We have used the Law Office of David Alms for many years and have found him thorough and informed…read moreregarding estate law and tax law. We have come to depend upon him for his expertise and willingness to help. On a personal level we have found him approachable and attentive to our concerns. We have recommended him to friends who have been very pleased with his knowledge and service.

If you're looking for an excellent short sale attorney - stop here…read more I cannot say enough good things about Jessica Alms, David's daughter whom which we worked with closely throughout our very, very long "short" sale of our house. She was on top of everything. She responded quickly to emails and explained things thoroughly. Even our real estate agent commented on how great she is (and he deals with a lot of attorney's). She was sympathetic and encouraging through this long process. I would not hesitant to use her again but hopefully I won't have to!

My husband and I are THRILLED with the service we received from David Gallermo. We retained him as…read moreour real estate attorney on the recommendation of an acquaintance. Two other acquaintances used him as their closing attorney and had great experiences so we were happy to retain him for our home closing. We are definitely not disappointed. David is incredibly organized and thorough. He did his due diligence and then some when it came to proposing changes to our contract and working on our behalf to negotiate the best closing terms possible. He was also very communicative and he worked very efficiently and quickly. As a person who responds quickly to emails, I was really impressed with how quickly he responded to me and how much information he shared with my husband and me during the closing process. David's fee was reasonable especially considering how readily available he was via phone and email and how communicative and thorough he was during the entire process. I would definitely contact David again as a home seller or a buyer and I hope I can work with him again in the future.

David was great !! He answered the phone at midnight when I was looking for a real estate attorney…read more He was speedy with his calls and emails which is what a home buyer needs when closing soon. I would highly recommend him. Thank you David, and look forward to working with you soon.

Michael J. Murphy and Jolyn are incredible professionals. They have been my right arm for many…read moretransactions and I can always count on a smooth closing. It's obvious Michael knows everyone when he enters the office and a smile is always returned. Their fees are fare and well worth every penny. As an agent I am confident the process will go smoothly with Michael and Jolyn by my side. Three words: Thorough, efficient, knowledgable. As I have learned, they offer a variety of additional services my clients have been able to use as well such as estate planning.

My husband and I highly recommend Michael Murphy. We hired him to represent us when we bought our…read morefirst home. We thought he was really informative and did a great job helping us work with the seller after our home inspection. It seemed like he was really knowledgeable about the process too. What most impressed us was how sincere his advocacy felt. At closing, we had some concerns about some of the repairs that seller made. He talked us through it, advised us on the best strategy, and stayed with us for several hours until we heard from the seller. It never felt like he was itching to leave during that time, which I would have expected since we were there for so long! Afterwards, he helped make sure the remaining repairs were taken care of. I can't comment on price, since my husband and I hired him through a plan. He always responded to e-mails on time, and was responsive when we called as well. Overall, Michael seemed reliable and trustworthy, and was a great advocate for us when we bought our first home. We highly recommend him!

I hired Robert Kaplan to handle my Probate Estate, and he was excellent in moving things forward to…read morethe finish line and helping me thru difficulties with involved family members who were making things difficult. This attorney is always available, compassionate, and will go the extra mile for you. He's very knowledgeable in the law and legal system. Glad I found him. He got me thru a difficult situation. Thank you, Robert!

Robert and his team are the best! I have worked with their office twice now on having estate…read moreplanning documents drawn up and they walk you through the process every step of the way. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for help in this area!

We engaged Carin Brio to help us with our Estate Planning. She guided our family through each of…read morethe major components in our Will, POA and healthcare documents. She quickly established a comfortable atmosphere that allowed us to freely discuss the personal matters that get treated in these documents. I definitely wouldn't trust just anyone with this sort of thing. Her expertise was apparent throughout the process, which helped save time. Overall,we were very pleased with our experience and would certainly work with her again.

I recently sold one home and bought another with Carin as my lawyer. I was working on a tight…read moretimeline in order to get into my new home before I had to be out of the old one. That meant a quick close, and it needed to go off without any of the hitches that can be so common. Carin kept abreast of the entire process,making sure that everything was in order. Both closings came off very smoothly. I was very pleased with her advice and knowledge in how to navigate both transactions. She explained everything clearly, helping me to feel comfortable with all those pages and pages of documents. Thanks Carin!

We used this business to assist with the purchase of our home. Ernie and his team were swift and…read moreefficient workers. They helped us go over the fine print for the sale of our old home. As well as keep us informed for the purchase of our new home. I highly recommend this company.

Ernie is the best! We just worked with him to buy our first home and he made the experience as…read morestress-free as it can be. We very much appreciated his responsiveness and sense of urgency. He was always willing to jump on the phone and make sure we understood each step of the process. During our closing, he explained everything very clearly and made the process very efficient. We would highly recommend him and would look forward to working with him again in the future.

Lucas Law is an excellent law firm that handles a variety of needs. This was my 2nd time I needed…read morethem to draw up a few legal things for me. Giovanni scheduled me and was great about following up and sending me pertinent info. I again met with Joe who has been practicing law for decades, is professional, friendly, thorough and knowledgeable. It's reassuring and gives you peace of mind knowing you have your legal needs met with the right legal team! Joe makes it easy! Thanks Joe for helping me make changes to all my legal docs!

Lucas Law in Barrington is an outstanding firm, and Michael and Olga are truly an unstoppable duo…read more From the start, they were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. Michael brings a strong, strategic approach, while Olga adds precision, persistence, and genuine care. Together, they create a powerful team that makes you feel supported and confident every step of the way. They don't back down, they stay focused, and they truly fight for their clients. I highly recommend Lucas Law--especially Michael and Olga--if you want a team that is both compassionate and fiercely effective.

We recommend Earl Roloff and Steve Nicholas to all of our clients for their real estate closings…read more It is essential in todays real estate world to hire an attorney who focuses 100% on real estate. These attorneys are the best in the business!

Terrible experience. Steve Nicholas made my house buying experience a complete headache. He was…read moreNEVER available in the office. Don't believe me? Call his office right now and ask for him. You will get the usual, "He's in closing. I can send you to his voicemail." If that's not the response from his secretary, disregard my whole review. I left numerous voicemails, and sometimes I would get a call back. Sometimes he would respond to my emails. This lack of responsiveness surprised both my realtor and the seller's team - all experienced people, who have seen their share of poor lawyers. The home buying process is time-sensitive; you have strict deadlines or the deal is jeopardized. Having an attorney not respect that is awful. He charges a low flat fee - and it's clear why. Not only he is rarely available, but he lacked attention to detail in my home-buying process, causing significant frustration, and almost caused the purchase to fall apart. He signed off contractual elements without discussing with me or my realtor; after I became aware of it and notified Steve, he made it seem like I was being difficult. It goes without saying that this quality is NOT what you want in a lawyer. In my opinion, Steve Nicholas/Earl Roloff was a poor choice for our real estate attorney. I rarely write scathing reviews, but this service (or lack of) deserved it.