Erwin Law

My husband and I are getting up in years and wanted to get our financial affairs in order. We contacted several lawyers to compare pricing for wills and get their feedback on legal questions we had.
Bottom line, his pricing was very fair, and he responded quickly to any questions we had. Some of the law offices didn’t want to bother! His work was thorough and he was a pleasure to work with. In the future, if we need any legal help, we know where we will go. We highly recommend Jim and his office.

James Erwin and Alicia Erwin were wonderful to work with to aid my husband and I in buying our first home. I interviewed several attorneys before picking one. I had a good feeling about Erwin and Associates from the start and I am glad I chose them. At the beginning of the process I did wish they communicated a little more, but I quickly realized I could trust them, they were aware of and on top of every deadline, they would update me when they had new information, and they would let me know if they needed anything from me. Jim was great at the closing, thoroughly reviewing every document, catching a few errors, and making sure everything was corrected before closing was finalized. I would highly recommend James Erwin and his team to anyone buying a home in Chicago.

My wife and I had Jim at Erwin and Associates help us with some issues we were having with our condo and home owners association, and ended asking him to write up a lease to rent our unit out, too. Overall it was a pretty good experience, but here’s a breakdown of how things went:
–Lease: Not good. It was not very thorough and missing what I would consider some pretty basic provisions for a good lease. I was able to find free leases online that I would consider better than what was prepared for me. And it was expensive. $ 360 for the preparation, which seems especially expensive given how poor it was.
–Condo/​HOA issues: Much better experience. We felt the work was good and at a reasonable cost. Our issues worked out in the end, and these were really what required the help of a lawyer more than the lease.
–Service: Jim was very nice and helpful, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. We felt very comfortable working with him, and felt he was genuinely interested in finding a good solution to our situation.
In the end I’m satisfied with the experience, and considering how expensive any qualified legal counseling is, I guess I’m not too unhappy with the cost. But I’d say if you’re looking for something really basic like a lease preparation, just go with some software that you can purchase or try to utilize online resources.

It’s good to know there are still GOOD GUYS out there! Let me first say I didn’t hire James Erwin because he gave me the information I needed over the phone.
In researching attorneys on the phone, I felt rushed to spit out my question before I felt like the meter was running. James patiently listened, asked questions, was quickly able to assess my situation and took the time to review the document in question and provide his expert advice.
Within the space of a ten minute relationship Erwin and Associates managed to show professionalism, empathy and expert advice to a non-​client. So imagine what he’ll do for you when you hire him! (I know that sounds like a commercial — but I was so impressed!)
When I DO find that I have a future dilemma needing a resolution, I’ll be sure to give this firm a call.

James Erwin is terrific lawyer. I sent him inquiry via his website and he emailed back the same day. He is very accessible and prompt. Any question I had was answered right away. He explained the process and helped me in my situation in dealing with a difficult seller. Had it not been for his expertise and professionalism, the sale could have gone south.

We worked with Jim Erwin on the sale of our townhouse in Chicago and were extremely pleased with everything. Jim is easy to get a hold of and communicate with and made the whole process really easy. We moved out of state before our closing and Jim took care of everything so that we wouldn’t need to fly back in for the closing. We highly recommend Jim and his staff and would work with them again in a heartbeat.

Erwin & Associates, LLC represented me in the recent sale of my condo. While selling my condo, I had taken a new position at work and was moving into a new condo. Jim Erwin and his team made the sale of my condo effortless and let me focus on my new job instead of worrying about all the little details of selling a home.
The best part was that Jim went above and beyond, researched potential real estate tax credits and ended up saving me over $ 3,000. The savings easily covered the attorneys fee. I highly recommend this firm if you need an attorney.

As a real estate broker and investor I can’t explain how much I appreciate Jim Erwin and his team. I have used Erwin & Associates for several personal transactions and I refer my clients to them as well.
Jim and Kerry have added tremendous value to my transactions through their diligent work and quick responses to all issues that pop up. During this tough market, real estate deals can quickly turn for the worse, and without a fast-​acting and seasoned pro in your corner you may be putting yourself in a compromised position.
Jim and his partner Bill sat down with me face to face before beginning to work together to explain the value that they could add to my real estate business. They have been extremely patient with me and I have learned a much about the legal side of real estate transactions. Highly recommended.

Jim Erwin and his paralegal Kerry guided my fiancée and I through the difficult terrain of buying our first place. They were incredibly detail oriented, patient with all of our questions, quick to respond to emails and phone calls, and really knowledgeable. From the time we first spoke to the time we closed, Jim and Kerry exceed our expectations and made the purchasing experience significantly less stressful. I can’t recommend them enough.

Jim recently represented me on my condo purchase. I was in regular communication with Jim and his paralegal, Kerry, for about two months. Both were always communicative, professional, courteous, and thorough. For the most part our communication was either via phone or email; I did not meet Jim face to face until the closing, to which he arrived earlier than I did! As a first-​time homebuyer, I’m sure I had lots of oddball questions about the process, but I never felt like I was being treated like a «rookie» — all my questions were taken seriously. I was extremely pleased with my experience with Erwin & Associates.

Jim was patient, thorough, exact, and focused throughout the lengthy closing process, including dealing with an out-​of-​state Underwriting department and enough last-​minute issues to almost drown the deal. He is a wonderful resource for real estate and we will be using him for our other legal needs.

Erwin and Associates was recommended by a not for profit Legal Assistance company in Chicago. William (Bill) O. Chatt was my attorney. He specializes in Mechanics Liens. I had a complicated case. Bill was excellent to work with. He won my case which was a tough one. In fact I think he set a precedent for the type of suit I was involved in. It was so complicated that it is difficult for me to explain. All I know is I was sued, it went on for 3 years, the Plaintiffs were crazy and Bill won in spite of many obstacles. It was difficult to find an attorney who specializes in this type of law. I felt it was expensive. But it did drag on for 3 years. I learned why there is such a phrase «Don’t make a Federal Case out of It». I would definitely recommend Bill Chatt and Erwin Law firm and I would use them again if I had to and I hope to never see them again!!! You do not want to be sued. It is not a pleasant experience. But if you were and it was for a lien call Bill.

We recently had James Erwin and his associate Andrea Jardine represent us on our home purchase and were extremely impressed with the level of service that we received.
We are/​were first time home buyers that really didn’t understand the process from having our bid accepted through closing. Fortunately, James and Andrea patiently explained everything to us. Communication was also excellent. Our emails and calls were answered immediately. During the last couple of weeks, we worked primarily with James and really enjoyed working with him. He’s a normal guy and pretty honest too (rare for lawyers right, j/​k ;) The rates are very reasonable too!
Overall, we highly recommend Erwin and Associates especially for first time home buyers like us.

In the interest of full disclosure I am a real estate agent and I have worked with Andrea on several occasions. I routinely refer her to my clients (both buyers and sellers,) who need an attorney for their transactions. Now… let me tell you why…
I met Andrea when she was representing the «other side» on a closing for my client – the buyer. It was a completely messed up closing (the sellers and their agent were both nincompoops and Andrea had the deal thrown in her lap just that morning!) Andrea handled the entire debacle with such poise and grace that I decided to give her a call the next time I had a client who needed an attorney.
Since then, I have referred her on numerous occasions and my clients have loved the work she has done. She is as smart and thorough as they come and – don’t let her petite stature fool you – she is unflinching when advocating for her clients. She is a great communicator and her rates are very competitive.
As an Realtor, I really appreciate her level of dedication and her communication. I have also used Andrea on my own personal deals and so I count myself as one of her many satisfied clients.
If you have legal questions involving a real estate issue or are simply looking for an attorney to handle your closing, do yourself a favor and give Andrea a call. You won’t be disappointed.