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James A. Podgorny is a sole practicing attorney, which means he will be the only attorney you will deal with at the firm. You will not be shuffled amongst many associates who will not necessarily know the current status of your case, as is commonly found in large law firms. Mr. Podgorny will always know the status of your file, and you can always address your concerns directly with him. Mr. Podgorny will return your telephone calls in a timely manner, leaving you free from the stress and anxiety of worrying if you have an attorney focused on your matter at hand.

Mr. Guttman is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics. Consistent with the concentration of the firm, Mr. Guttman continues to focus his law practice in the areas of real estate assessments, property tax incentives and tax exemptions. He has extensive experience with representing a variety of property owners including multi-unit residential, commercial and industrial properties, as well as downtown Chicago office buildings. Mr. Guttman has considerable experience with litigation including acting as associate counsel before the Circuit Court of Cook County on a number of cases that challenged the constitutionality of the assessment methodology applied by taxing officials. His trial experience includes one of the first tax objection cases to be heard in the Circuit Court under the amended 1995 Revenue Act, which abolished the antiquated constructive fraud standard. Mr. Guttman co-authored two chapters, “Tax Objection Complaints” in the book, “Real Estate Taxation” and “Real Estate Tax Considerations” in the book “Residential Real Estate Transactions” for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. He also co-authored the article “Five Things Every Attorney Should Know About Appealing Their Client’s Real Estate Taxes” appearing in the January, 2004 edition of the “CBA Record.” He was the former Chairman of the main committee, Legislative Liaison, and Chairman of the Assessment and Appeals Sub-committee of the Chicago Bar Association’s Real Estate Taxation Committee. He currently acts as Treasurer of the Illinois Property Tax Lawyer’s Association – an advocacy and lobbying group established to inform, educate and promote tax policies and legislative efforts affecting tax payers throughout the State of Illinois. Mr. Guttman lectured before the Chicago Bar Association’s continuing legal education seminar entitled, “Real Estate Taxation: An Overview for the Non-Specialist” in 2005 and acted as Special Assistant State’s Attorney on behalf of Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, as Trustee of the Indemnity Fund in the defense of a claim against the Indemnity Fund. He also served on the Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas’ Joint Committee for the automation of the Illinois Transfer Tax Form.

When you have ENGAGED COUNSEL, you have access to one of Chicago's top business and real estate attorneys, Shorge Sato. With nearly 20 years of courtroom experience, Mr. Sato is an experienced trial and appellate advocate who has been recently been peer-selected as an Illinois SuperLawyer and Illinois Leading Lawyer.

The Law Office of Lela J. Davis is a solo woman-owned firm established in 1996 with the primary goal of providing clients with high quality legal services at an affordable cost. The office is located in South Holland, Illinois and provides legal services to clients in the city of Chicago, its surrounding southern suburbs and Will County. Lela J. Davis has practiced law in the state of Illinois for over 30 years and has vast experience in many areas of the law. Before establishing the firm, Lela J. Davis worked as a lawyer for government agencies and for large commercial businesses in both legal and business management positions. This cast array of experience gives her the unique and thorough perspective to attack your legal issue

Meet David Hernandez, a dedicated and experienced bankruptcy lawyer based in the bustling city of Chicago, IL. With a passion for helping individuals and businesses overcome financial challenges, David has built a reputation as a skilled legal professional in the field of bankruptcy law. He is committed to providing his clients with personalized attention and guiding them through the complex legal process with empathy and understanding. Whether you are facing overwhelming debt, creditor harassment, or the threat of foreclosure, David has the expertise to help you find the best path forward. With his extensive knowledge and compassionate approach, David Hernandez is a trusted advocate for anyone seeking relief from financial difficulties in the Chicago area.

James Siwek is a practicing lawyer in the state of Illinois who handles Family and Estate cases.