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Kevin Benjamin
also known as J. Kevin Benjamin
About Kevin
Biography
Experienced attorney with extensive experience in consumer credit law, bankruptcy law, loss mitigation, credit counseling, business management, development and sales. Over 24-year career, represented thousands of individuals and several small corporations in bankruptcy proceedings, as well as adversary trials. Able to assist clients in avoiding bankruptcy, restore their credit reports, and if necessary, represent them in litigation against consumer credit reporting agencies and various creditors for violations of consumer protection laws. Experienced in representing corporations as well as individuals in arbitration and settlement of business-to-business lawsuits. Representation of individuals in short sales, loan modifications, loan workouts & restructuring, forbearance, foreclosure defense, counterclaims and predatory lending issues, Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and even individual Chapter 11 proceedings which can be effective in restructuring mortgage loans.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-425 per hour
Contingency
35%-50%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 22 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Benjamin Legal Services
1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality
Posted by Kevin | July 07, 2014 | Foreclosure
A Disaster Attorney To Retain
This attorney was a disaster for my foreclosure defense case. He ignored to file my case for 18 months despite having all the documents and after finally filing it, he did not do anything and my case was dismissed just in 5 months by the trustee due to "UNREASONABLE DELAY." I was making my payments ...
Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Sluggish and hard to contact
He talks very fast which leads to misunderstanding him later. Provided many conflicting answers. His recommendations were reasonable but then questionable when enacted. He suggested I strategically delay filing many times but then insisted I file immediately other times, and neglected to follow throu...
Kevin Benjamin
Replied last December 24, 2013This is absurd and makes no sense. This alleged client states that I have a strategy of “delaying” filing? What does that mean? Why would I or anyone suggest a “strategy” of not filing? You do not get the benefit of the automatic stay until you file! Then this person suggests I said to file immediately. That may have been the case, maybe there was a foreclosure, potential repo, garnishment, etc and you need to file to stop that. Of course I do not know who this alleged client is or the facts surrounding it, and this person suggests I did not follow through? Sounds like this person did not follow through. I never contacted any client in my life and asked if the case was filed. I know when it’s filed as I/we are the ones filing it! No case takes two years to complete, maybe it took 2 years to pay the retainer, who knows? Or maybe this person made a few payments then years later wanted to “finish” and it never should have been reopened. Every client signs an attorney client retainer agreement stating the specific retainer and specific costs, so how in the world can this person say it costs 75% more, that is not happening and all retainer agreements in our jurisdiction need to be filed with the court for their review also. Maybe this person was a Chapter 13? Making payments to the trustee? That is not a payment to our firm and if they owed more then they thought perhaps the trustee payment was more (in which case they would be advised and sign off on it). This person said he/she had to “appear”, I assume they mean at the trustee/creditors meeting. Like most firms I may send an associate attorney of the firm to handle the creditors meeting (sometimes I do go) that is the associate attorneys job! To cover basic meetings and court and this person says our associate could not answer Trustee questions? What a lie, the attorneys do not answer Trustee questions at a meeting, the trustee asks the client directly so what is this alleged client talking about? As for requesting documents of course we do, all lawyers have to, its called doing our due diligence and the documents must be UPDATED by the client as the date of certain document depend on the date of filing so of course we keep asking for documents, that is our professional responsibility. Of course this alleged person claims to have been a client over 3 years ago. In fact we can file cases the same day if need be and even filed 2 the same day in the past few weeks. But cases cannot be filed without clients paying and cooperating and that includes turning over required documents for review (we are just trying to protect the client....sometimes from themselves) and if the client is not providing documents we will keep asking and they must keep updating them until the case is filed.
Kevin Benjamin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Benjamin is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"I have known Kevin for several years, and had the opportunity to work with him on a number of legal matters. He is highly knowledgeable in his field, and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Kevin is an outstanding attorney who is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He also possesses the integrity, intensity and compassion that you want in someone representing you. I highly recommend Kevin!"
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Kevin from attending and speaking at the many Credit Repair Boot Camps over the years. He is extremely knowledgeable in both the bankruptcy and credit repair arenas and is a great resource of information."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is a local highly experienced and well respected bankruptcy lawyer in our legal community. He consistently offers sound, practical, insightful and helpful legal commentary in the Avvo forum. I would recommend him to anyone need a great attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kevin for probably 20 years. Mr. Benjamin well represents his clients and is an asset to the Consumer Bankruptcy community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is a fine bankruptcy attorney who focuses on helping individuals obtain a fresh start in their lives."
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"I have known Kevin in the legal industry for several years. I have had occasion to refer business to him and to work with him on matters. Kevin has always been professional, knowledgeable and responsive."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Certification as a Forensic Loan Auditor, National Association of Mortgage Underwriters
2017
Top 30 Bankruptcy Attorneys, Expertise
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Tax Resolution Specialist, American Society of Tax Problem Solvers
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney At Law, Benjamin Legal Services
Associations
2011 - Present
Association of Foreclosure Defense AttorneysMember
1994 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
Chicago Bar Association
Bankruptcy & Reorganization Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – v – IAN T. KIDEYS, Et al. – Docket No. 3:13-cr-00016-RLM
it took around 6 weeks and 3-4 contentious hearings in the US District Court of Indiana but we finally were successful in securing his release from jail despite the US Attorneys continued objections and fighting me/us ever step of the way.
Kiely et al v. Carmax Business Services, LLC et al
On or about 11-12-2013 we obtained $20,000 settlement on behalf of our clients!
Individual Chapter 11
Our client kept all his properties and our Chapter 11 plan of reorganization was confirmed by the Court in November of 2013
Education
1989
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Wisconsin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Foreclosure Solutions
Loan workouts, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt Reorganization
2000
Discovery Center
Consumer Credit
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
We filed chapter 7 in Illinois and reaffirmed on our mortgage and home in Ohio?
12 Sep 2024
Q&A
Can i file chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy to stop auction on house?
08 Sep 2024
Q&A
I want to go bankrupt (have before after first marriage but it was over 10 years ago.
22 Dec 2023