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Jacob Benjamin Handelman
also known as Jacob B. Handelman
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Biography
Jacob B. Handelman enjoys a passion for helping people prepare for the future, making communities safer and giving families a chance to own a home instead of renting. He was an editor of the Loyola Law Journal, received the AmJur award for obtaining the highest grade in Trusts & Estates, loves inspecting dilapidated buildings and envisions how repairing them will improve problematic neighborhoods. For many years as an Assistant Corporation Counsel Jacob prosecuted owners of Drug-Houses, worked with the Chicago Police Department, aldermen and neighborhood community groups. Jacob later worked with the City’s Troubled Buildings Initiative and the Community Investment Corporation to turn around distressed condominium buildings. Jacob has renovated scores of affordable homes and as an attorney represented many corporate, family and individual clients. He is on the Avodah Chicago Advisory Council, Board of Directors of the Dearborn Realtist Board and taught over 300 members of the community how to be a City of Chicago court-appointed receiver.
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Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Handelman Law Group
Southport and Addison Streets, Chicago, IL, 60657
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Posted by Andrea | July 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
First time home buyer!
Jacob was amazing to work with! I am so happy he helped me navigate my first home purchase. Jacob also assisted my mom with real estate needs as well. Thank you for everything!!
Posted by Anita | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Grateful
I was recently in meed of having some legal documents amended. I turned to Jacob Handelman for help and I am glad I made that excellent decision. Jacob was thorough in reviewing with me what needed to be done and made very good suggestions. He made the process seamless and painless and explained...
Posted by Thania | March 27, 2024 | Real Estate
Smooth Closing
Jacob is very knowledgeable in Real Estate Law, making our transaction as smooth as can be. He was helpful and kind. I highly recommend using his services for any real estate needs.
Posted by Nadine | May 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding!
Mr. Handelman was recommended to me by a very good friend and as soon as I contacted him he was very quick to respond. He was extremely thorough in explaining the options (Will, Trust, POA, etc) and answering my questions. He provided information for me to review and then scheduled a virtual call to ...
Posted by Donna | May 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful
Jacob was so easy to talk to from the start. Did a great job of keeping me informed every step of the way. I would definitely recommend him to others. I would also have hire him in the future.
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Experience
Honors
2021
Associate of the Year, Dearborn REALTIST® Board
2006
Outstanding Achievement Award, City of Chicago, Department of Law
2003
Arnold Mireles Special Partnership Award, Chicago Police Department
2003
Special Public Service Award, Uptown Community Commission
2000
Community Partner Award, 48th Ward - Alderman Mary Ann Smith
Work Experience
2013 - 2017
Manager Condo Project, Community Investment Corporation
1998 - 2013
Assistant Corporation Counsel, City Of Chicago Corporation Counsel
1996 - 1998
Hearing Officer, Property Tax Apppeal Board, State of Illinois
Associations
2017 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Dearborn REALTIST® BoardBoard of Directors
1992 - Present
Decalogue Society of LawyersMember
Education
1995
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD
1991
University of Judaism
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Receivership Training Institute
Receiverships
Languages
English
Activity
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