Van and Richard were very supportive and always in communication during my divorce and after when…read morethere were some lingering issues. They made sure I understood next steps and the range of outcomes. Divorce is a difficult period of time and Van and Richard helped move things through quickly and effectively.

Van was nothing but professional, his experience was apparent early on and vital in getting me…read morethrough some difficult periods in the divorce process. I would say that his empathy is as important an asset to him as his obvious avidness for the legal profession. I would highly recommend him.

I have known Donald Cosley my entire life. Our mothers were friends. My father, however, documented…read morehis distrust of Don Cosley nearly a decade before he died. In 2016, dad sent me estate-planning documents and explicitly wrote that he wanted me to use an attorney other than Don for his estate administration, and any legal services for that matter, because Don can't be trusted. My father was a financial planner with meticulous attention to detail, both for his clients and for himself, and was the most honest man on earth. Despite that written warning, Cosley Law Office prepared a new Will for my dad in December 2022, just 5 weeks after I had gone over the documents with dad in detail, with the clear understanding that they were final because my father's dementia was worsening. Dad had very recently moved into an assisted living facility, and was under mandatory quarantine for an active COVID infection when the Will was drafted. Dad and I were close and in daily contact during that difficult period, including a text exchange and a 71 minute phone call on the same day. He never told me he had changed his estate plan, I can say with pretty solid certainty that dad didn't even know he'd made the changes. He was removed from the facility where he was quarantined, and dragged to Don's office, sick with COVID. As I understand, these facilities have safeguards in place when a resident is signing important documents, and it is my belief that dad was taken out of the facility to circumvent that oversight. The Will itself contains obvious errors, including misspelling a beneficiary's name and female pronouns appearing in documents for a male testator. For a document that radically changed my father's meticulously planned estate, those errors matter. After my father died and I learned of the changes, I contacted Mr. Cosley immediately and raised serious concerns about my father's condition, potential abuse and exploitation of a person with dementia, the circumstances surrounding the Will, and the use of Cosley Law Office's services. I expected concern and transparency. I did not receive that. Rather, he attacked my character and insisted that my dad and I were estranged when the Will was drafted, despite extensive call logs and text messages showing that we were close and in daily contact. For over a year, I have been asking Don to help me hold accountable the people who abused and exploited my father. Not only has he refused, he continues to attack my character, which is likely how he will respond to this review. This review is not about disappointment over an inheritance. It is about an elderly man with dementia, dependent on others, signing a Will while newly in assisted living and sick with COVID; an attorney with lifelong family ties; a document undoing decades of meticulous planning containing obvious and sloppy errors; and a complete lack of transparency or accountability after serious concerns were raised. I would not trust Cosley Law Office with any estate, or other legal matter. Not only can he not be trusted, he has no shame or remorse for the profound harm his conduct has caused.

My ex husband used his services to try to go after an inheritance. By law, my ex was not entitled…read moreto the inheritance. Mr Cosley should have known that. Mr. Cosley continued to badger my lawyer regarding the money. He wanted to absolve my ex of responsibility for paying for college for one of our children and get it all taken out of my inheritance. Totally unethical and unprofessional if not on the edge of something he should be sanctioned for.

I am writing this review for Richard Fenbert, an attorney for my son. My son made some mistakes and…read moregot into legal trouble. I needed an attorney quickly. I did some research and a fortunate to find Mr. Fenbert. Every aspect of the interaction and relationship was positive but I want to point out a few areas of strength, at least from my perspective. Responsiveness - From the get-go, this has been and continues to be fantastic. He showed up quickly, and throughout this time has been great. Even when something happened and he was out of town, he had a colleague cover it and brought him up to speed. Appreciate this in a trying time. Legal Knowledge - I am not a lawyer, so can only judge from what I have seen but he was confident and seemed well-versed. He had great advice and was very professional. Demeanor - Richard was great, and a calming influence during this incident. He helped keep an even keel and I appreciated that. This seems important when you are worried. Value - I can't stress enough, I felt very fortunate that I found Richard Fenbert as my attorney. I highly recommend his services.

Working with Richard was the best decision I've made. Not only was he the only lawyer that picked…read moreup his phone on a late Friday evening, he was always on top of my case, and was very knowledgable. Save your time and money and hire Richard.

This review is for Attorney Marc Bangser. Marc is not just an outstanding lawyer, he's an amazing…read morehuman being! From the moment I met him I felt I could trust him. This is so important when deciding on a family attorney because you have to discuss all the details of your personal life. Marc truly cares about his clients and has the ability to connect so you feel comfortable. He's detail oriented and has deep experience to draw on. He's an excellent negotiator and you can feel confident that he'll understand your priorities and fight for you. A year after my case ended, I reached out to Marc to get some advice about a difficult co-parenting situation. I wasn't sure if I needed an attorney, but I was desperate for some direction. Marc called me back within a couple hours and spent 30 minutes explaining my options. He did not bill be for this conversation, but just talked to me as a friendly advisor. Ultimately, I didn't end up needing to engage his services for a second time, but I know that he'll be my first call if there's another dispute. I trust him, I like him and I know he can get the job done. If you want peace of mind, Marc Bangser is the clear choice. Do yourself a favor and give him a call.

This firm represented me for approximately two years, and over $50,000 worth of charges. They…read moreaccomplished nothing for that amount of money and time. I took over my own case and it was resolved within six months.

I have delt with many lawyers, David by far is the most reliable, kind, friendly, responsive, and…read moredown to earth. most lawyers I have delt with are very hard to reach, in some cases can't even reach their secretaries, David is a different world, one of a kind, you text him he will respond to you, sometimes immediately. he has been helping me with my wife documents, I'm very relaxed and confident that he will take care of all the details. now everyone is different , I never bargain or complain about fees and stuff, I always pay on time, since I'm very pleased and appreciative I don't mind offering tips. his fees are very affordable than lawyers I delt with even before the inflation.

Words can explain how thankful I am with Mr. David Butbul. An immigration process is a life…read morechanging event you need people who you can trust. I had consulted two different lawyers, and one messed up my case and the other one just gave up. David is fantastic Lawyer! He gave me hope on my case that was complicated, he takes actions right away and does everything he can to solve it. I had the result in two months. Who can beat that? Also he treats clients as family. Very knowledgeable, explained everything very clearly and doesn't scam people for money like a lot of other lawyers do. I'm glad I found him and let him take care of my case. I highly recommend David Butbul to others who are in need of a high quality immigration lawyer.

Brian is one of the best attorneys in Illinois Very…read moreprofessional and experienced. He won my case and I'm very satisfied with his service. Thank you so Much Brian you are the Best

Very professional with his free consultation services. He is a true fact driven, justice driven…read moreproblem solver. As an attorney, he is down to earth and easy to talk to. He doesn't fight with you, he fights for you.

Going through a divorce is never easy, but from my first meeting with David Wolkowitz, I knew I was…read morein good hands. David and his team made the process as smooth and stress-free as it could possibly be. He answered all of my questions, walked me through the entire process clearly, and made sure I understood what to expect every step of the way. David remained available throughout the process, and I worked closely with Sam, his paralegal, who was outstanding. Clear, concise, and always timely -- every interaction with Sam was exactly what you need during a stressful time. David's expertise and Sam's exceptional support make The Wolkowitz Law Office one I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone navigating a divorce.

I'm very grateful to Dave and Sam for their support during my divorce process. Both of them were…read moreprofessional, responsive, and sensitive to my need for the case to be completed quickly. Fortunately, my situation didn't involve major complications, and thanks to Dave's guidance everything was handled efficiently and without unnecessary delays. Thank you, Dave and Sam!

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.