Practice Areas
What the firm handles
DiChristofano & Associates LLC, led by Illinois attorney James “Jim” DiChristofano, handles matters arising from business, construction, property, contracts, debt, ownership, and litigation, with foreclosure and mortgage litigation as a major focus.
Business, construction & contractor counsel
Contract drafting and disputes, payment disputes, mechanic's liens, construction and contractor disputes, vendor and service agreements, business disputes, member and shareholder disputes, fraud-related claims, enforcement matters, and commercial litigation.
Real estate, foreclosure & mortgage litigation
Foreclosure defense and mortgage litigation, borrower defense, real estate disputes, commercial and residential real estate issues, post-judgment foreclosure issues, confirmation-of-sale disputes, deficiency and judgment issues where applicable, and appellate foreclosure matters.
Transactions, documents & planning
Jim DiChristofano drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, leases, NDAs, settlement agreements, releases, operating agreements, vendor and service agreements, and related business documents, along with residential real estate transactions and estate planning.
Appeals & post-judgment strategy
Civil appeals, post-judgment motions, preservation of issues, petitions for rehearing, and appellate strategy. James “Jim” DiChristofano has appellate experience in foreclosure, mortgage, real estate, and business disputes.
Cook County real estate tax appeals
Commercial, industrial, investment, and residential property tax appeals before the Cook County Assessor, the Board of Review, the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, and the Circuit Court. Commercial and industrial work is handled directly, not referred out, and residential appeals are handled on full contingency.
Not sure where your matter fits?
These areas overlap. A business owner may also need foreclosure defense, a residential closing, or estate planning. A contractor may need mechanic's lien work, contract drafting, collection work, or litigation. Describe your situation and the firm will tell you whether it is something it handles.
The descriptions above explain the types of matters the firm handles. They are not a promise of any particular result, and they do not state or imply certification as a specialist in any field of law.