We worked with John Aylesworth at Wasserman, and he is outstanding. He truly is an advocate for his client. He is fast to respond and explains things clearly and makes things easy to understand. We have used John 3 times now, once for a contract we cancelled due to inspection issues. He did a great job getting us through that. Recently we bought a new home and sold our old one and wouldn't want to use anyone else. Aside from John, even a few months post sale we get emails from Wasserman with helpful reminders regarding privacy, security and other valuable insights for a new owner. It's a little thing, but it's clear they value their clients even after the "work" is done. There's more... They also are active with local charities, which for me is a big plus. I was happy to match their donation to WITS. No reason not to go with Wasserman. Great value for the money. We loved working with them. Ask for John, you won't be disappointed. read more

They violate RESPA laws - they are legally required to inform you **at the time of referral or before** that they are referring you to the title company and getting a cut. They do not follow this law. Therefore the kickbacks they receive from the title company are illegal kickbacks. So in addition to what you pay them, they are getting huge kickbacks from the title company and not disclosing it. read more

Love the firm Michael is great. Used him for a purchase in Grayslake. Top notch. No issues. Very honest and professional read more

Friendly and professional staff, easy to get hold of during an urgent matter. I appreciated their help with a building purchase. They provided solid advice on how to proceed after discovering some safety issues in a building I had an offer on. Appreciate the help, would not hesitate to call on them again! read more

Mike is a total dickbag on the phone, incredibly rude and condescending. Some of the worst attitude i've ever been given over the phone while asking a simple question about a quit claim deed. Actually hung up on me once the slightest bit of urgency was mentioned. Google reviews are a massive red flag, and i am 99% sure he is paying someone very good money to do his SEO rankings, because nobody who treats a potential client like he does would be successful or have a career in this business. I am a licensed REALTOR in the state of IL and will never be once recommending this scum of earth to anyone. read more

Mike and his team helped me purchase my condo. They were fantastic! Mike does a great job of guiding you through the entire process so that everything goes very smoothly. I'm very grateful. And not to mention, I love my new place! read more

I've been a professional partner with the team at Michael H. Wasserman, P.C. for almost 5 years now. In that time I've witnessed, firsthand, their consistent dedication to excellence in advocating for their clients. The closing process can be littered with unexpected pitfalls. You need an attorney with Mike Wasserman and John Aylesworth's level of experience and attention to detail to help you dodge those risks. I would recommend this team in a heartbeat. read more

Everyone at this firm was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They assisted me with my condo purchase. John was there during my closing and he was nothing but GREAT to work with. He definitely worked above and beyond than expected, as the sellers side was a bit of a challenge to work with. They also donate to select charities which a definitely a huge plus! Will recommend them to friends and family and will use them for future transactions! Thank you, again! read more

Look no further for a lawyer to handle your home purchase! I have worked with Michael twice now - once when I purchased my condo in Chicago and again when we sold. I could not ask for a better experience with a lawyer - he was always timely and professional. Made the whole purchasing and selling experience less stressful. You can tell he really takes his time to review the documents and provide his expert opinion. He is a great person to consult with on all legal matters and words can not express my gratitude! read more

I engaged Mike to work with me on my condo purchase and was more than satisfied. Mike was almost always immediately reachable and happy to answer any questions I had in a direct concise manner. In a first home purchase, you don't know what you don't know, but from the beginning I had confidence Mike knew it. I probably could have gotten an attorney for a bit less, but figured legal support was one area not to skimp, and I'm happy to have made that decision. I don't hesitate to recommend Mike, and appreciate all his help. read more

John was outstanding - very professional and helped us throughout. He guided through unique assignment purchase transaction to the final closing and walked us through the process thoroughly. Highly recommend for any real estate related transaction read more

We got referred to Michael's group and could not have been more impressed. We worked with John Aylesworth during our transaction. The team really knows their stuff and are super diligent with everything. We used them as buying attorney for a new house we bought in the northwest suburbs. I would highly recommend them! read more

Michael did a wonderful job helping me sell my Deerfield condo after I moved to Los Angeles. I felt very comfortable in his capable hands. Jerry Witkovsky read more

Michael and John helped us through buying our first house. They were very helpful and made the process as smooth as possible. They were always one step ahead and prepping us on what would happen next, and we felt very assured and confident with them throughout the entire closing. They are very responsive and I would highly recommend them for any real estate needs you may have. Will be working with them again in the future. read more

