Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit’s condominium and homeowner association lawyers, together with the firm’s full-service complement of attorneys experienced in association collection services, litigation, real estate, business and estate planning, offer high-quality legal services at their convenient Chicago and suburban locations. The firm is committed to providing all clients with timely, detailed information regarding their representation, being respectful and courteous to its clients, and being fully responsive to its clients’ individualized needs.

We consider it a privilege to be able to serve you.


KOVITZ SHIFRIN NESBIT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION OF ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY!

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we reflect on what has made Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit the firm it is today.  Ultimately, it is the perfect blending of our dedicated lawyers and professional staff.  To commemorate this momentous occasion, we honor all of our professionals who have made Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit more than just a work place, but a part of their lives as well.

Some of our client relationships extend back to the first day we opened our doors.  These long-term relationships remain intact because our clients receive prompt personalized services delivered in accordance with high professional standards.  We are here to provide legal experience, consultation and representation to each and every client as if they were the most important client in our office.

Being here for 25 years is just one way to show our commitment for the long term. Jordan I. Shifrin recently wrote an article in Condo Lifestyles looking back at the last 25 years of history with an emphasis on condominium and homeowner associations (see article).


ASSESSMENT COLLECTION NOW MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.

In a tough economy, when people are trying to figure out how to balance their bills, who to pay, and who to defer, it is more important than ever for Associations to have a firm enforcement policy.  First, Owners with legitimate financial hardships should be encouraged to come forth and enter into written payment plans before they get too far behind.  Secondly, hard-core delinquents, particularly repeat offenders, should be turned over to the Association’s attorneys within 60 days.  With the backlog in foreclosures these days, Units possessed by Association as the result of an eviction can be rented out a lot longer and the rents can be used to recoup unpaid assessments.

REMEMBER, ASSESSMENTS ARE THE LIFEBLOOD OF AN ASSOCIATION!

ASSOCIATION TAX ALERT
If you are concerned by the amount of your recent Real Estate Tax Bill, it's not too late to challenge the assessed valuations for next year for all the units in your Association.   For information and assistance contact our Real Estate Tax Paralegal, Sheila Bell, sbell@ksnlaw.com, 847-777-7267.

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  • Attorneys from the firm will be at this year's ACTHA Trade Show on November 22, 2008 at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come see us there!

  • Congratulations to Alan D. Kovitz on being named a Senior Counselor by the Illinois State Bar Association! This honor is bestowed on him by reason of his being a member of the ISBA for 50 years and reflects his 50 years of dedicated service to his clients and colleagues.  This year also marks his 50th year of practicing law.
     
  • Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit has formed a Green Programs Committee to further the firm's committment to reducing its environmental impact. See their latest newsletter!