Highly recommend! We…read moreworked with Chance Badertscher as our real estate attorney on a recent sale. He was: 1. Super competent. 2. Very responsive. 3. Easy to work with. 4. Always prepared. 5. Made everything EASY! I've worked on both sides of several real estate transactions with several different real estate attorneys over the years and can easily say Chance at Lavelle Law was one of the best I've worked with. I'd recommend him highly to anyone.

I tried to use them back around 2018. The attorney assigned my account was inexperienced, a very…read morepoor communicator, and she had a bit of an attitude. Although I got nothing out of our interaction, I did get a $4000ish bill. I did not pay it. I suggest you avoid this firm. I kind of agree with other reviews: They're overpriced for a small firm, and they're not particularly effective. I think they think that their mission is simply to bill and make money rather than helping folks resolve their problems.

Probably one of the best Lawyers I have ever hired. Extremely knowledgeable and knows his way…read morearound the courts. Very reasonable and definitely result oriented. I could not recommend him more!!!

What a pathetic excuse for an Attorney. There is little to no attention to detail. Fails to read…read morethe fine print. Breach of Contract comes up often. There are better options for an Attorney...in my opinion.

Awful. When the judge advises that you get a new attorney and opposing counsel asks why you're…read morestill in court when this should have been done months ago, you know you made a bad choice. That would have been shocking but the $8k bill (on top of the first $10k+) to do nothing was an earlier sign. As a stage 4 cancer patient, I admit I do expect to see a bit more humanity. Naive.

From the very first consultation, we felt confident that we were in the right hands. Ian not only…read moredealt with a crunched and I mean crunched time frame at the onset of him taking our case in addition, he needed to deal with the Petitioner (mom) 78 years of age and her 2 concerned daughters. We were firing a gazillion questions via email and calls daily! Ian took the time to truly listen to our concerns, explain the options clearly, explain the law and build a strategy that was tailored to mom's situation. Throughout the entire process, Ian was consistently responsive, transparent, and patient with any and all questions. What impressed me most was his balance of strength and empathy. In the courtroom, Ian was sharp, prepared, and unwavering -- a true advocate who fought for moms' best interests. Outside the courtroom, he showed genuine care for all of us as a people, not just clients. Expressing empathy and true kindness when we needed it the most. That combination of legal skill and human compassion is rare . I highly recommend Ian to anyone facing a divorce or family law matter. He is not only an outstanding attorney but also a trusted ally. Ian was an incredible source and shoulder for my mom and for my sister and I, always armed with information and strategies. His readiness, clarity, and steady communication gave us all peace of mind in an extremely stressful and tumultuous situation. When Ian was unavailable his assistant Jan, made sure to get all messages and information to Ian immediately! We couldn't have asked for a better attorney to help our mom through such a difficult time. After 3 attorneys in this ordeal, I only wish we had found him first!!! Thank you Ian!!!

Great law group quality service for getting the job done right. And great value for your money. I…read morewould recommend them.

They were able to get me the results I wanted and I am extremely pleased. Would highly recommend…read morethem to anybody in Lake County looking for a lawyer!

Retained Marlin Law to draft estate documents for my elderly parents. Subsequent to receiving…read moredocs, and paying Matlin Law in full, I contacted the firm regarding interpretation of one paragraph. Matlin Law told me that they require a $2000 retainer to discuss a simple question that would take 2 minutes to answer. I would suggest finding alternative Counsel.

Both my wife and I have used the services of Matlin Law Group for our estate matters. Recently my…read morewife wanted to make some changes to some of the provisions of her trust. We met with Johannah Hebl. During the course of a delightful conversation, my wife spoke of the sort of the changes she wanted to make. When we received a draft from Johannah, we were both impressed by how perfectly she had captured what my wife wanted. There was no need for any back-and-forth regarding subsequent modifications. This is the sort of experience you want from any professional but sometimes seems all too rare.

Expert advice reasonable pricing. Clear easy to follow instructions. Knowledgeable and experiencedread more

I used Lou's and Jeff for a probate case and found them knowledgeable, professional, responsive…read moreand kind. I highly recommend them.

