Chicago Real Estate, Condominium Association, Business and Estate Lawyer - 40 Years Experience
Best real estate attorney I've worked with!
- a Real Estate client
The best lawyer I've ever used.
- a Landlord & Tenant client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (20%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($225-$325/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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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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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Real Estate client,
2009-01-07
about 3 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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a Landlord & Tenant client,
2008-12-29
about 3 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...
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Peer Endorsements
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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...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
William Chatt
, Chicago (IL), About 1 month ago
I commend Mr. Kreisler's public service in writing useful legal guides for avvo.com.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Jonathan Reed
, Las Vegas (NV), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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42 years since Barry Benjamin Kreisler was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active
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1970 |
12/11/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Principal at
Law Offices of Barry Kreisler, P.C.
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2003–present
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President at
Matanky Realty Group
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1981–2002
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Partner at
Hollobow & Taslitz
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1975–1981
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Vice president at
Lincoln National Investment Management Company
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1972–1974
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Associate at
Hollobow & Taslitz
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1969–1971
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Education
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| 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 |
| Northwestern University |
Accounting |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1966 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Accredited Member |
Better Business Bureau |
2010 |
| Specialist In Real Estate Securities |
Real Estate Securities and Syndication Institute |
1987 |
| Certified Public Accountant |
University of Illinois |
1967 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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Condominium Subcommittee of the Real Property Law Committee, Chicago Bar Association |
2010-present
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Real Property Law Committee, Chicago Bar Association |
2010-present
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| Member |
Association of Condominium and Town Home Associations |
2008-present
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| Admitted to Practice |
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit |
2006-present
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| Member |
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce |
2005-present
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| Specialist in Real Estate Securities |
Real Estate Securities and Syndication Institute |
1987-present
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| Member |
Chicago Board Of Realtors |
1981-present
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| Member |
National Association of Realtors |
1981-present
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| Admitted to Practice |
Supreme Court of the United States |
1977-present
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| Admitted to Practice |
United States Tax Court |
1972-present
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
1970-present
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| Member |
Chicago Bar Association |
1969-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 11
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Cases
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Outcome: Reversal of Adverse Judgment on Appeal
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Cook County Evictions |
Annual Celebration of Real Estate Investor Knowledge (CREIK) |
2010 |
| Condominium and Townhome Meetings and Elections |
Fall Conference |
2009 |
| Development of Shopping Center |
National Convention |
1992 |
| Defensible Commercial Space in High Crime Areas |
Criteria For Planning Excellence in Local Government |
1990 |
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