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Stephen S. Newland
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Biography
I have been a lawyer for over 30 years. It has been been very rewarding to help people who are in need of legal assistance. Helping countless families in foreclosure keep their homes by securing afforbable loan modifications for them is extremely rewarding. Also helping people setting up their estate plans, buying and selling real estate and helping clients with debt issues and bankruptcy have been very rewarding. We offer a free consultation where we will fully evaluate a client's situation, explain all options, and recomend the best course of action.
I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyer's Association and am a past Co -Chair of the Real Estate Committee of the LCBA.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
32%
34 years
Foreclosure
32%
34 years
Real Estate
32%
34 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
4%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Newland & Newland, LLP
1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300, Libertyville, IL, 60048
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121 S. Wilke Road Suite 301, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
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161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL, 60601
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401 West Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL, 60143
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6221 Northwest Highway Suite 201, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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128 N Scott St Suite 100A, Joliet, IL, 60432
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Posted by JG | September 25, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Excellent and Highly Competent
Steve is a great guy and an excellent lawyer, we very much appreciate his care and skill. We hired him for filing Chapter 7, which he masterfully administered, along with knowledgeable Paralegal. He allowed us to make payments, which really helped our limited cash flow. All is well that ends well,...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy, foreclosure, professional – simply the best!
Stephen and his team handled our very complicated situation like no other could in the business. We started with a very complicated Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then a US Trustee challenge and ended with keeping our home thru 2 foreclosures. Often described as a “Harvard Review” case we spent over 3 years...
Posted by mike | January 29, 2012 | Real Estate
AWESOME! THE ONLY ATTORNEY I WILL USE!
Steve Newland and the entire staff were outstanding! Steve has been my attorney for many years. I have hired him for many real estate purchases, sales and most recently a CH7 BK. Steve and the entire group are extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy and patient!! They always kept me informed through...
Stephen S. Newland's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve and I have had numerous real estate deals together over the years. He has been a mentor to me and is extremely competent. I consider Steve to be among the best attorneys in the area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve and his firm are well known in Lake County as high quality providers of debt resolution services, especially when dealing with mortgage relief. They are personable, professional and very well respected."
"I have referred clients and friends to Steve Newland for issues relating to foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and business matters. The people I have referred are often in the midst of extremely stressful circumstances (losing their home, struggling financially to pay bills and support their families, etc.). Steve is always able to navigate them through these difficult situations both with expert legal advice, and with compassion and understanding. I have repeatedly received feedback from people telling me that they simply "felt better" after speaking to Steve as he would calmly guide them through options in a straightforward manner they could easily understand. Steve also always analyzes and assesses the client's circumstances in totality, to help the client choose the best strategy for his/her specific outcome (i.e., he does not just work on a bankruptcy if foreclosure defense would suit the client's needs better). I will continue to endorse Steve as a highly competent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer as he is a professional in his field; always willing to assist attorneys practicing in other areas and very skilled in Real Estate and Bankruptcy."
"I endorse this lawyer. I refer foreclosure cases to Stephen all time, because he possess a compassionate concern for his clients on going through financial difficulties. He is honest, straightforward, works hard and has the required legal ability and experience to succeed. His office staff is great and I would highly recommend Stephen Newland to anybody needing help in foreclosures and bankruptcy."
"I endorse this lawyer for three reasons: First, Steve's interpersonal skills place clients and opposing attorneys at ease, making it easier to calmly discuss a matter and bring about a proper resolution. Second, Steve's organizational skills enable him to know and anticipate his client's needs, and handle a large case load as a result. Third, Steve really cares about his clients and advocates strongly on behalf of the same."
"I endorse this lawyer. There is nobody better when it comes to client interaction."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable in the areas of foreclosure defense and bankruptcy, among other areas. His firm represents its clients extremely well and effectively."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an expert in the fields of bankruptcy and real estate and foreclosure. I will continue to refer clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer for bankruptcy, foreclosure, and real estate. i have known him for over 15 years. he is very hard working and dedicated to his clients. he keeps abreast of new developments in the law and frequently is a presenter on law issues at seminars."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Steve work on several occasions and have seen the quality of his work. He is great at what he does and I can tell that he truly enjoys helping his clients. I would strongly recommend anyone to use his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on several bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and real estate matters and Steve is a true professional in everything he handles. Also, his client skills are second to none."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Steve is the best bankruptcy lawyer, forclosure defense lawyer, estate planning and real estate lawyer. He understands the law and is great with people. Whenever i refer a client to Steve the client is alway very happy with his representation. I highly recomend Steve."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Nominated by my peers in the field of Real Estate Law., Leading Lawyers
1990
Dean's Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence, DePaul College of Law
1989
Dean's Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence, DePaul College of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Newland & Newland, LLP
1992 - 2011
Partner, Newland, Newland & Newland
Associations
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1996 - Present
Illinois Real Estate Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember - Currently the Co-Chair of the Real Estate Committee
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tylenol Poisonings
United Airline crash
Education
1991
DePaul University
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Debtor Creditor Annual Seminar
What a Bankruptcy Lawyer Needs to Know about Severance Agreements
2013
Lake County Bar Real Estate Seminar
Top Ten Myths About Foreclosure
2012
Foreclosure Seminar - Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Update - Affirmative Defenses in Foreclosure
2011
Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Affirmative Defenses in Foreclosure
2010
Real Estate Committee - Lake County Bar Association
Using a Foreclosure Defense to Obtain a Loan Modification
2009
Lake County Bar Association
What Every Real Estate Lawyer Needs to Know about Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Spanish