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Jennifer Susan Burt
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Biography
I strive to provide clients with legal expertise as well as being a confidante during difficult times. I aim for quick and favorable resolutions and am always available to my clients. I handle a wide variety of matters, including commerical and business litigation, probate litigation, will contests, home healthcare litigation, preliminary and permanent injunctions, administrative hearings, overweight truck citations and permits, commercial lease disputes, general litigation and collection actions, equipment leasing and financing, replevin, detinue, repossession of personal property, contracts, commercial lease disputes, foreclosures, contracts, commercial lease drafting and negotiations.
My office is located in downtown Chicago, IL. I handle cases in Cook County as well as any of the collar counties, including Lake County, McHenry County, DuPage County, Will County and Kane County. Please contact me at or. Thank you.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 290-290 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Lavelle Law, Ltd.
180 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2503, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation
Posted by Christina | April 30, 2014 | Litigation
Hard worker, reliable, always ready to answer my questions.
I would like to thank Jennifer Burt and the team from Lavelle Law for all their hard work and support regarding my case. She was extremely helpful and always willing to answer any questions I had throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance in a commercial l...
Jennifer Susan Burt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jen is a valuable litigator in our firm who works hard and provides zealous representation for her clients."
"Jen has a fantastic handle on all things related to litigation, and is a tenacious advocate for her clients."
"Jennifer Burt is one of the most thorough and hardworking attorneys I know. I enjoy every project I am given where Jennifer is the supervising attorney. I constantly feel like I am honing my own skills through Jennifer's supervision."
"Jennifer is an outstanding and diligent attorney that gets results. I highly recommend Jennifer for any and all litigation matters. She takes a personal and zealous approach to every client she represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jen is an experienced and skillful litigator. Any client involved in litigation as a Plaintiff or Defendant would be thrilled to have her on their side."
"Jennifer is an outstanding litigation attorney and a passionate advocate for her clients. I have no reservations endorsing her."
"Jennifer is very respected among her peers. I endorse her without reservation."
"Jen is tenacious in the way she handles litigation, never missing a detail when it comes to possible recovery for her clients. She is exceptionally thorough and always maintains the highest level of professionalism. She also does an excellent job of keeping the client informed of everything happening, and does so in plain Englifh. I am always happy to seek her help with any clients of mine involved in litigation."
"Jennifer is a tremendously skilled and passionate attorney. She knows her way around the court room and is not intimidated by anybody. She is creative in her litigation strategies and also in her settlement negotiations. I have seen her work and she obtains great results while maintaining a high degree of professionalism. She is a true asset to her clients and the legal community overall."
"Jennifer is one of the most skilled and talented litigation attorneys in Illinois. I would not hesitate to retain her for my own personal matter if I should ever need a trial attorney (hopefully not)!"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in the area of commercial litigation. Moreover, I consider her to be a strong advocate for her client's interests."
"As soon as I started working with Jen, I knew that if I ever needed a litigator I would definitely want her on my side. She is extremely smart, thorough and a zealous advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her to anyone needing an attorney!"
"Jennifer is by far and away one of the best attorneys I have had the privilege to work with. In addition to her knowledge about the procedural requirements of any matter she is handling, Jennifer always puts her clients' best interests first and uses her clients' interests to guide how she pursues any matter she is handling. From being a hard-nosed litigator to acting as her clients' advocate in settlement negotiations, Jennifer always knows what has to be done and then has the ability to go out and do it. The fact that she is tough, but fair and reasonable, in handling her matters makes her a tremendous attorney and advocate for her clients. I cannot recommend Jennifer highly enough."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jen is very professional in her approach in representing her clients. Whether the client is a large corporation or an individual she attentively listens to the client to better understand their case. And she will research a matter to supplant her vast knowledge in litigation, as well as, other areas of the law. Her approach to handling litigation cases, by a through grasp of the facts and tax law, has earned her respect among peers and the appreciation of the clients she represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is extremely experienced in the courtroom. While litigation can be difficult and stressful for clients, Jennifer does a fantastic job fighting on their behalf."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Certificate of Attendance, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
2013
Certificate of Completion, National Business Institute
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Lavelle Law, Ltd.
2007 - 2012
Attorney, Askounis & Darcy, PC
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Gomberg, Sharfman, Gold & Ostler, PC
2006 - 2006
Judicial Extern, Circuit Court Of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois
Associations
2014 - Present
Chicago Gay & Gay-Friendly Business Referral NetworkMember
2013 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Small Business Advocacy CouncilMember
2007 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ascot Diagnostics, Inc. v. Professional Diagnostics; Case No. 2013 CH 03346, Cook County, Illinois
Achieved favorable settlement in probate, will contest action involving lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence; represented estate and executor.
Monroe Bank & Trust Co. v. Chie Contractors, Inc. et. al; Michigan Court of Appeals, Case No. 1110225
Successful appeal to Michigan Trial Court representing creditor in appeal from Michigan Trial Court awarding first lien priority to opposing creditor in receivership case
F.C.V. v. Sterling National Bank; Case No. 08-cv-05507 (N.D. Ill.)
Successfully defended creditor in federal court in a motion to vacate judgment entered in New Jersey in a class action lawsuit involving failure to opt out of class settlement
Education
2007
The John Marshall Law School
Juris Doctor
2002
Indiana University Bloomington
Journalism and Business
Speaking Engagements
2014
Chicago's Legal Latte
How do I repossess my Equipment or Goods?
2013
Chicago's Legal Latte
Accountant's Privilege in Litigation Cases
Publications
2014
2014
www.lavellelaw.com
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
2014
www.lavellelaw.com
Wage Garnishments and Wage Deduction Proceedings
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers