David M Jaffe Law Offices - Bradley (IL)

Nancy 5-Stars ALL the way! You won’t go wrong speaking or hiring Doug Warlick and Associates – honest, efficient, human, credible, and results driven. Hire for a successful outcome and NOT the wallet because the ladder will cost you more in the long run. Doug Warlick and Associates did a terrific job representing my divorce case and I couldn’t be happier with the attention and the outcome of my case. I am sure I was small potatoes vs. other clients Doug manages, but I still received great council and personalized attention throughout the process. My ex was difficult to work with and there were many times Doug had to talk me off the ledge – offering a human touch through a gut wrenching process. He spent a lot of his own personal time drafting documents to make sure they thoroughly represented my best interests and always kept me informed. Moreover, as a seasoned lawyer, Doug was able leverage his experience that resulted in an outcome that is very difficult to achieve a state like Illinois. I encourage you to speak to Doug if you are looking for council… You cannot go wrong in speaking with Doug at minimum or hiring him to represent you. Nice work Doug!

Kevin King Mr. Hodgkinson is an alchemist. He turned lead into gold. A while ago, I was involved in a situation that threatened my freedom and my chosen profession. Another attorney might have sought to plea. However, due to his skills, there was no plea bargain. Through multiple court appearances, the entire case was dismissed with an expungement order. If anyone ever needs excellent representation, then I recommend him most highly. I cannot thank him or his firm enough for their representation.

CG CISCY I turned to the Blake Law group to assist with the affairs of a deceased relative. The hourly rate for this firm is fairly high, but I figured that meant they would be efficient and keep the billable hours to a reasonable amount. That was not the case. I started to be suspicious of Mr. Blakes work after I was provided a document to review and it included information from a previous client. Even though Mr. Blake charged me as though he drafted a new document, it was apparent he just made a few edits to a draft he already had available. I was charged a few grand for something that was likely worked on for minutes. I suspect he did this with everything I paid for, make edits to recycled documents and charge a fortune. Also, Mr. Blake will charge a full billable hour for any email you send him, no matter how short, and he will also charge for sending a response back simply acknowledging he received the email. Another clever trick of his, is to bait a client into communicating with him unnecessarily in order to increase his billable hours. For example, hell provide a document for review and ask for input, but hell charge for reading your input and if an error is shared, like the ones mentioned above, hell charge to fix them. So its almost like this was intentional. I was charged to proof read his work and he charges to correct his own mistakes. Truly an amazing system. All in all, I had to move on from Mr. Blakes services because his fees were becoming too much. His fees were on track to exceed 50% of the total estate value. Something that shouldnt be allowed, especially in the case of modest estates. He may know what he is doing, but be warned, you will overpay for his services.

Stephanie Cooper Alec Murphy was an amazing attorney during my high conflict divorce. I was a wife to our husband that was the breadwinner. During the year-long process of divorcing my spouse, Alec did an amazing job with communicating setting expectations for me and keeping me informed of everything that was happening. He set a number of appointments with me prior to the final trial date to help me prepare for testimonies. I highly recommend if you’re going through a high conflict, divorce or difficult divorce. Alec Murphy. He fought for my rights and set me up for life after a divorce.

Ron Jackson I have worked with Jerry Lee and Terry Smythe for many years. I hold them in high regard when it comes to Real Estate Law. I have been involved in many real estate dealing with their firm over the last 24 years and I am always impressed with their candor, honestly, and accountability to get things done right! They represent their clients in the right way and I consider them one of the best Real Estate Lawyer teams in Lake County.

Lori Libby He has been my attourney for many years. I trust his work and he has always given me good counsel. Very good to work with and he shows genuine concern for his clients. He offers options and explanations for things I dont understand. Friendly atmosphere as well.

Michele Nelson Neeley was absolutely amazing at the closing table! As a Realtor with plenty of experience working with attorneys, I can confidently say she stood out in the best way. This was my first time working with her, and I was genuinely impressed—not only did she attend the closing in person, but she made eye contact, was approachable, and brought a warm, professional energy to the room. Her staff, Maddie and Lynn, were just as wonderful, easy to communicate with, and incredibly helpful. Together, we facilitated a smooth and stress-free closing. I look forward to working with Neeley and her team again!

Gary Dunow Im having an issue with a property I am renting, and I had a couple of questions and didnt know who to ask. I reached out to dj at Kramer law office and he was great and helpful. If I ever need someone on my side to assist me in legal issues I will definitely reach out to Kramer law office.

Richard Baum SD&F facilitated my goal of working with a single attorney. I was not shuffled between nor required to work with multiple attorneys. Still, the attorney with whom I worked, Joshua Shancer, was able to consult with his team and receive useful feedback as necessary. Joshua Shancer is a brother in arms. He works to serve. His exemplary pursuit of excellence provides reassurance that is invaluable. By taking the time to understand the nature of his client’s “trying times,” he is able to manage such times. Attorney Shancer afforded me with peace of mind, allowing me to trust in the process with optimism. With trust at the foundation of any great relationship, Attorney Josh excels by building it. It was clear as the case unfolded that it was not just his client that trusted him. As “master of tact,” Josh brought wisdom and trusted-input into his encounters with everyone involved in the case. Whenever necessary, his innate litigation skill would successfully convey the very clear and professional case being presented via his analyses and filings. Joshua Shancer’s genuine camaraderie in conjunction with his keen understanding and execution of Family Law make him a force of nature and a pleasure to work with.