Reviews

**Review of John Lynch's Law Firm** I recently sought the services of John Lynch to help navigate some complex issues regarding the structuring of my home ownership and business, specifically around setting up an LLC to manage a trust related to a duplex I am renting in Chicago. Unfortunately, my experience has been far from satisfactory. During our initial consultation, John provided a quote for setting up the LLC. However, what followed was a frustrating two-month process marred by significant errors. Despite my repeated attempts to communicate the correct name for the LLC, John still registered it incorrectly, leading to further delays and complications as I was forced to rename the LLC. To make matters worse, I received an unexpected bill after the error, which I contested, believing it to be due to the additional hours needed to correct the name—an issue that should not have arisen had John double-checked my communications. Despite raising these concerns, I felt ignored, as my requests for clarity on the billing were brushed aside, and I was instead met with a notice of delinquency. I also discovered unexplained charges related to my requests for corrections that had been mishandled. It's clear that poor organization and a lack of attention to detail have led to unnecessary costs on my end. Even more concerning, I recently reached out to John about the trust document, as an external lawyer reviewed it and flagged the absence of a residuary clause—something critical that needs to be addressed promptly. I am demanding that John rectify this issue without further delay, as it has significantly hampered my plans and incurred additional expenses. To further complicate matters, I received a notice of delinquency that included a bill for an annual report filing fee that John never communicated to me. Neither John nor I have any records of this bill, and it appears he was notified by the state months ago but failed to inform me until now, leading to a late fee. This lack of communication and oversight is utterly unacceptable. Based on my experience, I feel compelled to report John Lynch to the Illinois Bar Association and the Better Business Bureau to warn others about the lack of professionalism and disorganized service I encountered. It’s clear I’m not alone in feeling this way, as reflected in other reviews I've seen. In summary, I cannot recommend John Lynch's law firm. The combination of mismanagement, poor communication, and unprofessional handling of my case has caused significant stress and financial strain. Proceed with caution if you choose to engage his services.

No one answers the phone, nor do they return your call after multiple messages

Doesn’t communicate and also likes to give himself raises through a Bankruptcy. Please shop around you will find better.

Bob came highly recommended, after looking for an attorney for my son. Bob was extremely helpful and amazing during this very long process. He answered all our questions, and truly fought for my son. I am so thankful we had Bob as our attorney. He is the best of the best and will always recommend him.

I had a serious traffic matter and I needed help from an attorney. I want to Bob Heap for advice. He was extremely cordial and put me at ease immediately. We discussed my case, and he told me what the law was, what I could expect in pursuing my case, and how he would handle my representation. Bob did an excellent job for me. There are a lot of attorneys in the area he practices but I seriously doubt that many, if any, are as competent how is Bob. As things turned out, we negotiated an extremely favorable plea. I was very satisfied with. I would recommend Bob to anyone to hire as an attorney. Not only is he a very pleasant person, but he is also an extremely good lawyer, thoroughly knows the law, and is excellent at negotiating. I cannot say enough about Bob.

Everything about them is great.

Extremely competent! Both the lawyer and the paralegal answered all my questions in a relatable way. Very professional but also personable. Very affordable considering all that you get including a notebook with all the documents tabbed for easy reference. I highly recommend River Valley Law Firm.

Bob Heap was very professional and knowledgeable. We are complete strangers to the court system, but he was able to guide us and provide the answers to any questions that came about throughout the entire process. He always had our best interest in mind, and he was able to produce a very favorable outcome for us. We are grateful for being able to work with Bob and we would HIGHLY recommend obtaining his services.

We hired Bob Heap as he came recommended by a very good friend. He represented our son on a major driving violation which resulted in a minor accident. Throughout the engagement, he gave us very realistic advice and encouraged my son to not only help him out of severe punishment, but also giving him tools for life. He has a very pragmatic approach and he is kind and when he believes after careful consideration, that there is merit in representing the individual, he goes all out to get the case handled in the best possible way. we highly recommend his services.. My husband and I are very grateful for his guidance in my son's case.

I hired Robert Heap to defend me earlier this year and would highly recommend him. He made me feel as comfortable as possible given the circumstances. Bob was very kind and patient with me, he answered all my questions no matter how many times I asked. He was always readily available. Ultimately my case was dismissed, Bob is still helping me afterwards with an expungement, etc.

I only attended her seminar so far but was truly impressed. Very professional and knowledgeable.