This team is fantastic. I worked with Fogarty and Fugate to purchase my first home... they were so responsive and made the experience really easy, educating me along the way. One moment that stood out was how committed Kelli was to fighting for us. The seller's attorney and real estate broker were a real case. Unresponsive, sloppy, blurring lines... one day before closing, the seller's attorney made us aware of a large special assessment being voted on the HOA next month (something that should have been disclosed 10 days into the contract). Their attorney was an a**hole and put us in a tough position. Late in the day, Kelli put a strong strategy together to fight with them over it. I will absolutely work with them again. I can't recommend highly enough. read more

Fogarty & Fugate was absolutely wonderful to work with. My partner and I were first time homebuyers when working with them. The whole team was quick to respond to emails and answer any questions we had. On the day of closing we worked with Kelli, and she was great. She was thorough and made sure we understood every step and form. We would highly recommend them to friends and family. read more

Excellent experience hiring Kelli Fogarty for the legal process of buying a home. As a fellow attorney, I expect responsiveness and attention to detail -- she exceeded both fronts, especially considering her reasonable flat fee. I highly recommend! read more

We have worked with Kelli and Dean on multiple real estate transactions, and we wouldn't work with anyone else. They are excellent to work with, responsive, thorough and make the process seamless for you as a client. Highly recommend. read more

As a fellow attorney, I know a good lawyer when I see one. And Fogarty and Fugate are top notch. Kelli, Dean, and the team are all exceptional professionals. Kelli carefully guided us through the sale of our home during the coronavirus pandemic. The team was responsive and helpful, always taking the time to answer our many questions and strategize during this difficult and unprecedented time. Having worked with a number of real estate attorneys previously, I can attest that Fogarty and Fugate provide a level of service and professionalism that is unmatched in the Chicagoland area. I appreciated their counsel and very highly recommend them to anyone looking for comprehensive, thorough, and compassionate representation. read more

Just purchased our first home with Kelli representing us. During the transaction we worked with her, Dean and their paralegal Madeleine. Everyone was responsive, helpful and patient. Since I was new to the process, I had a ton of questions and they were happy to answer all of them. I feel their fee is very reasonable, especially once I saw the amount of back and forth they manage with the other parties involved. Most importantly I feel that they represented my interests and ensured a smooth and easy transaction. At the closing table Kelli took the time to walk me though all the details and explain all the fees associated with closing. Also they are very experienced in the market and know the lenders, brokers and other attorneys which is very helpful. I highly recommended them. read more

Dean and Kelli have been wonderful to work with now for 3 transactions we have done in the Chicago area (buy, sell, buy). They are timely with all responses, methodical in their approach to a sometimes overwhelming process, and relentless in their efforts to get the best terms for their clients. We highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling in the area and will certainly use their services again. Thank you! read more

Having recently entered the investment property market, our realtor recommended that we talk to Fogarty and Fugate for advice. Three properties later, we are grateful to be working with such a knowledgable, responsive and detailed attorney. For me, the definition of premium customer service means that I fully understand the process but don't really need to get involved. Kelli, Dean and Lauren were always available and their attention to detail removes any risk for us. In particular, their expertise in understanding the short sale process gave us the confidence to take a leap of faith...that paid off. Excellent service and amazing value! read more

My husband and I just closed on our first home in Lincoln Park, Chicago, this morning and we had the pleasure of working with Kelli Fogarty on the sale. Kelli was originally recommended to us by our realtor, Paul Solitro from Dreamtown, after he had worked with her on multiple properties in the past. Kelli was awesome to work with. As first time home buyers, all of the legality of a mortgage and purchase paperwork can seem daunting.....but Kelli made us feel at ease. She was able to explain everything to us about the process from start to finish in what we like to call, "normal people terms". Kelli worked on our behalf with the sellers attorney to ensure that we were getting the best deal possible from our taxes to our cosmetic selections and most importantly the terms of our agreement. She really served as the big guns when we needed her to get the deal done in a professional manner. She was very personable with myself and my husband and I would recommend working with her to anyone that I know purchasing a property in Chicago! I look forward to working with her in the future again! read more

