Mr. Eames went above and beyond to assist and advise me. Although my case ultimately wasn't…read moresuitable for action, he took the time to walk me through the pros and cons with patience and courtesy. I highly recommend him.

Brent and his team worked tirelessly on my case for over 3 years. Brent was very responsive and…read moreupdated me along the way. I was offered an initial settlement, that was very low and trusted Brent and his team to fight harder! I ended up with a total settlement over 3x what the initial settlement was! I'm very pleased with their knowledge and support through this process. I highly recommend Brent and his team! ESPECIALLY if you have to deal with the county!

Defended me in 2012-14 on a DUI w/ great bodily harm. Was posturing for programs and sentencing…read morethat was never available to an offender in my position. Ultimately, he led me to believe that I could receive probation or boot camp when in no way was that ever a legitimate possibility. In the end after being prepared for a short prison sentence worst case, I was sentenced to 9yrs of which I served 7 yrs 7 months 21 days. You know who I am Brian, I'll never forget your BS. Neither will my family!

Brian Shields is an outstanding criminal defense attorney with 30+ years of experience in his…read morefield. Having him "by your side" at a difficult time will give you the best possible outcome. He's a "top notch" litigator and problem solver. If you need assistance, your search for an attorney should begin and end with Brian!

Mike is a total pro and made my husband and I feel so comfortable and cared for while purchasing…read moreour first home! Thanks, Mike!!

I have worked on a couple cases with Mike.. 1 is still…read moreongoing now for 6 years..Probate He has hung in there and been so accessible and helpful,professional.. 6 years!! On another case he was able to get a Jewelry company with strict return policy on a very expensive engagement ring that could not be returned timely because my wife's son was out of the country.. They were hard lining us.. Mike was able to negotiate return! Saving us from a consumer nightmare, If your looking for the an attorney that will get you results and prompt attention, Timely service.. Here's 1 that exists Highly recommend! Mike Mazek

*Disclaimer: Cole Sadkin represented the opposing party in my case. I won my case,…read moreself-represented, but I believe people looking for counsel should have as much information as possible.* *Also, due to the nature of the case, I proceeded as Jane Doe. Trial concluded on March 18, 2026.* Attorneys who appeared on this case through Cole Sadkin: Mason Cole, Michael Krzywicki, James Cook, and Judith Kott Cole Sadkin represented the opposing party in my civil case for sexual assault and battery in Cook County Circuit Court. I was a pro se litigant who, despite the tactics and conduct I experienced throughout litigation, ultimately obtained a six-figure jury verdict in my favor. This review is a warning about the professionalism and litigation conduct I personally observed from this firm. Over the course of litigation, multiple attorneys cycled in and out of the case. The handling of the matter often felt disorganized, hostile, and unnecessarily aggressive - far beyond zealous advocacy. One of the most disturbing moments involved attorney Judith Kott's characterization of my deposition testimony. During my deposition, counsel specifically asked whether I was "going in and out of consciousness" because I was falling asleep. I answered: "No. It is because he was strangling me." Despite that clear testimony, Ms. Kott later argued to the Court that I had testified I was going in and out of consciousness because I had been drinking heavily. She used that mischaracterization to argue that my memory was unreliable due to alcohol consumption. That was not my testimony, and the transcript reflects that in black and white. Ms. Kott also repeatedly insinuated that I must have had "secret counsel" assisting me behind the scenes because, apparently, the idea that a pro se litigant could effectively litigate a case against experienced attorneys was not something she was prepared to accept. The reality is that I did my own work, learned the law, prepared my own filings, and tried my own case myself. As litigation became increasingly hostile, attorney James Cook began including my abuser directly on communications with me. I ultimately had to tell him myself that the practice was inappropriate and eventually felt the need to bring the issue to the Court's attention. The firm also objected to nearly every one of my motions in limine that were ultimately granted by the Court, including motions barring attempts to use prior sexual encounters as evidence of consent to the assault at issue, and motions barring a contributory negligence defense, implying that a victim has some duty to proactively prevent another person from physically or sexually assaulting them. At another point, an attorney from the firm sent a lengthy argumentative email directly to the judge attempting to litigate issues outside proper procedure, prompting the Court to remind counsel that the parties were not to litigate through email communications. I was genuinely astounded by the level of unprofessionalism I experienced from this firm. Even setting aside my concerns about litigation conduct, I would not hire this firm based on competence alone. Again, this is not sour grapes from a losing party. I won. This review exists because people deserve to know what kind of conduct they may encounter when dealing with this firm.

Hired Mason to be our closing lawyer and he was happy to take an up front payment for the project…read morebut as time progressed he wanted more and more money to do what was already supposed to have been part of the initial deal (writing, reviewing, and sending a contract). Overall I wouldn't recommend Mason Cole as he will just make ambiguous promises and then will ask for more and more money to honor them.

