Neal Adam Simon

Neal is best in class and the best of the best. His legal expertise is unparalleled and he operates with the perfect mix of a client-centric calculated risk-reward approach. Neal is exceptional in the realm of favorably settling for his clients as the initial goal even in adversarial conditions, whi...le also not hesitating to go to court if a settlement that benefits his client is unattainable. Speaking from experience, there's no fiduciary I'd rather have representing me than Neal. He posseses the perfect mix of legal system expertise, knowledge of people, and genuinely caring for his clients. He is truly the best.

I cannot express enough superlatives about Neal and his abilities. In less than a year, he was able to resolve a situation that had been building and hanging over my head for many years. I had tried to resolve it myself for far too long by being accommodating and reasonable. But Neal stepped in for m...e when I determined it was time to no longer be nice. I had to fight for what I wanted and quite frankly, for what was right. All of what Neal did. He didn’t need to be rude or overly forceful; he did it through his strong knowledge and understanding of the law and constantly reminding the judge and the opposition that I had already gone above and beyond. He treated me like I was in charge (which I think we forget sometimes - that we are). He listened to me. He advised without trying to sway. And when I was wanting to set hard and fast limits, he went into negations with an “enough is enough”, no nonsense approach, which garnered results. I highly recommend Neal - without reservation. And I would hire Neal again - without a second thought.

Five minutes into my initial consult, I knew I had found the right lawyer. Neal combines a no-nonsense, direct approach with warmth, tact, kindness and sincerity. These winning traits are underpinned by impressive credentials and experience, and incisive, effective litigation skills. Neal does no...t tell you what you want to hear. Hire another attorney if that’s what you want. Rather, he distills his firm grasp of the law, extensive experience with how the system works, and sharp instincts to deliver expert, realistic, and wise advice. After deviating from his recommendations a few times and regretting it, I learned to trust him implicitly. Before the judge, Neal shines. I marveled at his preparation, eloquence, passion, and effectiveness in advocating for me at every court appearance. The petitions, responses and pre-trial memorandum he composed for the court were convincing, substantiated and accurate. Neal prepared me well for every court appearance both in terms of what to say (or not say!) and what the range of possible outcomes might be. His results exceeded my expectations in every instance. To say I was grateful to have Neal protecting my interests is an understatement. In collaboration and negotiation, Neal is perceptive, insightful, creative, and savvy. After failed mediation, failed collaboration and multiple petitions in a case that spanned 4.5 years, two mediators and my ex’s succession of four legal teams, I fully expected to end up at trial. I didn’t want that. Neal charted a course that culminated in a crushing pretrial conference during which the judge ruled in my favor on nearly every issue. I credit Neal with averting trial and drawing a reasonable settlement from the opposition. This was a huge success as well as a relief because I especially didn’t want to involve my son in a trial. Neal told me in our first meeting that because Ventrelli & Simon LLC is a boutique firm with a small staff, there might be times when another client’s critical juncture would require his full attention. He said during those times he might seem unresponsive to non-critical items. But he went on to reassure me that whenever my case would heat up, he’d be dedicated to me. He was true to his word. At every surprise grenade lobbed by my ex, gearing up for every court appearance and especially as we accelerated toward settlement, I felt like I was Neal’s only client. He kept in constant contact and continually pressed the opposition to move forward until we had signed agreements and a decree in hand. Finally, in spite of my ex’s frequent flip-flopping, recalcitrance, and parade of legal representation, Neal was a class act, always taking the high road. He never said a single inappropriate or disrespectful word about her, publicly or privately. That’s the caliber of the man. He is the complete package. I feel VERY lucky that I happened to be referred to him. I am a client for life and can’t recommend him highly enough.

Neal Simon LLC is an Attorney with integrity. Neal is honest and kind. When I first spoke with Neal on the phone I felt a sense of unity. Neal will not make you feel uptight and unlike many attorneys (I am one who has dealt with several,) he feels like a friend and you will sense that too immediate...ly. Neal Simon wants to help you and he will do all he can, I promise you. I have never known an attorney quite like him and I recommend Neal highly! However I would not want to go up against him in a court of law. Thankfully, Neal settled my predicament before going to court was a necessity. I know what Neal can do when he see’s an injustice and empathizes with what you are fighting for. Neal Simon LLC is truly one of a kind. With “compassion and understanding” this is how Ventrelli Simon treats their clients. I was lucky enough to have experienced this firsthand. I would never consider hiring another attorney other than Neal Simon. He will see the injustice that was perpetrated against you. Wisdom, Knowledge, Efficiency and Experience is how Ventrelli Simon LLC conducts their business. After being a client of this law firm I understand why Ventrelli Simon LLC has been voted the “Best Law Firm”, in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Thank you Neal Simon and a big “thank you “ to Reena, Neal’s legal assistant. Reena has listened to my concerns when Neal was fighting for Justice in the courtroom.

Summary: His combination of meticulous attention to detail with continued empathy for my overall situation helped lead to results that were above and beyond my initial expectations. Three key words to best describe my experience with Mr. Simon include: (1) Preparation, (2) Execution, and (3) Professi...onalism. Preparation. Highly organized and an avid researcher that helped build the best overall scenario aligned with my overall desires. His persistent work ethic helped earn my trust and confidence leading up to each and every hearing. Execution. His knowledge, experience, and ability to effectively communicate inside the courtroom was a clear advantage to have that eventually led to the satisfactory level of results in each and every hearing. Professionalism. Arguably the highlight of my experience with him and the rest of the firm where the relationship continued to mature even after the case was closed. He will continue to support your agenda and to work with you on any other remaining inquiries or issues. In conclusion, Mr. Simon gained my full trust and confidence through the year long experience in a highly contested situation and I would wholeheartedly recommend him and his firm to anyone looking to ensure they can best meet their desired goals for their particular case.