I found Stuart B. Handlemans Firm on the internet. Oddly enough, I have been involved with Attorneys my whole life. My Father was an Illinois Lawyer. My best friend is a great Trial lawyer in California. I even use to market for attorney firms on Television via infomercials for Bankruptcy and other p...roducts. Three years ago, I fell into trouble with millions in debt load. I consulted 5 attorney's both here in Illinois and California about filing Bankruptcy. Each had attributes and each had lacked a clear, defined, game plan. I browsed the internet and found Stuart B. Handlemans Firm. I called in and spoke to Kelly Smith, Attorney at Law. I indicated that I thought "my situation" was complicated. Kelly kind of chuckled or let's say I could here her smiling..... My wife and I met with Kelly Smith. Kelly was very diligent, attentative, and straight forward. Kelly knows her business! Kelly gave me a punch list, clear instructions and timelines. I was VERY IMPRESSED by her professional attitude and CONFIDENCE. Kelly knows exactly what she is doing and personally did most if not all of the prep work on my case. I was relatively nervous about the 341 hearing because my Bankruptcy was in the Millions and I felt apprehensive until I walked in the room and there she was! Kelly Smith sat with us and explained the next few events. Our hearing went smooth as silk! I could tell that Kelly is VERY respected by the Trustee handling our case. Kelly commanded the room and we were in her element. Kelly Smith is a diamond that shines in the world of Bankruptcy. Kelly is what I would call " A cast Iron Marshmellow". She is tough and commands respect on the exterior but she also demonstrated compassion and empathy for our family. By the way, the fees charged were market fees, and they did not slide because my debts were larger than average. I know this from knowing many attorney's in the field. Truth be told, Kelly Smith and The Law firm of Stuart B. Handleman are worth their weight in Gold. Thank You Mr. Handleman and my special thanks to Kelly Smith for her excellence and professionalism.

Stuart and his team handled my Chapter 7, no asset BK and did a wonderful job. Entering BK can be a stressful time that no one wants to face, but I felt my case was treated with attention to detail and I was given sound advice. That made it better. Kelly tells it like it is! I appreciate that. T...oday I am in a better place and have been rebuilding. Even now I can always reach out about credit reporting questions which Stuart investigates without hesitation to protect your rights. Pricing for representation is also very reasonable. I really do recommend this law office highly.

Stuart is amazing you can text him any time with any concern and he will get back to you ASAP. This is guy really cares he becomes your friend during the process and truly looks out for your well being and makes sure that you get maximum representation. He always shoots from the hip and will be 1...00% honest with you during the entire process. He knows the Illinois system inside out and this is the right person to have on your corner. During my 341 meeting I realized the importance of having a great attorney. Most attorneys did not even talk. Stuart was there before, during and after. Gave me the best advice and and got my case discharged quickly and efficiently. This is the attorney to hire I went to a mill were the attorney kept asking me if I had money to pay him. At first I thought it would a horrible experience but it really was smooth. I truly recommend that you at least sit down and talk to him. This is guy is the real deal a truly great attorney and person.

I came to Stuart with an outstanding debt on a consolidation loan. After losing my job and deciding to go back to school, I could no longer make the minimum required payment which I had been paying on for over 5 years. Not only did Stuart help me, he got the bank to reduce my outstanding loan amou...nt by 65%! He was so professional and in constant contact with me throughout the whole process. I honestly couldn't have asked for more. I feel many attorneys in this field (bankruptcy and debt collection) have a poor reputation. Not Stuart - he was definitely the best of the best. Through business I have worked with attorneys in the past, and Stuart blows them away.