I used Rich for a property I was selling. He was great! Responsive, detail oriented, provided…read moreclear explanation of everything I needed to do or sign for an easy and stress free closing day. I would highly recommend him!

Mr.Wasik represented me on the sale of my home. He was quick and efficient with getting all the…read morenecessary documents in place for a quick and painless process. He was professional and very nice as well. Thanks for all your help!

Everything about my experience with the Gunderson Law Firm was spectacular. I read the few…read morenegative reviews and had reservations, but I'm so happy I went with this firm. Mike was always available to answer my questions and laid out a clear timeline commensurate with what the various outcomes of my case might look like.

As a realtor in the greater Chicagoland area, I know how important it is to have a great team…read morebehind me. Mike and his staff really go above and beyond when it comes to working real estate deals. I would recommend the Gunderson Law Firm without reservation to any client friend or colleague. Thank you for all your hard work guys! Update: Going on 8 years still working hand in hand with Gunderson and his firm. Amazing customer service very responsive they really help me keep my head on my shoulders. Mike and CJ are like the dream team the 95 bulls before rodman got there! The talent and knowledge at this firm is unparalleled. They don't overcharge or price gouge like some attorneys its really a great value and a place you can trust your transaction with.

SAVE YOUR TIME AND ENERGY, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!! They accepted my case, were incredibly unhelpful…read moreand did nothing for months before sending me an email stating they decided they aren't going to take the case and recommend I try a firm in another state with zero explanation as to why I should do that. If my case wasn't something they could work, they could have told me that months prior and given me a chance to work with someone else. Now I have to start at square one with a case that's months behind. A little communication about what's happening would have been nice. An explanation as to why they wasted so much of my time would have been even better. They did neither. Shame on this firm and their incredibly poor customer service. I'd give zero stars if that were an option.

I have nothing but good things to say about this law firm. As per other reviews, I can't comment as…read moreI have never worked with the other mentioned attorneys. I worked solely with Elise Yu and Thomas. I am very grateful to have found them. After Thomas reviewed my evidence and clearly saw I was not in the wrong he called the attorney immediately and spoke to him. Let me just say that Thomas put the opposing attorney in his place (in a good way). He's very knowledgable, kind and knows what he is doing. Since the other side really has no case against me, I've been in contact with Elise the most as we are just playing the "waiting game" until they come back with a counter offer or something (I am not a lawyer, so I don't know all this legal jargon.). On top of being super responsive with all my questions, Elise has also helped me with a few other things as a courtesy which speaks volumes to her work ethic and service. No matter what time I have e-mailed her, she always responds right away in the morning. She is very kind, compassionate and really wants to help. Now, I have not had to go to court and won't have to, so I can't speak on that. What was done was mostly communication, back and forth talks about settlements and all the other legal stuff/laws lawyers need to do and know. I would recommend this law firm to anyone in a heart beat (in fact, I already have!). Especially Thomas and Elise. Those two together are great! I've left many reviews before, but this one is one of the few I felt the most compelled to write as dealing with the law is totally different than dealing with a restaurants service. I rarely give out 5 stars, but they truly deserve it!

I've been through my share of lawyers and I think there is nothing worse than retaining counsel,…read moreonly to discover that they are just as bad as all the other law firms you tried to escape. This won't be a long review, because I could probably right a small novel about my entire horrific experience with Marc Alberts law firm. However, I will suffice to say that as a client I am very displeased with the service I received. As a brief overview: - On multiple occasions I got excuses that the attorney has the wrong phone number for me (when in fact I hadn't change my number since I retained him) - I had a court date, they forgot to send me out a letter notifying me and I found out 3 days beforehand. - The lawyer often talks over you, acts curt, and has this "I don't really give a shit" shrug and je ne sais qua about him (mind you, not in the beginning when he wants you to sign a contract for his legal services) - I absolutely did NOT appreciate being given a different lawyer a day before trial when I'm under the complete impression that there was only 1 lawyer in the law firm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - The newbies (I can only speak about one without naming names) is mediocre. Gives an honest try. Equally attempts to talk over you. - Their legal assistant talks over you at times, disseminates misinformation based on the facts she has, which are contrary to what the attorney knows. In the grand scheme of things, I'm so happy to walk away from this firm and never look back!!! EVER! It would be fair to state that I could be upset because I was unhappy about my settlement, but when you feel like someone just half-assed your case....it tends to burn. P.S. If you see my first review, then you would know that 3 years with this firm gives me the right to render a fair assessment based on my experience. My apology goes out to any Yelpers that might have heeded my last review and went with this law firm. BEWARE. If it smells like a duck, walks like a duck, and for Pete's sake...has the markings of a duck......its a F##&)(*$ duck!!!!!

Marc performed extremely well on our accident case!! He was professional, knowledgeable and…read morecourteous. Most Importantly he knew how to deal with the Insurance companies!