I consulted Erwin Law to draft a will since it was one of those things I've been procrastinating on…read more- who wants to prioritize the creation of a will? Alas, I found Erwin Law to assist me. I reached out via Yelp and we communicated mostly through email. I was given web forms to pay via credit card for the deposit and final transaction. We did most of the will creation over email, I was sent a form to complete then scan, and email back. For the final will creation, I had to visit the office in person and sign, along with Erwin's team. In all, it was a pretty realistic transaction for the creation of a will. Granted my will is not complex, so I cannot speak for someone with a lot of requirements, but Erwin Law did a great job for a basic will.

I did not use their services. I was asked to email documents. I called to follow-up. I was told the…read moreattorney was behind on emails. I literally never heard back. The documents contained sensitive information. While I am sure they securely handle the documents, to receive no correspondence back was disrespectful of my time and efforts to meet their requests.

My wife and I used Bell & Shah for estate planning and had a great experience. They were very…read moreresponsive, answered all of our questions, and completed everything in a timely manner. The signing and pickup process was easy, and the on-site notary services made things convenient. We will definitely use them again for future estate / trust planning needs.

I had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Wolfson, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She…read moreis a knowledgeable, dedicated, and highly responsive attorney who truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Her attention to detail and ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease make her an invaluable asset. Stephanie's professionalism, clear communication, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes set her apart. If you're looking for a skilled and trustworthy attorney, Stephanie is the one to call! Ernest Caston Coldwell Banker Realty Chicago & Northwest Indiana

Jill Metz and Associates helped my husband and I set up estate papers, a will for each of us and a…read moretrust for each of us almost ten years ago. They were there for us as the laws changed and we went from "partners" to a civil union to finally being officially married. Many of our papers needed to be updated and changed slightly and we received the BEST advice at every move. Their newsletter keeps abreast of LGBTQ issues and news. We would not think of going anywhere else for an enlightened opinion and the best advice. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Doug Lia

Used Metz + Jones a few years back for all things related to Estate Planning and most recently for…read morethe sale and purchase of my new home. Jill and Carol and their staff are wonderful to work with! Jill and Carol are kind, understanding, professional, patient (with the million and one questions we asked) and both are very knowledgeable. Had a great experience each time, I have nothing but good things to say about this firm. I highly recommend working with Metz + Jones!!

Stacey was our attorney for our house purchase and she made the entire process so easy for us…read more Super responsive and easy to communicate with at all hours of the day

Have you ever watched The Godfather and wondered what it'd be like to have your own personal…read moreconsigliere? That's how it felt to work with Ryan Law group - except more legal and with fewer horse heads. When the bank messed up our mortgage, Stacey Galloway fought passionately, creatively, urgently, and insistently to make it right. She tirelessly tried different solutions and stuck with us - and stayed on top of the bank - to ensure things got fixed and we could move on. I'd never recommend the closing experience we went through but I cannot imagine going through it without the Ryan Law group.

Matt helped me negotiate the closing when I bought a house five years ago. Five years later, he…read morehelped me close on the sale, which was a bit tricky. He navigated me through the process calmly, patiently, and effectively. I would absolutely go to him again, and I highly recommend Braun and Rich.

My husband and I are first time homebuyers and didn't even know we needed a lawyer until after our…read moreoffer was accepted *insert facepalm emoji here*. Matt came highly recommended by our friends who had just sold and purchased a house a few months before us. I emailed Matt right away and received a response within a few hours. He was so helpful through what ended up being an unnecessarily difficult process (our lender's fault, not Matt's). He always answered our questions thoroughly, and made sure we understood the process. When closing time came, Matt did an excellent job explaining all the documents in a way us non-lawyers can understand. He was patient with our questions and offered additional resources and suggestions for a new homebuyer. I couldn't have asked for a better experience with him. My husband and I can't sing his praises enough.

Me and my girlfriend just recently used Keith for buying a short sale on a Condo in the City…read more. Everyone said that Short Sales can be a nightmare. And they are totally RIGHT!!!! We were VERY lucky that we had Keith on our side. Being new to the process we had a TON of questions and concerns. Keith would make himself available to answer any of our questions we had. He would explain documents to us so we could understand everything. And let us know what to expect next in the process. And that really helps in such a stressful transaction, It took about 5 months to close:(.. Without Keith, We are not sure how we would of got through it all. But now that it's over! We are both so excited that we did it! Thanks to Keith! Keith, You have a lifetime of referral business coming your way from us, Thank you

My husband and I have worked with Keith for two closings so far and we will continue to work with…read morehim on anything that life throws our way that he specializes in. He is transparent, honest and determined - the right person that you would want on your side and protecting your interests. I would recommend working with him to anyone.

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 recently had the opportunity to work with Mike from Mazek Law on a challenging closing for a…read moremulti-family building in Chicago. Mike was always available to answer questions that came up, and provided clear and concise guidance throughout the entire process. He took the time to walk me through all of the different documents required in a real estate transaction and I'd highly recommend him for anyone going through the purchase process for real estate in Cook county.

