Damon Robert Ritenhouse

Damon Robert Ritenhouse

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 14 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Palos Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Consumer Protection

11757 SW Highway, Palos Heights, IL

About Damon

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 50%

Bringing affirmative claims against debt collectors, including mortgage servicing companies. Enforcing state and federal laws designed to protect Illinois consumers.

14 years | 20 cases

50%
Foreclosure 50%

Providing experienced negotiation and litigation defense for Commercial and Residential Borrowers. Understanding and applying the laws meant to protect borrowers is one of many methods we use to achieve successful outcomes.

14 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Ev Has, LLC

11757 SW Highway, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

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Damon Robert Ritenhouse's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Debt Settlement

Posted by Fletcher | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

One of The Best Lawyers I Have Worked With...!

I needed a strategic plan as I was in a situation where all known (at that time) options were bad. Due to an illness, I went into foreclosure. Once I was better, I tried to work with the bank, but they would not budge. Damon told me options I did not know I had and worked diligently on my behalf... to get me out of the bad situation I was in. The bank was ruthless - seriously, there need to be new laws to stop some of these practices, but it is what it is. However, Attorney Ritenhouse worked hard on my behalf and finally I was able to get a deal I could live with. I will be forever grateful for the patience, great consultation and hard work Damon did for me....

Posted by Mary | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Great Attorney

I had tried to settle my home foreclosure case alone. I then met with a few attorneys who suggested I just file bankruptcy and walk away. I refused to do that because it was just NOT fair. When I met Damon at EV, he listened to me and knew what I meant regarding the unfair situation with my loan's se...rvicing bank. I hired him in 2012. My case was unusual to say the least . It took a great deal of Damon's persistence to get the end result that was finally agreed upon. The case against me was dismissed in Feb. 2018. Damon is extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient. He always communicated clearly and had thoroughly explored various options with my case. He and all of the EV staff were always accessible and extremely prompt in addressing my concerns. I am so grateful to all of them. So if you need a wonderful foreclosure attorney, "Better Call Damon." He's the best.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2014 | Debt Settlement

Excellent attorney

Damon has been working with my husband and I on obtaining a loan modification for our mortgage. Damon has been extremely helpful with providing and explaining our options for the best course of action to take with our lender. He keeps us informed on the progress of our case and is diligent in resp...onding to any questions we may have.

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Damon Robert Ritenhouse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leonard Boyer

Foreclosure lawyer | Jul 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ritenhouse is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

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Joseph Napoli

Foreclosure lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Andres

Foreclosure lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib

Foreclosure lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the sharpest and most even keeled attorneys I know. His demeanor and ability to work with the parties to reach optimal results is impressive, and a quality much sought after. Yet he is not afraid to litigate matters aggressively and fervently to the bitter end."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers in America

2019

Annual Recognition, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2018

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers in America

2017

Outstanding Service to the DePaul Community Award, DePaul University College of Law

2017

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, EV Häs, LLC

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Sorman & Frankel, Ltd.

2005 - 2007

Victim Advocate, McLean County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Leading Lawyers

Emerging Lawyer 2017 (Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate)

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project

Supervising Attorney

Education

2011

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Illinois State University

MS - Master of Science

2005

Illinois State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2026

Defending Against HELOC Foreclosures

Defending Against HELOC Foreclosures

Publications

2015

Illinois Bar Journal Buyer Beware: Advising Condominium Owners in Illinois

2014

DePaul Journal for Social Justice "Where Title VII Stops: Exploring Subtle Race Discrimination in the Workplace"

2011

Journal of Poverty "What's Orientation Got to Do With It?: Exploring the Best Interest of the Child Standard and Legal Bias Against Gay and Lesbian Parents"

Languages

English

Activity

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