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The law office of Joan M. Fenstermaker, P.C. only represents tenants related to rental property located within the City of Chicago. At this time, we are not handling eviction cases.
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Acquired: 1994
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105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL, 60602
132 Client Reviews
Showing 31 - 35 of 56 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Bo | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Professional, Responsive, Effective
I can't recommend Joan highly enough. She was able to handle my landlord security deposit case from start to finish with minimal input from me. She was very timely and responsive at all hours of the day. She reviewed the case diligently and drafted a thorough memorandum and demand letter. When my...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Outstanding Attorney
Joan instantly instantly gave us the reassurance that was needed in a stressful Tenant/Landlord case from the initial consultation. She put our worries at ease with clear communication and responded swiftly and accurately with the details for the case. At all times we had the utmost confidence as di...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Excellent tenant attorney
We knew, from the first phone call, that Joan was the attorney for us. She was extremely versed in tenant rights, especially as it pertained to our situation. She was calming, supportive and prompt in returning calls and emails. Our only regret is that we hadn't found her sooner!
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
The best!
Joan handled a dispute I had with my landlord.She is professional and,the two parties handled the dispute amicably. I will always recommend her in the future.
Posted by Megan Grandstaff | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great help in landlord dispute case!
Joan Fenstermaker was a huge help in my landlord dispute case. She assisted in getting me back my security deposit in a quick and timely manner, and was very communicative (which was perfect for me, considering how anxious I was over needing a lawyer for the first time in my life). She was regularly ...
"I highly endorse Mrs. Fenstermaker. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, empathic and committed to the passionate representation of tenants."
"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."
"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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2015
Certificate of Appreciation, Metropolitan Tenants Organization
2019 - Present
Principal, Joan M. Fenstermaker, PC
2001 - 2019
Partner, Kendle, Mikuta & Fenstermaker
1994 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Fischer, Kendle & Wahlers
2018 - Present
Metropolitan Tenants OrganizationBoard Member
Ruling in favor of the tenant for return of the deposit plus 2 x security deposit and attorney's fees
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Tenants' rights
2013
Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
2013
Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
2013
Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
English
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