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Cynthia Manestar

4.5
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 38 years

Business Lawyer at Tinley Park, IL
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Contracts & Agreements

7220 W 194th St Ste 106, Tinley Park, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cynthia A. Manestar, P.C.

7220 W 194th St Ste 106, Tinley Park, IL, 60487-9228

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Cynthia Manestar's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jean | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Jean E. Grish

Ms. Manestar is highly knowledgeable about estates, wills, etc. She was also my late father's Attorney and he was a very choosy, articulate individual! I have been extremely satisfied in all my dealings with Cynthia.

Posted by Aireen | June 04, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent legal services, above and beyond

When I made the move to become a full time freelance graphic designer, Ms. Manestar helped me navigate the legalities of my contracts with future clients. She made sure my project agreements were air-tight, allowing me peace of mind in being able to serve my clients. In any correspondence with her, s...he responded within the same day. A true professional, she clearly and concisely communicated the services she could provide for me, and she delivered above and beyond. Her fees are also very reasonable. I would not hesitate in recommending Ms. Manestar's services to anyone looking for assistance in any legal matter. For any legal questions I have, the first thing I say is, "Gotta call Cynthia!"

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

bad representation

Hired attorney manestar to represent me on a case, which she absolutely had no knowledge how to handle such a case.did absolutely nothing on case.and after I asked her to withdraw, she had the nerve to demand another $3, 000. I know I overpaid for representation that I didn't receive. BEWARE!!!

Cynthia Manestar

Replied last January 16, 2015

Representation of this client was terminated when the client chose to take courses of action that violated the terms of her agreement with this firm. This client has acknowledged in writing that this firm filed petitions on her behalf and that several hours of court representation have been provided. The statements made here by this client are false. Avvo has been given details supporting the false nature of this review and has been requested to remove it.

Posted by Michael | November 10, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

Expert legal advice from Ms. Manestar

Ms. Manestar has been my lawyer for some years providing excellent legal advice to me and my parents. She was instrumental in helping them write their will a few years ago particularly guiding them through the legalities of elder law. She has always been very accessible, returning my phone calls a...nd providing an experienced knowledge base in her field of expertise. I needed advice on a Power of Attorney for my parents and Ms. Manestar provided the knowledge I needed to make the best decision for both my parents. When my parents needed sound legal advice on reverse mortgages, Ms. Manestar was able to help guide them through the legal system so they fully understood the decisions they made was in their best interest. My parents are now deceased and Im writing this review on their behalf

Posted by Justin | November 07, 2014 | Estate Planning

Lifelong Strategic Partner

Cynthia Manestar has been my lawyer for twenty years. She also represents other members of my extended family. Cynthia is diligent, professional, reasonable, well-studied, and has always taken a proactive interest in our well-being (personal and professional). It can be easily said that there have be...en occasions where her expertise have save us from our foolish selves, regardless of how desperate we were to careen into oblivion. It is difficult to recall an aspect of our lives where she has not aided us, from births to ‘end of life’ planning, and she continues to help us navigate the muddy waters that flow in between that beginning and the end … real estate, accidents, contracts, wills, trusts, etc.; ad nauseam. She handles the unpleasant and mind numbing details because we cannot. Thank you, Cynthia.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

1987

AmJur Award, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Cynthia A. Manestar, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce

Committee Chairperson

2014 - Present

Small Business Advocacy Council

Co-chair

1995 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Attorney Member

1987 - Present

Chicago Bar Association, Real Property Law Committee, Construction Law and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee

Attorney Member

Education

N/A

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Illinois

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Membershiip Meeting

Legislative Update

2013

Bremen Township Republication Organization

Pension Reform

2013

Agent Workshop

Residential Real Estate Closings

Languages

English

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