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I am a Chicago-based real estate attorney with over 30 years of experience working with residential and commercial clients. I began my career in the real estate department of one of the country’s largest real estate law firms, and have had my own practice for the past 24+ years, assisting thousands of buyers and sellers in closing transactions. I've also helped dozens of developers and investors purchase, sell, lease and develop real estate in the Midwest.
I am a nationally-syndicated columnist, with my column featured in dozens of newspapers and websites across the country. Previously, I was a contributor on the nationally-syndicated radio program, “Real Estate USA.”
Practice areas include:
Residential sales
Residential purchases
Commercial purchases and sales
(strip centers, office buildings, retail centers, shopping centers, vacant land, warehouse facilities)
Residential leases
Office leases
Retail leases
Illinois land trusts
1031 tax deferred exchanges
High end residential purchases requiring special confidentiality and privacy concerns
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Acquired: 1986
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395 Dundee Road, Glencoe, IL, 60022
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Posted by Doug | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Sam represented me in the sale of my Chicago condo. He was consistently knowledgeable, exceptionally (and quickly) responsive, exercised excellent judgment, made some recommendations at crucial points that kept a nearly-fractured process moving ahead. I have absolutely no complaints or reservations...
Posted by Paul | May 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Sam represented us in connection with the sale of our Chicago home. Sam is friendly, knowledgable, and made the process easy and seamless. His invoice was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend Sam to family and friends.
Posted by Johan | February 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Sam helped us buy our home in Highland Park. He was very responsive, diligent, and detail oriented. He always had our best interest in mind. Would highly recommend him for a real estate transaction!!
Posted by Hugo | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Sam just helped us buy our current house and sell our prior one. He was incredibly helpful in a variety of ways, and extremely responsive. He was never in a rush in talking with us. He's extremely knowledgeable and practical. He knew what we needed even when sometimes things were not that clear t...
Posted by Anita | January 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Sam was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process of buying my home. I had an especially complicated situation with many bureaucratic obstacles and Sam smoothly and seamlessly maneuvered all of them, even the ones that weren't necessarily his job. I definitely could not have done it without him...
"I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and knowledgeable, will go above and beyond to protect clients' interests and money. Very detail oriented and thorough."
Real estate lawyer
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1990 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Samuel Tamkin
1986 - 1990
Attorney, Rudnick & Wolfe
2013 - Present
North Shore Exchange NFPTreasurer
2000 - 2005
Village of Glencoe Zoning BoardBoard Member
Successful
Successful closing
Successful
Successful
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Preventing Wire Fraud in Residential Real Estate Transactions
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