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Shara D. H. Kamal

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About Shara

Having successfully closed over 4,000 real estate and business transactions in 16 years of private practice, she has become one of the most highly sought after real estate attorneys in the Chicagoland area.
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Managing two office locations, with one in Burr Ridge and one in the Hyde Park community of Chicago, she oversees a high-volume real estate closing practice for clients who are first-time home buyers and sellers, FSBO's, seasoned investors, banks, retailers and wholesalers.
As a 2018 Fellow for Organizing for Action, her community service efforts have been in the areas of home ownership and business ownership. She is a frequent guest host of the Ms. Esquire Talk Show. She serves as an Arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program. Her professional affiliations also include the Cook County Bar Association, American Bar Association and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She also proudly serves as a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors and Dearborn Realtist Board.
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She represents Alliance Title, First American Title and Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund as a title insurance agent for real estate transactions.
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She holds a Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Columbia College Chicago.
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Practice areas

Real estateBusinessResidential real estate
  1. Residential real estate: 90%

    Residential Real Estate Closings

  2. Business: 5%

  3. Real estate: 5%

    Other real estate matter such as landlord tenant disputes and building violations matters.

    17 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1333 Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite 200
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WFML, PC

1333 Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite 200
Burr Ridge, IL, 60527

WFML, PC

5113 S. Harper Ave., Suite 2C
Chicago, IL, 60615

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200303/11/2009
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers55
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Organizing for Action FellowshipOrganizing for Action (OFA)2018
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Humanitarian "Orchid" AwardTop Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Chicago Chapter2005
Hidden Jewel of the NeighborhoodJewel-Osco/Alberston's2004
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing AttorneyWFML, P.C.2012 - Present
General CounselHampton Marshall Brokerage Group2003 - 2015
Student InternThe John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Clinic1999 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Cook County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Organizing for ActionFellow2016 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook CountyArbitrator2013 - Present
Illinois Real Estate Lawyers AssociationMember2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationReal Estate Section Council Member2016 - 2018
Chicago Association of REALTORSProfessional Standards Committeeman2009 - 2018
Chicago Association of REALTORSGovernment Affairs Committeeman2009 - 2011
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division JournalBest Practices for Attorney Advertising2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
The John Marshall Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2002
Columbia CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
1st Annual Symposium on Fashion & Design LawFashion Law2013
What is Fashion Law?Fashion Law2013
Chase Home Buyers SeminarHome Ownership Seminar2013
Hampton's League TalkQ&A For First Time Home Buyers & Investors2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Defense of Building Court/Violations w/ City of ChicagoCase dismissed.

Reviews

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Tracey

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Shara went above and beyond service. She was always there if we needed to speak to her. She clarified anything we did not understand about our contract.
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She's the Best

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Ms. Shara was very professional and a delight to deal with. She was timely and thoughtful. I really appreciated her.
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Excellent Attorney

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Ms. Kamal provided my husband and I with excellent assistance during the closing of our home. She helped us understand legal terms and made sure we were comfortable with the process. We highly recommend her services.
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Excellent

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Shara provides excellent legal services. She’s extremely detailed and thorough.
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Great Lawyer

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Shara was great to work with. She was very nice and professional. She answered any and all questions that we had. She was very quick with her responsiveness which was a plus. She made the closing process go with so much ease explaining every document and frequently asking us if we had any questions. I was very happy that we chose her.
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Shara epitomizes professionalism!

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Shara was the attorney for my personal closing, however I am also in the business and I refer her often, as she is extremely knowledgeable, her fee is fair and she is very timely in her responses.
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Latrice

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I recently closed on a Condo in the Chicago land area and hired Shara as my attorney. Shara did a great job assisting me through the process and at closing. Shara has extensive knowledge of the industry and process, and answered all my questions and concerns in a timely fashion. Combined with her pleasant demeanor, and professionalism contributed to a smooth closing. I highly recommend Shara Kamal for your real estate transactions/closings.
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Excellent

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Shara was to work with and very knowledgeable. She was helpful in every way and kept me informed throughout the process. Would definitely recommend this lawyer.
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A True Professional!

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Attorney Shara Kamal represented my family in selling our family home. The home had been in our family for over sixty years and was an emotional sell. Attorney Shara proved to be professional, knowledgeable and caring. She was detail oriented and willing to go beyond the call of duty; if necessary to get the job done. The whole process proceeded without a hitch and my family was very pleased with the outcome!
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Realestate deal

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She was excellent she explained everything to me in layman‘s terms she’s such a easy person to communicate with. She’s very knowledgeable in her field and doesn’t mind you asking questions
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Adam Gurney, Real estate Attorney on Aug 13, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. True professional and pleasure to work with.

Adrian Zeno, Real estate Attorney on May 31, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel against Attorney Kamal on a number of real estate closings and an eviction matter. I find her to be very professional and an excellent advocate for her clients.

Kendall Anderson, Real estate Attorney on May 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. She is a highly respected attorney in the Real Estate Community. It was an absolute pleasure working with her.

Dany Bourjas, Real estate Attorney on Jul 20, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kamal is a competent attorney whom I have worked with previously on different matters. She is very well-versed in her field and goes over and beyond for all of her clients. I highly recommend her services.

Victor Marshall, Real estate Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer. She has an exceptional reputation in the legal community and amongst her clients. She is thorough and very hard working.

Adebayo Adesina, Real estate Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Jesse Harris, Real estate Attorney on Jun 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Charmaine Vivar, Business Attorney on May 31, 2013
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer.

Jessee Dagen-Tillman, Real estate Attorney on Apr 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Attorney Harris and I went to law school together and later worked together as fellow attorneys. In our 10 years of practice, I can honestly say that she is an attorney that takes the profession of law seriously by continously expanding her knowledge and perfecting her skills to meet all clients needs. I recommend Attorney Harris.

Dartesia Pitts, Real estate Attorney on Dec 18, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Shara Harris is an innovative and hardworking lawyer who produces favorable results for her clients.

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