JOANNA KLIMEK

• Independently manage legal matters and client relationships, providing practical legal advice and personalized representation.
• Represent clients in residential real estate purchases and sales, including contract review, attorney review, negotiations, inspection-related issues, and closing matters.
• Handle commercial real estate purchases and sales, including transaction document review, contract negotiation, and evaluation of contractual obligations and legal risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, addenda, amendments, and related legal correspondence.
• Advise clients regarding title matters, zoning restrictions, permitted property uses, due diligence, and other legal considerations affecting real estate transactions.
• Negotiate transaction terms, contractual modifications, repair resolutions, and credits to protect clients' interests and resolve outstanding issues.
• Coordinated with opposing counsel, real estate brokers, lenders, title companies, escrow agents, and other transaction professionals to facilitate smooth closings.
• Provide trust and estate planning services, including preparation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, land trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other estate planning documents.
• Identified potential legal and transactional risks and developed practical solutions aligned with client objectives, enhancing decision-making.
• Handled limited civil litigation matters, including building code violation proceedings and municipal enforcement matters.
• Represent businesses before administrative and municipal licensing boards in connection with alleged licensing violations and regulatory compliance issues.
• Handle residential foreclosure matters and short-sale transactions

• Supported clients with guidance on contractual duties, title issues, and concerns arising during real estate transactions to protect client interests.
• Drafted and reviewed legal documents and assisted with agreement negotiations to protect client interests and address disputes.
• Managed residential real estate transactions through contract review, document drafting, negotiation, and closing support for successful completion.
• Worked with opposing counsel and transaction parties to resolve open issues and move matters toward resolution.
• Handled civil litigation matters involving foreclosure, breach of contract, residential demolition, and related disputes.
• Researched legal issues and prepared pleadings, motions, and other legal filings.
• Managed multiple matters and competing deadlines while maintaining client communication and close attention to detail.

• Assisted in developing litigation strategy, managing discovery, and preparing cases for court appearances.
• Analyzed legal issues and prepared supporting documentation to strengthen positions in litigation matters.
• Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, motions, agreements, and other legal documents to support case objectives.

• Reviewed potential violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and applicable state and federal laws to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Reviewed call recordings and supporting documentation to assess legal compliance and identify potential risks, enhancing overall risk management.
• Investigated, resolved, and tracked regulatory and non-regulatory complaints, including Better Business Bureau, ARDC, and CFPB matters.
• Investigated disputes, negotiated settlements, and represented clients in court on pleadings and motions to achieve favorable outcomes.

• Prepared and organized matters for hearings, conducted thorough discovery, and represented clients in court on pleadings and motions.
• Managed discovery requests, document review, and production responses
• Researched and drafted comprehensive family law and foreclosure documents to support client cases.
• Drafted pleadings and motions for boutique civil practice
• Researched case law and statutes for Steven M. Shaykin P.C. matters

• Researched bankruptcy and foreclosure issues, assisting with development of Chapter 13 plans.
• Drafted affidavits, motions, and litigation documents to support case strategies.
• Participated in client meetings to discuss case progress and gather essential information. and court appearances.

• Drafted memoranda, motions, pleadings, agreements, and liens to support legal arguments and case strategies.
• Researched commercial law and general practice issues to inform legal advice and enhance case preparation.
• Assisted attorney with legal research, case notes, and memorandum drafting at law office.
• Reviewed client files for accuracy, completeness, and required supporting documents.
• Drafted correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials under attorney supervision.

Honors College