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Charles Edward Mcelvenny
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Litigation
30%
22 years | 250 cases
Business
15%
22 years | 50 cases
Real Estate
15%
22 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 22 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Charles Edward Mcelvenny
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 401, Chicago, IL, 60604-3705
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Charles Edward Mcelvenny's Reviews
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Posted by Tony | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Identity Theft
Fallout from Identity Theft
Charlie worked diligently and intelligently to resolve issues and false financial accounts that were opened due to my identity being stolen. He was transparent, efficient and effective on representing me and my best interests and provided excellent communication throughout the process and court appea...
Posted by Sorin | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My experience with Charley McElvenny
Excellent attorney. Listened to my issue patiently and gave me an accurate heads-up as to cost, duration and expected outcome. Lo and behold, everything unfolded precisely as initially outlined by Charley. I highly recommend his services.
Posted by Kurt | April 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Beyond expectations
Charlie was able to resolve a dispute against my family with attentiveness and effectiveness. He listens and remembers and was truly a partner in my defense. Hes my lawyer for life because ive had bad representation and can now avoid having to look around or worry about counsel.
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worst attorney
Charlie lost me hundreds of thousands of dollars on a lawsuit I filed. A $12,500 investment. He advised me poorly thru process. Mislead me to believe he had extensive experience and bottom line didn’t do the basic requirements of an attorney. Life has been a nightmare ever since and should ...
Posted by Michael | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
A very good attorney
Charlie helped me with a case against an ex-employer. He was accessible, attentive, and smart. I would hire him again and would also recommend him to my friends and family.
Charles Edward Mcelvenny's Lawyer Endorsements
"As local counsel in Chicago, Charlie plays an important role in my international intellectual property practice. Charlie, is experienced, reliable and well informed in many different areas of law. I am pleased to endorse him."
L. Ford Banister
Intellectual property lawyer
Emmett Mccarthy
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Charles E. McElvenny
Associations
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
2010
Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business
Master's of Science in Accounting
2002
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Loyola University Chicago
B.A.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers