Barry Benjamin Kreisler

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Barry Benjamin Kreisler
Chicago Real Estate, Condominium Association, Business and Estate Lawyer - 40 Years Experience
5.0 star rating
Best real estate attorney I've worked with!
- a Real Estate client
5.0 star rating
The best lawyer I've ever used.
- a Landlord & Tenant client

Overview

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10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 11

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($225-$325/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 773-394-6400
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  • Kreisler Law, P.C.
    2846A North Milwaukee Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60618
    Office: 773-394-6400
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Experience.I have more than 40 years legal and business experience, having served as partner in several law firms, as vice president of and legal counsel to... more

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Client Reviews

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“Best real estate attorney I've worked with!”

Posted by: a Real Estate client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: I have owned rental properties for 30+ years and have never before worked with an attorney as responsive and dependable as Barry.
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“The best lawyer I've ever used.”

Posted by: a Landlord & Tenant client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: I am a property manager and have used many lawyers for evictions and other landlord/tenant matters. Barry Kreisler is the most responsive and best... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Robert James Steffen

I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Attorney Kreisler in Cook County and he has ALWAYS doe an exemplary job representing them.

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Steffen , 6 months ago
William Otto Chatt

Barry is a very competent and pragmatic attorney and though we have met on the opposite sides of a case, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Chatt , Chicago (IL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

43 years since Barry Benjamin Kreisler was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1970 05/02/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Kreisler Law, P.C. 2003–present
President at Matanky Realty Group 1981–2002
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Investment Finance MBA 1972
University of Chicago Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1970
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Accredited Member Better Business Bureau 2010
Specialist In Real Estate Securities Real Estate Securities and Syndication Institute 1987
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Condominium Subcommittee of the Real Property Law Committee, Chicago Bar Association 2010–present
Member Real Property Law Committee, Chicago Bar Association 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 82 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
4 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
30 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 5 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Unit Owner Actions in Response to Board Refusal to Cooperate in Holding Special Meeting of Unit Owners ACTHA News 2013
Procedures for Special Unit Owners Meeting of Condominium Association ACTHA News (Monthly Newsletter) 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Condominium Association as Landlord ACTHA and Village of Oak Park Rentals Seminar 2012
Cook County Evictions Annual Celebration of Real Estate Investor Knowledge (CREIK) 2010
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