Makedonka Baloski

23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business Law, Real Estate Law
Illinois, Indiana

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Jillian Tattersall November 18, 2019

Rating: 10

Miki is a fantastic coworker and a great lawyer. She is passionate about reaching the best possible outcome for her clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Makedonka is an associate at the same firm as me

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

Same Client

Miki and I work on some of the same cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
June 2018 to present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Miki has a real passion for helping people organize their legal affairs and realizing the best possible outcomes for her clients

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Miki is extremely knowledgeable in multiple legal disciplines.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Miki is extremely skilled at analyzing complex problems and finding the best possible solutions.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Miki is extremely compassionate and capable of relating to everyone.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Miki conducts herself at all times with the utmost professionalism.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Estate Planning, Business Law, Real Estate Law

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
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Misty J. Cygan December 6, 2018

Rating: 10

I highly recommend Makedonka. She is very in tune with her client's needs and the need to keep them advised throughout the process. She is very thorough in her work so the client knows they are get the best possible legal service. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I work with Makedonka currently at Bellas & Wachowski.

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

Same Client

Makedonka and I have worked on cases together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with this attorney for the past six months.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Makedonka really takes the time to analyze a client's situation in order to determine the best possible options for them. She takes the time to explain issues to the client so that they can make an informed decision.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Makedonka has a great foundation of legal knowledge and is always looking to expand on that.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Makedonka has great analytical skills when assessing her cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Makedonka always keeps her client's informed of the status of their case and communicates with them every step of the way.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Makedonka is highly professional when it comes to giving her client's the best service possible.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I would recommend Makedonka for estate planning and real estate transactions.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Peter C. Wachowski November 24, 2018

Rating: 10

Makedonka shines at communication. Her communication skills with clients are excellent. She does a great job with estate and probate matters. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Miki handles estate matters for our office.

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

I Represented Them

Makedonka has handled various matters for our office. These matters include probate and estate cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2018

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

She does a great job on the estate and probate matters. Communicates very well with clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

She’s very knowledgeable with regard to estate planning and probate matters.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

She understands probate law and estate planning very well. She knows the law. And if she doesn’t she figures it out and does the research.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Communication is where I believe she shines. She is very good at communicating with clients. And very good at saving information and communicating with the office.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I have no reason to believe that she is anything but of the highest moral fiber.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Estate planning. Probate.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Document Review
Legal Research
Litigation
Other

Estate planning.Probate

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

George S. Bellas October 25, 2018

Rating: 10

Miki represents the best that lawyers offer to their clients - responsible and competent representation - with the client's best interests above any other consideration. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

"Miki" is an associate in our firm.

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

Same Client

As an associate in our firm, Miki works on clients of our firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2018 - present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Using her legal experience and common sense, Miki focuses on the unique needs of our clients and puts their best interests above any other consideration.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Miki's wide range of experience in various areas of law, coupled with her common sense, offers clients a unique perspective on their situation and helps her develop solutions that are practical and creative.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Miki's legal knowledge and experience, coupled with her legal research skills, offers clients a unique and creative solution to various legal issues confronting our clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Her calm and patient demeanor presents clients and other attorneys with a clear understanding of the issues.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Miki puts the best interests of clients above any other issue.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Estate Planning, Business Law, Litigation

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Miki represents the best that lawyers offer to their clients - responsible and competent representation - with the client's best interests above any other consideration.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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