Nicholas Paul Jakubowski, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Oakbrook Terrace, IL with 81 reviews
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Nicholas Paul Jakubowski

635 Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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Harry tonchev

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10 Feb, 2025
Michael is very knowledgeable and helped us to resolve an uncontested divorce in a very short timeframe. I would highly recommend his services to family and friends.
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Neil mclaughlin

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08 Nov, 2024
I was very pleased with the attention and guidance I received from Family, Wealth. Very good service. Highly recommended.
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Milupa king

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05 Nov, 2024
Michael Lodermeier is an experienced and compassionate attorney. He clearly cares about everyone involved, and getting to a resolution as soon as possible. He is honest, available, realistic, very knowledgeable and his billing is fair. He was the 2nd attorney on my case and drastically better than my first. Grateful to have found him! Thanks, Michael!
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Experienced and knowledgeable attorney who provides excellent legal guidance and representation
“Michael Lodermeier is an experienced and compassionate attorney. He clearly cares about everyone involved, and getting to a resolution as soon as possible.”
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Compassionate and caring approach, treats clients like family
“He is honest, available, realistic, very knowledgeable and his billing is fair. He was the 2nd attorney on my case and drastically better than my first. Grateful to have found him!”
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Responsive and communicative, keeps clients informed throughout the process
“Mike communicated very well with opposing counsel and was consistently very timely in returning my calls and emails. I always felt like he truly cared about me and my children and would do whatever he could to represent our interests.”
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Respected and well-regarded by legal community, including judges and other attorneys
“One thing that stood out about Mike was the respect he commands from everyone in the legal community. Judges, other attorneys, Guardian ad Litems—everyone he encounters holds him in high regard for his professionalism, expertise, and integrity.”
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Provides valuable additional services beyond just legal representation
“The Biederstadt Law Firm also provided so many extra services, including a comprehensive, personalized portfolio that includes all essential documents organized in one convenient place.”
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Concerns about billing practices and fees
“Horrible!!!! He asks his clients to write good reviews for him before the end of the case! Costed me everything I had… had no skill at all. I lost everything to an illegal person that we weren't even married when I bought my house ( she got) and 85% of my retirement!!! Law costs for him were over 50,000$!!!!”
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Potential for lack of skill or expertise in some cases
“This man is a child. He is extremely irresponsible and will screw up your case in a heartbeat. Don't hire him. Marble Law is also a scam.”

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