Schedule a consultation about a tax deed, property or civil matter
This practice handles Illinois tax deed and property tax matters, real estate litigation, civil disputes including consumer fraud and insurance claim disputes, and probate administration. A first conversation reviews what the records show, which dates apply, and which next step is worth its cost.
Pick the consultation that fits the matter, then open the calendar further down this page. If you are not sure which appointment applies, call 312-965-5618 and describe the notice or letter you received.
A scheduled conversation does not itself establish representation. The firm confirms the scope of services and the engagement terms separately.
What to bring for a tax sale or tax deed matter
Property tax matters run on recorded dates. The notice you received usually names the sale, the tax years and the deadline, and the circuit court file holds the filings in any tax deed proceeding. Bring:
- The notice of sale, the take notice, or the petition for tax deed, with the envelope if you kept it.
- The property index number or parcel number, and the property address.
- The tax year or years involved and the sale date, if the notice states them.
- The case number of any tax deed proceeding in the circuit court.
- Any deed, mortgage, estate paper or land trust document that shows your interest in the property.
- Receipts for taxes paid, and any redemption estimate the county clerk has issued.
Redemption, indemnity and surplus questions each turn on different dates and different records. Read the tax deed overview, the redemption deadlines page, the indemnity page and the surplus funds page before the appointment. The tax sale notice checklist lists the documents a notice points to.
What to bring for a denied insurance claim
A denial letter usually names the policy provisions the insurer relied on. That language, read against the policy and the evidence of loss, sets the starting point for the review. Bring:
- The full policy, or the declarations page together with the endorsements.
- The denial, delay or reservation of rights letter, with its date.
- The claim number and the name of the adjuster assigned.
- Photographs, repair estimates, invoices and any inspection or engineering report.
- Your written correspondence with the insurer, including email and the claim portal messages.
- The date of loss and the date you reported it.
The insurance claim dispute page explains how a denial is reviewed, and next steps after a denial covers the internal appeal and the records that support it.
Probate, real estate and consumer fraud matters
A probate estate
Bring the will if one exists, the death certificate, a list of the known assets and debts, the names and addresses of the heirs or legatees, and any court papers already filed. Deeds, account statements and beneficiary designations help show what passes through the estate and what does not. The probate page describes the stages, and do you need a lawyer for probate explains when court involvement is required.
A real estate dispute after closing
Bring the contract, the seller disclosure report, the inspection report, the closing statement, photographs of the problem, repair estimates, and any written exchange about the condition before closing. See the real estate litigation page and proof in a seller disclosure dispute.
A consumer fraud claim
Bring the advertisement, quote or written statement at issue, the agreement you signed, proof of payment, and a short note of what you received instead. See the consumer fraud page and consumer fraud compared with breach of contract.
For a dispute that does not fit these categories, the civil litigation page describes how a matter is assessed.
Prepare for your consultation
A consultation is a review, not a filing. Four steps keep it focused.
- Write the issue in a few sentences, with the dates that matter and the county involved.
- Put the documents in date order, and note anything you cannot locate.
- Write your questions, including questions about scope, cost, timing and who will handle each step.
- Confirm the appointment time, and allow enough time to go through the records without rushing.
Call the firm at 312-965-5618 or choose a consultation on this page. Filing fees, recording fees and any appraisal or title work are separate client-paid expenses, and the firm does not advance them.
There is no assurance that the firm will accept a matter. If you receive an engagement agreement, review it in full, confirm the scope and the payment instructions, and confirm when work will begin.
Office and contact details
53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 752, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Phone: 312-965-5618
Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
