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Edward J. Blake Jr.

Edward J. Blake Jr.

 
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  • Illinois
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Anthony George Michael Swarringin
Anthony George Michael Swarringin January 10, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Edward J. Blake, Jr. is an excellent lawyer. He understands the complexities of legal issues that impact his clients. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is co-worker/colleague.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Edward J. Blake, Jr. and I have worked on matters together. He always provides excellent representation for clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
April, 2022 to Current. During that period of time I began as an associate.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is smart and approaches his representation of clients in a professional manner. He is always well-versed in the facts and circumstances of a case and is able to provide an excellent analysis and recommendations, as well as providing zealous representation in Court.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr.’s legal knowledge is superb. He achieves excellent results for clients including based on his preparation and presentation of cases in Court.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is able to provide excellent legal analysis because he has experience, is extremely knowledgeable of the law, and diligently approaches legal matters in regard to analysis and recommendations to clients and positions being on behalf of clients taken in Court.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is an excellent communicator. When he is communicating with me, and with other attorneys, and with clients, they always understand what is occurring and his advice and recommendations are valued and trusted.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is always concerned regarding ethical issues. In terms of professionalism, Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a consummate professional. He is always on time and he is always well-prepared. His clients always understand what is occurring in regard to a case. He is a top-notch advocate. On a daily basis, he is always one of the first attorneys to arrive, and one of the last attorneys to leave, and never leaves for lunch. Nobody works harder than Edward J. Blake, Jr. on his cases.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Divorce, Family Law, Custody, Adoption, Department of Children and Family Service (DCFS), Contract Law, Estate Planning, Domestic Violence litigation, Probate Law, Wills and Trusts, Estate Administration, Guardianship, Arbitration and Mediation and Civil Litigation.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is intelligent and hard-working. He is a credit to the legal profession. He is well-known in the community and is respected by his clients, peers, co-workers and the judiciary.

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Edward J. Blake, Jr. is an amazing attorney. I have been impressed with his work ethic, tenacity and legal abilities and personal skills since I became associated with him.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Megan M. Gilbreth
Megan M. Gilbreth September 26, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Edward J. Blake, Jr. is an attorney that you can rely upon, that can be trusted and clients can be assured that Mr. Blake will proceed with strategies or options in their best interests. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a co-worker/colleague and I know him to be an excellent attorney because he and I have worked on numerous cases together for many years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Edward J. Blake, Jr. and I work on cases together including the same clients in challenging legal circumstances.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
October 2012 - Present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a respected attorney and is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients by working hard, focusing on facts and researching authorities in the law in the best interests of his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Blake has great legal knowledge. In addition to having an undergraduate degree, a master’s degree, and a law degree, Mr. Blake also has a Master’s in Tax Law degree. Mr. Blake thoroughly reviews files and researches positions in regard to options and strategies available in the representation of his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. and I have had numerous conferences relating to multiple clients over a period of time and he is great to work with, is willing to consider views of different attorneys and his legal analysis is unmatched and is held in high esteem.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a great communicator and he makes compelling arguments on behalf of his clients. His positions are based on investigation, review of facts and circumstances, knowledge of the law and experience in regard to what is in the best interests of his clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Blake always stresses ethics in the discharge of his duties representing clients as an attorney and officer of the Court. He handles interactions with other attorneys and the judiciary in an excellent professional manner, while striving to be the best advocate he can for his clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Estate planning, probate, estate litigation, will disputes, trust controversies, adverse possession cases, mortgage foreclosure, tax law, Internal Revenue Service, Illinois Department of Revenue, civil litigation, business law, family law, divorce, child custody, guardianship, adoption and timeshare issues.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Edward J. Blake, Jr. is great in communicating positions to individual and business clients, colleagues and other attorneys, as well as the Court.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Jeanna N. Storment
Jeanna N. Storment September 24, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Blake is a smart attorney. He has vast experience and expertise in a wide variety of areas of the law. He is trusted and works hard for his clients and I would give him a “best rating”. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a co-worker/colleague and I know him to be an excellent attorney because he and I have worked on cases together for many years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Edward J. Blake, Jr. and I work on cases together including the same clients in challenging legal circumstances.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
September 1, 2017 to present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a respected attorney and is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients by working hard, focusing on facts and researching authorities in the law in the best interests of his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Blake has great legal knowledge. In addition to having an undergraduate degree, a master’s degree, and a law degree, Mr. Blake also has a Master’s in Tax Law degree. Mr. Blake thoroughly reviews files and researches positions in regard to options and strategies available in the representation of his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. and I have had numerous conferences relating to multiple clients over a period of time and he is great to work with, is willing to consider views of different attorneys and his legal analysis is unmatched and is held in high esteem.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a great communicator and he makes compelling arguments on behalf of his clients. His positions are based on investigation, review of facts and circumstances, knowledge of the law and experience in regard to what is in the best interests of his clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Blake always stresses ethics in the discharge of his duties representing clients as an attorney and officer of the Court. He handles interactions with other attorneys and the judiciary in a professional manner, while striving to be the best advocate he can be for his clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Estate planning, probate, estate litigation, will disputes, trust controversies, adverse possession cases, mortgage foreclosure, tax law, Internal Revenue Service, Illinois Department of Revenue, civil litigation, business law, family law, divorce, child custody, guardianship, adoption and timeshare issues.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology

