Leon Joel Teichner

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Leon Joel Teichner

4.3
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 51 years

Probate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning

161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL

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About Leon

Biography

Let My Experience Work For You! With over 40 years of experience I can assist you and your family.

I represent families in probate matters whether contested or not and give counseling where required.

I have been a title officer, developer, and development attorney.

I have prepared wills and trusts and litigated contested estates successfully.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

50%
Real Estate 30%

30%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 51 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1974

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Leon J Teichner

161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Leon Joel Teichner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Probate

Posted by Joe | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate and Estate Guidance

Excellent guidance and knowledgeable handling of our brother's estate. No will was left and I had never even spoken to a lawyer prior to this. Leon did all filing and most appearances in court without my having to appear. COVID-19 slowed the process but we got through. I know we were in good hands al...though I thought he could have been more communicative, but that could have been because he didn't waste a lot of time or money on talking. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.

Posted by carolyn | August 08, 2014 | Probate

knowledgeable and responsive

I found Mr. Teichner to be very help with my probate case. It was a very difficult time for me and he made the process very painless. He handled all the details and I only had to sign the paperwork. Very professional.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014 | Probate

First time home buyer

My wife and I recently worked with Mr. Teichner when we bought our first house. From the attorney review stage, all the way through closing, Leon was generous with his time and provided great service and counsel to us. He helped us understand the process and walked us through each phase. His rat...es were fair, and a great value for the quality work and support he provided. He's been in business for decades and is an expert in not only real estate issues, but also probate and family estate planning. Leon Teichner is highly recommended.

Posted by Jeanette Harris | July 29, 2014 | Probate

Excellent communicator and trusted advisor

Mr. Teichner is my family's attorney who is handling a case involving my mother's estate. He is so reliable at filing motions on time and making court appearances. He provides detailed status updates. He has become a trusted advisor to me and my family not only for probate issues but also for real es...tate transactions. I highly recommend him because he is ethical and a very caring individual.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2014 | Probate

Do Not Recommend

In my opinion, Mr Teichner completely disregarded mine and my brother's request. He was asked to transfer the deed from our parent's house, before our mother's passing. We got the requested documents to Mr. Teichner. Additionally, I called and e-mailed asking what else was needed, as I assumed my mot...her was going to need to sign paperwork. Mr Teichner told me nothing else was needed. He then went on vacation and but the time he came back, our mother passed. Therefore, we were forced into probate. This error cost us time and a lot of money. We have since hired a new attorney who has been responsive, helpful, and professional. I do not recommend Mr Teichner for your probate and estate issues.

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Principal, Leon J. Teichner & Associates, P.C.

Associations

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Contested Probate Estate

I was able to obtain a significant settlement for my clients from those funds.

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Education

1974

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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