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Nathan B. Hakimi
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Medical Malpractice
Nathan Hakimi grew up in Skokie, Illinois, influenced by his attorney grandfather and psychologist parents, leading him to pursue a career in law. After earning his J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2017, he practiced at prominent firms like Sax Law LLC and HeplerBroom LLC, specializing in medical malpractice defense. He later worked at JPMorgan, handling complex corporate financing. In 2022, he founded a solo legal practice that eventually merged into the partnership of Kulek, Hakimi, & Katz in 2024.
Nathan is known for his strategic and tactical approach in commercial litigation, business transactions, and negotiation. He is respected...
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Donna Pugh
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago
Donna J. Pugh is a zoning and land use attorney in the Chicago office of Foley & Lardner LLP where she focuses her practice on obtaining governmental approvals related to land use and zoning on behalf of her retail, health care and corporate clients. With her approach of bridging the gap between client, civic and municipal needs, Ms. Pugh has an exceptionally high success rate of securing necessary entitlements for land development projects in the Chicago area.
Ms. Pugh served as 2009-2010 Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of State and Local Government Law.
A consensus builder, Ms. Pugh works...
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James Oberholtzer
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning, Securities and Tax
DePaul College of Law and Washington and Lee University School of Law
James Oberholtzer has provided legal services to clients for over 35 years. He has provided legal representation to: Families. Estate planning, family wealth planning, wills and trusts, taxation of wills and trusts, guardianship and conservatorships, creation and administration of trusts, and probate of estates. Entrepreneurs. Closely held companies, family partnerships and individual entrepreneurs in formation and finance of enterprises, acquisitions and joint ventures, strategic planning and executive compensation, entity governance, integration of tax, legal and business objectives, protection of intellectual property and selection and supervision of local counsel. Senior Housing. Senior housing owners and operators...
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Vanessa M. Sheehan
Mchenry, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Valparaiso University School of Law
I am a licensed Illinois attorney currently practicing at McHenry county's largest criminal defense firm, Donahue and Kililis, PC. I represent clients in criminal and civil court daily, in McHenry, Lake, Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, and Boone counties. I represent clients at all stages of need, in various criminal offenses, including but not limited to: DUI/Summary Suspension, Domestic Battery, Drug offenses, Petty & Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses, Battery, Sexual Misconduct, License Reinstatement. I also handle civil matters including trial and hearings on Orders of Protection, Civil/No Stalking No Contact Order, Forcible Entry & Detainer, Small Claims and limited areas of...
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Nicole Marie Soltanzadeh
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
The George Washington University Law School
Nicole M. Soltanzadeh is a principal at The Law Office of Nicole M. Soltanzadeh, where she advises clients in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and real estate negotiations. She works with clients of large, medium, and small estates, providing each client with high-quality and practical representation.
Early in her career, Nicole earned substantial experience as a litigator, advocating for her clients routinely in state and federal court, and at the trial and appellate levels. She has skillfully brought hundreds of cases to closure through mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
Nicole graduated with honors from The George Washington...
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Brian C. Cichon
Joliet, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Real Estate, Collections, Landlord Tenant and Workers' Comp
IIT, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Born in Chicago, IL. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1995. United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1995. Preparatory education: Loras College, Dubuque, IA (B.A., 1992). Legal education: IIT, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995). Former Will County Assistant State’s Attorney. Member: Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, Illinois Worker’s Compensation Lawyer’s Association.
Brian has been practicing law in Will County for over 20 years, and handles a variety of legal issues, be they simple, complex or something in between. He is a trial lawyer, with a current focus in the area of workers’ compensation and general civil litigation....
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Todd J. Polito
Joliet, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Family and Landlord Tenant
The John Marshall Law School and Northern Illinois University
Born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, Todd has been surrounded by legal role models his entire life. His father, the Honorable Joseph C. Polito (retired) built a highly successful legal practice in Will County before being appointed as an Associate Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, which gave Todd the opportunity to regularly interact with many of his father’s colleagues and fueled his passion for the legal profession at a young age.
