John R. Ashenden

John R. Ashenden

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 46 years

Real estate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +2 more

33 N LaSalle St., Suite 3000, Chicago, IL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 20%

We provide estate planning services to families in the Chicago-land area. From a simple power of attorney, to complete Estate Planning packages including wills, trusts and provisions for medical care.

42 years | 100 cases

20%
Guardianship 20%

As a trusted and court appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of allegedly disabled adults, I am hired by families to represent their loved ones and advise them on the legal options available to them in each situation.

42 years | 50 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

My career experience in real estate law includes advocacy work on behalf of both private owners and state entities.

42 years | 700 cases

20%
Trusts 20%

I specialize in litigation of family trust disputes. Acting as an advocate and mediator on behalf of the parties involved.

42 years | 75 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

John R Ashenden, Ltd.

33 N LaSalle St., Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60602

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John R. Ashenden's Reviews

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Posted by Robert | July 02, 2014 | Real Estate

JOHN ASHENDEN: A "Top Gun" Lawyer

JOHN ASHENDEN'S provided me with SUPERIOR REPRESENTATION, in an Eminent Domain case detailed below. I found him to be an EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR with me (his explained everything quite well...not just "Lawyer Talk") and provided me with the BEST advice and counsel possible. Recently he has advised m...e in two completely different matters and I found him to provide the same OUTSTANDING service. He has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION...you could not employ a better lawyer ! ! ! EMINENT DOMAIN (Summary): The Village of Hodgkins VS Robert Frank Mance As a "gift" to this Airborne Combat Veteran, on Veteran's Day, in October of 2013, representatives of the Village of Hodgkins voted to take my property known as "Mance"s Pub and Hotel" under Eminent Domain. Four generations of the Mance family have lived and operated businesses in Hodgkins. I DID NOT WANT TO SELL MY PROPERTY. The village of Hodgkins offered me LESS THAN HALF OF THE property's worth, took me to court and engaged me in endless negotiations regarding even more insulting low monetary offers. John Ashenden through successful negation, was able to get me the compensation I wanted. Thee is no doubt in my mind that he will do the same for you. Through JOHN ASHENDEN'S SUPERIOR REPRESENTATION, I

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John R. Ashenden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Pirruccello

Probate lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on several matters and he is always professional and well prepared. Very knowledgeable of the law."

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Mark Karno

Real estate lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Rated Lawyer in Chicago Area, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Elder Law Cert. of Appreciation, Illinois State Bar Association

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Judicial Plaque, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, John R Ashenden, Ltd.

1983 - 1993

Partner, O’Keefe, Ashenden, Lyons & Ward

1979 - 1983

Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

1979 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Judicial Evaluation Committee

1979 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Illinois State Bar Association

Elder Law Section Council

Education

1979

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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