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John Edward Brennock
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Biography
John primarily handles state court litigation and concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law (transactional and litigation), estate planning and probate (decedent’s estates and guardianships), small business law, and civil litigation. John practices throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties.
John graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (2005) and graduated with a Juris Doctorate cum laude from the Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2008). Prior to working at Diaz Anselmo Lindberg, P.A., John was an associate attorney with Spain, Spain & Varnet, P.C., a senior associate attorney at Alicja M. Sroka & Associates P.C., and operated his own solo practice.
John is a general member of the Chicago Bar Association (2009-present), the Illinois State Bar Association (2009-present), the DuPage County Bar Association (2016-present), and the American Bar Association (2009-present).
He serves as an appointed member of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services (2016-present) and the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations – Cook County (2017-present).
He has spoken at several events, served as a competition judge for a number of past American Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association student competitions, and has previously volunteered with the Chicago Bar Association’s Juvenile Justice Mentoring Initiative and Wills for Heroes programs.
John lives in Wheaton with his wife and two children.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Probate
30%
17 years
Real Estate
30%
17 years
Estate Planning
15%
17 years
Landlord or Tenant
15%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-375 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 16 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A.
1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL, 60563
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John Edward Brennock's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Landlord & Tenant (27)
Real Estate (21)
Lawsuits & Disputes (15)
Residential (9)
Contracts & Agreements (5)
Power Of Attorney (4)
Wills & Living Wills (4)
Estate Planning (3)
Consumer Protection (2)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (2)
Probate (2)
State, Local And Municipal Law (2)
Commercial (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt & Lending Agreements (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Expungement (1)
Litigation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Tax (1)
What Clients Mention
Practice Area Knowledge (35)
Case Results (34)
Advocacy (32)
Recommendation (31)
Professionalism (29)
Responsiveness (29)
Communication Style (23)
General Knowledge (19)
Character & Conduct (13)
Cost of Services (11)
Trustworthiness (9)
Staff & Support (4)
Compassion (3)
Punctuality (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 11 - 15 of 35 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Christina | February 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Great at Explaining Law in Laymen’s Terms
I have worked with John on two separate occasions- for creating an LLC and estate planning. John was very patient with me and explained everything in a way I was able to understand clearly. I greatly appreciate his help and knowledge.
Posted by Chav | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great and caring lawyer
We currently reside outside of the US and we found John on AVVO. Right from the start, we had the feeling that we can trust John. He was very attentive during all our conversations and demonstrated ability to explain things with simple words without creating false expectations. We established a great...
Posted by Emily | November 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Excellent Lawyer
John helped us with the purchase of our new home and did an excellent job. He was extremely thorough in explaining all the nuances of buying a home and helped us meet a tight closing deadline. He even caught something on our plat survey during our closing in the contract that could have been a big de...
Posted by Wendi | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Highly recommend - trusting and professional
I contracted John to help construct and update my will over the past few years. Excellent and thorough attention to details and his execution Is very professional. I feel secure knowing things were done correctly and in my best interest.
Posted by Gail | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Super Lawyer
John is an excellent lawyer, a domain expert in every aspect of real estate law. He sets you straight with his legal knowledge, takes time to explain to you what you may not want to hear, and protects you from repercussions and liability. He treated me like a million dollar client for a small legal a...
John Edward Brennock's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse John. He is a passionate and zealous advocate for his clients and an absolute professional to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John and I have worked together on numerous landlord-tenant matters with excellent results."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Brennock is an excellent attorney with an excellent track record. When it comes to representation in the greater Chicago area, you cannot go wrong using Mr. Brennock's exceptional services. Do not let your rights be handled by anyone else -- Mr. Brennock is the right stop for you."
"I find Mr. Brennock to be a highly reputable and reliable attorney who is knowledgeable, capable and compassionate towards his clients. Anyone needing legal advice should turn to John Brennock. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. John tutored me years ago in law school, and he always had a thorough command of the various areas of law. We have talked often since then, and he has given me valuable advice on how to run my practice and help clients. If you live near Chicago and have a problem that John can help you with, I unquestionably recommend a call to John."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Brennock is an outstanding attorney with an excpeptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is bright, knows the law well, has a great temperment yet is an excellent advocate for his clients. He has a strong work ethic and always quotes the most reasonable fees. I know he has many satisfied clients."
"J.E. Brennock is an aggressive, insightful and smart lawyer who provides valuable service and assistance to his clientele. Most importantly he is a person who can be trusted and zealously protects his client's interests. I strongly recommend him to be your counsel. Carlton R. Marcyan Attorney/CPA/CFP"
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client's Choice Award - Landlord & Tenant Law, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice Award - Landlord & Tenant Law, Avvo
2013
Client's Choice Award - Landlord & Tenant Law, Avvo
2012
Clients' Choice Award - Landlord & Tenant Law, Avvo
2008
The Eugene S. Quigley Delta Theta Phi Scholarship Award., Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, Power Senate
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A.
2021 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A.
2020 - 2021
Principal, Law Offices of John E. Brennock
2019 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Spain, Spain & Varnet, PC
2015 - 2019
Senior Associate Attorney, Alicja M. Sroka & Associates, P.C.
2009 - 2015
Principal, Law Offices of John E. Brennock
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Glassen Rhead McLean Campbell & Schumacher
2008 - 2008
Student Attorney, Washtenaw Public Defender Clinic
Associations
2017 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember - Judicial Evaluation Committee (Cook County)
2016 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember - Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services
2011 - Present
First American TitleAttorney Title Agent
2011 - Present
Chicago TitleAttorney Title Agent
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
FirstMerit Bank, N.A. v. Soltys, 2015 IL App (1st) 140100
Appellate court affirmed dismissal of claims against Defendant/Client
Security Deposit Recovery Case
Settled - Tenant received $5,550.00
Security Deposit Recovery Case
Settled - Tenant received $4,314.50
Education
2008
Western Michigan University
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
John Carroll University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Landtrust Title Services - May 2024 presentation
Title 101 and 2024 Title Market Trends: What REALTORS Need to Know
2024
Chicago Veterans Real Estate Meetup - July 2024
Risk Mitigation, Protecting Your Interests and Getting the Deal Closed: Your Attorney's Role in the Real Estate Transaction
2019
The Chicago Friendly Lawyers Conference - 2019
Law Firm Buisness Plans (starting and growing your practice)
2017
ABA Law Student Division National Arbitration Competition - National Finals
Arbitration Competition - Judge
2015
Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition
Competition Judge
2015
ABA Law Student Division National Arbitration Competition - National Finals
Arbitration Competition - Judge
2014
ABA Law Student Division National Appellate Advocacy Competition
Moot Court - Appellate Judge
2014
7th Circuit Spring Meeting
Lunch with Professionals (Landlord/Tenant)
Publications
2017
Illinois State Bar Association Bar News
Delivery of Legal Services Spotlight on pro bono: Limited scope representation - practical and ethical considerations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If tenants left apartment unclean but not filthy or damaged may landlord retain partial deposit for cleaning costs?
05 Feb 2014
Q&A
Roofers damaged my AC Unit and Condo board won't do anything about it
12 Jun 2013
Q&A
If i move out and my roommate resigns the lease with a friend can my landlord hold onto my security deposit until she moves out
04 Jun 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How to break a residential lease in Chicago (where the CRLTO applies), Part 3 of 3.
20 Mar 2011
Legal Guide
How to break a residential lease in Chicago (where the CRLTO applies), Part 2 of 3.
20 Mar 2011
Legal Guide
How to break a residential lease in Chicago (where the CRLTO applies), Part 1 of 3.
20 Mar 2011