Ms. Malkin ran up very, very large fees of what is described as acceptable billing (because it is…read moredocumented) but I never received a single bill showing minutes and hours. In addition to legal hours, she charged the estate for unapproved expenses. If you go with Ms. Malkin, do your best to be sure you do not authorize her to charge any time or court fees without approval, though it's unlikely she will comply with your requests. In addition to financial lack of accountability, she seems to have difficulty sticking to a simple list of what has to be completed to close probate. 5 years in and probate is not closed. I would recommend finding another lawyer.

Debbie Malkin is the best. I've known her as a fellow adoptive mom for years. She's super smart,…read morehardworking, and has a big heart. It's a pleasure to work with her.

Responsive to a probate concern and responded promptly to a text and email and suggested a phone…read moreresponse, but wife is still processing the whole probate issue

Lisa is such a wonderful resource for clients who are in need of help with trusts and wills. I have…read morehad a people I referred to her who are in unique situations and have complex needs for their estates. Lisa is compassionate and knowledgeable and has done such a wonderful job of ensuring that their unique estate planning needs are met.

We wondered if giving regular passage permission across our property to a neighbor's 8-year-old…read moredaughter visiting her close friend would put us at risk for someone else claiming an easement. Ms. Levini answered my questions in the free consultation, which should make life better for all concerned. I'm paying that gift forward with this review. Work with a good person and knowledgeable professional.

Out of state LLC questions answered! Fantastic service. Concise, accurate, FRIENDLY! Call her!read more

We had such a positive experience working with Leila. From the very beginning, she was…read moreprofessional, attentive, and truly took the time to listen and understand our situation. She explained everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel supported every step of the way. What impressed me most was her dedication and genuine care -- I never felt like "just another case." She was thorough, responsive, and always kept me updated, which gave me a lot of peace of mind during a stressful time. Thanks to her hard work and expertise, our case was resolved better than I could have hoped for. I highly recommend Leila to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney.

We hired Ms. Vaez-Iravani to help address a neighbor who was actively harassing my fiancée and me…read more Despite the clear severity of the situation, she repeatedly advised sending cease and desist letters instead of pursuing more appropriate legal action like a restraining order. After the first letter, the harassment escalated -- including our personal information being doxxed on Facebook. Rather than adjusting course, Ms. Vaez-Iravani recommended sending another cease and desist letter. Astonishingly, she reused the original letter almost word-for-word, adding only a bolded paragraph about the Facebook post -- and still charged us the full rate as if it were a brand-new document. Unsurprisingly, the second letter did nothing to stop the harassment. At one point, the neighbor even contacted Ms. Vaez-Iravani directly in a bizarre attempt to "vent" about me -- a call which she charged me for, despite it offering no value and only proving how unhinged the situation had become. We ended up in court anyway, and at that point, Ms. Vaez-Iravani abruptly told us she was going on medical leave and could no longer represent us. We were billed $925.40 for two copy-paste letters and a pointless phone call with our harasser. After retaining new counsel, I asked Ms. Vaez-Iravani to provide any prior communications with the neighbor -- and was completely ghosted. I would strongly caution anyone against hiring Ms. Vaez-Iravani. Her legal advice was passive and ineffective, her work was lazy and overpriced, and her overall conduct was unprofessional and irresponsible. She took our money, failed to deliver meaningful help, and disappeared when things became serious. If you're facing a real legal issue and need an advocate -- look elsewhere. ----- Edit: Response to owner Thank you for your response. While I understand you may feel your obligations were met, I stand by my review and feel it's important to address several key issues more directly. First, the cost of your services was significantly out of step with the value provided. Aside from brief phone conversations, the primary deliverables were two nearly identical cease and desist letters--essentially form letters stating that the neighbor should stop contacting us and remove a Facebook post. For this, I was charged $925.40. That figure does not reflect what I would reasonably expect to pay for such limited and repetitive work, especially considering that the second letter was a near copy of the first with one added paragraph. Second, I was billed for a phone call from the neighbor--someone who was actively harassing us. That call provided no benefit to me, served no legal purpose on my behalf, and only emphasized the instability of the situation. Charging me for it added insult to injury. Third, instead of recommending proactive legal protection such as filing for a restraining order, you repeatedly encouraged a passive approach centered on cease and desist letters. This advice left us legally vulnerable and gave the neighbor space to escalate. Ultimately, she filed a retaliatory restraining order against us--an outcome that could have been better mitigated or even avoided with more assertive legal action from the outset. Fourth, while you emphasize that I didn't raise concerns at the time, this shouldn't be interpreted as satisfaction. I was in crisis mode, dealing with escalating harassment and preparing for court proceedings alone after you abruptly withdrew due to medical leave. Just because a client is silent during chaos doesn't mean they're content--it often means they're overwhelmed and trying to pick up the pieces. Finally, having since worked with attorneys who were more affordable, more engaged, and more effective, the contrast has only reinforced how poorly this matter was handled under your care. Legal representation is about more than delivering documents or answering questions--it's about sound strategy, timely action, and strong advocacy. Unfortunately, your representation missed the mark on all three. I didn't write this review lightly. I wrote it because future clients deserve to know not just how you operate procedurally, but what they can actually expect when the situation gets serious.

I absolutely recommend Wendy for mediation! Wendy helped me navigate a complex financial…read morenegotiation. She is incredibly smart and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough positive things about her and the advice she gave me.

Five stars for not being Wendy Morgan of Arlington Heights, IL. I hope nobody mistakes you for her.read more

Lauren helped us with updating our trust. I thought she was very nice, competent and very fairly…read morepriced. I would definitely use her again and highly recommend

Was recommended by a local lawyer MR Brodsky, who called them and they said they will…read moreHe able to help with a case of creditor putting a claim against of the trust. But when I called- I only was able to reach the secretary and 4 days later received a dry respond advised to find someone else.

I went to Holder Law for the emotionally unpleasant task of preparing for my own mortality through…read morean estate plan. Attorney Holder and his secretary turned an unpleasant endeavor into a satisfying experience. Both were extremely friendly and exceptionally helpful, no matter how ignorant my questions seemed. Attorney Holder was very thorough in his work, which now allows me to be absolutely confident that the handling of my assets after I pass will conform to my wishes.

I needed help with a trust and possible eviction. Nicholas was right on top of it. He answered all…read moremy questions and responded quickly. His assistant, Stephanie was really wonderful as well. I highly recommend

After struggling for over three months to get a response from my previous probate attorney, I…read morestarted searching for new representation and was referred to Nicki. I explained my situation and the unfinished business I was dealing with, and she immediately stepped in to help. She graciously offered to contact my former attorney herself to help move things along -- something she absolutely didn't have to do. Thanks to her call, he finally responded. I truly appreciated her kindness, professionalism, and willingness to go out of her way to support me. If my attorney doesn't ultimately follow through on completing the work, I would absolutely reach out to Nicki again for her help.

It's not easy to draft up a will...It's so final! I had a…read morelot of questions during the process but Nicolle Nelson was very patient and understanding...and guided me through. Everything straightforward , easy to follow instructions. Completed package delivered to my door within the timeframe promised. Would use this service again. At least I know my life is a little more protected. Thank you Nicki!! Amir.