I am an attorney who is passionate about my profession and clients. I believe in providing top-notch, innovative, cutting-edge strategies and advice. My clients feel as if they are my only client. I will treat your case as if I was in your shoes. I understand your situations, problems, and dilemmas and formulate a plan of action to resolve the issues at hand.
Washington Law Offices P.C. is located in Chicago and Elgin, Illinois. We provide a variety of legal services including Real Estate Law, Business Law, Contract Law, Employment Law, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant Disputes. We practice in almost all counties in Illinois.
EDUCATION:
Michigan State University School of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
Juris Doctorate
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
LLM (Law of Masters Candidate) Real Estate Law
Argosy University, Chicago Illinois
Doctorate of Business Administration, International Business
Published Dissertation
Robert Morris University, Chicago, Illinois
Master in Business Administration, Concentration Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Administration of Justice, Minor: Sociology
LAW LICENSES:
Illinois
Northern District of Illinois
Central District Court of Illinois
Southern District Court of Illinois
United States Tax Court
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Foreclosure Defense
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- International Law
- Human Rights, Imports & Exports
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Intellectual Property
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Municipal Law
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- Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern & Central Districts of Illinois
- United States Tax Court
- English
- Attorney / Founder
- Washington Law Offices, P.C.
- Current
- Since 2016
- Eviction Mediator
- Residential Eviction Mediation Program for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court
- - Current
- Business Law Adjunct Professor
- Trine University
- Business Management Adjunct Professor
- University of Phoenix
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- Argosy University
- Ph.D. | International Business
- The John Marshall Law School
- LL.M. | Real Estate Litigation
- Michigan State University
- J.D. (2013) | Business Law
- Robert Morris College
- MBA (2008) | Business Management
- Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
- B.A. (2004) | Administration of Justice
- Best Real Estate Attorney in Chicago
- Expertise
- Superb Rating 9.9/10
- Avvo
- State Bar of Illinois  # 6319403
- Member
- Current
- Chicago Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Executive Committee: Real Property Law Committee; Civil Practice Committee; Class Litigation Committee; Solo/Small Firm Practitioners; Corporation and Business; Young Lawyers Section; Law Practice Management
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Board Member 2019 - 2020
- Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
- Member
- Current
- 10 Steps for Starting Your Own Law Practice in Illinois
- Cook County Bar Association
- How to Evict Your Tenant
- Cook County Bar Association
- Satisfaction of Employees of United States Companies Who Conduct Business in China.
- Mediation: University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Fair Housing Clinic, Chicago
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
- Which Is Best: LLC, Corp, Partnership DBA & Taxes Consequences
- Small Business Jumpstart & Soar Conference
- Business Assistance Resources & Information for Businesses During COVID-19
- The Pros and Cons of LLC, Corp, Partnership DBA & Taxes Consequences
- Certified IRS Tax Preparation Professional
- IRS
- Website
- Washington Law Offices Website
- Q. I had a tenant break lease early and refuses to pay the termination fee in the contract she signed.
- A: Excellent question. Based upon the information you provided, you may have a cause of action to sue her for breach of contract/early termination. Your contractual agreement will govern whether you can seek attorney's fees. You have stated that there is a provision in the lease agreement where attorney's fees maybe granted if you have to seek court enforcement. You can file a small claims lawsuit, then have your previous tenant served and attend court to prove up your case in court. Good luck.