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I am a lifelong Chicagoland resident with a passion for helping families plan their estates so their loved ones are cared for upon their passing. I utilize wills, trusts, powers of attorney for property and healthcare, with the goal of both ensuring that assets pass to your intended loved ones and to make sure that the right people are acting on your behalf if you are unable to make decisions.
I am licensed to practice in Illinois and primarily work in Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County, DuPage County, Will County, Kane County, and Kendall County. I am also licensed for the Federal Bar of the Northern District of Illinois.
I offer a no charge, no strings attached initial consultation for estate planning. We can formulate an estate plan that meets your needs without breaking the bank. If you recognize that you need estate planning (and everyone does!) then do not hesitate to give me a call.
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350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 202, Libertyville, IL, 60048
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Posted by Nate | March 7, 2018 | Consulted 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
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...
Posted by Andy | September 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Sheryl | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Michael is a top notch legal mind. I would not hesitate to trust him with advise on managing an estate."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Michael without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."
"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."
"I enjoyed working with Michael on several matters. He is hard working, smart, a good lawyer, and a nice person too!"
"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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2010
Excellence Award in Wills and Trusts, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
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
2016 - Present
Illinois Association of Independent AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Business Networking InternationalSecretary/Treasurer
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2026
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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