Michael Dwyer Theisen

Michael Dwyer Theisen

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 15 years

Probate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Probate, Real Estate

1 N La Salle St Ste 3000, Chicago, IL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Locating and Recovering Unclaimed Property and Lost Inheritances

16 years | 500 cases

50%
Real Estate 50%

16 years | 500 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 6 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2020

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Tews, Theisen & Tuttle

1 N La Salle St Ste 3000, Chicago, IL, 60602-4024

Tews Theisen & Tuttle

1701 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL, 60025

Tews Theisen & Tuttle

100 S. Saunders Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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Michael Dwyer Theisen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 48 reviews

Posted by Donald | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Donald Robson

I received a letter from Michael explaining that I could be due money associated with property that I had owned. I contacted Michael and he went on to explain the process. Michael delivered and did so in a professional and timely manor. It was a pleasure doing business with Michael. Would definitely... work with him in the future.

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Simply Awesome!

I was very skeptical when I received a letter from Mr Theisen and honestly disregarded it. I’m glad I thought better if it. He did exactly what he said he would do.

Posted by Harrison | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Friendly. Keeps you updated. Great result.

I called Mr. Theisen after receiving a letter from his office. It indicated that Cook county was holding funds that now through inheritance were my property. The funds were payment for land taken by eminent domain. I asked him about the source of the funds as well as the process to get them from th...e county. He was happy to spend time to explain what the plan was and anything like documents I needed to submit. My mom died over seas and I endeavored to get a death certificate and a translation for the Court. Mr. Theisen found an obituary in Chicago news paper that was an acceptable alternative. He gave me an approximate time line for the work and he was correct. It was a good outcome with no snags. Well worth the fee.

Posted by Mark | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Recommendation!!!

We were a little leery when we were first contacted by Michael through the mail and didn't respond at first. I'm sooo glad we finally did. Michael handled everything and in a short amount of time we received a huge check that we didn't even known we had coming! Thank you so much, Michael!

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Property Closing

Mike made our property closing simple. We were buying a 90+ year old house so when the inspection came along, there were a lot of things on that list. Mike helped us focus on what was important while identifying what would be fair for us and the sellers. Mike responds quickly and communicates efficie...ntly.

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Jonathan Tuttle

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Mike on many cases over the years. He is an outstanding and extremely knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Illinois Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Tews Theisen & Tuttle

2005 - 2005

Intern, The White House

Associations

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

2009

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

BA,

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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