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Damon Ritenhouse is a Partner at EV Has, LLC and is responsible for supervising all aspects of litigation at the office. In this role, he works collaboratively with the other EV attorneys to formulate new legal strategies and tactics. Damon strives to keep up with changes in the law and is always searching for any advantage that can be gained in defense of his client’s rights.
Prior to law school, Damon attended Illinois State University, where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Criminal Justice. While attending graduate school, he also worked as at the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office, advocating for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
After moving to Chicago in 2007, Damon began his legal studies at DePaul University College of Law. During law school, Damon was active in the Center for Public Interest Law and earned a certificate for his pro bono service. He was also a 711-licensed law student at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, where he defended clients in housing court.
Upon receiving his law license, Damon joined EV Has as a foreclosure defense attorney. Since joining the firm, he has handled several hundred residential and commercial foreclosure files and has successfully argued motions in courts all over the state of Illinois. Damon enjoys working with his clients to find solutions to their issues and is proud of the many homes that he has helped to save during his tenure with the firm.
In addition to his work at EV Has, Damon also serves as the supervising attorney for the Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project (NLAP), which is a legal help desk providing brief legal services to homeless clients in the South Loop. He has also published articles on topics including trustee plaintiffs in foreclosure cases, Title VII race discrimination and the rights of gay parents.
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11757 SW Highway, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
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Posted by Ethel | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Outstanding
He help me to save my home. They was about to foreclosure on my house. He worked on the case until he got to release the foreclosures on my house he emailed me every step of the way. I can thank him enough for what he has done for me
Posted by Patricio | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Just when we had lost all hope.
We had lost an initial case against the City of Chicago for past due violations. Even started a payment plan. Mr. Ritenhouse was referred to us by another Attorney. He was honest from the beginning about upfront costs. And was very informative about how the City operated. He immediately filed an appe...
Posted by Fletcher | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
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...
Posted by Brandon | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Professional Attorney
I hired Damon to assist me with a very tricky real estate dilemma. He was able to offer creative solutions, implement and execute a game plan, and even have either himself or someone else at the office represent me in court. Luckily, Damon and I were able to communicate effectively as well as share d...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2014 | Debt & Lending Agreements
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...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ritenhouse is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"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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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
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
2017 - Present
Leading LawyersEmerging Lawyer 2017 (Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate)
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Supervising Attorney
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
MS - Master of Science
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
2026
Defending Against HELOC Foreclosures
2015
2014
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2013
2011
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16 Jul 2017