Jerrold Alan Lazar

Jerrold Alan Lazar

also known as Jerry Lazar

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Residential real estate Lawyer at Libertyville, IL
Practice Areas: Residential, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate ... +3 more

611 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 12, Libertyville, IL

About Jerrold

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Jerrold A. Lazar & Associates

611 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 12, Libertyville, IL, 60048-3256

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Jerrold Alan Lazar's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Nick | July 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer for my divorce

When I started looking into getting divorced, I was pretty nervous as one would imagine. I did some research and ended up getting in touch with Jerry. He was very professional and quickly found a way to settle my nerves. One thing that struck me was after talking about typical general scenarios, he r...ecommended that my ex and I try to settle as much as possible on our own as it would alleviate needlessly dragging things on, only making both parties lawyers richer. I did retain Jerry to represent me through the divorce and he was absolutely true to his advice. My ex and I were able to quickly agree on things and the divorce was final very quickly. Jerry's legal advice and demeanor instilled in me the confidence I needed to get through such a difficult situation that anyone would dread. I hope to never need his divorce services again, but I will be returning to him to sell the house! Thanks Jerry!!!

Posted by susan | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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I hired Jerry Lazar for a legal separation. Jerry was extremely professional, kind and very responsive to all my questions. Jerry was always respectful and sensitive to my specific concerns, allowing me the time I needed to move through the process at a pace that was comfortable for me. Jerry is pa...tient and fair. I found him to be approachable and always available, answering phone calls and emails almost immediately. I would highly recommend Jerry Lazar if you are looking for an extremely competent and professional lawyer who will treat you with respect.

Posted by Bill | October 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce: Given a bad situation, Jerry made this much easier

After having a previous attorney, I was very skeptical. Jerry was great all around. Responded to everything I asked very quickly. Very pragmatic and to the point and very personable at the same time. This was a fairly non-contentious divorce. He understood that and proceeded accordingly. Very reasona...ble all around. I would recommend Jerry to anyone I knew. Just reasonable, fair, and logical. AND he was kind enough to advise me in a few areas outside his expertise.... Given the horrible situation, Jerry made it go much easier.

Posted by Loren Sanders, MBA | July 22, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer and Great Person!

I sought out Jerry based on the reviews for him I read on the web. I am so happy that everything I read was correct. He helped me with a difficult situation, post divorce involving one of my children who was headed to college. He was caring, professional and courteous on top of being a brilliant A...ttorney. He really listened to what I had to say, and when I mentioned that my daughter had questions as well, he actually took the time to talk to her and make sure she understood what would and would not impact her. I felt as if Jerry treated me like a family member as opposed to a client. I felt he always had my best interest in mind and took the time to help me understand things that were not always clear to me. I gave him the highest recommendation possible on this site, but it does not even come close to explaining that he is not just a great Attorney but is a really caring human being. If you need legal assistance, you will not go wrong hiring Jerry!

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2013

HIGHLY RECOMMEND JERROLD LAZAR TO ANY ONE LOOKING FOR AN OUTSTANDING LAWYER

Jerrold Lazar is the most qualified lawyer i have ever used. He is caring and considerate and always keeps his word. I could not have hoped for a better lawyer to handle our personal case. Mr. Lazar keeps in touch with you and lets you know all the details of the case. He has a great personalit...y and puts you at ease!!

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Jerrold Alan Lazar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Mages

Real estate lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Jerrold for a couple of years through a real estate organization we are both involved with. He is very well respected by his peers. I also recently had the privilege of working with Jerrold. He was the Seller's attorney, and I represented the Buyer on a residential real estate closing. Jerrold was easy to work with, responsive, and helped the closing go very smoothly. He is a true professional and honestly wish there were more attorneys like him!"

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Cynthia Lazar

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Murphy

Real estate lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am honored to endorse Jerry Lazar. He is very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. On a recent real estate matter we had together, it was evident that he strongly advocates on behalf of his clients and places their best interests first. I look forward to working with Jerry many times in the future."

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Marianne Fleisher

Real estate lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Jerry Lazar for a number of years in a number of roles and have found him to be professional. He is easy to work with and as a fellow real estate attorney that is not often said. He defends his client's positions and yet does it in a way as to not make the process adversarial. I would highly recommend him"

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Marilyn Kirby

Real estate lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerry is a gentleman and a gracious and competent attorney. I have recommended clients to his office because I know the client's legal needs will be taken care of in a professional, kind and thoughtful manner. I am proud to be in the same profession as Jerry; he is a credit to the legal profession."

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Jerald Kessler

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerrold Lazar is a well respected member of the legal community. He is extremely knowledgable and thorough. He provides careful, thoughtful representation to his clients. Jerald Kessler"

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Myrna Goldberg

Real estate lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jerry for about 10 years. I know him to be an ethical, caring attorney who is up to date on the law in his practice areas. He is diligent and responsive to clients and I confidently endorse him."

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Kristen Gorenberg

Real estate lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Jerry for about ten years professionally and through various networking opportunities. Jerry is well versed in real estate law, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He keeps his client's best interests in mind, gets the deal done, and has a global perspective of the transaction. I look forward to working with Jerry in the near future."

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Erica Minchella

Real estate lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jerry for about 5 years. He is conscientious and has unquestionable integrity. I would not have any hesitancy referring Jerry any matter than I could not handle myself and would feel confident that the referral would be handled in the same manner as I would handle them myself."

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David Gordon

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Jerry Lazar for many years. He is a great attorney, and I highly recommend him. In fact, I have referred clients to him on several occasions, which is the highest compliment I can give anyone. I highly recommend Jerry Lazar."

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Cynthia Lazar

Family lawyer

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Michael Murphy

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction-Real Estate Law, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2007

Affliate of the Year, Women's Council of Realtors

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Jerrold A. Lazar & Associates

2003 - 2009

Branch Manager, Residential Loan Centers of America

1981 - 1984

Senior Associate, Heidelberger & Leibsker

1979 - 1981

Attorney, Law Office of Jerrold A. Lazar

Associations

2020 - Present

Lake County Bar Association-Real Estate Committee

Co-chair

2011 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Women's Council of Realtors, North Shore Chapter

Board Member

Education

1979

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Women's Council of Realtors

Mortgage Lending-2017

2016

North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS

Inspection Issues

2013

Top 10 Short Sale Issues and What We Can Do About Them

Why We Hate Short Sales

2013

Lawyers in the Classroom

The Dream Today

Publications

2017

Women's Council of Realtors-North Shore Network REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS 101: AVOIDING THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES

Languages

English

Activity

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