Buyer closings $500. Seller-side FREE. Small landlords welcome — other firms reject you, we don't. You'll know exactly what you're paying before you sign anything.
Most attorneys won't tell you what things cost until you're already committed. We put our flat fees on the website because you deserve to know what you're paying before you sign a retainer.
Court filing fees ($300–$389) additional on evictions. Calculate your seller net proceeds →
Don't know which notice to send? Get the right Illinois-compliant 5-day, 10-day, or 30-day notice free — plus a plain-English breakdown of what to do next so your case holds up in court.
Book a free call and we'll send the correct Illinois eviction notice plus the next-step checklist.
No spam. No retainer. Just the document and a straight answer.
Whether someone is living in your property for free or you're closing on your next deal, you get the same flat-fee clarity.
Every day they don't pay is another day someone lives in your property for free. The courthouse won't explain the process — we will, and then we end it.
From a first-time condo to a 21-unit building, we protect your deal with contract review, title clearance, and closing-day representation — all at a published flat fee.
I built this practice on a simple idea: tell people what things cost. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Every service has a published price. No hourly clock, no billable emails, no line items for conversations you barely remember.
Call or text and you reach Justin directly — not a paralegal, not a gatekeeper. We answer the phone and we don't charge for advice calls.
Compare our fees against anyone's before you ever pick up the phone. That's the whole point — you should be able to shop.
Remote closings, e-sign, and video consults statewide. Most of our clients never step foot in the Lisle office — and that's by design.
“I built this practice on a simple idea: tell people what things cost.”
I've closed $54 million in Illinois real estate since 2014 — residential purchases, investment acquisitions, seller-side closings, evictions, short sales, wholesale assignments, and LLC formations across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Lake, and the surrounding counties.
Most Chicago real estate attorneys still bill hourly. You call, they bill. You email a question about your closing timeline, they bill. I looked at that model and decided there was a better way to run a practice. Every service on this site has a published flat fee, and seller-side closings are free because the title company covers my fee at the table.
I answer the phone. I explain what's happening in your deal in plain English. When a contract needs modification, I walk you through what changed and why it matters to your bottom line. I've handled everything from a nervous first-time buyer's condo to a 21-unit building closed on 14 days' notice — same attention regardless of deal size.
I also publish academic research, hold a cybersecurity bug bounty, and wrote a 28-hour guide on internet privacy that involved filing 650 deletion requests. I go deep, I do the work myself, and I don't stop until the thing is done right.
Real clients. Real outcomes. Here's what people say after the file closes.
“Justin evicted a tenant of mine in record time. I just did not think it was possible to get this tenant out so fast. Very humane and landlord empathetic eviction lawyer. His answers are clear and concise.”
“Justin made a difficult and stressful period so much easier. He translated legal requirements and documents into language we were able to readily understand. I'll absolutely be using Justin for any real estate transactions going forward.”
“Working with Justin was like working with a great friend. His knowledge and experience is extensive and he explains complex issues in simple terms. The value he offers far exceeds his already reasonable fees.”
From first call to closed file, here's exactly what to expect.
Free 30-minute phone consult. Tell us what's going on. We'll tell you if we can help — and what it costs.
You leave the call knowing the exact price. No retainer surprises. If you decide to move forward, we send the engagement letter.
Contract review, filings, court appearances, closing-day representation. You get plain-English updates and one point of contact.
Free, in-depth articles written from active casework — not marketing fluff.
$895 plus filing fees in DuPage, $1,600 in Chicago. What the fee covers and why DIY usually costs more.
Read the guide →The 2025 contract update — new buyer-brokerage rules, redesigned inspection structure, and new fixture categories.
Read the guide →How to form an LLC for your rentals, why it matters for asset protection, and what the process actually looks like.
Read the guide →Which notice fits your situation, how to serve it so it holds up in court, and the mistakes that get cases dismissed.
Read the guide →If your question is not here, the fastest answer is a free phone call.
While not technically required, only licensed attorneys can draft contract modifications, resolve title issues, prepare closing documents, and represent you in disputes. The Illinois Supreme Court has held that real estate brokers cannot create contracts, prepare deeds, or handle final sale steps. Practically speaking, every Illinois real estate transaction needs an attorney.
Buyer-side representation is a $500 flat fee (+$150 per unit for multi-unit properties). Seller-side representation is FREE for any transaction with clear title because the title company covers the fee at the closing table. Compare that to hourly billing at $150–300/hour, which typically runs $1,000+ per transaction.
Eviction attorney fees range from $895–$1,600 as a flat fee depending on jurisdiction. DuPage County starts at $895, suburban Cook/Kane at $995, and Chicago (Cook County) at $1,600 due to additional RLTO requirements. Court filing fees ($300–$389) are additional.
We serve nine counties — Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Lake, Kendall, McHenry, McLean, and Champaign — from our office in Lisle, IL, with regular trips to the Bloomington and Champaign-Urbana areas. Remote closings are available statewide across Illinois.
Small landlords are our core client. Other firms reject small landlords — we welcome them. We file 150+ evictions a year and litigate them rather than settle, because we are not afraid of the courtroom.
“I wish I'd called two months ago.”
Every week you wait is another week someone lives in your property for free — or another month your lender inches toward foreclosure. Pick up the phone. Get a straight answer about what your situation costs and what to expect.
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