HIGHLY RECOMMEND No matter what legal issues pop up I always…read morehave Jim and Michelle's phone number handy. Magee Hartman in Round Lake always have come through for me time and time again. They are always more than willing to meet with me for advice or to discuss options. 5-star service and reasonably priced.

Absolutely impossible to speak with an attorney they don't return calls so I ended up going with…read moreGeraci Law It's an unprofessional place of business and seems as though nobody knows what's going on there

Very poorly run business They don't return phone calls lack of professional or support to even stay…read morebankruptcy proceedings They made it impossible for me I tried for several days just to get a call back with no avail I chose to go with Geraci Law and they answered my questions and got me in for an appointment the very next day DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and DONT BOTHER TO USE This practice for bankruptcy

They made a hard situation easier to deal with. Always answered any question. Made me feel they…read morecared, it wasn't just about money.

Megan was amazing! She was so kind and helpful. It's such an overwhelming and stressful experience…read morebut she made the process so much easier!

i just called to get info on filing chapter 7 , and asked how much it costs , the person I spoke to…read moretold me I dont know , so I called Debtstoppers: Bankruptcy Law Firm - Gurnee, IL its $ 2000.00 Geraci just lost my business

I just met with Mr. Idlas for a free consultation as a "plan b" to our current situation. He is a…read moregenuine as they come. There is a good chance that the advice he gave me today may result in me not needing his services. For this I am extremely grateful, as he put my mind at ease. Based on our interaction, I would not hesitate suggesting you check him out if you're struggling to make ends meet. He came highly recommended to me, so I want to make sure I pay it forward.

I discovered Mr. Idlas from the internet when I was looking for a lawyer to assist me in my…read morefinancial difficulties. He is hardworking, patient and knowledgable. I had a very complex situation that he worked thru. If I could give him 10 stars I would. I will never forget the kindness of this man, and will highly recommend him..

I was contacted for a reinstatement of a chapter 13 after following behind on payments, which…read moreafter repeated mishandling of documents that were sent several times over three months it turned into a whole new case NOT A REINSTATEMENT which cause me to have more years to pay off.

I been with several bk agencies m debts toppers is the most affordable and they have the compaction…read moreskill and care to help easy the tension when one is dealing with financial issues. Their classy and down to earth. Please believe it's a relaxing experience.

Do Your Research Before Hiring Gary N. Foley…read more Gary N. Foley's public record is not merely concerning. It is disqualifying. Avvo rates him 4.3 out of 10, placing him in its "Concern" category, below "Average" and just above "Caution." That rating reflects publicly available information, including disciplinary history, bar records, professional background, and other documented data. The most serious fact is not a bad review. Foley pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud affecting a financial institution. According to the Illinois State Bar Association's disciplinary summary, the case involved a purported short-sale transaction concerning property owned by his then-wife. Foley prepared closing documents, concealed that he was effectively the buyer, concealed the true source of the purchase funds, and later prepared a false explanation regarding the earnest money after the transaction was questioned. The Illinois Supreme Court suspended him from practicing law for one year and until he completed the supervised-release conditions arising from the federal case. His later record is equally disturbing. In In re Marriage of Hurtado, the Illinois Appellate Court described Foley's briefs as "borderline incomprehensible" and found that they violated multiple Illinois Supreme Court Rules. The court concluded that the appeal had been pursued in bad faith, had "no arguable merit," and was used to harass the opposing party and delay resolution. After reviewing a record exceeding 5,000 pages, the court described Foley as "quarrelsome, unprofessional, and downright uncivil." The court also found that he misrepresented facts in the record, cited incorrect portions of the record, failed to accurately explain the trial court's rulings, attacked the integrity of judges, and failed to meaningfully address the decisions he was asking the appellate court to overturn. Sanctions were imposed against him personally. That alone should be enough to make any prospective client walk away. Recent client reviews add another layer. A June 2026 reviewer called his advice bad and warned people to research him before hiring him. Another accused him of using his legal position to take clients' money, talking down to people, and providing little value. A February 2026 reviewer called him rude, disrespectful, and incapable of handling matters beyond very simple bankruptcy work. Those reviews describe bad advice, incompetence, condescension, disrespect, and financial exploitation. They closely mirror the broader public record of dishonesty, professional discipline, defective legal work, misrepresentations, bad-faith litigation, and judicial sanctions. The record establishes that Foley: * Pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud affecting a financial institution. * Engaged in deception in a real-estate and financial transaction. * Concealed his financial interest and the true source of funds. * Prepared a false explanation after the transaction was questioned. * Was suspended from practicing law by the Illinois Supreme Court. * Later submitted appellate briefs described as borderline incomprehensible. * Misrepresented facts and cited the record inaccurately. * Violated multiple Illinois Supreme Court Rules. * Pursued an appeal the court found had no arguable merit. * Used the appellate process to harass and delay. * Was described by the court as quarrelsome, unprofessional, and uncivil. * Was personally sanctioned. * Has received recent reviews accusing him of bad advice, incompetence, disrespect, condescension, and taking clients' money. This is not a technical error, an isolated lapse, or one bitter client. It is a documented pattern of fraud, suspension, judicial condemnation, sanctions, and repeated complaints about competence and conduct. I would not hire Gary N. Foley, recommend him, or trust him with any matter involving money, property, family, or legal rights. Read the disciplinary record. Read In re Marriage of Hurtado. Read the recent reviews. His public record speaks for itself, and it is damning.

Funny guy. Great sense of humor. Nice results too. He has had many years of experience and has…read moreseen it all. As a result things went well for us.

John represented me while I purchased my first home and was extremely helpful during the process…read more He was always available for any questions that I had, and was great during the negotiation process; also keeping me well informed of what was going on and what needed to happen next. John was recommended to me by my parents who have used him in the home buying process, and also for bankruptcy services. I could not be happier with how he has helped myself, my parents and the respect that he treats people with. John is a great guy, but doesn't play any games as a lawyer. He knows what he's doing and fights hard on your behalf. I happily recommend John without hesitations.

John assisted us in selling and buying our homes. He was incredibly knowledgeable about real…read moreestate law, and was a firm negotiator on our behalf. He seemed to work 24/7 - answering our calls and emails right away. There were some tough conversations during our selling process, and John guided us through masterfully. I would highly recommend John for any real estate transaction.

Bonnie is a pleasure to work with. She is a wealth of information. We really enjoy doing business…read morewith her.

She helped with the sale of my house. She completed the task but I don't think she fought hard…read moreenough for me. I asked her for updates on the closing. She never notified me when it was happening. She charged more than she told me she would with no warning or explanation.

Told that a simple filing would be 500.00 when I came in it changed to 1500.00. I don't like shamsread more

I was told over the phone that a consultation was free. He seemed more interested in my real estate…read morethan in my divorce. He also insulted my income. Good thing I did not retain him, as I found out later it took 5 years for him to complete someone else's divorce. He was quick to take $300 from me for his time.

Very efficient and knowledgeable attorneys. They handled my personal injury case and they…read moreaggressively engaged the insurance company to get me monetary compensation for the pain and suffering that I had endured, as well as getting all my medical bills paid. I highly recommend Newland and Newland.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Steven and Gary for many years. They are both great attorneys…read moreand highly respected in the community. If I had a mortgage foreclosure issue, I would hire Steve in a heartbeat. Steve is a great guy and super easy to talk to.