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Depending on your income level, you may qualify for legal aid. Contact the Illinois bar association to help you determine whether or not you qualify. Some non-profit organizations are able to assist people in covering the costs of legal fees.
What should I look for in a lawyer?
When hiring a lawyer, make sure their knowledge and experience match the job you’re hiring them for. The best law firms in Illinois will have lawyers with quality expertise. It’s also important for them to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
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Typically, most attorneys will request some upfront payment, and other fees are paid at the time they are required. It’s advised that you ask before signing a contract.
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"I paid this proposal for $120 to mail my already drafted demand letter, but only because I was put in a difficult position. After billing over $800 to draft a demand letter, Heather refused to send it via certified mail unless I paid an additional $120. This proposal was presented after the letter had already been sent by email without any explanatory text in the email body, which was unprofessional and undermined the seriousness of the demand. After I paid the additional fee, I expected the letter to be sent using Heather’s firm return address, which is standard practice and conveys legitimacy in a legal demand. Instead, I was asked to provide my personal address for use as the return address. I pushed back on this, as it is highly unusual for a demand letter to be mailed from a client’s address rather than the attorney’s firm, but Heather refused to send it from her firm. As a result, the letter was mailed using my address. This all occurred roughly a week after the demand letter had already been emailed. No additional legal work or analysis was involved at any point. I paid solely to ensure proper delivery after the fact, not because the charge or process was reasonable. Even after this, she did not confirm that she sent the letter via certified mail with return service despite being explicitly asked for this information. She only provided tracking numbers, which does not provide me with this information. This experience reinforced my concern that my entire engagement focused on add-on fees for basic administrative steps rather than providing professional legal representation or client guidance."
Samantha A
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Chicago,
IL,
4 days ago
Affiliate Agreement
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Ashley D
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Barrington,
IL,
9 days ago
Master Service Agreement Template
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Andrew O
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Chicago,
IL,
2 months ago
Operating Agreement Review
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Zane M
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Chicago,
IL,
2 months ago
Entertainment Attorney for Film Financing
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Heaven H
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Tampa,
FL,
5 months ago
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Grant P
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Hoffman Estates,
IL,
5 months ago
Review Founders Agreement
"Rebecca's communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. Navigating a foreign and complicated field can be scary, but Rebecca was very patient. Highly recommend!"
Connor Y
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Peoria,
IL,
5 months ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
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Alex C
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Western Springs,
IL,
6 months ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Would recommend"
Chris M
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Chicago,
IL,
7 months ago
Legal assistance for Intellectual Property Infringement and TRO Defense
"I’m very grateful to have found Baruch to represent me in this case. His communication was prompt and clear, and his professionalism gave me confidence during a stressful time. He is highly experienced in handling intellectual property disputes and was strategic and efficient throughout the process. We achieved a satisfactory resolution in a very short time. I highly recommend Baruch for international e-commerce sellers facing complex IP litigation."
Jian Wei L
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10 months ago
Business Consulting Agreement Services
"Lauri is an exceptionally honest, highly qualified and astute attorney who literally saved us from engaging in a $100,000 contract! She was quick to determine the suspicious nature of a business opportunity we nearly invested in. We feel so very lucky to have found Lauri on UpCounsel or life could have gone very wrong for us. Thank you Lauri!"
Janet W
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Barrington,
IL,
about 1 year ago
Legal Services for ROYAL eRetailer Solutions - Agreements Review and Development
"Michael did an outstanding job helping me with several agreements for my new Amazon services consulting and sales company. His expertise and experience really shine through in the quality of his work, and I found his services to be very affordable, especially considering the high caliber of what he delivered. After completing the agreements, I needed a significant addition based on some feedback I received a day or two later. Michael was incredibly accommodating and made the update without seeking additional payment. As someone starting a business, where expenses often outweigh revenue in the beginning, this was truly appreciated. Thank you, Michael! I look forward to working with you again very soon on our next assignment!"
Walter R
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Hanover Park,
IL,
over 1 year ago
Legal Review of Stock Purchasing Schedule and Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement
"Mario is great! He reviewed my new employee contracts for a startup and it has been a pleasure working with him. He's super responsive and helpful in the process."
Charles Z
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Chicago,
IL,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Wendell was very clear about his role and responsibilities as a legal representative which helped us with our decisions. He was amiable and flexible in working with us, and honored his word."
Eric T
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La Grange,
IL,
over 1 year ago
Legal assistance needed for boutique retail consulting firm in Chicago
"I hired Daniel H. Weberman, Attorney at Law to represent us in a case against a former client as well as update our current services agreement. Mr. Weberman was patient answering our questions (as this has been our first legal matter in 17 years in business). Through Mr. Weberman, we were able to win the case against our former client as well as have our service agreement updated. I hope I don't need legal services ever again in the future. If I do, I will most definitely hire Mr. Weberman again."
Yohan J
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Saint Charles,
IL,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"Your expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout our discussions, and I greatly appreciate the clarity and insights you offered. Thank you once again for your professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to your clients."
Chandrakanth G
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Aurora,
IL,
over 1 year ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
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Vy V
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Chicago,
IL,
almost 2 years ago
Review Commercial Lease
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Thuy H
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Waukegan,
IL,
almost 2 years ago
Form Corporation
"Jon was great to work with. He instantly understood my objectives and worked in an efficient, collaborative, professional, and effective manner while communicating clearly throughout the engagement."
Matt H
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almost 2 years ago
Employee Termination Consultation
"Patrick was very responsive and helpful to the questions I had, would recommend"
Michael C
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Seattle,
WA,
almost 2 years ago