent to receiving…read moredocs, and paying Matlin Law in full, I contacted the firm regarding interpretation of one paragraph. Matlin Law told me that they require a $2000 retainer to discuss a simple question that would take 2 minutes to answer. I would suggest finding alternative Counsel.

Both my wife and I have used the services of Matlin Law Group for our estate matters. Recently my…read morewife wanted to make some changes to some of the provisions of her trust. We met with Johannah Hebl. During the course of a delightful conversation, my wife spoke of the sort of the changes she wanted to make. When we received a draft from Johannah, we were both impressed by how perfectly she had captured what my wife wanted. There was no need for any back-and-forth regarding subsequent modifications. This is the sort of experience you want from any professional but sometimes seems all too rare.

Thank you very much Mark Schondorf! Mark had the very difficult task of dealing with my case that…read moreis far from usual. I have already been divorced for several years, but moved out of state for a job teaching third grade. These circumstances made Mark's job extra complicated. Not only did he need to accommodate the fact that I live so far away, but he was left dealing with the most uncooperative ex-husband that walks the earth. To make matters worse, he was also left face to face with the worst, most unprofessional judge in the history of divorce court... Judge Trew. Mark did his very best to talk me through every step of the process involved in renegotiating my divorce agreement to accommodate the fact that I now live in another state than my children. When things in court did not go the way one would expect, he reassured me every step of the way that he would get us through the process with favorable results. When I was anxious and upset, he took the time necessary to keep me calm and explain what was going on in layman's terms. He was very patient with me and went above and beyond the call of duty to show me that he cared not only about my case but about my well-being. Mark was always professional, accommodating, informative, and proactive. He spent hours trying to negotiate with my ex who continued to be unrealistic and unreasonable. There is no doubt in my mind that Mark tried his very best on his own time to find resolution to my situation...... something he most certainly did not need to do. Mark often made time for my phone calls after hours and on weekends. He took time out of his busy schedule and time with his family and children to help me in the best way he could. Mark I can't thank you and your associate Eugene Bilmes enough for everything you've done for me. I highly recommend your services to anyone who is looking for a dedicated, hard-working divorce attorney that won't settle for anything but results. Put yourself in Marks Schondorf's hands... You will not be sorry.

An honest review by a recent client, not a friend or acquaintance posing as one! Let me be clear,…read moreSTAY AWAY FROM THIS FIRM! I have never been represented by such an incompetent lawyer as with Mr. Schondorf. This attorney brings a big fat zero to the table. You will most likely lose your case and waste your hard earned dollars in the process. You will also find yourself doing most of the litigating because Mr. Schondorf really struggles to articulate any type of defense while in the Court Room. He demonstrated little to no skill-set when working on my case. I take no pleasure in writing a negative review, but with my experience I feel that others absohave the right to know when services rendered are so bad that they are simply unacceptable. I wish more people did this, and this is one thing that Social Media and reviews are actually good for. I will not judge Mr. Schondorf, and instead try to provide some details around his professional abilities, or there the lack of. Let us start with the most basic items, Mr. Schondorf has terrible organization skills, he is likely to request information from you that you have previously provided him with on a multitude of occasions, this will not only drive up cost but also play on your frustration levels. His overall Legal skills are subpar, I personally found myself challenging Mr. Schondorf on Legal Statutes to the point where I had to directly point him to it. You are likely to find yourself arguing with your own attorney because his lack of skill and performance will be very frustrating to you. You will find yourself investing a lot of time in keeping a close watch on this attorney as a result of his lack of skill-set, knowledge, accuracy, and overall ability. You will also find that his communication is not timely, and his work often contains errors. Be prepared to spend hours looking over his paperwork, and countless emails, all of which is costing you money. The details of your case are likely to be forgotten, so you'll find yourself having to remind him of them. If you decide to go ahead and proceed with hiring him as a representing attorney, be prepared for a long haul! The one thing that this attorney is good at is prolonging even the simplest matters. He is likely to hide behind "this is the process", so be ready for it. Once the case has gone for some time, he will likely try and advise you on settling. This is especially true when the dollars start to run out! This attorney performed so inadequately that it was necessary for me to file a complaint with the ARDC. In addition, I am now forced to consider Legal Malpractice charges against him as I feel I was totally misrepresented. Honestly there are probably a thousand other lawyers that would yield a much better result for you. Good luck! In addition, do not be fooled by Mr. Schondorf's desperate attempt to save his reputation by posting the below rebuttal. Feel free to read other reviews across the World Wide Web about him and you'll quickly realize that other (real) clients have posted reviews with similar issues. Ask yourself this question, how good of an attorney can Mr. Schondorf be when dealing with a case of no marriage, no shared assets, and only a child custody took him over 2 years and over $25k later with no wins. In my humble opinion, Mr. Schondorf should probably just go back to dealing with cases involving Traffic Court. You can take take your chances with him, but I highly recommend against it. Get a more knowledgeable and competent attorney that will help yield a more successful outcome. By the way, the ARDC is still looking into whether or not there's a case of misconduct with this attorney, so clearly the below response is a lie. Nevertheless, I am in the process of filing a malpractice suit against him.