Todd served in the United States Navy for four years, earning the prestigious Naval Achievement medal before being honorably discharged. Upon returning to civilian life, Todd built...
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Albert Beaudreau
Orland Park, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationReal Estate
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David B. Sosin
Orland Park, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Municipal
Northwestern University
Mr. Sosin is a Partner in the firm Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck Ltd. A 1972 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Law, he has a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois. David Sosin has served as Village Attorney for the Village of Crestwood, Illinois for over a decade, and practices in all areas of auto dealership representation, real estate law, and zoning law. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
David Sosin was elected to the Illinois State Bar Association's College of Laureates in 2011, joining a select group of...
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James A. Podgorny
Palos Heights, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Real Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Loyola University Chicago
James A. Podgorny is a sole practicing attorney, which means he will be the only attorney you will deal with at the firm. You will not be shuffled amongst many associates who will not necessarily know the current status of your case, as is commonly found in large law firms. Mr. Podgorny will always know the status of your file, and you can always address your concerns directly with him. Mr. Podgorny will return your telephone calls in a timely manner, leaving you free from the stress and anxiety of worrying if you have an attorney focused on your matter...
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James F. White
Sugar Grove, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. White has practiced law for thirty years. He graduated from Indiana University in 1986 and received his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1989. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar, and admitted to practice in the Federal Court in the Northern District of Illinois, in 1989. While attending law school, he was a law clerk with the law firm of Carey, Filter, White & Boland. He became an associate of that firm upon graduating, and in 1996 became a partner.
Mr. White served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Summit Homes beginning...
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Michael A. Hoffman
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Real Estate and Tax
Chicago Kent College of Law
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Michael H. Wasserman
chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Chicago, Illinois Real Estate Lawyer
I help clients purchase and sell homes, condos, coops and apartment buildings in Chicago and surrounding communities. I am a sole practitioner. My client matters get my personal attention, as opposed to a secretary, paralegal or clerk's. Support staff is nice, but when someone hires me to do a job, I am going to see that it gets done.
I am especially focused on residential properties with 1-4 living units.
I help first time home buyers; buyers who are new to the Chicago area and more seasoned / sophisticated buyers and sellers as well.
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Scott W. Brammer
McHenry, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
University of South Dakota School of Law
Scott W. Brammer grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After graduating from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1992, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Brammer was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. That same year, he was also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Scott has spent over 30 years as an attorney in McHenry concentrating on Family Law, Residential and...
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Gregg Garofalo
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Gregg focuses his practice in the areas of probate administration and litigation, estate planning, elder law, and real estate. In addition, Gregg is a guardian ad litem appointed by the Circuit Court of Cook County, not only in the probate area, but other divisions including domestic relations division and law division.
Gregg is an active member of the legal community, where he is serving or has served in several leadership roles within the Illinois Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Gregg is a past Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Probate Practice Committee, where he served two years as Chair....
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Todd Andrew Benison
Crystal Lake, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal Defense, Family and Foreclosure Defense
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Benison earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. While attending Law School, Mr. Benison achieved the JMLS best oralist award for his participation in the 2L Herzog Moot Court Competition. He was selected for a student externship with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office during his final year of law school. Prior to entering Law School, Mr. Benison was in private practice as an accountant, working with local business in Northern Illinois. In his free time, Mr. Benison enjoys spending time with his wife, Erika, and their three children.
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Michael Forkan
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
At Forkan Law, we provide affordable, effective and personalized legal counsel and representation in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal defense, divorce and real estate law. With offices in Burr Ridge and Chicago, we serve clients throughout the greater Chicago area of Illinois.
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Michael Poulakidas
Aurora, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University
Graduated Law School in 1998. Passed the Bar Exam and was admitted to practice in the State of Illinois in May of 1998.
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Craig Pierson
Lake Bluff, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Tulane University School of Law
Craig D. Pierson has been practicing law in Illinois for 20 years. Craig focuses on estate planning, real estate, and business law. As an estate planning attorney, Craig has advised clients on sophisticated estate tax planning techniques, including GRATs, QPRTs, family limited partnerships, generation-skipping tax, charitable remainder trusts, and insurance trusts. In his practice as a real estate lawyer, Craig has advised clients on condominium conversion, environmental concerns, tax challenges, and has created appropriate corporate and other companies with which to hold real estate. His real estate practice includes the representation of general contractors, construction managers, real estate...
