Heather Weis Benveniste

Heather Weis Benveniste

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 22 years

Debt settlement Lawyer at Northbrook, IL
Practice Areas: Debt Settlement

Po Box 1566, Northbrook, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2015

Resigned

No misconduct found

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The Benveniste Law Offices, LLC

Po Box 1566, Northbrook, IL, 60065-1566

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Heather Weis Benveniste's Reviews

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33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Beth | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Heather is the BEST!!!!!!

I had about a 6K debt from a loan I defaulted on from a creditor because I was unable to keep up with the monthly payments as a single parent. The creditor sent a sheriff to my home to demand I show up for court and make the payment in full. I was embarrassed, saddened and extremely distraught. I ...reached out to Heather who was so kind and sympathetic to my situation. She was able to facilitate a monthly payment plan with the creditor which was great. As I was making monthly payments, I began to have some unforeseen circumstances and once again fell in the "no payment" trap. The creditor then sent wage garnishment paperwork to myself and my job. The creditor also noted that the garnishment would begin at the end of the month! I reached out to Heather again who was once again so sweet and understanding. She asked me how would I like to resolve this? I was in shock because no one ever asked me what I wanted to do! I was overcome with relief because I just knew from the beginning that she was on my side. I gave her an ordered list - starting with the best plan to the least favorite plan to get this debt resolved. Heather reached out to the attorney representing the creditor and worked tirelessly on my behalf. I am happy to say that my #1 resolution from my list was accepted and my wages will NOT be garnished!!! I cannot Thank Heather enough for her hard work and effort!!! She is a blessing to have as an attorney and I will definitely work with her in the future!!!!

Posted by Patricia | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Great and Effective Attorney

Heather Benveniste is a great attorney. She was very helpful in resolving a loan debt lawsuit that was filed against me. She went to court and represented me in my behalf. She was able to get a settlement and arranged a payment agreement that I was able to deal with. I highly recommend Heather if y...ou need a debt attorney, she is a very professional and effective attorney.

Posted by Vince | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Far Surpassed My Expectations

After being served by a huge bank and subsequent collection agency for a large debt (+20K) that I owed for over 7 years, I researched Heather after reading positive reviews here. I immediately went to her website and found more positive reviews and did some more additional research on her and her t...eam. Not wanting to deal with this on my own, I felt comfortable reaching out to Heather. I was very impressed with the level of communication from her and her team. The responses were quick and never pushy however I could tell she understood the sense of urgency to secure information and resolve this prior to the upcoming court date. What was most assuring is that during our experience was that I was never intimidated talking to a "legal professional", she made me feel comfortable and I truly felt she was on my side and working (and fighting) for me. Being a busy professional, I appreciated that we communicated mostly through brief emails but there was one time we needed to talk in person. She reached out and we were immediately aligned on her next move in the process on my behalf. Not knowing what to expect, the results blew me away. She was able to settle my case for around 12% of the original balance. Wither her fee, I walked away paying roughly 25% of what I owed. These results may not be typical of course but I would place my bets on that her experience and knowledge of this industry and the credit process will yield you satisfactory result. Best of all this was a turn-key process. I contacted Heather, filled out a form, and in 2 weeks I was leaving this credit mess and collectors behind me. If you are contemplating legal advice on how to deal with this type of situation I would definitely reach out to Heather for a brief review. The rate is reasonable, the service is excellent and you can rest assured she knows what she's doing. DISCLAIMER - People tend to be skeptical of online testimonials but I am a real person and these are real results. Believe me, I know lawsuits and collections suck and you wish it would all go away but level with yourself and at least face these issues with someone like Heather! I urge you to take the time to find out for yourself. Good luck to all!

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Saved Me Thousands of Dollars!

I have hired Heather three times over the last few years to help with my credit card debt. She handles all contact with the collection agencies and I never had to go to court. Each time she was able to work out a reduced repayment amount with an affordable payment plan. I was very pleased that on ...the most recent occasion, even after her fees, I saved over $9,000. I would definitely hire Heather again.

Posted by Melisa | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Very Prompt and Professional!

I had a pending debt lawsuit filed against me. Being a full time stay at home mother, taking care of 4 children, one being a newborn, I did not know what to do or how I would be able to fight this case. I received many letters from different offices saying they wanted to help me with my case, but... they were mostly about filing for bankruptcy, something that I did not want or need to do. When a letter came from the Benveniste office, I did a little research and felt like this is the one. I couldn't be anymore happy with this choice because Heather was prompt and was able to settle with the debt collector within a day. She is kind and explained the whole process to me. I would hire her again and will recommend my family and friends to her in the future. If you need someone to work on your case fast, give Heather a call!

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Heather Weis Benveniste's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Blum

Debt settlement lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Heather for years and have appeared on some matters for her. She and her husband are fantastic attorneys. Heather has years of experience as an attorney in debt buying, and used that experience to help clients win, and solve their consumer debt issues. I reccomend her and her husband."

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Brian Hipp

Debt settlement lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is a very organized and competent attorney."

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Debt settlement lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Benveniste Law Offices

2003 - 2011

Independant Contractor, Law Offices of Michael Weis

Associations

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Bar Assocation

Member

Education

2003

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Music Education

Languages

English

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