Appeals, Arbitration, Business Advising, Client Relations, Collaboration, Dispute Resolution, Document Review, Drafting, Emotional Intelligence, Financial Literacy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Negotiation, Oral Argument, Problem Solving, Project Management, Transactions, Trials and Use of Technology Edward J. Blake, Jr. is great in communicating positions to individual and business clients, colleagues and other attorneys, as well as the Court.

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Edward J. Blake, Jr. is an attorney that you can rely upon, that can be trusted and clients can be assured that Mr. Blake will proceed with strategies or options in their best interests.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Nathan P. Links
Nathan P. Links August 21, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Blake is an excellent attorney. He works hard for his clients. He has experience and expertise in a variety of areas of law. He can be trusted. I have worked with him for years. I would give him a best rating. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a current co-worker/colleague. I know him to be an excellent attorney, including since he and I have worked on cases together for many years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Edward J. Blake, Jr. and I work on cases together, including with respect to the same clients in a challenging legal environment.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
September 1, 2013, to the present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is an experienced and respected attorney. Competent legal representation by a dedicated attorney is important for clients and Mr. Blake believes in working hard for clients, and focusing on achieving the best results in every case.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Blake has excellent legal knowledge. In addition to having a B.S.B.A. (accounting) undergraduate degree & M.B.A. (finance)degree, Mr. Blake has a J.D. degree from St. Louis University School of Law & an L.L.M. in Taxation degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Mr. Blake reviews & researches positions with respect to issues on behalf of clients & he reviews & researches authorities cited by opposing counsel in order that all relevant issues are appropriately addressed.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. and I have had strategy conferences for multiple clients regarding novel legal issues over a period of many years. He is intelligent. He is willing to consider different points of view. He applies his knowledge of the law and experience in the practice of law to facts and circumstances of issues facing clients. His legal analysis provided to clients is excellent.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is a consummate communicator. He makes compelling arguments. His positions are well-founded in law and in fact. His writing skills are excellent. Clients are in good hands with Mr. Blake as their attorney.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Blake is very ethical. If there are any ethical issues that arise, Mr. Blake is sure to concern himself with the proper handling of same, including having communications with attorneys and/or clients, if not the Court, as may be appropriate, in order that correct choices are made. Mr. Blake is very professional. He has an excellent work ethic. He handles interactions with coworkers, clients, other attorneys and the judiciary, in a professional matter. While striving to be a zealous advocate.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Will contests and trust disputes, business and real estate law, estate administration and probate, family law, mortgage foreclosure defense, estate planning, tax law, including Internal Revenue Service and Illinois Department of Revenue, and civil litigation.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology

Edward J. Blake, Jr. is excellent in communicating positions to clients, coworkers, other attorneys and the judiciary. Mr. Blake attempts to identify all relevant issues and address same in the representation of his clients. Mr. Blake is in constant communication with clients in regard to cases he is handling so that the clients understand options available in order to achieve successful results.

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Edward J. Blake, Jr. is an attorney that you can rely on, and that you can trust, and you can be assured that Mr. Blake will pursue available strategies in an effort to secure the best possible outcome for a client.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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