Michael H Wasserman

Michael H Wasserman

also known as Michael H. Wasserman, PC

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 40 years

Real estate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation

1 North State Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 40 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1985

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Michael H. Wasserman, Attorney

1 North State Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, 60602

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103 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | May 28, 2012 | Residential

First-time home buyers

Michael came highly recommended from our real estate agent and we couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to help guide us thru the purchasing process for the first time. What we originally thought was going to be a cut and dry purchase turned out to be double the work after our first condo failed i...ts inspection. Michael got us out of the contract with no problems and then performed all services a second time once we found a new condo --- at no additional cost. On signing day he made sure I understood every element of the 100 or so things to which I signed my name which was much appreciated as I've had zero interaction with lawyers & law to date. Once closed and happy in our new home my wife & I were pleasantly surprised Michael donates $50 of our fee to the charity of our choice - very cool. All in all, great guy and super helpful. Hire him!

Posted by Brad | March 29, 2012 | Real Estate

Competent, professional and engaged

We hired Michael to assist us in a property purchase at the recommendation of our real-estate agent. This was our second go-around for this type of transaction in the past 2 1/2 years. The attorney we worked with on the first purchase was nice enough as a person, but was extremely disorganized. G...iven that the transaction was the purchase of our first home, this did not inspire confidence, nor ease any of the anxiety that can sometimes be a part of making the largest purchase of your life to-date. In this case, while we were making a much smaller and simpler (but not as common) real-estate purchase, Michael displayed far more organization than our previous attorney. He also proactively provided us with information and options. While not all of this information was tailored specifically to us and was designed to benefit other clients as well, it obviously required that he generate the info up-front and work regularly to ensure that it was up to date. It surely allowed him to respond to us with useful information in a timely manner, which was of great benefit to us. That, combined with his completely professional demeanor and what seemed to be a genuine desire to help us do what was in our best interests made for a positive and relatively easy experience. Additionally, given that this was a _very_ small property purchase in terms of money, Michael did more work than I would have expected given the minor profit he stood to make for his services. Perhaps that, more so even than his personality led me to feel that he was someone I could trust not only with this transaction, but with potential future transactions as well.

Posted by Anthony | November 13, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Great Attorney and a Great human being

Mr. Wasserman is a true professional. He is very knowledgeable, organized and very responsive to any questions I had. He kept me well informed throughout the process and helped me resolve a challenging matter in the negotiation which protected my best interest. In addition, Michael is donating part o...f his fee (which was quite resonable) to a charitable organization of my choosing. I would look no further when deciding on an attorney. I plan on being Michael's client for life.

Posted by Maria | September 19, 2011 | Real Estate

Great Real Estate Agent!

Michael Wasserman was recommended by our real estate agent, and we really enjoyed working with him. He was incredibly responsive to my many questions (we were first time homeowners), and he helped guide us through a relatively difficult closing. He gave very clear instructions for anything that we ...needed to do on our end, and he gave great legal advice, letting us know about any risks that were involved.

Posted by David and Kim | September 13, 2011 | Real Estate

The Only Chicago Real Estate Attorney For Us

Michael has handled several real estate transactions for my wife and I over the past decade - both purchase and sale. We were repeat customers because 1) he can smoothly navigate the arcane and daunting world of Cook County real estate; 2) he is honest and fair; 3) his rates are very reasonable; 4) ...he communicates legal issues in the vernacular; and 5) he's a really nice guy (which does count, you know!). Though we have relocated outside the IL area, we would definitely call him should we decide to return, and we would unhesitatingly recommend him to anyone needing the legal services he provides.

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Michael Theisen

Real estate lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mike on a real estate transaction recently. He is extremely knowledgeable, easy to get a hold of, and made sure his clients understood the process and patiently answered all their questions."

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Nicholas Peluso

Real estate lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a dedicated and hardworking attorney who goes above and beyond to ensure his clients receive top-notch representation. He always answers his phone and is ready to advise his clients on their best courses of action. In short, I know that any clients that I refer Michael's way will be in great hands. I enthusiastically endorse this attorney."

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Vincent Leung

Real estate lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Wasserman was great to work with on a recent transaction. He worked hard to ensure his clients got a fair deal while keeping the closing on track through some unexpected obstacles. He has my endorsement."

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Tammi Franke

Real estate lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Mike who were in need of a residential real estate attorney. In each case, my clients were very satisfied with the results. Mike is an excellent attorney and very service oriented. Highly recommended."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Owner, Michael H. Wasserman, Attorney

1985 - 1990

attorney, Orner & Wasserman, Ltd.

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1985

Loyola University School of Law, Chicago, IL

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1982

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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