Weiss Kunz and Oliver may be a fresh team, but Maxine Wiess Kunz is an amazing attorney…read more Maxine has 6 excellent qualities: 1. She worked with a big legal firm for years, knows all the judges, lawyers, and has garnered respect and is well-networked with other lawyers and Judges. She is up-and-coming and very well networked and liked. 2. She can skillfully present and argue a case. 3. She listens--to me, the Judge, the other lawyers. Why court is in session she holds the floor because she hears everything and responds accordingly. 4. She cares and is client-oriented--she is attentive to my priorities and my budget, and acts with these two things in mind. She was both my second lawyer on a protracted divorce settlement, and, later, she was my post-decree lawyer. The difference I have in priorities is reflected the way she represents me--highly appropriate to each situation. 5. She and Oliver are compassionate. They are not a standard legal firm. They are people, who care, and have chosen to forge a path that is both skilled and ethical. 6. Overall, the firm is CHILD-centered as well as YOU centered. Both as lawyer and GAL, Weiss Kunz reduces the confusion created by the civil court system and keeps you focused on the overall, healthy family picture. I am so happy Weiss Kunz and Oliver exists. She has left the big league for reason #4--she realized the higher she rose, the less able she was to work with her client's priorities and budgets. Now she and Oliver can focus on listening and hearing their clients better--with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and caring put forth in their partnership. Weiss Kunz volunteers for the Lilac Tree, is a GAL, and an actual caring person, even though she's also a razor sharp, highly skilled lawyer. This is a firm to consult!

Used them for my divorce. Very expensive. Only give you 9 days to pay your bill. Insane. The lawyer…read morehandling my divorce, Kasia Knaugle was pregnant when taking my case. Did not know that, and it was not disclosed until when the time came to show up in court, and she did not, someone else filled in for her, because of Covid. This was the very early stages of the pandemic and the virtual hearings were not set up yet. The lawyer that showed up, went in to the judges chambers with my ex-wife's lawyer, and a deal was made. What?????????? A bad deal for me. Then, Kasia went on maternity leave. She was replaced with someone who yelled at me on the phone. I was billed for phone calls made to my ex-wife's lawyer. I feel that if I am billed for an official phone call, I should be part of the discussion. Just like the documents, no documents should be sent to the other lawyer without the person's signature or approval. Which they did ask for my approval for every document. I ended up with about 30K in lawyer fees, all the marital debt, and child support, well higher than what the statutory would be. The law clearly states that the ordinary medical expenses should be covered by the child support. My lawyer argued with me that it does not. 750 IL CS 5/505 clearly states: A portion of the basic child support obligation is intended to cover basic ordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses. I am left with paying 60% of co-pays and 100% of medical insurance. I am being sincere, and not saying this out of spite, but I really felt like my lawyer did not have my best interest at heart. None of the three + Maxine who were involved in my case. Stay away at all costs from this place.

From my first consultation to the final resolution, I was impressed by this law firm's strong…read morefundamentals and unwavering commitment to doing what was right. Their team demonstrated exceptional legal wisdom, taking the time to explain every step clearly and providing thoughtful guidance instead of rushing decisions. What stood out most was their honesty. They were transparent about my options, realistic about potential outcomes, and never made promises they couldn't keep. That level of integrity gave me confidence throughout the entire process. If you're looking for a law firm with deep legal knowledge, strong ethics, and a genuine commitment to its clients, I highly recommend them.

We hired Mike and Don to get justice for my mom and that is the complete opposite of what we got…read more Mike was very bad at keeping us up to date on the case, I had to email or call everytime for an update after court. When we asked to go to court I got told "it's only for the attorneys to talk". I felt very pushed into a decision because of them telling us that if we didn't agree the courts would settle less. Then the straw that broke the camels back was after telling my dad that the 30% they get covers everything they then tacked on a $8000 in FEES that came out of the settlement. All in all I wouldn't recommend them to anyone