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Leon J. Teichner
Leon J. Teichner & Associates, P.C.
180 N La Salle St.
Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 541-2822
http://www.leonlawyer.com
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Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
Probate, estate planning, real estate, partnership and entity formations, dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and family law.
Sub-Categories
Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Nolo Document Review
- Credit Unions
- Savings & Thrifts
- Annuities
- Auto Accident & Property Claims
- Bad Faith
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Property & Casualty
- Capital Markets
- Commodities
- Foreign Investment
- Private Placements
- Public Offering
- Shareholder Disputes
- State Blue Sky Laws
- Warrants
- Audit Defense
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Income Taxes
- IRS Disputes
- IRS Filing & Compliance
- Negotiating IRS Payments & Settlements
- Payroll Taxes
- Power of Attorney
- Property Taxes
- Sales Taxes & Use Taxes
- Tax Evasion Defense
- Tax Planning
- Charitable Giving
- Charitable Trusts
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Asset Protection
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Business Succession Planning
- Special Needs Trust
- Supplemental Needs Trust
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
Probate, estate planning, real estate, partnership and entity formations, dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and family law.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mold Claims
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mold Claims
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
Bar Admissions
IL, Nov 1974
Bar Number: 23649
Other Court Admissions
Illinois Court; Northern District of Illinois.
Association Memberships
Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I am a volunteer at the Chicago Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program and take cases from that program.
Papers and Publications
Co-wrote an article on Contract Remedies: Rescission for the Illinois Continuing Legal Education Program.
Example Cases
For confidentiality reasons and in order to preserve my client-attorney relationship, I do not discuss the details of my cases. However, the typical cases I am involved with are probate, estate planning, real estate, partnership and entity formations, dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and family law matters.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
DePaul College of Law
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1974
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Illinois
Firm Focus and History
We are focused on representing neighborhood individuals and business in matters of probate, estate planning, real estate, general litigation and dispute resolution, and new business formations including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
I first worked for Chicago Title Insurance Company out of law school in 1974 and learned about real estate transactions. I followed that up by working for a few law firms and eventually starting my own practice after seeing the politics of a larger firm setting. On my own, I can direct the process of representing my client in an economical and judicious manner and attempt to assist in the client's objective.
Previous Employment Summary
At Chicago Title Insurance Company I learned the insides of the title documentation field including reviewing condominium documentation and title clearance. I learned about document preparation and probate and estate matters. I then worked for various law firms where I did real estate development and general practice. I have been practicing law for 35 years.
Activities and Awards
I have done pro bono work for Reed Mental patients, Federal Defender Program for indigents charged with federal crimes, the Juvenile Public Defender Program, and have co-written an article on Contract Defenses for the Illinois continuing legal education program.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
As the clothier says, "An educated consumer is our business." We feel the same. The more information one has, the better decisions one can make.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Whether prepared by a client or another attorney, document review is a part of our practice.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have been in the background for clients who wish to go forward themselves, but do not recommend it.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
For some reason I knew I was going to be a lawyer as a child as I was always a helper, working as a teenager as a counselor at a camp for blind and disabled children and later at a camp for children with muscular dystrophy.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
As I mentioned, I was always sensitive to people's needs as a camp counselor, as a caregiver to my parents, and as a person who is open to others.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I became interested in real estate in college when I bought my first buildings, and in estate planning and probate when I was in law school and took courses in those areas. In general, I have a general practice where I can assist people in many areas of life's day to day problems.
What do you like best about your career?
I like the interaction with people, and taking my ability as being a problem solver and adapting it for them.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner in a shared office suite with other attorneys and a paralegal and secretary where we can discuss various case issues and get input and other perspectives from colleagues.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a good listener and sensitive to other people, but do not like to see other people taken advantage of and have a very strong sense of right and wrong.
Personal Interests:
I am a golfer and duplicate bridge player as well as an active world traveler and people person.
Office Manager/Assistant
Jenny Morales
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency hour by prior arrangement.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Yes, Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We can negotiate fixed-prices on services where we know the approximate time.
Hourly Rates
Necessary to complete the work, otherwise, it is more fair for each party to charge by the time expended and to keep the client informed on a regular basis of where he stands relative to any retainer or fees being expended.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, we offer a free telephone or initial consultation to determine the nature of the assignment and the work which may be involved and to be able to quote an appropriate fee.
Typical Retainer
There is no typical retainer as each matter varies in scope of services.
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