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ProAbout Lela
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 r
Practice areas
- Real estate: 30%
31 years, 400 cases
- Guardianship: 10%
14 years, 20 cases
- Divorce and separation: 10%
14 years, 30 cases
- Commercial real estate: 10%
14 years, 10 cases
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1986 | 05/16/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 59 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney/Owner | Law Office of Lela J. Davis | 1996 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Women Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
| Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence | 1986 |
| Northern Illinois University | Journalism and Mass Communication | Master of Arts | 1978 |
| Northwestern University | Journalism | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1976 |
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| Chicago Bar Association | Buying and Selling Real Estate | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chicago Bar Association | Purchasing Real Estate | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Law at the Library | Buying or Selling A Home | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Law at the Library | First Time Home Buyer's Seminar | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chicago Bar Association | Selling Your Home | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation | Fair Housing Law | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviews
(1) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(1)
Karen Porter, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $199-275/hour
- Offers fixed fee-services AlwaysFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
Payment Methods
Cash, Check