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10 Sep, 2023 by Julie klein
I hired Shameen after my mom recommended her. She helped me with both the sale and purchase of my home. Best attorney who I have ever worked with. She advocated strongly on my behalf, something I had not experience during previous real estate transactions. The best!
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16 Aug, 2023 by Torne'
I recently wrote a review on Redfin's Open Book about Shameen..but I wanted to take another opportunity to express the service excellence provided to me.
Shammen and her associates have been with me through the rigorous attempts to purchase property..They have made themselves available to answer all questions, even allowing me to contact them way after regular business hours are over. They have offered a truly personalized and caring experience..No question is to silly or simple to ask. Since I have been working with Shameen and her associates, I have felt that this is more than just a job for them, they ensure that you are comfortable and well informed.
If I could give them more than five stars, I would.. I definitely would recommend Shameen and her team.
Torne'
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02 Oct, 2019 by Shane
My wife and I needed an attorney to close on our new condominium. Our Real Estate agent referred us to Shameen Thakrar, citing her as the best and the brightest. Ms. Thakrar proved this to be true every step of the process. This was an especially hard experience, with problems generated by the HOA's requirements, and their lack of communication with us on our end. Ms. Thakrar resolved every issue that came up, from an outstanding lawsuit against the property, to a difficult HOA representative. The closing itself was actually a pleasant experience! She will be our first choice again for the next time.
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09 Apr, 2015 by Taylor
This attorney helped me file the proper paperwork to make sure that I was protected. He helped to identify areas that I was not even aware of. He listened to what I needed and then promptly followed up on those and was able to get back to me sooner than I was expecting. I can not say enough of how much he saved my companies name.
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29 Aug, 2023 by Lori scott
We worked with Jeanine to put a number of documents in place. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. She is responsive and fast. We really enjoyed working with her. Highly recommended.
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23 Aug, 2023 by Elizabeth depew
My sisters and I came into town because we knew our mother’s 2007 will needed to be updated.
We were referred to an attorney, and had an initial meeting. Following that meeting the attorney did not return our phone calls or email communication.
There was a sense of urgency.
I called Ms. Jeanine Friedman (estate planning attorney) and immediately connected with her.
She understood our urgency and with great empathy she came to my mother’s home within 48 hours.
She has since executed the updated will and provided copies to my mother and my sisters.
If you are looking for a smart, empathic and extremely professional attorney, look no further than Ms. Jeanine Friedman
Elizabeth DePew
Patricia Thoennes
Donna Morgan
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23 Aug, 2023 by Davida wexler
Jeanine Friedman help me walk through the process from start to finish. I I recommend her highly if you’re looking for a thorough lawyer, who will take the time to answer all your questions.
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29 Aug, 2023 by Lori scott
We worked with Jeanine to put a number of documents in place. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. She is responsive and fast. We really enjoyed working with her. Highly recommended.
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23 Aug, 2023 by Elizabeth depew
My sisters and I came into town because we knew our mother’s 2007 will needed to be updated.
We were referred to an attorney, and had an initial meeting. Following that meeting the attorney did not return our phone calls or email communication.
There was a sense of urgency.
I called Ms. Jeanine Friedman (estate planning attorney) and immediately connected with her.
She understood our urgency and with great empathy she came to my mother’s home within 48 hours.
She has since executed the updated will and provided copies to my mother and my sisters.
If you are looking for a smart, empathic and extremely professional attorney, look no further than Ms. Jeanine Friedman
Elizabeth DePew
Patricia Thoennes
Donna Morgan
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23 Aug, 2023 by Davida wexler
Jeanine Friedman help me walk through the process from start to finish. I I recommend her highly if you’re looking for a thorough lawyer, who will take the time to answer all your questions.
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26 Jan, 2023 by Tom hanley
15 Mar, 2019 by Phil horn
26 Jan, 2023 by Tom hanley
15 Mar, 2019 by Phil horn
26 Jan, 2023 by Tom hanley
15 Mar, 2019 by Phil horn
02 Oct, 2024 by Serena thompson
Dean and Mary were the best! I had an injury as a minor, the other party didn’t want to settle. They fought for years and I got my money. They keep their word and they treat their clients as family. Without Dean and his never stopping efforts, I wouldn’t have received what I received and I’m so grateful. Thank you Dean !
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28 Jun, 2024 by John castelli
Stuart Nagel at Chalmers & Nagel P.C. was one of the best attorneys we have ever worked with. Would recommend him to anyone.
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03 Apr, 2024 by Karen ochoa
Great lawyers and supporting staff!
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24 May, 2023 by John keenan
I have used Todd Stephens to help with various legal matters numerous times over the past 15 years, including real estate closings, contracts, and civil matters. He has consistently provided wise counsel and handled everything very professionally. I have been very pleased. As a result, I have confidently referred numerous friends to Todd for help with a variety of legal issues, and have always heard good things back. I would highly recommend his services.
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23 Nov, 2020 by Estelle fisher
Todd has handled numerous matters for my husband and I over the years, including real estate closings and estate planning.
Without exception, everything has been flawlessly executed in a timely fashion and for very reasonable fees.
And, to top that all off...He also happens to be a really nice guy, with a great witty sense of humor.
Highly recommended!
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28 May, 2020 by Diana grossman tantra butterfly
Posted by Diana May 28, 2020
I had a terrible experience with Todd Stephens while my mother was dying of cancer several years ago. My mother was born in Brazil and English was her second language so once my mother died I realized Todd had appointmented himself as Executor of my mother's estate while I was in my early 40's and my mentally incapacitated father was in a nursing home. The will placed the deed of my parent's home under my mother's legal name and Todd Stephens refused to pass the title of the home under my legal name because he stated that my mother owed him $3,000 so I ended up being forced to sell my parent's home to my renters because Cook county couldn't help me remove my renters from my family home the way the will was drawn up. There wasn't even a hard copy of the will to be found in his legal office or my mother's home once she died. Once he arrived at my mother's hospital I remember she gave him a check to help pay off the taxes to her home and he accepted the check and never paid taxes on the property even though he appointed himself as Executor of my mother's estate.
My mother didn't have a large estate and she died impoverished because she lost everything during the Enron crash. All she she left me were her belongings, a small sum of cash that was her retirement money and her home. Todd Stephens knew my parents were not wealthy people yet he encouraged my mother to state the home in Skokie would be called The Bertha Grossman trust and refused to pass the title of the home to me. I was unable to sell the home legally because it was still under my mother's name and when I put renters there they refused to leave the property so Cook County suggested I sell the home to my renters for far less than it's value. Todd Stephen's took $3000 from me after the sale of the home claiming that my mother owed him for his time and services yet my mother was an excellent accountant and never left bills unpaid.
This man was unprofessional and extremely rude to me and I truly do not recommend his services to anyone. He took complete advantage of my mother.
I will never forget or forgive how he treated me after my mother died. I am regretful that my mother chose to hire him to draw up her will because her intentions were never to create such misery for me yet this attorney was deeply disrespectful to me and I wasn't even able to find a hard copy of the will because he claimed it wasn't in his office. At the very end of my mother's life she suffered a stroke and some major memory loss. This entire period of my life was a complete nightmare because of his mismanagement of my mother's estate.
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