Could not be happier with my experience working with Patrick and the whole team! I was nervous…read morefilling for the BIG B but Patrick, Jasmine, and Michelle showed compassion and made the whole process a breeze. Answering all my questions and putting my fears to rest. They are communicative, knowledgeable, patient and what I believe most important personable. Clearly they are seasoned vets. Their services did not break the bank, definitely a value, which was so important for all the obvious reasons. I called a list of lawyers before I landed on Patrick. With the competitive pricing combined with the customer service I would highly recommend Tang & Associates - they take care of you! Thanks to everyone at the office for helping me get back on the right track!

I interviewed several attorneys before selecting Patrick Tang and Associates to represent me for my…read morebusiness and personal bankruptcy, Patrick held my hand throughout the entire process. He told me what to expect at each step in the process. Patrick and his team were there for me before, during, and after the whole ordeal. I was very pleased with the services and the value I got for his services. I highly recommend Patrick Tang and Associates.

Dear Audience since I'm being pursued by Howvel & Associates I'm sharing my nightmarish experience…read moreas a previous tenant of Beal Properties. Beal uses this legal debt collection group to come after tenants for so called fines if you leave furniture behind in your unit. I had an oral agreement with Beal properties that I would be paying $1500 to satisfy my debt and that I would not be renewing my lease because of their insane rent price hikes and price gauging tactics. I'm currently suffering from migraines and nausea due to black mold exposure from apt. 408 at 635 W Barry Avenue in Lakeview. I'm physically ill so I'm posting this review to clear my name and warn others. I made the mistake of taking over a sublease at 635 W. Barry apartment 408 17 months ago. Both my pets and I were exposed to black mold and flooding that took place at the property. I decided against renewing my lease and paid Beal Properties $1500 and had an oral agreement that that would suffice. The previous tenant left his belongings behind and there was no elevator in my building so I was unable to find anyway to lug a mattress etc down a very dangerous fire escape. Beal hired these debt collectors to come after me because I left behind pieces that I could not physically carry since I'd have to climb six flights of stairs. This particular company represents Beal properties and if you do your research for yourself you will see the numerous building code violations that Beal properties commits which include toxic black mold, rats and other vermin not to mention flooding in the laundry room. These people just sent me threats stating I owe them money and they will soon be reporting me to all the credit bureaus so I will soon do what I need to do and countersue since my health has been affected by the longterm affects of black mold exposure. Protect yourself from predators who defend slumlords. Pamela Bailey has been calling me non stop emailing me non stop but what she fails to realize is Beal properties who she is representing is rated very low on yelp and Google and there's even a website for ex Tenants to file complaints. My friend who helped me move suffers from asthma and he was rushed into the ER the next day because he's very sensitive to mold. After the doctors conducted tests on him they found evidence that he was exposed to black mold. Pamela Bailey doesn't mind representing predators like Beal properties. Everything I'm sharing here is 100% true down to the oral agreement I shared with Beal properties. I will not allow this company to harm my credit score without fighting back. Black mold is an extremely dangerous toxin to have in your apartment building and exposure to black mold leads to organ failure and cancer.

Rude and unprofessional. They will make you feel incompetent if you ask a single questions about…read morepayment options. Not helpful and not "completely reasonable people".

Trust me; I'm an attorney…read more No, seriously, I am. And a litigator at that. And not a new one either. So- I thought that I knew what I was dealing with regarding my jerky landlords (seriously- there's history) and my bad situation in having to leave town 2 weeks after signing a new lease on that overpriced Edgewater condo- because I can read the Chicago LLT Ordinance. WRONG. I almost drove myself into a nervous breakdown and ruined my relationship over the stress of the situation - I'm not exaggerating- before I called Randy. Boy did I ever learn a BIG lesson in humility - and another big one about how to be a better lawyer. Because Randy is a good lawyer. Better standard of practise than most I've worked with personally and as a client I am 150% satisfied. In support of this assertion I offer the following personal observations: Exhibit A: Excellent client contact skills. To whit: 1- first phone call was returned within 5 minutes. He listened to my freak out, understood all the nuances and said "We can fix this." And did. 2- from signing a contract, submitting a retainer and sharing documents, he was available to ask questions and responded by phone or email within 24 hours (usually under an hour.) 3- he handed over his cell phone- AND ANSWERED IT. Once I called at 7:30 expecting to get voice mail and he answered. Exhibit B: Fast, efficient, positive results 1- He walked us through the options and executed our decisions immediately. 2- He got us our deposit AND damages back for the crazy bs that we origially weren't even aware of. 3- Check, please. Days after judgement= paid. Have I covered everything? Hm. IMHO, he's also a nice guy. Do yourself a favor, hire this dude. I wish we had sooner. Don't let that happen to you. When your plumbing screws up, do not get out a wrench, call a plumber. When you have landlord trouble, no not write letters, call Randy.

Randy represented me as attorney on 3 deals. The first two deals that I had with him in 2015, one…read moreabout a security-deposit dispute and another one about a parking-spot sale, went well. Randy knew what he was doing and acted promptly. I appreciated his help. In 2017, I hired him again to be my attorney to represent me on a purchase of a one-bedroom unit, and my experience with him was a disaster. My contract was signed right before the Memorial Day weekend. I was not made aware that he would be out of town for several days. Also, no work was done up until I terminated his representation 1 business day before the deadline of the attorney review period. It is okay to be busy and to be upfront to clients about your capacity for taking on clients' cases. But it is WRONG to be unresponsive to clients' simple questions for days, and to tell client that you were out of town after the client terminated the representation.