Michael Alan Goldberg

Michael Alan Goldberg

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 13 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Libertyville, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +3 more

350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 202, Libertyville, IL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 17%

13 years | 50 cases

17%
Probate 17%

13 years | 25 cases

17%
Trusts 17%

13 years | 50 cases

17%
Wills and Living Wills 17%

13 years | 50 cases

17%
Guardianship 16%

13 years | 10 cases

16%
Real Estate 16%

13 years | 125 cases

16%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Johnston, Tomei & Goldberg LLC

350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 202, Libertyville, IL, 60048

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Michael Alan Goldberg's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nate | March 7, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Estate planning attorney

Michael Goldberg is fantastic estate planning attorney. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and detail-oriented. He really looks out for your best interests. I recommend his services because of his experience and reliability. Thanks Michael!

Posted by Robert | December 1, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

He Combines Compassion With Competence

I gladly write this review of my experience with Michael Goldberg. He was very kind, attentive and extraordinarily helpful throughout the long, arduous and painful months it took my daughter and I to settle the estate of my wife who died of cancer in July, 2017. His guidance and counsel were instrume...ntal in helping us make the right decisions.

Posted by Andy | September 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mike Goldberg makes life easier!

As Mike Goldberg said to us, he helps people "tie up loose ends while they can still make a knot." My wife and I are expecting a baby in a few months and wanted to get a will and trust set up before the baby's arrival. Mike was thoroughly helpful and diligent in helping us protect the well-being of... our future child, mitigate our tax liability, and make life easier for our whole family in the event of our untimely demise. Also worth mentioning, Mike's fee was disclosed upfront. We did not get a surprise invoice later with some random billable hours. We knew exactly how much we were going to spend with Mike before any of the work began. To me, this made the whole experience easier and more productive. Thanks Mike!

Posted by Sheryl | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planning

Michael did a great job stepping me through my options of doing a will of a trust. He let me know the differences so I felt confident in the choice I made. He made the whole process very easy.

Posted by Amy | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thorough and thoughtful service for first home (condo unit) purchase

I'm so grateful that Michael was my attorney for my condo purchase. As a first-time homebuyer, there was a lot I didn't know about how the process worked and what to expect. Michael was helpful in terms of keeping me updated on what was happening and what was reasonable to expect of the seller and se...ller's attorney, including negotiations with the seller about repairs; what the building's condominium association needed from me, what to expect from them, and whether the HOA had any special assessments, lawsuits, or other notable circumstances; setting up the actual closing; and everything else that came up from the time my offer was accepted, all the way up to (and after) closing on the sale. At the closing, he explained what each document I was signing was, and he was thorough and patient answering my questions. Having Michael as my attorney for this purchase really offered exceptional peace of mind; his knowledge and guidance helped me to feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.

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Michael Alan Goldberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Rossetti

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Michael for all of your estate planning needs. He has done a fine job for my clients."

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Neda Nozari

Unknown lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Michael is passionate about the work that he does and about helping his clients get the best result possible in usually unfortunate circumstances. I always recommend potential clients to Michael for estate and probate matters."

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Drake Shunneson

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael and I worked together on more than one matter and I can say, without a doubt, that Michael is an incredibly professional attorney with a sharp legal mind."

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Michael Watkins

Real estate lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was on opposing sides of a real estate transaction and throughout the entire process attorney Goldberg was professional and a strong advocate for his client."

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Daniel Breen

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is a top notch legal mind. I would not hesitate to trust him with advise on managing an estate."

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Christopher Holwell

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Michael for a short time, but have confidence in his abilities as an attorney. Any Estate/Trust matters I come across, I will refer to Michael. He has demonstrated genuine concern for his clients and the capacity to resolve any issues that come his way."

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Alan Lenczycki

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a very careful and skilled estate planning attorney. I would not hesitate to refer a complex case to him. I endorse this attorney."

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Joseph Menges

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My connection with Michael goes all the way back to law school as we were in the same class. He has always been helpful for me to refer clients to and is always accommodating when I have a specific question that is in his area of practice."

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Robert Tomei

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael and I went to high school together and were introduced through a mutual friend a number of years back, after we had both begun our legal careers. Since meeting Michael, with his vast legal knowledge base and consistent display of diligence, intelligence and compassion, he has served as a trusted estate planning/administration referral source who I can comfortably and confidently send any of my current and former clients to for advice and or representation. For all of the above reasons, I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Hardy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."

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Christian Deme

Foreclosure lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Mike for a number of years. He is kind, caring, and very knowledgeable about real estate and foreclosure matters."

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Diane Gordon

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enjoyed working with Michael on several matters. He is hard working, smart, a good lawyer, and a nice person too!"

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Charles Shepard

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have the opportunity and pleasure to know Mike for several years now, and I have found his work ethic, desire, and zeal to help his clients to be exemplary in all aspects of his practice. He genuinely likes clients and has a strong desire to help them to the best of his ability, and he is honest and fair in his dealings with them. His skill set has developed rapidly since he and his knowledge base has increased dramatically since he became a lawyer. I have no doubts or qualms about his abilities, and if he believes he can help someone, I know they will get the help they need."

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Matthew Rossetti

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Neda Nozari

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Drake Shunneson

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Michael Watkins

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Mason Cole

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Daniel Breen

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Christopher Holwell

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Alan Lenczycki

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Joseph Menges

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Justin Storer

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Excellence Award in Wills and Trusts, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Johnston, Tomei & Goldberg LLC

2016 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Matlin Law Group, P.C.

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Lakelaw

2012 - 2015

Attorney, The Rogers Law Group, NFP

2010 - 2010

Staff Attorney Intern, The 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois

Associations

2016 - Present

Illinois Association of Independent Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Business Networking International

Secretary/Treasurer

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2026

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. Bank N.A. v. Filipovic, 2015 IL App (2d)

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Education

2012

The University of Illinois at Chicago Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Beloit College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain in Litigation Cryptocurrency Estate Planning Issues

2018

Business Networking International Adult Disabled Guardianship

2017

Business Networking International

Estate Planning

Publications

2018

The Illinois Bar Journal Estate Planning for Cryptocurrency

2018

State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Reporter Estate Planning for Cryptocurrency

2018

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association Incorporating RUFADAA Into Estate Planning Documents

Languages

English

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