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James Michael Chesloe

Licensed for 38 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Countryside, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Collection, Family ... +4 more

5650 S. Brainard Avenue, Suite 250, Countryside, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

James M. Chesloe, Ltd.

5650 S. Brainard Avenue, Suite 250, Countryside, IL, 60525

James M. Chesloe, Ltd.

200 S Frontage Rd Ste 101, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527-6916

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James Michael Chesloe's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Dishonest, incompetent

Delays without explanation, duplicitous, atrocious communication, handled my case poorly and incompetently, would not recommend to anyone for anything.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Shady Lawyer.

Chesloe Drafted a Will and submitted it to the Courts knowing that it was NOT Valid. He wrote it up and never had the signature witnessed. Chesloe attempted to prevent a proof of Will hearing from taking place, but had no legal grounds to do such. During a pre trial he admitted to the judge that he d...id not have witnesses present. The Judge threw out the Will and now our family is torn apart because family members are not able to get along. The estate of our parents is now being dissolved away in legal fees and independent executor fees. Because the will was not able to be authenticated due to lack of witnesses it is now unknown what truly was the last wishes of our father.

Posted by ReallyFrustrated | July 18, 2014

Not at all impressed

Had to communicate with him multiple times on the same questions/issues. Doesnt pay attention. Doesnt like to send invoices, despite me asking for them. Seems to drag out what every other lawyer told me was a simple -2 court visit - case. Tells me things that arent true - either blatant lies or i...ncompetence, not sure which.

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Steven Raminiak

Probate lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Chesloe was my opposing counsel on a matter, and he was the third attorney to represent his client regarding that case. Jim was realistic about his client’s interests, even though his client seemed to struggle with the issues. Due to, in part, his insight and trustworthiness, we were able to arrive at a settlement that was reasonable to all parties."

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Suspension issued in IL, 2017

updated on 04/02/2018

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

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Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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