Michael and his team were incredible in every possible way. They were extremely responsive to all of me and my wife's concerns and made sure we never felt lost. I always felt I could depend on them when I needed them, and they never let me down. I feel like they consistently tried their best to argue for my welfare as a buyer, and exhibited commendable competence. I never--not once--felt any of the team was lacking in skill or compassion. And they were just all-around an absolute pleasure to work with (Michael is a funny guy). I give the whole team nothing short of my highest recommendation. I know I'll personally depend on them in the future when I need any legal assistance. read more

Buying a house is no simple task. If you have ever bought one you know exactly what I mean. I just sold my house in Michigan and bought one in Chicago. It was challenging to say the least. We hired Michael Wasserman and associates and we were beyond happy. Michael was there for us every step of the way and always had our best interest at heart. I just received an email from him saying that the firm wanted to send a donation to one of ten foundations in our name for being clients. This is the firm to hire for your real estate needs. read more

I found this practice on my initial Yelp search. I was fortunate to work with John M. Aylesworth on a condo closing. It was a Sunday and luckily they were open. We agreed to work together on my deal but were unsuccessful in closing. However, they were so thorough and good to work with, we worked on another and actually closed! They didn't even charge me for the first attempt! I was very appreciative of the time they took to explain everything since I was new to this process as a first time home buyer. Highly recommend without a doubt! read more

I found Wasserman, PC on YELP and the experience was positive with no issues. Hubby and I were assigned to work with attorney John M. Aylesworth on our closing and he was thorough and responsive. He answered all of our questions, reviewed the documents and communicated everything to us in layman's terms. It was a great experience. Plus, he's a nice guy. And that always matters to me. I highly recommend this firm. read more

I think this is the best real estate law firm in town. I had found this firm through a Google search and was impressed by the hundreds of 5 star reviews. And now having hired this firm for 2 closings, I can say that I firmly agree with all those excellent reviews. Mike Wasserman is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate law. He always took the time to explain everything that came up very clearly. He explained all my options, and always had excellent advice on how to proceed. He always responded to my emails very quickly. He was always very polite, patient, and helpful with my questions. He and his entire staff were a pleasure to work. They were all very proactive, and took care of all of the details from start to finish, so that everything went so smoothly. Thanks so much! read more

Had a great experience using John Aylesworth as our attorney for our home purchase. He was wonderful to work with, and it felt like he had our back the entire time. Always quick to respond to any questions or issues and explained everything we asked about. Can't recommend highly enough! read more

I had the pleasure of attaining the services of Michael Wasserman law firm when I was buying my first property. From the standpoint of a first time homebuyer with a busy work schedule, I was very impressed with how Michael Wasserman and John Aylesworth handled everything. Where as John took me through the process, Michael still reached out to me to introduce himself and thanked me for wanting to do business with them and also offered his support if I needed to tap into his extensive knowledge and expertise. Attorney John Aylesworth was very professional and so supportive. He walked me through the whole process. I explained that I was a first time homebuyer and had a busy work schedule. He explained the whole process to me, and reminded me each step of the way of anything i'd forgotten. John took care of everything and I never had to worry about a thing. Both Aylesworth and Wasserman kept all forms/lines of communication open to me via email, phone, txt. They always responded to my emails promptly, my calls were always answered and I never once completed a conversation feeling confused or dissatisfied. I especially remember when the day prior to my closing my lender was having problems getting approval and my Attorney, John reached out to her and asked if there was anything he could do to make it happen. Everything got resolved and we closed on the scheduled date. I was particularly touched by that. Now bear in mind, Michael Kept reaching out to me the whole time to make sure I was happy with everything and if there was anything else I needed done or he could do for me. On the day prior to the closing , my attorney John told me what to expect, what to bring with me. On the day of the closing, I met with John for the first time. Mind you, because of my busy work schedule, everything prior to the closing was done via email and phone and he awarded me the same professional courtesy and was totally at ease. I was told to expect to be there for 60-90 mins however, everything was completed in 40 mins. FANTASTIC!! As a Client/Customer You want a professional You want an expert You want peace of mind You want communication You want truth You want timeliness You want dedication You want respect You want flexibility You want your case to be the main focal point These guys can provide all of the aforementioned without a doubt. As a meticulous individual looking through a professional lens on how these gentle conduct business, it is evident to me that they are very much team players and have each other's back and with that in mind, you know you will feel the ripple of the harmony that binds the two of them. A week after my closing Michael reached out to me to ask if there was anything I needed. Two weeks later I got another follow up email from Michael showing support and reassurance even though we've never met. Clearly These gentlemen take pride in what they do. Good work ethics is evidently one of their priorities and how a customer views them is very important to them. That is what you need as a client or customer wanting to attain the services of a professional. Thank you kindly gentlemen for everything. I have an attorney for life and of course i'd come back in a heart beat !!!!! read more

