The best lawyer experience Aug 24 2009
10 comments Latest by Enrico S.
It’s rare that you find people singing the praises of lawyers, so I thought it’s worth calling out a great experience I’ve recently had with one.
His name is Kent Novit and he does real estate law and contracts in Chicago. Kent is different for a number of reasons. First of all, he has a flat fee. It used to be $500 per transaction, but he recently lowered it to $450 (when does that ever happen?!).
Second, because of the flat fee, he never wastes any time. All conversations on the phone with him are short and to the point. He’s always happy to explain things if you ask for them specifically, but usually it’s Just The Business. Love it.
Third, he’s always available to help. Even if it’s slightly outside his area or responsibility. The focus is on getting the deal done as smoothly as possible.
Three cheers to Kent Novit. If you’re buying real estate in Chicago and especially if you’re going it alone, then you really should be using Kent.
I understand that most legal matters are more complicated than that of real estate contracts, but it’s still a refreshing experience to see what dealing with legal matters can also be like.
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10 comments so far
Sean 24 Aug 09
Do you have any recommendations for software/licensing/IP/copyrighting lawyers in Chicago?
JF 24 Aug 09
I second the love for Kent Novit. I used him to close two deals for me as well and I was very happy with both experiences.
michael wasserman 24 Aug 09
Kent is indeed a fine lawyer and nice guy. if he lowered his rates, he deserves a raise!
Scott 25 Aug 09
This is why I love you guys. It’s not the apps (although those are cool too). It’s more the philosophy you have on life and how you tend to spread the love.
Not that I’m trying to blow sunshine up anybody’s ass but, if more people would call out good like this, the world would be a better place. In referencing an attorney no less! :-)
Ugur Gundogmus 25 Aug 09
I agree with Scott. It’s great that you share your experiences with us even though some of them are not related to your core business directly.
Jake 25 Aug 09
My RE lawyer in Boston had similar rates. He makes most of his money from selling title insurance, but he was very up front about it.
AC 25 Aug 09
“when does that ever happen?!”
Probably during a recession?
momo 26 Aug 09
Here is the lawyer that innovated the whole flat fee lawyer concept:
http://greatestamericanlawyer.typepad.com/
andrew 26 Aug 09
I’ve always had good luck with Bob Loblaw…
Enrico S. 26 Aug 09
Kent: Kudos on flat fees! Thanks Momo for the shout out!
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Welcome to the new age of law. Enrico
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