Samuels & Bernstein is a distinguished law firm specializing in criminal defense and real estate law, serving clients throughout Illinois. With a reputation built on over three decades of legal excellence, the firm stands out for its personalized, results-driven approach and deep expertise in both individual and business-related legal matters.
The firm’s attorneys bring complementary strengths: Henry Samuels focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation, leveraging 30 years of trial experience to achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation or courtroom advocacy. Calvin Bernstein specializes in real estate transactions and governmental law, vigorously representing developers, landowners, and businesses in zoning, land use, and complex real estate deals. Their collaborative approach ensures clients receive comprehensive legal support tailored to their specific needs.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense for felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, and traffic violations
- Driver’s license suspension and revocation representation
- Civil litigation matters
- Residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Real estate finance, acquisition, and development
- Zoning and land use matters
- Government advocacy before city councils, village boards, and zoning boards
- Drafting and negotiating real estate sales contracts and closing documents
- Section 1031 (Starker) exchanges
- Environmental indemnities
- Joint venture and partnership agreements
- Commercial and retail leasing
- Business entity formation (C-Corporations, S-Corporations, LLCs, partnerships)
- Corporate document preparation including operating and shareholder agreements
- Small business transactional and litigation matters
- Affordable housing compliance advisory
- Planned Unit Development planning and approval
- Condominium conversion agreements
The firm serves clients across Federal and State Courts in Illinois, with particular focus on the Northern District. Both attorneys are highly educated and bring respected community involvement, with Calvin Bernstein serving as an elected Park District Commissioner and former Zoning Board member in Highland Park.
