$ 250-295 per hour
PRO
Lela Jeannette Davis
Virtual Consultation Available
About Lela
Biography
Attorney engaged in the Private Practice of Law as a Solo Practitioner in the areas of real estate and housing law, eviction and real estate litigation, family law, divorce and child support/custody, probate and guardianship, commercial law, and litigation. Experience in government, corporate and private practice environments. Broad range of experience in other areas including: corporate law, intellectual property, business management, litigation, government legal environments, compliance, and real estate acquisitions. Practicing Illinois Attorney for 27 years and Arbitrator for the Cook County Court system since 1990. Extensive experience in management, administration, negotiations and contracting.
Both South Suburban and Chicago Office locations.
"For All Your Legal Needs"
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Real Estate
50%
39 years | 400 cases
Probate
45%
22 years | 10 cases
Divorce and Separation
5%
22 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 39 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Lela Jeannette Davis
(708) 596-5775
Fax
17070 South Park Avenue, Suite K, South Holland, IL, 60473
lelajdavislaw.comLela Jeannette Davis's Reviews
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Posted by Henriette | May 13, 2013
Excellent attorney
Ms. Davis is one of the most outstanding atttorneys I have ever known she is exceptionally dependable, does a thorough job works extremely dilligent on the clients behalf I highly reccommend her for any service needed.
Lela Jeannette Davis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Lela J. Davis is an excellent lawyer. It is always a pleasure to work on a matter with Lela. I can also refer a client to Lela with complete confidence is her ability to handle the matter."
Modupe Sobo
Divorce and separation lawyer
Karen Porter
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
Michael Erde
Probate lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Lela J. Davis
Associations
2006 - Present
Black Women Lawyers AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Education
1986
Mississippi College
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Northern Illinois University
Master of Arts
1976
Northwestern University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Chicago Bar Association
Buying and Selling Real Estate
2010
Chicago Bar Association
Purchasing Real Estate
2004
Law at the Library
Buying or Selling A Home
1998
Law at the Library
First Time Home Buyer's Seminar
1997
Chicago Bar Association
Selling Your Home
1996
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
Fair Housing Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If my name is only on the deed to a house and not the mortgage. If my boyfriend and I break up am i entitled to part of it?
24 Sep 2014
Q&A
Can an LLC take a Homeowner exemption on property they rent out?
15 Jul 2014
Q&A
Does both tenant and landlord need to sign a lease in order for it to be valid
04 Jun 2014