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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
14 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Zach Elkin | November 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Perfect match for first time home buyers!
Sam was thorough, precise, and efficient throughout his counsel as our attorney on the purchase of our first home. He worked closely with us to make sure our needs were met and that we were well positioned to negotiate terms of the sale in our favor. Sam was always responsive to us, our broker, and t...
Posted by Aaron | May 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Alleviated the stress of home-buying
My wife and I worked with Sam on the purchase of our first home. He was patient and great at explaining the ins and outs of home-buying in Chicago (and in general). His expertise and thorough, proactive approach provided us with the confidence we needed in pursuing an otherwise very intimidating tran...
Posted by Nicholas | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Sam is the Best of the Best - Five Stars
Sam is the best attorney I have ever had the privilege of dealing with - in any field, let alone real estate. His efficacy, knowledge, and execution is unparalleled. His brilliance salvaged many of our deals, masterfully navigating incompetence and ineptitude, ensuring we closed on time and at the pr...
Posted by Andrew | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great Real Estate Attorney
Sam has helped me with 4 different property transactions and has always been great. He is very organized and helps you move through the process with as little headache as possible. He is very pragmatic and helped me make good, non emotional decisions. He gave me great advice when we had a difficul...
Posted by Ian | January 06, 2017 | Real Estate
Outstanding Attorney
I was referred to Sam by my real estate broker and was very impressed. Sam is easy to work with and very knowledgeable not to mention patient with all of my question. Thanks to Sam's deligence I was able to navigate the developers contract and close on time.
"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
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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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Spanish
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