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Brian Joseph Tharp
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Biography
At Work
Brian J. Tharp is the founding partner of Tharp & Associates, Ltd. Brian is a graduate of St. Olaf College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a concentration in Asian Studies. Brian attended law school at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he received a Juris Doctor Degree. In 2006 Brian began practicing as the Law Offices of Brian J. Tharp in the Chicago Loop. In 2010, Brian merged his practice with the Law Offices of Michael Gunderson, to form Gunderson & Tharp. In 2014 Brian moved his practice to Arlington Heights and established Tharp & Associates, Ltd. Brian concentrates his practice in transactions related to residential Real Estate work, investor Real Estate representation, developer representation and Estate Planning.
As A Member Of The Profession
Brian has represented both individuals and organizations as pro-bono counsel in matters ranging from custody agreements, landlord/tenant disputes and corporate dissolution. Brian has been a guest speaker in the community detailing issues ranging from lease negotiation and protection to short sale transactions and purchases of distressed real estate.
In The Chicagoland Community
Brian was born and raised in the Northwest suburb of Arlington Heights and maintains strong ties to its community as well as that of the City of Chicago. Brian has volunteered with the Lutheran Ministries homeless shelter and has continued his involvement with First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights. Brian, his wife Alexa, their two daughters, Charlotte and Caroline, and their black lab Oliver live in the Arlington Heights.
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Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Tharp & Associates, Ltd
102 North Evergreen, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
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Brian Joseph Tharp's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Skilled Real Estate Lawyer and Great Personality
I have hired Brian twice for my real estate closings. He is highly skilled real estate Lawyer. He was very professional in his dealings. He was very easy to talk to and explained all legal proceedings very carefully to me. He has great sense of humor. You find out when you talk to him. He was on tim...
Posted by jane | October 10, 2012
Best customer service!
Brian helped my sister with a bankruptcy and he made it so easy to understand and walked my sister through it. He even went to her house when they could not get to the office. The best customer service I have ever experienced!! I would recommend him for any financial problems that someone may hav...
Brian Joseph Tharp's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. If you are looking for someone to handle your real estate closing I cannot think of an attorney more qualified than Brian Tharp."
"Brian is a smart attorney with excellent communication skills. I would recommend Brian to anyone seeking real estate or other transactional work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent attorney in the areas of real estate and estate planning. I have referred him numerous clients for both real estate and family planning issues and every client has been satisfied. I will continue to refer to Brian going forward."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal, Tharp & Associates, Ltd.
2009 - 2013
Partner, Gunderson & Tharp, LLC
2005 - 2009
Associate, Dennis Thorn & Associates
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, Cook County State Attorney's Office
Education
2005
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Saint Olaf College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers