John Frederick Stimson

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Practice Areas

  • 65% Foreclosure | 12 years, 40 cases
    35% Commercial | 22 years, 50 cases
Payment Types Cash, Check, Credit Card
Fees Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (15 minutes), Hourly ($250/hour), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Sometimes)

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About Me

Foreclosure Defense & Debt Relief Attorney--

 

Dedicated to protecting individuals and businesses with practical legal advice and assertive representation.  

 

Practice concentrated on mortgage foreclosure defense, debt relief, real estate and commercial law.  Business law experience includes commercial litigation, sales, collection, financing, technology & proprietary rights litigation.

Client Reviews

John has received 2 client reviews

10 Star Attorney

Posted by: Sally, a Foreclosure client, 12 months ago.

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5 star rating  Excellent
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  • I recommend John Stimson.
  • I hired John 1-3 years ago.
  • John handled my Foreclosure matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

My home was undergoing foreclosure and John helped me keep my house. He also helped lower my 2nd mortgage payment by negotiating with Citifinancial AND he also helped me to get hired by advising me to call the hiring attorney to follow-up, which I did with John Stimson's advice. John is also very friendly and easy to talk to and he cares about his clients. I am a legal secretary and in my 20 years experience those are not common traits. John is an exception.

Saved my home from foreclosure. What others could not do without driving me crazy.

Posted by: Lori & Jose, a Foreclosure client, over 1 year ago.

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5 star rating  Excellent
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5.0 star rating  Excellent
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5.0 star rating  Excellent
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5.0 star rating  Excellent
  • I recommend John Stimson.
  • I hired John 1-3 years ago.
  • John handled my Foreclosure matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

Mr. Stimson did what government agency could not. He is a true professional. My husband and I tried all other options with the bank and the agency's. The bank kept giving them and me the run around. We tried repeatedly to send them the information I have boxes of copies that were sent to the agency and the bank I was so discouraged. John assured me he and his staff would do their best and we would not lose our home. He was true to his word. He could not reach us easily and yet he never walked away from our case. I cannot express how thankful we are. Lenora is kind, courteous a great negotiator. Our mortgage was at 8% its now 3.5. Thank you John so very much for saving us and our little cottage. You will be on speed dial for any legal help for me and my friends. May God bless you and your family and staff. Thanks again.

Endorsements

John has received 2 peer endorsements

Erica Crohn Minchella
Skokie, IL About 2 years ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I rely on John's analysis of complicated litigation issues. His research is thorough and broad. He doesn't give up if he thinks there is a strategy that will work for the client. John has appeared on court matters for me, and I trust that the client will have the same level of representation as if I appeared myself. He is creative and highly competent in his approach to the practice of law both as to his clients and his colleagues.

Sandra Margaret Emerson
Oak Park, IL Over 2 years ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse the work of John Stimson, with whom I have worked on a foreclosure matter. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in litigation and real estate matters, and truly cares about his clients.

Résumé

License

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1980 License Status: Active And Authorized To Practice Law
for the state of Illinois
Last updated by Avvo: 05/02/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

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2006–2011
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Education

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1980 JD - Juris Doctor in Law
Wayne State University Law School

Awards

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1985 Federal Trial Bar Member
United States District Court

Associations

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2011-present Board of Directors
North Suburban Bar Association

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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

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2011 Foreclosures--"The Robo-Signing Fiasco"
at College Class in Real Estate Finance