Jonathan Michael Aven

Jonathan represented me for my first home purchase. He educated me all aspects of purchase very patiently. Once the transaction entered attorney review, Jonathan did a fantastic job negotiating with the other party and accepting only reasonable conditions. He also stayed on top of buyside mortgage co...mpany/officer so I had nothing to worry about but just show up at the time of closing. First time home purchase is a daunting process but working with Jonathan made it very easy. Would definitely work with him again on a real-estate deal.

From day one you could tell Jonathan was on your team no matter what. We had quite a few bumps when buying our house and Jonathan was with us every step of the way - advising us and taking action. We were very grateful for his promptness in responding. Made the entire process very smooth. He'll be ou...r first call if we buy a house again. Made our move to Chicago that much easier.

Jonathan was the Real estate lawyer for the purchase of our new home. His substantial experience was clear during document review: I felt confident that he represented our interests. Jonathan stood out in two ways, in particular, from our prior experiences with other Real estate lawyers. Our quest...ions and concerns were addressed immediately, even at odd hours, and he was very comfortable communicating over email, which is my preference. The other thing that made Jonathan exceptional was at closing: He kept the procedure lighthearted and he was very efficient. Illinois closings are notoriously long, and we got out of there in 45 minutes.

Working with Jonathan was an exceptional experience. His communication skills are second to none and he always had time for us. I never felt rushed or that I was asking too much. Our condo has an outstanding special assessment that Jonathan was able to help us negotiate an escrow account to assist... in the payment of. As a first time buyer a property purchase is obviously a stressful process, but I'm so grateful to Jonathan for making us feel at ease. His support during closing was wonderful and he has the ability to cover all the key information in a supportive, yet light hearted way. I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone looking to establish a relationship with an attorney they can truly trust.

I have used Jonathan 4 times. He is the only lawyer I will use for real estate. His best attribute is the ability to get his client through a tough situation. He clearly explains the problem, gives advice, and effectively manages the other lawyer and real estate agents to help close the deal. Respons...iveness is his next best attribute. Every email is responded to in a matter of minutes, paperwork is drawn up quickly, and he picks up every phone call.