Alex Kosyla

Alex Kosyla

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 10 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Family, Gaming ... +2 more

1655 South Blue Island, Suite 318, Chicago, IL

About Alex

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

At Leone & Kosyla we are able to handle any family, parenting time, child support, mediation, or divorce issue our clients are faced with. We understand that these issues are emotionally charged and we approach each case differently making sure that we handle the specific needs of every client.

11 years | 12 cases

25%
Landlord or Tenant 25%

Housing is an essential part of life and it is important for landlords and tenants to understand their rights under the law. I will advise and litigate for landlords and tenants regarding the legal obligations owed to each other, as well as the procedures that must be followed in order to comply with the leasing process, tenancy and evictions. Landlords and tenants in Chicago are subject to, among other things, the provisions of the RLTO, which imposes certain requirements for legal compliance.

11 years | 7 cases

25%
Gaming 20%

Contests and sweepstakes must comply with an assortment of federal and state laws. Through my practice I can help identify and resolve legal issues that may arise through contests, sweepstakes and other promotions that often fall in a "grey" area of the law. I have assisted an online poker company with structuring their business legally, and can also provide best practice suggestions for maximizing the operational success of promotions while minimizing the risk of legal problems.

11 years | 1 case

20%
General Practice 20%

At Leone & Kosyla Law we want to always be there for our clients and are always willing to help our clients solve their legal issues, or find someone who can.

11 years | 25 cases

20%
Personal Injury 10%

11 years | 5 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 10 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2015

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Leone & Kosyla Law LLC

1655 South Blue Island, Suite 318, Chicago, IL, 60608

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Alex Kosyla's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Chris | March 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about fair housing and landlord & tenant issues.

Alex volunteered at our nonprofit community service organization a few months ago and imparted a tremendous amount of information and knowledge he had about the housing sector to our staff. Our organization provides free housing counseling services for the public, to help them prevent foreclosures a...nd/or resolve tenant-landlord issues. In order to help us better understand and apply for a first-time fair housing grant, Alex volunteered his time and skills and helped us write an incredible grant proposal- one in which scored in the 90th percentile- to help us create a new fair housing program at our organization. Alex spent several weeks volunteering with us, patiently working with us and educating us on the topic. This was our very first application for this type of grant and even though we were not selected, our organization's proposal scored in 90th percentile bracket out of the many thousands of applications received. We are convinced that the knowledge and information he imparted on our housing staff was tremendous, which now helps them better understand complex fair housing issues. During this process, we discovered that Alex had a great training history in this arena, because he was a fair housing clinic participant during his law school days. This combined with his passion to help people in need, provides him with an excellent knowledge of the law along with real hands-on fair housing and landlord tenant assistance experience.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and Professional

Alex did an excellent job in guiding us through the legal system. He is very efficient and extremely professional. We would definitely recommend him and utilize his services in the future!

Posted by Emma | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Chicago Lawyer

I used Alex Kosyla for a case of mine and loved his performance in the court room. He was professional and very passionate about his work. If I were to ever to need a lawyer again I would not hesitate to use Alex Kosyla.

Posted by Charlie | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and hard working

Alex is very knowledgeable about many kinds of law. He assisted my business in writing policies and procedures and also filed my nonprofit paperwork. He is my go to attorney for all matters. Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Consultation regarding a car accident

Alex was very helpful and thorough in detailing me my options regarding a car accident with an uninsured person and was readily available for consultations over the phone throughout the process. I would absolutely consult with Alex again in the future.

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Alex Kosyla's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Watkins

General practice lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Alex's firm and all have been pleased with the results."

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Cary Dohman

General practice lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Alex for more than five years and have always been impressed with his knowledge of the law. Additionally, he is a hard worker and therefore, I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Larry Dohman

General practice lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is a tireless worker who will fight for his clients rights. In addition to his strong dedication to his clients, Alex also has great knowledge of the law. I endorse this lawyer."

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KJ Elkhatib

General practice lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alex is an impressive attorney. He is exactly what clients need: smart, hard-working, and ready to solve any problem. I have asked Alex's advice on a few matters and am impressed with his ability to get down to the issue and come up with a solution."

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Mervate Mohammad

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Abraham Matthew

Personal injury lawyer

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Adam Lysinski

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Cary Dohman

Criminal defense lawyer

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KJ Elkhatib

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates Fair Housing Scholarship, Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

2014

Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Internships, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Leone & Kosyla Law LLC

2015 - Present

General Counsel, S. Wolf & Associates

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Matthew & Drnovsek Law

2015 - 2015

Grant Writer, Northside Community Resources

2014 - 2014

Legal Intern, Environmental Law & Policy Center

2013 - 2015

Market Analyst, Oarex Capital Markets, Inc.

2013 - 2014

711 Legal Intern, The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Clinic

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, Frank Cece Jr. Law Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Retaliatory Eviction

Landlord paid several thousand in damages.

Civil Forfeiture

Client had his car returned

Eviction

Landlord won possession of the unit.

Lend A Hand

Tax Exempt Status Achieved

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Education

2015

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Carthage College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2007

Von Steuben MSC

Speaking Engagements

2014

Harold Washington College

Fair Housing Law and Rights

Languages

English

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