One of the best law firms I have worked with. Specifically worked with Charles E. Zivin. His…read moreservice, follow up, and execution was flawless. He helped me close on a couple real estate transactions and I will never use anyone else. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Very professional and friendly. I've been using them for years and they've never let me downread more

I have benefitted from the great services of Steve and Hal on many ocassions over the past 38 years…read moreplus. They both have been very compassionate and very effiective I could not imangine better representation, Gary J.

We worked with Attorney Bae a few years ago when we purchased our home, and his professionalism and…read moreattention to detail left a lasting impression on us. when it came time to sell the same house, we immediately knew we wanted his help again. Even though we were far away, Attorney Bae personally handled every step with great care and responsibility. He made everything smooth and stress-free -- we truly felt we were in the best hands. Meeting him was such a stroke of luck! We also want to thank his staff for their kindness and hard work throughout the process. Everyone was so professional and patient.

Are you looking for a law firm or a lawyer that is fluent in both Korean and in English in the…read moreareas of corporate, business, real estate, estate planning, or tax law? Look further than Sisun Law! The staff here are very friendly and kind, and we had an opportunity to make an appointment with Mr. Bae in terms of estate consultation. The firm is extremely responsive, honest, and provides all the information to your inquiries. It's really difficult to find individuals you can trust, especially in the law realm, but you'll be in safe hands at Sisun Law! +ask for Mr. Bae! +friendly staff +super responsive +fluent in Korean and in English

To be completely transparent, I believe our court systems are full of frivolous lawsuits. I…read morepersonally never would want to be part of any of it. Unfortunately last year, the CEO of the company I was working for decided that it would be a fantastic idea to bring his enormous dog "Tank" into the office. I'm not against dogs in the workplace but the dog should be well behave... at least a little. while I was grabbing my lunch from the fridge Tank decided that my lunch was his and snatched my lunch from my hand. I did not know that retrieval of my lunch was going to set him off and boom he bit me on the face. He ripped my lip and cheek. Long story short the company legal said I should have contacted the CEO to get my lunch back and it was my fault because I provoked Tank. They decided that they weren't going to cover the reconstruction surgery that was required to make my face back in working order. I was referred to Mike Orzoff from a friend who said the guy was legit. Not only did Mike Orzoff get me the money for the surgery but also got a bit extra to make sure I could pay my bills while in recovery. I am truly grateful to Mike for getting me through the entire process. If you need legal assistance I suggest going through Orzoff Law.

Being injured at work is a horrible experience. Hope no one else has to go thru it. Happened to me…read moreand it the most scary experience of my life. My injuries required surgery and extensive rehab. I received a referral for the founder (father) of this firm but my case went to one of the sons. The father (Stewart) has good recommendations here. The son, not so much. I truly regret not doing better research. My case was not represented as aggressively as it should have been. The insurance company dictated everything, including cutting off my physical therapy early. My lawyer told me in advance not to worry if this happened because he could fight it. When it happened, he did NOTHING to fight for me. My physical therapist did more to fight for me to get the doctor-prescribed therapy for me than my lawyer did. Two separate lawyers reviewed (without knowing settlement) and confirmed it should have been higher. I felt like my lawyer was more interested in settling than aggressively fighting for me. If you're injured, learn from me and do your research before hiring a lawyer.

A God sent lawyer to us after an unpleasant experience with a very corrupt lawyer…read more Highly recommended for his honesty and integrity.

As a Landlord, I wanted to litigate a case against a commercial tenant who abandoned his lease, and…read morewho also owed back rent and taxes. I had gotten a recommendation from another lawyer, for C. Shawn Jones. Shawn not only negotiated a fair monetary settlement in my favor, but was generous with his time, offering good advice, suggestions and general knowledge during the pre-trial process. My case was handled efficiently, and satisfactorily, by C. Shawn Jones. I would recommend him to advocate for you, in lease agreement disputes. -PL

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....