We are so grateful to Michael for his expert guidance and assistance during our first home-buying process. There were some odd things happening on the seller side that Michael quickly and effectively acted on on our behalf, helping us successfully move through the process and still feel great about it on the other side. The value of his expertise and involvement was invaluable to us. Besides that, he was so pleasant to work with. I would recommend Michael to anyone seeking legal assistance! read more

I have worked with with Michael and John on the purchase of 3 homes, and the sale of 2. They were both very communicative, knowledgeable, and made the process as easy and straight forward as possible. Even when dealing with a very difficult attorney on the buyers side, John was able to keep his cool, and help us work through the situation. I will continue to use their services for any real estate transactions. read more

My wife and I worked with Michael for our first condo purchase, which we closed on April 2020, and we couldn't have had a better attorney for the process. As first-time homeowners, Michael's breadth of knowledge and experience was invaluable. He not only took the time to walk through any questions we had, but he provided a lot of guidance on the requirements and to-dos that come with purchasing a home and was extremely prompt with any communication throughout the process. Additionally, we had the unfortunate luck to have our closing occur while in the midst of the shelter in place order due to COVID-19. Michael made sure to inform us of the safety recommendations for closing, gave us the different options to choose from, and worked with us to make sure that closing was a seamless and safe process for everyone involved. It could not have gone smoother. I would highly recommend working with Michael for any real estate purchase or sales process! You will not be disappointed. read more

Mike made the entire process of my first-time home purchase incredibly easy. He was very responsive, helpful, and supportive throughout my 30 day closing (and beyond). Mike has continued to reach out to ensure all my questions are answered and needs are met well beyond my closing date, and I would highly recommend him and his team to anyone purchasing a home. Thanks for all of your help, Mike! read more

After a glowing recommendation from a friend, I worked with Michael when my usual attorney had a conflict of interest. He smoothly handled a non-standard sale and closing with ease and timely communication all the while protecting my interests. Without question he will handle all my future sales and purchases in cook county. Look no further if you need a real estate lawyer. read more

Mike was fantastic! With no reservations, I highly recommend him. My wife and I needed a Real Estate Attorney to help close on a condominium we were set to buy in Chicago. So, we did what everyone does - we typed "Chicago Real Estate Attorneys" into the search bar on Google. Among the ocean of results, Michael's name appeared. I clicked on his website and was immediately struck by the quality and completeness of the information contained within it. The website not only describes who Mike is and the services that he provides, rather it also provides information that serves as a roadmap to the closing process. Liking what I saw (and what I read about him in the many complimentary reviews other clients had posted) I decided to reach out. Mike responded to my email quickly and we arranged for a time to speak over the phone. His friendly and professional tone during that conversation, coupled with his obvious knowledge of the business, made the decision to hire him an easy one. Throughout the closing process, Mike was communicative and thorough. The closing itself was a breeze as Mike explained the paperwork concisely and in Plain English. Since closing, Mike has checked-in to provide us with follow-up advice on how to protect our ownership rights and to assure us that he is available should we need further assistance. It was a pleasure to have hime represent us! read more

John was great at going over everything and making sure I understood what was going on. He helped make the home buying process a lot smoother. read more

