Monica Claire O'Brien

Monica Claire O'Brien

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 32 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1442, Chicago, IL

About Monica

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Gregory K. Stern

53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1442, Chicago, IL, 60604-3536

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Monica Claire O'Brien's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Na Na | June 23, 2022

Monica went Above and Beyond!!!!

I really needed some legal advice. I was lucky enough to speak to Monica. She listened to all of my questions and concerns. She provided me with the best options for my situation. She really put my mind at ease. Thanks so much Monica for all your help. I can finally breathe easy. I feel like a... huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders!!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent attorney with knowledge & experience

As ours was a complicated bankruptcy with several complex issues, the first attorney we consulted with referred us to Attorney O'Brien. We found her to be extremely knowledgeable, conscientious and persistent. We met with her several times and she was always forthright and realistic while still worki...ng to achieve the best result for us. As attorneys ourselves, our standards were high when seeking representation. Having said that, I highly recommend Ms. O'Brien as she treats her clients as I treat mine.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Investment Property Bankruptcy Experience

It's been five years since my bankruptcy case ended involving a seriously upside down investment property in Florida and I will always feel indebted to Monica O'Brien. Not just indebted to - but grateful for Monica O'Brien. Not only did she advise and guide me through one of the most terrifying ex...periences of my life…but she held my hand. She was kind and patient…while being very clever and smart about bankruptcy laws which I knew nothing about. Not once did I feel that Monica didn't have my best interest at the forefront of her mind. My case had the best possible outcome because of Monica. When she entered my life - I seriously began sleeping through the night again, because I put my trust in her and she did not let me down. Five years later…I still call Monica just to say thank you. I would recommend her to my family and only to people who really deserve her. She is a skillful, tough and top notch lawyer in my opinion.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Responsive, reassuring and brilliant!

I retained Ms. O'Brien to assist me with a pretty complicated financial situation. When I called her office, she got on the phone and asked me all the right questions. She understood my situation as if she had experienced the facts of my case along with me. She listened with compassion and understand...ing and did not rush me. When I had finished explaining the circumstances of my case, she outlined several options for me, explaining both the up and down sides to each of the options, including the fees that would be associated with representing me. Critically, when I did not understand or was confused by what she was telling me, she broke it down into understandable and manageable terms. Her tone and disposition was comforting and reassuring. From that first phone call until the final resolution of my case, when I spoke with Ms. O'Brien it seemed as if I were her most important client. She seemingly gave my concerns top priority--never letting a day go by before returning a call or providing me with advice. Ms. O'Brien was professional, had sound a reasonable answers and an efficient solution to what had proven to be the most difficult and impossible of problems for me to solve. I recommend her most highly!

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Monica Claire O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tracy Aller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I had a complicated case for a divorce client where her ex-husband was trying to file Bankruptcy to avoid his multiple obligations under the divorce judgment. I was referred to Monica who went on to represent our mutual client in the bankruptcy case. Monica's assistance was essential to protecting our mutual client. The ex-husband eventually voluntarily dismissed his bankruptcy petition, I believe because of Monica's tenacious representation. She is knowledgeable, experienced and to the point. Having her expertise was a tremendous benefit to our mutual client and I value her as a colleague to whom I can refer future clients since I know they will have the best of representation."

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Stuart Handelman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Monica O'Brien. I frequently send debtors to her firm for Chapter 11 consultations. She is highly respected by attorneys in our district court."

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Richard Hirsh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a highly skilled and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney who is dedicated to her clients"

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Aaron Rosenblatt

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Monica is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. It is very rare that an issue arises which Monica can not handle. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Honig

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stuart Handelman

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Richard Hirsh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Rachel Sandler

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Gregory Stern

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Callahan

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Gregory K. Stern, P.C.

Associations

1993 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

First Community Bank of Joliet v. Kirk Knippenberg and Wanda Knippenberg, Case No. 08 A 610

Judgment in favor of Client

Julio Gonzalez v. Sonya Calambas and Amalia Rameriz, Case No. 06 A 1120

Judgment in favor of Client

Paramont Electric Supply, Inc., Case No. 03 B 30442

Plan Confirmed and Case Closed

Americare Homehealth Services, LLC, Case No. 14 B 44400

Plan Confirmed By the United States Bankruptcy Court

Hartwig Transit, Inc., Case No. 14 B 3843

Plan Confirmed By the United States Bankruptcy Court

Tasting Import Company, Case No. 12 B 00196

Plan Confirmed By the United States Bankruptcy Court

Beverly Cannon, Case No. 13 B 44030

Plan Confirmed By the United States Bankruptcy Court

Gloria F. Verbeke, Case No. 13 B 3556

Plan Confirmed By the United States Bankruptcy Court

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Education

1993

IIT Kent College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Loyola University of Chicago

B.S. Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2020

Chicago Bar Association

Bankruptcy and Divorce

Languages

English

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