Peter Lawrence Berk

Peter Lawrence Berk

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 24 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, Litigation, Business

900 N Franklin St Ste 505, Chicago, IL

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 30%

25 years

30%
Business 10%

25 years

10%
Litigation 10%

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 10 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2015

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Location

O'Keefe, Rivera & Berk, LLC

900 N Franklin St Ste 505, Chicago, IL, 60610-8104

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Peter Lawrence Berk's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Strong Professional/Attention to Detail

My wife and I recently closed on a difficult Short Sale in Illinois and were fortunate enough to have found Peter Berk to represent us. I must say that I have never worked with a professional that managed any number of conflicts and kept the process moving as successfully as Peter. I highly recomme...nd Peter and his associates. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Julie | July 27, 2015 | Real Estate

Trust me, you want/need to have Peter working for you!

I cannot say enough great things about Peter Berk! I had the pleasure of being put in touch with him to represent me when attempting to close the selling of my condo via short sale. I was completely clueless about the process and Peter always took the time and care to respond to my questions and co...ncerns in a very timely manner. He went above and beyond the call of duty, easing my fears near closing time. Not only did he get the job done in what I have learned was one of the more difficult short sales, but he truly made this experience as easy as possible. If you are in need of a quality, considerate, efficient, and successful attorney, look no further. Peter Berk is your guy!

Posted by Deborah | February 24, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Truly the best experience...ever!!

Peter Berk assisted me with my c13 bankruptcy and his service through the 5 year completion process was outstanding! His professionalism & heartfelt concerns definitely went above & beyond my expectations. Peter Berk never missed following through on any issue & he always responded to each immedia...tely! I could not have asked for better service, which played a critical part in helping me stay on track & achieve my ultimate goal!!

Posted by paul | November 24, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

I needed a lawyer trustworthy and knowledgable

I needed a lawyer trustworthy and knowledgeable Peter Berk is all that and more! I needed timely advise on a real estate partners bankruptcy that was enveloping me. Peter helped to protect my interests, recover assets, and provided council for going foreward.

Posted by David | November 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Peter is the man to hire!

I had interviewed several lawyers before I decided on Mr. Berk. What ultimately lead to my decision was Peter's responsiveness. Others thought my case to be extremely difficult or impossible to pursue and if I where to prevail the reward to small to warrant the expense. Peter warned me that there pro...gnosis could be an reality however he also had a game plan to make my wishes come true. It was a very long haul the opposition thew every they could at us but Peter's extensive knowledge and my tenacity lead us to a settlement which made us both ( Peter and I ) vary happy.

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Peter Lawrence Berk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vikrant Chaudhry

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Peter for many years and endorse him as an attorney. He is a highly skilled bankruptcy and litigation attorney and I have had the great pleasure of working with Peter on various matters. Peter is caring, honest, and highly intelligent. I highly recommend him."

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Helena Milman

Real estate lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an excellent real estate attorney, especially when it comes to difficult transactions. His expertise in other legal fields, such as bankruptcy and litigation, takes all the guesswork out of resolving title issues. Peter's knowledge, extreme attention to detail and dedication to clients easily makes him the only choice in real estate transactions."

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Diane Gordon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter has been a trusted colleague for many years. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, and highly skilled in the areas of consumer bankruptcy law and real estate. I highly recommend Peter."

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Mark Wheeler

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Vikrant Chaudhry

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Forrest Ingram

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

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Barry Kreisler

Real estate lawyer

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Ian Hoffenberg

Litigation lawyer

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Diane Gordon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Provider Referral Attorney of the Year, Runner Up, Legalshield, Inc.

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, O'Keefe, Rivera & Berk, LLC

2006 - Present

President, Law Office of Peter L Berk

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Evans Loewenstein Shimanovsky & Moscardini, Ltd.

2001 - 2003

Attorney, Morgan & Bley, Ltd.

Associations

2014 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Commercial, Banking and Bankruptcy Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Pizza Service, Ltd.; 09 B 31208

Confirmed Plan of Reorganization

In Re: Messina; 99 B 29371

Motion to Dismiss Counterclaims granted

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Education

2001

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Illinois Wesleyan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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