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I provide strategic counseling, where litigation and transactions are tools used to achieve my small business client and individual client's objectives. Decisions regarding litigation and debt restructure cannot be made in a vacuum. My legal advice explains how use of legal tools and strategies can advance or impair the company's progress toward its goals. From global strategy to next steps, I provide counsel and perform the immediate tasks at hand. I offer a depth of experience in complex commercial litigation, creditors rights, bankruptcy, and construction litigation. I will also get your corporate transactions (including real estate) closed.
I am currently practicing in the areas of contract law, condominium law, construction litigation, surrogacy law, estate planning and bankruptcy.
I am passionate about representing businesses and individuals as debtors in reorganizations, bankruptcy and debt restructuring.
I also represent creditors protecting their rights when navigating the bankruptcy system. I also have substantial experience in representing lenders in lien disputes and commercial collection, as well as contractors and homeowners in construction and mechanic's lien litigation. I also represent condominium and homeowners’ associations with litigation, collection, negotiations with vendors and resolving disputes with utilities and municipalities.
Specialties: consumer bankruptcies, construction litigation, debtor/creditor relations and negotiations, collection of debts and judgments owed
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216 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
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Posted by Darryl | March 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
She was very responsive and answered all my questions regarding surrogacy. The lawyer I used for my donor was terrible and not responsive, so someone recommended Julia to me who took the time to answer all my questions and was a lot more responsive then my first lawyer.
Posted by Tereasa | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I consulted with Mrs. Julia Jensen Smolka about my need to see if bankruptcy was an option for the amount of debt I was carrying. Mrs. Smolka was up front about what would be in my best interest and all related cost. Mrs. Smolka went through all my finances and filed all needed paper work. I was ex...
Posted by Christopher | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Julia was knowledgeable about what our case needed. She kept us in the loop about everything and we always seemed to be one step ahead. She helped us with our bankruptcy and also helped us save our home. I would recommend her to anyone and would not hesitate to use her services again.
Posted by Michelle Chappell | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Julia was a Godsend at a time when our family most needed her. After my father in law passed there were many problems with his estate and Julia's calm and kind nature walked us through this every step of the way. I recommend her to everyone I know.
Posted by Jen | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Julia as my lawyer when my husband and I bought our new house. She was very efficient, knew the law, and put my mind at ease- especially when making the largest purchase of your life. The home was bank owned and in foreclosure. She knew all the rules and laws that were included in buying a ...
"I had the pleasure of working with Julia for 3 years. Her dedication to the practice of law and her clients are of the highest caliber."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julia is energy personified. How she manages her growing law practice, home that includes husband and small children, and never stops smiling is beyond me. She and I have been in the same firm for years, and it's a pleasure to see how she has grown and matured in her practice of law. She is very responsive to client's needs and inquiries, gets good results in her cases. I certainly do recommend her."
"Julia rocks! Everyone of my clients who Julia works with loves her professionalism and kind spirit!"
Construction and development lawyer
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000 - Present
Attorney, DiMonte & Lizak, LLC
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Robbins DiMonte Attorneys At Law
2005 - Present
ISBA Commercial Banking and Bankruptcy Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Senior Assistance Center - Norridge, ILBoard of Directors - Secretary
2004 - Present
Illinois Bar FoundationMember
2004 - Present
Michael J Perona Scholarship, Loyola Law SchoolFounder
2002 - Present
ISBA AssemblyElected Assembly Member
2001 - Present
Justinian Society of LawyersMember
2000 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2015
Advocates Society (Chicago)Newsletter Committee
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Confession of Judgements
2016
Litigation and Enforcement of Judgements
2014
Representing Creditors in Bankruptcy
2013
Small Business Legal Panel
2013
Mechanics Liens In Bankruptcy
2012
Collecting Account Receivables
2012
Bankruptcy & Mechanic's Liens
2008
Avoiding Mortgage Foreclosure
2007
Mortgage Foreclosure - Know Your Rights
2007
Home Repair - Avoiding Pitfalls
2006
Wage Garnishments and Collecting Judgments
2006
Filing Bankruptcy
2006
Bankruptcy Law Update
2014
2010
English
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