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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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 anonymous | July 31, 2014 | Real Estate

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 JOHN | July 30, 2014

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS ON BEHALF OF MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CLIENTS WHO YOU HAVE REPRESENTED OVER THE LAST 38 YEARS ON A MYRIAD OF LEGAL ISSUES. YOU HAVE BECOME FAMILY TO ALL OF US AND WE HOPE YOU'LL NEVER RETIRE! STATE FARM AGENT JOHN JAMES, PALATINE,IL 60074

Posted by Dr. Sue | July 21, 2014

Corporate attorney

I have given Attorney Teichner and his administrative assistant Jennie high marks for their responsiveness, trustworthiness, and his 40 year knowledge base. I am very satisfied with how my case was resolved and I recommend him highly!

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2014 | Estate Planning

Bad Experience

In my opinion, my dealings with him were beyond horrible. From the first phone call, it is evident that that he didn't listen to what I was asking for. He never prepared what I asked for, even though he requested and received the documents from me. By the time my mom passed, it was too late. ...I felt we always received terse, "brush off" answers and I believe he cost us thousands of dollars. I had to hire another attorney who is much more responsive and took the time to be sure we were on the same page. I would look to someone else If I was in need of an attorney. I wish I could leave zero stars.

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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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