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also known as Jacob B. Handelman
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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Acquired: 1995
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Southport and Addison Streets, Chicago, IL, 60657
25 Client Reviews
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Posted by Hanna | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
First Time Homebuying Success Thanks to Jacob Handelman!
As a first-time home buyer, Jacob made everything easy and stress-free. He was always quick to answer my questions and explained every step clearly. Thanks to his efficiency and attention to detail, we achieved a very quick close. I appreciated that he also recommended helpful next steps, like apply...
Posted by Michael | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Calming and thorough
Jacob helped with our condo purchase. Jacob was fabulous from start to finish. A very challenging transaction that worked out and Jacob helped smooth over the bumps.
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 Vanessa | January 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Real estate closing
I have used Attorney Handelman for several real estate transactions. He is very responsive and stays abreast of issues that may arise. This last closing was a nightmare because of all the stipulations required by the Village and the buyer's threat to walk away. However. Mr. Handelman intervened with ...
Posted by Daniel | November 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Reliable and knowledgeable Attorney!
Attorney Jacob handelman has been a helpful, knowledgeable, and thorough guide for both me and my fiance. He has guided us through the legal process of becoming each other's power of attorneys in the event of medical necessity, as well as helping us create our wills. Thanks to Jacob, we feel secure i...
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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
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
2017 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Dearborn REALTIST® BoardBoard of Directors
1992 - Present
Decalogue Society of LawyersMember
1995
JD
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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