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David Leibowitz

David Leibowitz

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Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 60% Bankruptcy / Debt
    35 years, 10000 cases
  • 30% Foreclosure
    6 years, 200 cases
  • 10% Business
    35 years, 2000 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-40%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($200-$600/hour)
  • Pro Bono (5%)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Lakelaw - Leibowitz Law Center
    420 Clayton Avenue
    Waukegan, IL 60085
    847-249 9100
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Languages
  • French
  • Spanish

About Me

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About me: Leibowitz Law Center/Lakelaw provides high quality legal services in financial matters to people and businesses. Our principal focus is on bankrutpcy,... more

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Client Reviews

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Overall rating
5 star rating
Trustworthy
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Responsive
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Knowledgeable
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend David Leibowitz.
  • I used David 1-3 years ago.
  • David handled my Alimony matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
Client Review: He was really helpful
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Endorsements
Ahmad Tayseer Sulaiman
Endorsement from lawyer: Ahmad Sulaiman , Oak Brook (IL), About 1 month ago
Relationship: Other

Endorsement: I am an Attorney. We have a duty to every client, big or small. Mr. Leibowitz is a special kind of Attorney. He fights for his Clients on many... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 35 years since David Leibowitz was first licensed to practice law in IL.
  • 3 years since David Leibowitz was first licensed to practice law in WI.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Wisconsin Bar - Admitted to Practice 2006–present
Adjunct Professor at John Marshall Law School 1996–2001
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Loyola University Chicago School of Law JD (cum laude) 1974
Northwestern University Economics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1970

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Service Award Lake County Bar Association 2007
Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award Federal Bar Association 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Illinois State Bar Association 1974–present
Admitted to Practice United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois 1974–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: In my studies, it seems as though anyone can...
David's answer: I am not a Hawaiian attorney. However, only those with authority may change ownership/structure of... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Vehicle Ownership Expense Deduction: American Bankruptcy Institute Journal 2008
Withdrawals from Tax-deferred Retirement Accounts: Included in Monthly Income American Bankruptcy Institute Journal 2008
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Cases
Title:
Leibowitz v. Great American Group
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
Outcome:
Judgment for Great American Group
Description:
Resulting in avoidance of substantial secured claim and $100,000 for bankruptcy estate for which Mr. Leibowitz is serving as Trustee.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Mortgage issues in Bankruptcy 2009 Annual Meeting 2009
Mortgage Issues in Bankruptcy 2009 Annual Meeting 2009
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