Unfortunately my experience with Fogarty and Fugate was less than stellar. Poor follow up, didn't do what was promised after the close. If you want someone to do the absolute minimum for you, they have you covered. read more

Kelli was a delight to work with in helping us close on our first home. We had a difficult seller, and through the whole thing Kelli remained calm and helped explain everything to us. She was especially helpful when the seller attempted to close on our home while there were still renters occupying the space (much to our surprise). As part of this, she negotiated a later closing date and money for us at closing from the seller. She was nothing but professional and a joy to work with. We will definitely be calling her when our HOA comes out of the developer's hands and when we plan to make our next move. read more

This firm is very professional, friendly and patient. They were referred to me by my realtor and I am completely satisfied. They have made my transition to sell my home very easy even though the buyers were a nightmare to deal with and took up a lot of their time. I would highly recommend Kelli Fogarty and her team. read more

As a first-time homebuyer, to say that I felt out of my depth with the whole process would be like saying that the Atlantic Ocean is kind of a big pond. But luckily, Kelli was there to walk my husband and I through the whole back and forth of the process. She even made us feel calm and capable at closing. She was a strong advocate for us in the attorney review period. She was aggressive yet respectful with our seller's attorney, and managed to get them to agree to more repairs before closing than we would have thought possible. She's kind, professional, and experienced - and her whole team was always quick to respond and proactive as well! Thanks, Kelli! read more

The Team of Kelli and Dean is top notch. They have helped endless Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate that I have sent them. From the first time buyer needing extra hand holding to the experienced real estate investor, they are there for you and will go to bat for you from thoroughly walking you the closing documents to negotiating those pesky inspection items. You will be please with your decision to chose Kelli and Dean from Fogarty and Fugate. read more

Kelli was fantastic. Explained everything to me super well and helped make the process go incredibly smooth. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

These are the people you want to call for your real estate needs. Don't use a cheaper/lesser attorney thinking "Well, how complicated can it be?" "It" can get REALLY complicated, hopefully it doesn't but if it does you're screwed without a good real estate attorney. Kelli and Dean and their team are the best. I like to think of them as pilots and the flight crew on an airplane. Yeah, sure, no problem, "anybody" can fly a plane right? "The computer probably does most of it anyway..." BUT, if your plane hits turbulence...or if you have an issue while in the air...do you want the pilot who gets on the intercom to be a part-time pilot/part-time Uber driver who is on his/her first flight...or do you want someone who used to fly F18's in the freaking Air Force. Fogarty and Fugate are the F18. They've represented myself and my wife on 6 separate transactions, and on each occasion (no joke) they've modified something in the contract or negotiated a credit that more than covered their fee. Further, they've persuaded us to back out of certain deals based on nuances THEY caught in condo docs that we overlooked. Bottom line, for most people it's one of the biggest purchases of your life. Kelli and Dean will give you A+ representation that will help you make the best decision about whether or not to move forward with a real estate transaction. Highest recommendation. read more

Lauren and Kelli were incredible partners in the closing of my first condo. The amount of silly questions I asked I'm sure was limitless but Lauren and Kelli never made me feel this way. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and flawless in execution. Kelli took all the time I needed at closing to make sure I was comfortable, and saw everything through to completion. Their rates was very fair and I will not hesitate to use their services again! read more

Kelli, Madeleine and the team were incredible throughout my entire real estate transaction. In addition to my property, I also sold some furniture and had a few outstanding items with the condo association that the Fogarty team took care of an negotiated on my behalf. They were in constant communication, always incredibly timely and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone who is buying, selling or looking for advice on property transactions. Their team simply gets things done while advocating for you every step of the way as if it were their own vested interest. Thanks Fogarty and Fugate, you made this painless. You're the best! read more

