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Vicki Hathaway Gonzalez

33 years of experience
Real Estate Law, Business Law, Municipal Law...
Illinois

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Jillian Tattersall November 13, 2019

Rating: 10

Vicki is an excellent lawyer, extremely intelligent, and very knowledgeable about every aspect of real estate transactions. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Vicki is an associate at the firm where I work.

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

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Vicki primarily represents clients involved in real estate transactions.

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

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

Vicki conducts a wide range of real estate transactions and maintains constant personal vigilance of the transaction so as to insure a smooth transaction for her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Vicki has represented many clients on a very broad range of real estate transactions and has experience with all levels of transactions at all stages.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Vicki is able to thoroughly assess and advise her clients regarding all of their rights and obligations as well as the legal consequences

Communication Skills: Excellent

Vicki has been involved with real estate as an investor, agent, teacher, and lawyer and is able to speak to clients on all of these levels.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Vicki conducts herself with the utmost professionalism and character.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Real estate

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

Business Advising
Client Relations
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions
Use of Technology

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

Makedonka Baloski January 29, 2019

Rating: 10

Every interaction with Vicki has been fun and informative. Clients will enjoy working with her as much as I do! View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Vicki serves as my mentor for real estate transactions.

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

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

Vicki and I work at the same firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Fall 2018

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

There is no doubt Vicki is an effective advocate for her clients. She is has focused her practice in real estate closings so she knows how to protect her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Vicky is very knowledgeable in real estate law and the different municipal ordinances relevant to transactions.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Vicki's legal analysis is excellent. She can quickly determine the best course of action for her clients to take.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Vicki provides her clients good explanations of the closing process which many clients find overwhelming.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Vicki researches suitable attorneys to refer her clients to when is cannot represent them due to distance.

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

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

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Mediation
Negotiation
Problem Solving

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

Misty J. Cygan November 30, 2018

Rating: 10

Vicki has been doing real estate law for over 30 years and there is no one else I would recommend my clients to. She is an expert in the field and advises her clients throughout the entire process so that they feel at ease and comfortable during transactions. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have worked with Vicki for over 10 years.

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

Same Client

I have worked with Vicki on several matters involving real estate transactions.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Vicki at various times over the past 10 years.

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

Vicki is extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced in real estate.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Vicki's practice concentrates on real estate law and she is always current and up-to-date in her knowledge.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Vicki is able to provide guidance and counseling to her clients not only regarding real estate transactions, but how those transactions may effect other aspects of their business or estate.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Vicki is very personable and friendly and establishes a great rapport with her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Vicki is professional when dealing with her clients and her clients get expect and receive the highest level of customer satisfaction.

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

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 15, 2018

Rating: 10

Please see above. She’s a pleasure to work with. Whenever she works on a case for one of my clients all I get are compliments. It’s a pleasure to have her work on our files. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Vicki has been an associate attorney with our office for 25 years. She is our go to for all real estate.

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

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

Vicki handles all of our real estate transactions. Represents buyers. Represent sellers. Handles all real estate affairs.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
October 2018 marked 25 years that Vicki has been an associate handling real estate in our office.

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

Vicki is very patient. She takes her time. She explains everything. She holds clients hands. She makes them feel secure when they are not confident.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Vicki is very knowledgeable when it comes to real estate transactions. She’s handled so many transactions that there’s nothing she hasn’t seen.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Vicky knows real estate transactions inside and out. There is nothing she hasn’t seen. She can handle all real estate transactions.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Vicki is very patient. She’ll give every client as much time as they need. She’ll explain everything. She won’t rush. She really enjoys what she does.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Vicki is of the upmost in ethics and morality. I’ve never seen her do anything with a client that was in anyway questionable.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Real estate transactions, representing buyers, representing Sellers, drafting real estate contracts, negotiating contracts, negotiating terms

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

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

George S. Bellas October 28, 2018

Rating: 10

Experience does matter, and Vicki has the experience to help solve the most difficult of problems facing our clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Vicki has been associated with our firm for 25 years.

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

Same Client

Vicki represents clients of our firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Vicki has been associated with our firm since 1993.

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

Vicki places the interests of our clients above all considerations.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

With over 25 years of experience in representing clients in real estate transactions, Vicki has an intimate knowledge of the laws affecting clients in real estate transactions.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Employing her vast experience in real estate transactions, Vicki has the skill to correctly assess situations and advise clients as to the best solution.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Vicki has remarkable patience and a calm demeanor which allows a facilitates thorough communication with clients and others.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Vicki places the best interests of our clients above any other consideration.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Real Estate Transactions. Real Estate Title Clearance

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

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Experience, dedication to clients, and excellent communication skills.

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

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