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Tara Leigh Goodwin
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Biography
Tara L. Goodwin is a member of Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin, LLC, a consumer protection law firm in Chicago, Illinois. She has practiced consumer law since 1991. She has handled class and individual cases under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Rreporting Act, Truth in Lending Act, Illinois Consumer Fraud Act and local and state landlord tenant laws. She represents consumers in disputes with the national credit bureaus involving errors on credit reports, and homeowners having disputes with their mortgage companies. She also handles numerous other types of consumer protection cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Consumer Protection
40%
34 years
Credit Repair
35%
28 years
Debt and Lending Agreements
15%
13 years
Real Estate
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
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Location
Law Offices of Tara Leigh Goodwin
20 S. Clark Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, 60603
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Posted by Donna | February 21, 2018
Extremely helpful.
Attorney Tara Goodwin replied to my question very quickly giving me a wealth of information. I learned quite a few things from her about my issue. If I had a case that could be pursued I would definitely ask Tara to represent me. Thanks again Tara.
Posted by Gary | September 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very professional, prompt, and knowledgeable. Experienced in her field, and highly regarded professionally.
Tara contacted me and listened to my situation, asked some questions and got back to me soon afterward, offering me representation and fees contingent on a successful outcome. I'm very happy to have her and the resources of her firm behind me to resolve my issue. Her staff has been very good communic...
Tara Leigh Goodwin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am delighted and honored to endorse Tara Leigh Goodwin. She has a genuine concern for people facing legal problems and may have too kind of a heart. Is that a bad thing? I don't think so."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I have learned much from Ms. Goodwin's answer here on avvo. She proves time and again that she has immense knowledge in regard to online lending agreements, fraudulent transactions, and real estate matters. I have no reservations endorsing Ms. Goodwin, and would not hesitate to refer people to her for help."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Goodwin is a tough attorney that works hard in the area of consumer rights for her clients. Our office has worked with her and her office on several matters. I recommend her to anyone person seeking justice with consumer rights.!"
"Ms. Goodwin demonstrates superb knowledge of consumer law in her postings on various legal listservs. There is no question that she is a top notch attorney in the practice of consumer rights/consumer law litigation. I highly recommend Ms. Goodwin, a colleague in the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tara Goodwin has been helping consumers for over 20 years. She also spends a considerable amount of time providing in-depth free legal advice on Avvo, which is commendable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goodwin is a member of one of the very best Consumer Law and Class Action law firms in the nation - and with good reason. She is tops. Her hundreds of published answers to consumer questions shows her incredible knowledge of the law, and especially Class Action Law, and her sincere concern to make sure that her clients understand the law and the legal rights so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. If you have a potential Class Action case, and she is anywhere near you, she is your answer. I recommend her to you."
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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Mark Silverman
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Super Lawyer in Consumer Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer in Consumer Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Member, Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin, LLC
Associations
Chicago Bar Association
National Association of Consumer Attorneys
Sample of Legal Cases
Kesten v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16917, Feb. 9 (N.D.Ill. 2012)
Williams v. Chartwell Finan. Svcs., 204 F. 3d 748 (7th Cir. 2000)
Education
N/A
IIT Chicago Kent College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Consumer Financial Services Institute
Recent Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Developments: Robosiging, Foreclosures & More
2011
Consumer Financial Services Institute
Developments in FDCPA Cases
2010
Consumer Law Committee
Assisting Consumers with Credit Reporting Problems
2009
Consumer Rights Litigation Conference
Dealing with Class Action Objectors
2009
Consumer Financial Services Institute
New and Evolving Mortgage Litigation Issues
2008
New Lawyer Toolkit
Representing Consumers in Illinois
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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10 Dec 2020