Joan Marie Fenstermaker

Joan Marie Fenstermaker

4.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Litigation, Real Estate

105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL

About Joan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-425 per hour

Contingency

30%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Joan M Fenstermaker, PC

105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Joan Marie Fenstermaker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

134 Client Reviews

Showing 126 - 130 of 134 reviews

Posted by pam | December 31, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant

Fabulous Results !!!

Our pleasure with the professional,prompt and knowledgeable experience with Joan is immeasurable. Her rapid(within minutes) return of my phone call was impressive. Our case re: landlord/tenant problems was resolved very much to our satisfaction. Joan always went above and beyond throughout my many ...traumatic and dramatic moments during this dispute. Her knowledge of the law re: tenant rights was quite evident. I don't think you can do better than to hire Joan.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2012

FANTASTIC! AMAZING!!!!!

Joan is so awesome! She's helped me and gave me the best advice, and also intervened when I was unable. Call her!!! She will fight for you and she will help you and she will get results!!!!

Posted by Kristen | December 26, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant

Security Deposit Case

I contacted Joan Fenstermaker to help me recover my security deposit from a previous landlord. I gave her the details, but I thought I would not have a case because the landlord had some misleading documents. She assured me that we did have a good case, and she quickly got to work. She was extremely ...easy to talk to and accessible, and in less than 3 months, I had my full security deposit back.

Posted by sshah1224 | October 04, 2012 | Real Estate

Great experience

Joan did a excellent job helping me purchase my condo. My condo was not easy to purchase because there were many complications with the seller. Joan did a Great job of keeping me aware of my options. Further, she did a great job of advising me on legal issues. She also did a great job of expressing h...er legal opinion but at the same time respecting my decisions. She was able to answer all my questions and always seemed a step ahead. Finally, she advised me on various issues that came up in a timely fashion to keep me protected. I reccomend Joan because she is competent, loyal to client, knowledgeable, and accessible .

Posted by Drew | September 18, 2012 | Residential

Great Experience

Joan helped us with the purchase of a condo a few months ago. She was very responsive and easy to work with. She took the time to explain everything within the contracts etc and kept us very well informed. She also was kind enough to review our lease with our former landlord and offered very sound ...advise. Overall great experience and would recommend her again and again.

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Joan Marie Fenstermaker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Fenstermaker. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"

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David Morris

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, empathic and committed to the passionate representation of tenants."

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David Yanoff

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joan knows the law and how to apply it to her case. When working opposite her on cases she remains professional in her dealings."

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Melinda Power

Real estate lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely thorough and prepared. She has a good relationship with her clients. She wants to help people. Melinda Power"

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Melinda Power

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Appreciation, Metropolitan Tenants Organization

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Principal, Joan M. Fenstermaker, PC

2001 - 2019

Partner, Kendle, Mikuta & Fenstermaker

1994 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Fischer, Kendle & Wahlers

Associations

2018 - Present

Metropolitan Tenants Organization

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Landlord falsely claim property was owner-occupied

Ruling in favor of the tenant for return of the deposit plus 2 x security deposit and attorney's fees

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Education

1994

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Un-Common Law on 4/28/13

Tenants' rights

2013

Hotline Volunteer Training 9/28/13

Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance

2013

Hotline Volunteer Training 6/8/13

Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance

2013

Hotline Volunteer Training 11/23/13

Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance

Languages

English

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