BOUTIQUE
LAW FIRM
Concentrating in Residential and Commerical Real Estate Transactions, Family Law, and Civil Litigation.
PRACTICE
AREAS
REAL ESTATE
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Purchase & Sale of Residential & Commercial Real Estate
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Commercial & Residential Leases
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Landlord / Tenant Disputes
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Land Use, Planning, & Zoning
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Property Tax Appeals
FAMILY LAW
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Dissolution of Marriage
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Child Support
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Child Custody
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Paternity Issues
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Post Decree Matters
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Visitation Agreements
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Tower & Antenna Leases
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Purchase, Sale, Franchise, & License Agreements
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Regulatory & Zoning Matters
CIVIL LITIGATION
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Auto Accidents
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Medical Malpractice
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Construction Accidents
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Premise Liability
ABOUT US
At Braverman & Makhlouf, we concentrate in real estate, civil litigation, and family law matters. We have the knowledge and experience to strategically and successfully represent our clients. You will have peace of mind knowing that we are responsive and honest when dealing with your legal matters and billing. Since we are a boutique law firm, your case and communications are handled directly by us, not by paralegals or assistants. We pride ourselves on understanding our client's specific factual and legal issues to achieve the best possible outcome. Highly competent and detail-oriented, when you choose us to represent your interests, you gain the support of reputable legal counsel focused on delivering outstanding legal service at every stage of your matter.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Real estate transactions are some of the largest and most important financial matters for individuals and business entities. We strive to ensure a smooth worry-free transaction while protecting our client's rights and interests. With over 40 years and millions of dollars of experience handling all types of real estate transactions in the Chicago Metro area, we have the knowledge, understanding, and capacity to successfully represent and advise clients from transaction start to finish.
FAMILY LAW
We understand the very personal nature of family law and the extent to which it touches all involved. It is our goal to handle them professionally and smoothly as the situation will allow, delivering to our clients the best possible outcome in every circumstance. When you choose us as your legal counsel, we bring the experience to understand the many and varied nuances of the law, the tenacity to fight for your best interests, and the desire to see justice done.
CIVIL LITIGATION
Civil matters can cover a wide gamut of difficult issues. Having an attorney that is experienced and prepared can be the difference between a successful outcome and one that disappoints. With our experience, knowledge, and understanding of what it takes to be successful, we strive to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
ATTORNEYS
WAYNE BRAVERMAN
PARTNER
(630) 782-9499
Wayne started practicing law as a Cook County State’s Attorney in 1987. After leaving that office in 1988, Wayne practiced at Hinshaw & Culberston, one of the largest private law firms in the state of Illinois, until 1992 when he started his career as a solo practitioner so he could serve his clients on a more personal basis.
Wayne's specific areas of concentration are family law, general civil litigation and real estate law. With over 36 years of experience, he has participated in a large number of administrative hearings and trials – both bench and jury – as well as numerous hearings regarding family law matters. Additionally, he has represented clients in Dissolution of Marriage proceedings, real estate transactions, and settlement negotiations in matters both civil and criminal. In accumulating this experience, Wayne has honed and developed the knowledge and skill to competently, diligently, and zealously represent his clients to the best possible conclusion.
Education:
• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1987, Juris Doctor
• Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, 1981, B.S. Ed.
Bar Admissions:
• State of Illinois, 1987
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1988
Related Associations:
• Certified Arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County, 1994
• Certified Illinois Municipal Administrative Hearing Officer, 2008
Andrew Makhlouf is a lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area and currently lives in the suburbs. He attended DePaul University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Afterward, he attended the John Marshall Law School from which he graduated cum laude. During his time at John Marshall, Andrew worked for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office as a 711-Law Clerk, and competed in moot court competitions, achieving several awards.
After admission to the Illinois Bar, Andrew represented the seriously injured at Levin, Riback & Adelman. Wanting to branch out, Andrew decided to open up his own practice where he focused on real estate law, business law, and civil litigation. He has represented clients all across the Chicago Metropolitan Area and Illinois as purchasers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Additionally, Andrew assisted the largest privately held wireless infrastructure company with all aspects of wireless infrastructure deployment where he facilitated the deployment of more than 300 small cell and macro tower sites all over the US. Andrew is also a licensed real estate broker where he focuses on individual and portfolio hotel transactions across the country with an in-depth knowledge of the Midwest markets.
Andrew's transaction volume includes over $330 million in commercial and residential properties. His passion for advocacy allows him to zealously and diligently represent his clients to achieve the best possible outcome, even in the most difficult and complex circumstances.
Education:
• The John Mashall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 2014, Juris Doctor
• DePaul University Chicago, IL, 2009, B.A. History & Political Science
Bar Admissions:
• State of Illinois, 2014
Other Licenses and Associations:
• Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker
• Member of the Illinois State Bar Association
CONTACT US
ADDRESSES
Chicago Office:
10 North Dearborn Street
11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 372-5010
Elmhurst Office:
500 Spring Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 782-9499
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
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