Michael E. Hastings

Michael E. Hastings

also known as Hastings Law Office, LLC

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 10 years

General practice Lawyer at Frankfort, IL
Practice Areas: General Practice, Real Estate, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

20855 S La Grange Road, Suite 102B, Frankfort, IL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

General Practice 20%

Specializing in residential and commercial real estate, ad valorem real estate taxation appeals, criminal defense, personal injury, divorce and family law, business and corporate law, civil litigation, estate planning and worker's compensation.

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 10 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2015

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Hastings Law Office, LLC

20855 S La Grange Road, Suite 102B, Frankfort, IL, 60423-2034

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Michael E. Hastings's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brandon | October 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Effective and Professional Attorney

Mike did an excellent job handling the sale of our home. We were able to do everything while we were out of state and Mike took care of everything. Highly recommend!

Posted by Deborah | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney for the Sale of a Home

Mike Hastings was my attorney for the sale of my home. He reviewed the contract and explained various details regarding wording or expectations. He spent the time to explain the closing process, timeline, and various details that I needed to complete prior to the closing date. He contacted me on va...rious occasions to see if I had any questions and keep me updated on the process. He is very conscientious, and I truly believe he is not a "9 to 5" or "Monday-Friday" attorney. I believe he cares about his clients and has their best interests in mind. In fact, he is now handling the purchase of my son's first home. I will use him for my other legal matters, such as will, etc. He is very knowledgeable and down to earth.

Posted by Joseph | January 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael Hastings - One of the best real estate lawyers in Illinois.

Attorney Hastings is very knowledgeable in real estate law,. He did a recent closing for me that was very outstanding. With his years of experience and expertise within the real estate arena, he is uniquely gualified to guide me on what I should be doing throughout the process. He was always accessib...le and we closed within two weeks.and the actual closing only took less than twenty five minutes. I would highly recommend Attorney Hastings to my family and friends.

Posted by Charlotte | October 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lawyer Review

Mr. Hastings was our representative in a recent real estate transaction. He was thorough, competent and clearly explained each procedure, keeping me advised throughout the transaction. The closing went without a problem as all the necessary paper work had been properly prepared before hand. The comp...etentcy in his handling of this transaction relieved me of the stress I had for months before I engaged Mr. Hastings.

Posted by Eileen | September 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Real Estate Attorney

I recently hired Michael Hastings for the sale and purchase of our homes and prior to that I had hired him for the estate sale of my parent's home. Mike was fantastic! He was always available to answer any questions I had and explained everything in great detail. I highly recommend Mike.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Legislator of the Year, Illinois Municipal League

N/A

Legislator of the Year, Illinois Associations Park District

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Legislator of the Year, Illinois Crime Commission

N/A

Legislator of the Year, Illinois Public Transportation Association

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Legislator of the Year, Community Services Foundation

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Legislator of the Year, Mental Health America of Illinois

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Legislator of the Year, National Guard Association of Illinois

Work Experience

2011 - 2012

Judicial Extern, Illinois Appellate Court, 1st District

2010 - 2011

Extern, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee

Chairman

2017 - Present

Illinois Senate Veterans Affairs Committee

Vice Chair

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2018

Illinois Senate Criminal Law Committee

Chairman

2013 - 2017

Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Business Owner Code Violations

Found to be in compliance

Purchase & Sale of New Home

A Happy Client

Criminal Matter

Not Guilty

Divorcing Couple

Amicable marital settlement

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Education

2013

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2003

United States Military Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

The Community Associations Institute 36th Annual Conference

Legislation that affects community associations, such as the ombudsmen law, the CAM Rules and other legislative initiatives

2017

South Suburban Bar Association

Legislative Update: New laws in the areas Real Estate, Criminal, & Civil Law

2017

Illinois Realtors Legislative Forum

2017 Real Estate & Local Market Update

2016

Illinois Realtors Legislative Forum

2016 Real Estate & Local Market Update

2015

Illinois Realtors Legislative Forum

2015 Real Estate & Local Market Update

2014

Illinois Realtors Legislative Forum

2014 Real Estate & Local Market Update

Publications

Languages

English

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