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

Look no further for a lawyer to handle your home purchase!…read more 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!

We worked with John Aylesworth at Wasserman, and he is outstanding. He truly is an advocate for…read morehis 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.

Brian is personable, knowledgeable, no-nonsense, helpful, and honest--the kind of professional you…read morewant helping you. He's helping me sort out several years of taxes--what a relief! I'd been afraid to touch them. I'll NEVER try to do my own taxes again. (Plus, I like saying "my accountant"--it makes me feel rich.) Last year he actually brought my tax documents to me at my home because he was "driving by anyway." Who does that? That's awesome. I'm sure he doesn't make a habit out of it, but as a brand new client (and not the most lucrative one), it wowed me. It's small-town service in a big old city. I'd recommend Brian to anyone.

Brian did great work on an expedited timeline. Very glad I found him! Highly recommended!read more

Our attorney decided to retire so I asked for recommendations and he gave me 10…read more I decided to go with Stephanie's firm. It's nice to have a great woman on my side. She's keeping up with my will and the changes I've had since my change over to her firm. I value her expertise and I'm so glad I have her on my side. Thank you Maryann Armando Rolland

My belief is if you want to know who is a good attorney you ask people at the courthouse. Everyone…read morewho I inquired with said "Stephanie Capps" immediately. Word of mouth is the best advertising and she is respected from the judges to the sheriff's. They were absolutely right. I truly admire that no one has a bad word to say about her. She lived up to her reputation and doesn't make you feel like you're not part of the "club" because she actually fights for you and wins. Here in Chicago she has something most attorneys don't and that is ethics and morals

Katrina was recommended from several colleagues when we started our condo search. When our offer…read morewas finally accepted, Katrina replied within hours when we requested her to be our real estate attorney, with an outline of expectations and commitment from her. The moment we were under contract, she was quick to reply to our emails and endless list of questions/concerns, up to the time of closing escrow. She would send reminders when deadline dates were approaching, helped us thoroughly review the associations documents, and was fantastic at negotiating the selling price. I would recommend Katrina to any homebuyer, with her excellent time management skills, negotiation tactics, and effective follow up, you'll be glad to have such a strong & committed attorney representing you during an important milestone in your life.

+Just made an offer on your home and need a Real Estate Lawyer? Katrina Barnett…read more +Looking for a knowledgeable individual which cares about the fine print on your documents? Katrina Barnett Katrina was introduced to me through a colleague of mine. What a TREMENDOUS referral! Her promptness to reply to your email/calls/texts are undeniably outstanding. I am pretty hardcore on making sure all my ducks are in a row and Katrina did the same. She cares to ensure that you get your home and makes sure that you are not being nickel and dimed at closing. A young, knowledgeable lawyer that makes your transition to purchasing a new home is satisfying if you choose to work with her. Not only do I HIGHLY recommend Katrina Barnett but I am determined to bring more business her way knowing what a great job she does. If you're reading this, make that first step and get a hold of Katrina because once you do, you'll feel right at home with her and will know you're in great hands!

I happened upon Zoe when I needed help with a landlord issue. I've also sought her counsel for my…read morecondo association challenges, city property tax trouble, and trust establishment for my properties. She's thorough, prompt, to the point, friendly, smart. And reasonable. That's a great blend of qualities to have in an attorney. Highly recommend without reservation.

We recently worked with Zoe on a real estate transaction. She was very professional, well prepared…read moreand went above and beyond in communication. We hope to work with her again in the near future.

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.

Johnetta was amazing, she handled every detail and was accessible to answer all my questions which…read moreinvolved my real estate transaction involving 2 states 1700 miles apart. What I thought would be an 8 aspirin headache turned out to be a very smooth seamless experience. Thank you Johnetta.

If you are ever in of a good lawyer, please consider J. Paye to represent you. She is very…read moreprofessional and considerate of your time. I enjoyed working with her, I never had to wait days for answers. Ms Paye guided me through each step that was taken to complete my problem. She knows her job and profession. If, perhaps I need more legal services, I would select her for the job. So, if any of you reading this, when you need legal service call J. Paye & Associates Attorneys at law.