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Questions?

What should I expect after submitting?

Most people that contact my firm have never spoken to a lawyer before, so don't be afraid!

Once you submit your contact form, I will receive a notice and review your information. I always respond, usually within one business day. If you don't receive a response, check your spam folder.

My response will vary depending on the information you provide. Sometimes I'll request more information. Other times, I will send you a link to schedule an initial phone consultation. Finally, I may provide a referral if I can't handle your case right now.

If you haven't received anything from me within two business days, feel free to follow up by emailing andy@bc-firm.com.

will i be billed if i submit my information?

No. Unlike the medical industry, my firm does not believe in surprise billing. My clients always know when they will be charged for services, and you will never incur a charge because you submitted a contact form.

During your initial consultation, we will have an in-depth discussion of service fees. Fees will also be memorialized in a written legal services agreement. Many initial consultations are free, and those that are not require a modest consultation fee to be paid in advance. You will know before setting up the initial consultation if there is a fee.

Do you represent clients pro bono?

Pro bono representation is when a lawyer represents a client without charging a fee. This is different from a contingency fee case where the attorney’s fee is collected as a portion of the client’s financial recovery.

My firm is a for-profit business, and I sell my time to support my family as well as pay my overhead. I have represented people through legal aid agencies, and I have answered many simple questions for free on internet forums. However, my firm does not take on individual clients with no expectation of payment for labor.

That said, my firm does accept certain types of cases on contingency fee—notably, all types of personal injury cases, Cook County security deposit disputes, and some types of consumer protection cases.

The type of fee will be discussed during your initial consultation, along with an estimate of the total fee.

Can you help me find a lawyer if your firm isn't a good fit?

If your case is not a good fit for my firm and you authorize me to make a referral when you fill out the contact form, I will try to connect you with a more suitable attorney. Having practiced law for over a decade, my network of potential referral attorneys is robust enough to handle most matters.

Does submitting this form create an attorney-client relationship?

No, submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when a written legal service agreement is signed by both you and a representative of my firm.

Authorized Method of Contact
  • Email + Telephone + Text Message
  • Email + Text Message
  • Email + Telephone
  • Email only
Type of case
  • Security Deposit
  • Lease Termination
  • Other Tenants' Rights
  • Personal Injury
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Other
Referral Authorized if Necessary
  • Referral Authorized if Necessary
  • No Referral Authorized
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Joseph Lupa
Joseph Lupa
February 12, 2024
Andy is a wonderful lawyer. I cannot recommend him enough.
John Luo
John Luo
November 7, 2023
Andy was excellent. We were involved with a security deposit dispute involving our landlord, and Andy was very responsive and attentive. He took the time to answer the many questions we had, especially when it came to timing and likelihood of outcomes. While we had a sense of the general approach, he very clearly outlined a path to success for our case, even before we signed. Overall, Andy effectively resolved our dispute and was professional throughout. Thank you!
David Richards
David Richards
October 18, 2023
Andy was outstanding. He was extremely thorough and precise, and always responded to our questions/concerns quickly. We had a difficult security deposit case that he worked on for us to a succesful conclusion. We will seek him out again if we ever need a lawyer.
Maleigha Ellis
Maleigha Ellis
June 25, 2023
This has been the only attorney to respond to our urgent needs in the few weeks we’ve been looking for legal representation. I’m so excited for our next conversation! I’m confident that Brabender Law will help us resolve our issues. Thank you all so much for reaching out! Edit: If I could leave 5 more stars I would. Andy helped us tremendously with 1 phone call. I highly recommend paying for the strategy session. He answered our questions and gave us a ton of information we were missing. I’ll definitely be giving him a call back if I ever need help again!
Teresa M
Teresa M
June 8, 2023
I can’t recommend Andy enough! You just don’t find good lawyers like him. He’s responsive, genuine, gives great advice, and always has your back. He helped us back in 2021 with our security deposit and we successfully won our case. I needed some legal advice today now that I’m out of Chicago, and without blinking an eye provided me with it. Even if he can’t help, he’ll provide a referral or provide you the best options in your specific situation. I just can’t recommend him enough, truly the best!
Julian Rose
Julian Rose
June 1, 2023
Andy helped me resolve a dispute with someone I was subletting a room from. He was always very quick to respond to emails and showed a genuine interest in helping me get a positive result. I highly recommend his services.
Megan Rodden
Megan Rodden
February 5, 2022
We worked with Andy because our landlord wasn’t giving us back our security deposit - Andy was incredible transparent about the process, available to answer our questions, and very helpful during a particularly stressful situation. We were able to get back our deposit plus more and not have to go to court with his help. We cannot recommend enough! I hope to not have another law issue but if we do, we will be calling Andy.
Olivia Parwana
Olivia Parwana
January 14, 2022
We were ultimately forced to seek legal help after a dispute with a landlord and we could not be happier with Andy Brabender's expertise. His initial complimentary phone consultation was beyond thorough and answered all of my questions. He was straightforward, fair and settled the dispute to our satisfaction professionally and quickly. A situation that was causing us significant stress was promptly resolved and no longer a constant weight on our shoulders.