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Raul A Villalobos
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Raul A. Villalobos is one of the most well known and respected trial attorneys in the Chicago land area. In his almost forty years of experience he has handled hundreds of criminal and civil trials and has represented individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies.
Currently, Raul A. Villalobos is the managing partner at Villalobos & Associates, which handles a wide range of cases from DUI to Consumer Fraud.
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Charles W. Siragusa
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Real Estate
Northwestern University School of Law
Charles W. Siragusa has represented many individuals who have sold their home, or are buying a home, in the Chicago metropolitan area. He has extensive experience reviewing and modifying real estate sale contracts for sellers and buyers. Federal, Illinois and county laws and regulations must be complied with to close a residential real estate transaction in Illinois; in addition, Chicago, and almost every city, town and village in the Chicago metropolitan area, has its own unique requirements that must be satisfied. Charles W. Siragusa is familiar with all of the legal requirements for closings in Chicago and the cities, towns...
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Melvin L. Sims III
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Landlord Tenant
Howard University School of Law
Attorney Melvin L. Sims III is a Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant & Real Estate Attorney, a Realtor and a Title Agent with 18 years of experience in the practice of law. Mr. Sims' Landlord-Tenant practice focuses on defending and prosecuting Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant actions, including Evictions, Lease Terminations, Lease Arbitrage, as well as pre-litigation Commercial and Residential Lease Dispute Resolution throughout Northern Illinois.
Attorney Sims' General Real Estate Practice includes representing both Sellers and Buyers in Commercial and Residential Conveyances through Closing, with an emphasis on Multi-Family assets of 10 units or more. Attorney Sims also provides Title...
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Michael P Tomlinson
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Real Estate, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Construction
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
For nearly seven years, Michael P. Tomlinson practiced law at a large national law firm. During that time, Mr. Tomlinson represented clients in all types of complex commercial litigation, including the following types of cases:
Restrictive covenants (non-competition and non-solicitation)
Trade secret misappropriation
Securities litigation
Securities enforcement actions
Labor and employment law
Statutory fraud (e.g., the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act)
Class action defense
Uniform Commercial Code
General contract and tort law
Qui tam actions
White collar crime
Mr. Tomlinson also has experience in conducting internal investigations on behalf of both securities and health care clients.
In addition to the litigation-related services listed above, Mr. Tomlinson provides advice to his...
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Dragan Ivetic
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal Defense, International and Trademarks
University of Illinois College of Law
Dragan is an Illinois-licensed attorney with international reach and experience. Driven to study law to help people, Dragan is licensed to practice in the state court of Illinois, as well as the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. For his trademark clients, Dragan is authorized to represent them before the USPTO Trademark Office as well as the TTAB.
He also is authorized to practice before the International Criminal Court, the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and the State Court of Bosnia-Herzegovina. He has been authorized to appear pro hac vice...
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David Nelson
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Drake University Law School
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Kelly Karczmar
Crete, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Kelly Karczmar graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in 1994. She graduated from the John Marshall Law School in 2005, where she served in the Fair Housing Legal Clinic. Ms. Karczmar served for six years as a Human Resources Director in a Fortune 100 company. She was responsible for union negotiations, employee relations and legal compliance. Ms. Karczmar is an attorney admitted to practice in the state bar of Illinois, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She has practiced law since 2005. She is a member of...
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John S Rossi
Joliet, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Real Estate, Family and Landlord Tenant
University of Illinois College of Law
John is a former Assistant State's Attorney in the counties of Will and Peoria, Illinois. He has been practicing in the field of family law for 20 years. He is also an accredited mediator in family law, and acts as a guardian ad litem, representing children in family law matters. In addition to family law, he is also an experienced probate lawyer, representing decedent's estates and their families. He has prepared countless Wills and Powers of Attorneys for individuals. In addition, he is a skilled adoption attorney, representing families in both related and unrelated adoptions.
