Brian S. Lohse

Brian S. Lohse

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 12 years

Real estate Lawyer at Vernon Hills, IL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Business, Landlord & Tenant

270 Center Drive, Suite 210, Vernon Hills, IL

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 80%

Residential and Commercial transactions. Title changes and corrections.

13 years | 1,500 cases

80%
Contracts and Agreements 18%

Contracts and agreements of all types

13 years

18%
Business 1%

Business sale or acquisitions

13 years

1%
Landlord or Tenant 1%

Chicago RLTO security deposits

13 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

LOHSE LAW - Chicago Real Estate Attorney

270 Center Drive, Suite 210, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

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100 W. Higgins, Suite L117, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

LOHSE LAW - Chicago Real Estate Attorney

105 E. Madison St., 23rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Brian S. Lohse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kishan | February 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

House Deed transfer

Brian handled my deed transfer with ease, and was very professional and courteous answering all of my questions. Thanks again!

Brian Lohse

Replied last February 26, 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! It was a pleasure helping with your Illinois Quitclaim Deed! I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Posted by Jose | September 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Superior Service with QCD

I needed to transfer a house to my brother, and as many of us know, the process can feel overwhelming. Since I was preparing to move away, I wanted to be absolutely sure everything was handled correctly, so I decided to hire an attorney. Working with Mr. Lohei made all the difference. He was incredib...ly easy to communicate with, clear in his instructions, and precise in his work. What started as a stressful task quickly became straightforward. Within just a few days of filing, we received confirmation that the QCD had been properly recorded. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Lohei to anyone who wants peace of mind and efficiency in handling legal documents. His professionalism and care turned something complicated into something simple and smooth

Brian Lohse

Replied last February 26, 2026

Thank you for the kind words and 5-star review! It was a pleasure helping with your Quitclaim Deed!

Posted by Deni P. | July 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Very Knowledgeable and Dedicated

Throughout the contract-to-closing process, Brian consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, utilizing his extensive knowledge to ensure a seamless experience and meticulously managing all closing document collection and communication.

Brian Lohse

Replied last February 26, 2026

Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you as your closing attorney for the sale of your home!

Posted by John | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Exceptional resource for your real estate legal help and quit claim deeds!

I called Brian to help with getting a quit claim deed and update to my title done in a short timeline in order to close on a refinance and he was absolutely EXCEPTIONAL in helping me turn this around to my lender so quickly so we didnt have to re-start the process. He is an absolute professional an...d so responsive with his calls and updates on my request and made it super clear what I needed to do as part of the process. Overall, just a super guy to work with and true expert in his field and because of that I will absolutely use him for my future real estate law needs!

Posted by Paul | December 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Recorded a QCD very fast

Mr. Lohse is a phenomenal attorney and when it comes to QCDs, he helped me with a very difficult case and was able to record the deed for me fast while keeping me posted each step of the way. Thank you, Brian!

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Brian S. Lohse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alfred Pandl

Business lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Brian Lohse in law school and was immediately impressed with his broad range of business experiences. His real life knowledge of how business deals get done combined with his legal expertise make him an incredible attorney. If you hire Brian you will be in good hands."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Well respected."

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Daniel Kollias

Business lawyer

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John Caluwaert

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Top 18 Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Expertise.com

2022

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 35 Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Expertise.com

2021

Avvo Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Top 35 Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Expertise.com

2020

Top 35 Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Expertise.com

2019

Top 20 Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Expertise.com

2018

Top 20 Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Expertise.com

2017

Top 20 Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Expertise.com

Work Experience

2002 - 2005

Owner / President, Blue Sky Towers (3 communication/ cell towers)

2002 - 2007

Owner / President, GTP (Concert Venue, Restaurant, Sports Bar)

2000 - 2002

Owner / President, BP&D (32 Apartments in Texas)

1996 - 2001

Advertising, ETD, KTBU

1994 - 1996

Franchisee, Papa John's Pizza (Multiple locations)

Associations

2017 - Present

North-Shore barrington Association of Realtors

2015 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

2013 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2013 - Present

Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association

2015 - 2017

Mainstreet Orgainzation of Realtors

Sample of Legal Cases

Construction Contract Dispute

Settlement: Construction Company returned $16K to Client

Property Tax Appeal

Successfully appealed property taxes eliminating its future property tax liability as well as the NFP receiving a refund for taxes paid in the three prior years.

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Education

1995

Ball State University

Undergraduate

N/A

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Professions in Marketing and Advertising

Marketing & Advertising

Languages

English

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