Reviews

Joan was very quick to apprise me of my rights and get me out of a bad situation. Following up with their counsel took some time, but we got compensation for their bad practices. She specializes in this, and it shows.

Exceptional legal counsel from start to finish. Joan was incredibly responsive, providing clear and informative guidance throughout our tenancy dispute case. Her detailed knowledge of the RLTO put us at ease, giving us full confidence that we had a strong case. Joan's swift communication and decisive actions allowed us to successfully break our lease and recover all of our money from an uncooperative landlord. We were impressed by her professionalism and advocacy on our behalf. If you need a tenacious attorney to protect your rights as a tenant, Joan is the one to hire. Can't recommend her enough!

Joan did an excellent job for us in a years long case involving a very obstinate and obnoxious landlord. Facilitated a fair settlement for us & more than earned her fee.

Joan and Nick helped me get back my security deposit, plus a good amount of damages, from my nasty former landlord. (As a bonus, he also got stuck with a large attorney’s fee bill, so he paid for the great representation I got from Joan and Nick!) They really know how to use Chicago’s tenant ordinance to get results for their clients. Another nice thing: I never once had to go to court or do anything other than send some docs and review/sign some stuff; they took care of everything with no hassle for me.

Had a dispute with our former landlords over our security deposit. The situation was very stressful. So glad we found Joan, she is knowledgeable and prompt. She made everything much less stressful and we were able to reach an agreement.

Joan helped me get my deposit back +reach a settlement with both my previous landlords. Long story short my landlord sold the building and new landlords did not want to give me my deposit back. Joan was able to settle With both set of landlords for violating the rlto. I am very pleased with the outcome in both these matters. She is very knowledgeable, works fast and keeps you in the loop every step of the way! I highly recommend her.

We worked with Joan on a dispute with our former landlord over prorated rent and withholding of our security deposit. Joan did a great job of advising us on the process, keeping us informed of developments, and working with a difficult attorney on the landlord’s side. We were very happy with the recovery Joan was able to secure for us.

I retained Joan to assist with a dispute with a former landlord who would not return the security deposit. Her representation was superb and resulted in a recovery which was several times the amount in dispute. The value that Joan brings as a specialist in this area is immense. Any attorney can claim to practice landlord/tenant law, but few have the experience that comes with handling the sheer number of security deposit claims that Joan has handled. Joan was able to knowledgeably evaluate the merits of my case and provide sound guidance at every stage. I was able to confidently direct settlement negotiations because Joan has an unmatched knowledge of what these cases look like when they actually get litigated in court. Experience like that is invaluable. We ended up reaching a settlement I was very happy with. I recommend Joan without reservation.

I can't recommend Joan highly enough. In dealing with a dispute with my former landlord, Joan provided exceptional legal representation. Her knowledge of the law, combined with her professional, methodical approach, resulted in a favorable outcome for me. Throughout the entire process, Joan was always available to answer my questions and kept me well-informed about the case's progress. If you are looking for an attorney who will tirelessly advocate for your rights and provide top-notch legal advice, look no further than Joan Fenstermaker. I am truly grateful for her support and would not hesitate to seek her services again in the future.

She was able to handle a complicated landlord tenant security deposit situation that required multiple lawyers. Not only did she instill confidence at the initial consultation she went out of her way to take a case on contingency. She deserved a glowing review (win or lose) ... but in my experience she doesn't lose.

Joan, executed her agreed upon tasks with professionality and dispatch. Her knowledge of the matter in dispute was excellent. We avoided going to court and she negotiated a settlement which was satisfactory to us. We would without hesitation engage her again in Chicago Tenant Landlord disputes.

Joan was incredibly helpful, responsive, and capable. The situation my roommate and I were in was stressful but Joan made the process as easy as possible. We really appreciate how she handled it and would recommend her to anyone.