Melvin Leon Sims III
also known as Tenants Rights Group LLC
About Melvin
Biography
Melvin L. Sims III, Esq. is a Landlord-Tenant & Real Estate Attorney with 19 years of experience in the practice of law. Mr. Sims focuses on defending and prosecuting Residential and Commercial Eviction Actions throughout Northern Illinois. As the Founder and Managing Partner of The Tenants Rights Group, LLC, Attorney Sims and his team of lawyers and paralegals offer comprehensive Landlord-Tenant & Real Estate legal services to clients in Cook, Dekalb, Dupage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will and Winnebago Counties.
Our attorneys are seasoned in obtaining court ordered payment plans to remain in the premises, removing evictions from the record, breaking leases with no future rental liabilit, courtersuing landlords and making sure our clients have the extra time they need to make a dignified exit at a place that works for them. We've had over 1 million dollars of back rent dismissed and have won hundreds of thousands of dollars in counterclaims against landlords for our clients. We hope that you will give us chance to show you why we believe that we are the very best Landlord-Tenant and eviction defense law firm in Northern Illinois.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Tenants Rights Group LLC
203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Melvin Leon Sims III's Reviews
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38 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 38 reviews
Posted by Steiya | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Steiya
Mr.Sims went ABOVE and beyond for me. He was so helpful and thoughtful and understanding of my unique situation, the outcome was so much better than expected!!!!!!
Melvin Sims
Replied last December 03, 2021Thank you so much for this kind review! I truly appreciate it, and I'm so pleased to have been able to work things out in your favor!
Posted by Natasha | November 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
EXCELLENT WORK DONE!!
There is soooo much I can say but not enough space!! Mr Sims is absolutely amazing! When this pandemic started I was beyond worried for my family but I had known of him to be an excellent lawyer! After reaching out and he got right on top of things from the beginning to the very end! Listen people if...
Melvin Sims
Replied last November 29, 2021Thank you SO much for this Kind Review! Super happy that everything worked out for you and your family!
Posted by Jackson Bell | November 27, 2021 | Landlord & Tenant
Very Good Lawyer!!
Very Good Lawyer. He fougt wth our landlord VERY hard. They were yelling at each other but he didn't not back down not one time! My daughtr said Mom aI'm glad he is on our side!
Melvin Sims
Replied last November 29, 2021LOL! I try not to yell but sometimes it becomes necessary! Thank you for your kind review!
Posted by Daniel Byrne | November 27, 2021 | Business
Professional Lawyer!!
We have several restaurants in the South and West Suburbs. When Covid hit he helped us to renegotiate 2 of our leases with success. Knows the business.
Melvin Sims
Replied last November 29, 2021Thank you for this great review! I truly appreciate it and can't wait to eat at one of your restaurants again in the future!
Posted by Hani | November 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great man and Lawer
Mr simes was a great help to me and my family. Thanks melven for doing a great job on my evtiocn case. I look forward to be able to refer mr. simes in the future to my family and friends.
Melvin Sims
Replied last November 29, 2021It was my sincere pleasure to help you and your family! Thank you so much for your review.
Melvin Leon Sims III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Melvin to be an aggressive, top-tier attorney who has a reputation for working tirelessly to obtain the most favorable outcomes for his clients. He has my highest endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the nicest people I've ever met and is so knowledgeable on landlord/tenant matters. He fights hard for his clients and is great to work with. I would definitely recommend Mr. Sims to anyone with landlord/tenant and real estate issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melvin is amongst the few eviction lawyers in the Daley Center that knows what he's doing. We battle often in eviction cases. He represents his clients well."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Community Service Award, Cook County Bar Association
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founder & Managing Partner, Tenants Rights Group LLC
Associations
Member
Member
Member
Member
2009 - 2010
National Bar AssociationDirector
2009 - 2010
Cook County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2009 - 2009
National Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2007 - 2008
Cook County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2006 - 2007
Cook County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionChair
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
InterStudy
Speaking Engagements
2014
Landlord Tenant Law
Languages
English
Spanish