Kelli is not professional at all and did not do a good job on my transaction and let to unfixable legal issues, I would not use this team anymore. read more

We just closed on the sale of our condo in Chicago. The entire transaction was done long distance from Washington DC and Ft.Myers , Florida. As one of the co-owners was travelling overseas , some of the communications had to be conducted on-line from abroad. We have done several real estate transactions over the years. This was by far the best, flawless and efficient. My biggest surprise was that the sale proceeds were deposited in our account about the same time we received an EM from Kelli that the transaction had been successfully completed. The instructions were always clear , the documents delivered on time and Kelli and Madeleine always available to respond to our questions. They made everything seem so simple and easy and they took care of all the background work. We highly recommend Kelli and her team. They are the best in this business. read more

Excellent work! I've known both Dean/Kelli for years as I was their very first customer when they opened the firm many moons ago. I could tell back then that they would be quite successful, and years later I've been proven to be correct as they are the preeminent real estate law firm in Chicago. read more

Kelli, Dean, and Tracy are amazingly helpful! As first time buyers, we really were nervous with the impending doom of paperwork, legalese, and loopholes associated with closing. The process was seamless. We felt very much comfortable with our lawyers. They seemed incredibly knowledgeable about the newest laws, both federal and state. I am not sure if anything could be more boring, so it was nice to learn the process in a slightly more digestible way. I am a health communications person, so I can say with confidence, the team explains esoteric information exceptionally well. We left actually understanding all of the documents. They were very thorough (finding things others should have but didn't). Plus Dean is really funny. Definitely recommend using Fogarty and Fugate for your real estate needs! read more

Kelli was our lawyer for buying a house. She was great at the real estate closing - she explained everything very thoroughly, was very calm and professional, and very friendly. Highly recommended! read more

Dean and Kelli are fantastic. Our real estate office not only refers them to every client, but we also use them on our own deals. We know that we can always count on them to stay on top of files. They always return calls and emails promptly and take the time to discuss and counsel clients. I appreciate their disposition. Both Kelli and Dean are friendly, but also firm. They show up at closings and are always willing to go to bat for their clients. Another benefit to using Fogarty and Fugate, is their paralegal Tracy. Tracy is experienced and attentive. It's reassuring to know she is in the office and ready "to put out any fires" should something need immediate attention while Dean and Kelli are out at closings. Their fees are competitive with other Real Estate Attorneys. read more

We worked with Kelli on the purchase of our first home! As soon as we got in touch with her she went straight to work, I can tell she put a lot of time in to the review of the documents, kept in constant contact with us about any changes made to the contract, what it meant for us in terms of protection or potential impact. We hit a few minor delays but felt as though Kelli was integral to keeping everyone involved to run as close to schedule as possible. At closing she was on time, very prepared, well organized and broke a lot of the language down for us to make it super simple. Explained things for future payments and taxes and told us that if we have any questions after closing or at our first years tax payment to contact her again so she can help if we forget anything. Very friendly, great to work with and I would absolutely recommend her to any of our friends looking to purchase. (Thank you Kelli & team!) read more

Kelli and Dean are my personal go-to attorneys for anything regarding real estate in downtown Chicago. Professional, responsive, patient, and incredibly hard working. I've used Kelli and Dean to buy and sell an investment property and a primary home in the last 24 months. I constantly refer them to friends and family. read more

It was a great experience working with Kelli Fogarty while navigating the legal process of buying and selling in Chicago! I was especially thankful for her counsel and support during the negotiations with somewhat of an erratic/eccentric seller. I would recommend her to family and friends without reservation! read more

Fogarty and Fugate's represented me on my last two home purchases and I couldn't be happier with the work done during the purchase processes and at the closings. Kelli and Dean are courteous, professional, and extremely knowledgeable on what they do. I'll definitely use their services on my next purchase! read more