Originally from the south suburbs of...
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Jennifer K. Kearney
Joliet, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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Douglas Boodt
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
Douglas Boodt, Esq.
Attorney
General practice attorney with over 25 years experience. Concentrating in Business and Corporate Law, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney.
Office hours are by appointment only.
I can be reached at douglas@boodtlaw.com or 269.929.7206. Let me put my decades of experience to work for you.
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Gregory B. Jumbeck
Plainfield, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
24047 Lockport St.
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Plainfield, IL 60544
Real Estate, Appeals, Divorce and Family
Creighton University
Gregory Jumbeck was admitted in 2003 to practice law in the State of Illinois. He focuses his practice in the area of domestic relations. Gregory centralizes his practice to Will and Grundy Counties as well as the Illinos appellate courts. Mr. Jumbeck has tried numerous pre and post-decree cases including child custody (aka allocation of parental responsibilities), removal from Illinois, business valuation, child support, and maintenance. Gregory focuses on reaching a favorable and equitable result for all parties involved. Gregory's courtroom presence makes him an effective litigator both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from the southwest suburbs...
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Berry Tucker
Oak Lawn, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Established in 1972, Berry K. Tucker & Associates, Ltd. focuses on establishing a strong partnership with each of our clients. From the first consultation to closing the case, our experienced attorneys will work with you to establish the best solution that accommodates your needs.
Our lawyers not only remain knowledgeable of all current laws, but we work with a range of clientele that allows them to benefit from their experience with us. Our clients have also returned to us for other law services as they have established a strong partnership that is built on trust and respect.
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James E. Doherty
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Appeals, Municipal and Tax
Northwestern University
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John P. Brady
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Municipal and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
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Brian J. Thompson
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Tax
University of North Carolina School of Law
Chicago CPA and attorney practice areas include tax planning, tax resolution, real estate closings and business formation & planning.
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Wendy D Calvert
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Business Advisor and Real Estate Consultant:
Small boutique firm working to assist entrepreneurs, business start ups, property investors, new home buyers, and distressed owners
Business Advisor and Real Estate Consultant:
Small boutique firm working to assist entrepreneurs, business start ups, property investors, new home buyers, and distressed owners
Wendy Calvert began her career as a corporate attorney with a focus on complex commercial litigation, primarily in the fields of construction, property and casualty, and contractor liability. Through this experience, Wendy has managed and successfully litigated cases in Illinois and Wisconsin.
In 2004, Wendy relocated to...
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Michael J. Gunderson
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Foreclosure Defense, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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John O. Walsh
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Foreclosure Defense
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I have been licensed and practicing law in Illinois for thirty years, primarily in domestic relations, real estate and criminal defense. In addition, I am an Illinois licensed real estate broker.
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Neda Nozari
Evanston, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
The John Marshall Law School
Neda Nozari is an attorney and mediator with her office based in Evanston, Illinois. Neda’s experience includes but is not limited to the practice areas of business, employment, real estate, fair housing and education. She has experience mediating a vast range of legal, personal and organizational issues. She is a highly skilled negotiator and a trained and proficient facilitator of communication.
She graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors degree in Political Science and later from The John Marshall Law School with a Juris Doctorate. Her greatest skill is being able to understand the needs and interests of parties and to...
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Brian M. Radke
Libertyville, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
1641 N. Milwaukee Ave, Suite 12
Libertyville, IL 60048
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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Mazie Harris
Chicago, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Real Estate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Landlord Tenant
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Mazie A. Harris is an Illinois licensed attorney with over 12 years experience. Ms. Harris served as a Hearing Officer for the Illinois Secretary of State for over 7 years before entering private practice. Ms. Harris presided over Formal Hearings and has written hundreds of Orders for the following hearings: reckless homicide, multiple BAIID violations, multiple driving while revoked, false identification, zero tolerance and Out of State DUI revocation. Ms. Harris has extensive knowledge and experience witth the Secretary of State administrative rules and administrative hearing process.
Ms. Harris also has extensive experience in the...