On August 29, Mike quoted us a fee for preparing a document, requesting that we first provide him with a copy of a deed, which we did, the very same day. Two days later, he emailed to say that he would be getting back to us the next week. Three weeks later, not having heard back, we followed up politely to inquire. Not hearing back, we again followed up politely to inquire. We explained that, as a matter of professional courtesy, we do not engage in simultaneous queries to different attorneys, as that would mean that more than one attorney devotes time to discussions with us but only one gets compensated. At the same time, we reiterated that there was a certain urgency to the situation, for reasons previously explained. Mike chose to ignore us. Any service provider is certainly entitled not to take on a client or case if he chooses not to. This is not the issue. The issue is giving someone the impression that you will be assisting with something, keeping the clients hanging and then disappearing. This is unprofessional and not just a lack of common courtesy. When the matter involves some urgency, this behavior is potentially damaging to the client. And the damage goes beyond that because you are sending the message that in order to protect their interests, consumers must engage in simultaneous queries. This inconsiderate behavior contributes to a climate of distrust and discourtesy, a vicious cycle, in which everyone loses. Too bad that Mike apparently does not understand this. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Michael. I paid a flat rate for his services for a condo purchase, and when things hit the fan, he came through fantastically. Some highlights: -- Michael uses his influence and expertise where needed, and he has both in spades. Our mortgage company, Wintrust, made mistake after mistake in processing our loan. They clearly did not understand the legal or financial ramifications of various affidavits and quitclaims that had been signed, and some of their proposed solutions were moronic to illegal. Michael immediately understood what was going on and defended my interests, and he also let the seller know that their preferred lender was falling down on the job. At closing, the title company representative clearly knew who Michael was and made reference to the fact that he was exceedingly good at what he does. The two attorneys in my immediate family who interacted with him were also impressed. -- Throughout this process, Michael was responsive and helpful. Even after closing, when I was preparing a letter to Wintrust outlining what the loan processor had put us through, Michael took interest in the communication and followed up when we received a reply (and compensation) from Wintrust. He repeatedly went above and beyond typical "flat rate" service. -- He donates some of the fees he collects to charity! I'd work with him again in a heartbeat. read more

As a first time buyer, the whole process seemed complicated and daunting. To make matters more difficult, I was buying directly from the owner without a real estate agent. I needed an attorney that could walk me through the process, answer all of my questions, and work with both the seller and the mortgage company on my behalf. I initially contacted Mr. Wasserman based on the great reviews he has on Yelp. He was very responsive right from the beginning. He answered my questions and helped me understand the process on our very first phone call, which gave me the confidence to move forward on the deal and to hire him as my real estate attorney. By far, the most difficult part of the process was dealing with the mortgage company. They were disorganized from the start, making multiple requests for the same documents and requesting unusual types of documentation. Mr. Wasserman was involved throughout, helping to push back when necessary, keeping the loan processor honest, and patiently working through the unusual demands. The great reviews on Yelp turned out to be very accurate. With Mr. Wasserman's help, we were able to close within a week and a half of the originally planned closing date. Michael really did make the process go more easily than it might have otherwise, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone needing a real estate attorney in Chicago. read more

I would love to work with Michael in the future. He did a great job supporting the sale of my house.

Working with Michael has been the best experience I ever had when it comes to buying our very first condo. The previous lawyer was not responding and due to lack of responses, we had to let him go. Also, the condo association and the buyers would not cooperate with our needs but Michael was able to get this sorted and got the answers we were looking for. Without Michael, the process would've taken longer and lots of headache. We highly recommend him to anyone who buying their first home or planning to purchase a​ home in Chicago are! He's very attentive and kept us informed about the process. Thanks you, Michael! read more

Michael is a great guy and a very savvy lawyer. We employed him when purchasing a home. He helped us avoid a mess involving a tenant in the home, and he was generally quite helpful along the close. I absolutely recommend him. read more

I am a real estate broker who recently had a closing with Michael Wasserman. I was impressed with his professionalism, communication skills, and ability to successfully navigate the issues which came up resulting in a pleasant closing for sellers and buyers. read more

I found Michael on Yelp earlier this year and engaged him to help me with a purchase. Good thing I did. This deal had so many issues and Michael patiently and complete worked through them all until closing. I am using again on another purchase and will use him on all my Chicago deals. Eric read more

Michael Wasserman and team were so amazing to work with! I can't say enough good things about my experience with this team. I used them to help me close on a parking spot I was purchasing. They looped my husband and I in on the entire process and made closing seamless and speedy. They were also always available to answer any questions we had. Plus they still reach out to me today to make sure I've registered for fraud alerts with the county etc. If you're looking for a great property lawyer at a fair price I highly recommend Michael Wasserman and team. read more

Mike is awesome. Our closing could not possibly have gone smoother. He explained everything is clear language and stayed on top of our entire loan and housing application throughout. Even if he's a little extra compared to some of the other real estate attorneys, he is worth every single penny. read more

We use Mr. Wasserman for all of our property closings. He make sure that all of T's are crossed and I's are dotted. He's awesome.

I am a real estate agent who has had two of my clients use Mr Wasserman and they and I were very satisfied with his work. I feel that Michael is better than most real estate attorneys out there, he's thorough and knows his stuff. I would recommend him to anyone. read more