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

132 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 107 reviews | Landlord & Tenant

Posted by Andrew | February 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Joan and Nick are great!

Joan and Nick helped me get back my security deposit, plus a good amount of damages, from my nasty former landlord. (As a bonus, he also got stuck with a large attorney’s fee bill, so he paid for the great representation I got from Joan and Nick!) They really know how to use Chicago’s tenant ordinan...ce to get results for their clients. Another nice thing: I never once had to go to court or do anything other than send some docs and review/sign some stuff; they took care of everything with no hassle for me.

Posted by Elisa | February 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Deposit issue

Joan helped me get my deposit back +reach a settlement with both my previous landlords. Long story short my landlord sold the building and new landlords did not want to give me my deposit back. Joan was able to settle With both set of landlords for violating the rlto. I am very pleased with the outco...me in both these matters. She is very knowledgeable, works fast and keeps you in the loop every step of the way! I highly recommend her.

Posted by Brendan | October 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Great tenants’ rights work

We worked with Joan on a dispute with our former landlord over prorated rent and withholding of our security deposit. Joan did a great job of advising us on the process, keeping us informed of developments, and working with a difficult attorney on the landlord’s side. We were very happy with the reco...very Joan was able to secure for us.

Posted by Kevin | August 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Expert Tenant Representation

I retained Joan to assist with a dispute with a former landlord who would not return the security deposit. Her representation was superb and resulted in a recovery which was several times the amount in dispute. The value that Joan brings as a specialist in this area is immense. Any attorney can claim... to practice landlord/tenant law, but few have the experience that comes with handling the sheer number of security deposit claims that Joan has handled. Joan was able to knowledgeably evaluate the merits of my case and provide sound guidance at every stage. I was able to confidently direct settlement negotiations because Joan has an unmatched knowledge of what these cases look like when they actually get litigated in court. Experience like that is invaluable. We ended up reaching a settlement I was very happy with. I recommend Joan without reservation.

Posted by Sergei | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Exceptional Legal Support

I can't recommend Joan highly enough. In dealing with a dispute with my former landlord, Joan provided exceptional legal representation. Her knowledge of the law, combined with her professional, methodical approach, resulted in a favorable outcome for me. Throughout the entire process, Joan was al...ways available to answer my questions and kept me well-informed about the case's progress. If you are looking for an attorney who will tirelessly advocate for your rights and provide top-notch legal advice, look no further than Joan Fenstermaker. I am truly grateful for her support and would not hesitate to seek her services again in the future.

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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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