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also known as Shara Danielle Harris
Having successfully closed over 5,000 real estate and business transactions in 17 years of private practice, she has become one of the most highly sought after real estate attorneys in the Chicagoland area.
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 serves as an Arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program. Her professional affiliations also include the Cook County Bar Association, Chicago Association of Realtors and Dearborn Realtist Board. She also proudly serves as a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
She represents Alliance Title, First American Title and Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund as a title insurance agent for real estate transactions.
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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1333 Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527
5113 S. Harper Ave., Suite 2C, Chicago, IL, 60615
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Posted by Autry | March 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
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Cool, Calm and Collective, are words that describe ATTY Kamal. I used her as my real estate attorney buying a home. From the time I contacted her to to the end of closing, Atty Kamal was there by my side, giving instructions, explaining each phase of the loan process, talking to the sellers a...
Posted by Tiffany | July 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Communicator
Shara knows her job and shows it with easy. She explained the process to me in a very simple way. Pleasant personality and genuinely happy for us and the end of our journey. I will definitely recommend and hire again.
Posted by Adraine | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
I am more than pleased!!!!
I hired Shara as an attorney for the purchase of my first home. I am so happy with my decision to hire Shara. I couldn't have asked for a more professional and knowledgeable attorney. During our initial conversation Shara thoroughly explained the services that her fees would entail. We mostly communi...
Posted by Ashley | November 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Wonderful 1st Close Experience
Shara was so helpful through my first experience buying a home. She was very accessible via phone and email to answer any questions I had. She was extremely knowledgeable in the process and made the close process go very smoothly. Since it was my first time, I did not know what to expect and was plea...
Posted by Jimmy | May 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Very Professional and flexible
Able to get our close scheduled and be flexible while dealing with an impossible seller's/attorney schedule. Explained all our documents as well as gave information about what we needed and where to go to have water transferred.
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a highly respected attorney in the Real Estate Community. It was an absolute pleasure working with her."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has an exceptional reputation in the legal community and amongst her clients. She is thorough and very hard working."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shara Harris is an innovative and hardworking lawyer who produces favorable results for her clients."
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2018
Organizing for Action Fellowship, Organizing for Action (OFA)
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Humanitarian "Orchid" Award, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Chicago Chapter
2004
Hidden Jewel of the Neighborhood, Jewel-Osco/Alberston's
2012 - Present
Managing Attorney, WFML, P.C.
2003 - 2015
General Counsel, Hampton Marshall Brokerage Group
1999 - 2001
Student Intern, The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Clinic
2017 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Organizing for ActionFellow
2013 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook CountyArbitrator
2005 - Present
Illinois Real Estate Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Illinois State Bar AssociationReal Estate Section Council Member
2009 - 2018
Chicago Association of REALTORSProfessional Standards Committeeman
2009 - 2011
Chicago Association of REALTORSGovernment Affairs Committeeman
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2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Fashion Law
2013
Home Ownership Seminar
2013
Fashion Law
2010
2011
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