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.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2005 | 12/06/2020 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 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 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Tharp & Associates, Ltd. | 2013 - Present |
Partner | Gunderson & Tharp, LLC | 2009 - 2013 |
Associate | Dennis Thorn & Associates | 2005 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Cook County State Attorney's Office | 2004 - 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Saint Olaf College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
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Jason Stevens, Real estate Attorney on Feb 19, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Matthew Wood, Real estate Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian is a smart attorney with excellent communication skills. I would recommend Brian to anyone seeking real estate or other transactional work.
Gerald Bekkerman, Real estate Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Mark Schondorf, Real estate Attorney on May 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.