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Jonathan Michael Aven

Jonathan Michael Aven

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 30 years

Residential real estate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Residential

25 W. RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Residential Real Estate 100%

31 years | 10,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jonathan Michael Aven

25 W. RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Jonathan Michael Aven's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

200 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 75 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Nick | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Exceptional attorney!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Aven as our attorney for the sale of our condo in Chicago, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, Jonathan was incredibly responsive, helpful, and diligent. He made the process feel seamless and stress-free. Jonathan ...was always quick to reply to our questions, whether it was about contract details, wire confirmations, or document execution logistics. His guidance was clear and thorough, and he consistently went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled properly and on time. He even helped us navigate remote notarization options and coordinated with the title company to make signing as convenient as possible. Throughout the process, Jonathan demonstrated a deep understanding of real estate law and a genuine commitment to protecting our interests. His attention to detail and proactive communication gave us complete confidence that we were in excellent hands. He reviewed contracts promptly, provided detailed instructions for each step, and ensured all necessary disclosures and legal documents were properly prepared and submitted. We are very grateful for Jonathan’s support and professionalism. He truly is the best you could ask for in a real estate attorney. I will absolutely be referring him to friends and family, and we plan to use his services for all future transactions. Thank you, Jonathan, for making this experience smooth and successful!

Posted by Jeremy | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Highly Recommend

Jonathan was extremely helpful throughout my first sale of my home. He was diligent, responsive, and always took the time to answer my questions thoroughly. His knowledge and proactive approach helped keep the process moving smoothly. I’d highly recommend him for any real estate transaction!

Jonathan Aven

Replied last August 01, 2025

Thanks Jeremy. It was a pleasure assisting you on both of your transactions.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Two thumbs enthusiastically up

Jonathan has been our closing attorney 3x and did a fantastic job each time. He caught things I missed, made excellent suggestions, was always timely in his responses. And his knowledge of the nuances was hugely helpful, especially with an annoying buyer on our last transaction. Two thumbs enthusiast...ically up for Mr. Aven.

Posted by John | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Jonathan is the best

I’ve worked with many RE attorneys over the years and Jonathan stands above them all in knowledge, thoroughness, follow-through and almost scary responsiveness. He’s been a voice of reason and calm even when things, as they can, have gotten a little squirrelly. Have worked with him on several deals... and can’t imagine doing another without him.

Posted by Ryan | March 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Great experience working with Jonathan!

Hi highly recommend Jonathan. He was exceptionally responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful along every step of my home-buying journey. Highly recommend for first-time and repeat buyers alike.

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Jonathan Michael Aven's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Hachikian

Real estate lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan is very responsive and professional. Always reachable and willing to take time to address questions and concerns."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

ATTORNEY/PRESIDENT, LAW OFFICES OF JONATHAN M. AVEN, LTD.

Associations

1995 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Education

1995

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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