Gurney Law Group

Gurney Law Group Providing the experienced and sophisticated legal advice needed to guide you in this dynamic real estate market.

Counseling you through real estate investment, management, retention, loss mitigation, and foreclosure. Whether a new client is seeking legal counsel for matters dealing with real estate, estate planning or the formation of a new business, one thing is always certain – to us at Miles & Gurney, LLC, it’s never just a transaction. It’s about helping write a new chapter for the recently married coupl

e about to become first-time homeowners. It means cementing a family's or business owner’s legacy through a will and trust. It’s about moving a promising business from a concept on a napkin to a real partnership and operating agreement. It's the reward of helping one struggling family keep their home while being a steady presence for a grieving family to lean on as they carry out the last wishes of a departed loved one. And it's the excitement on a real estate investor's face when she realizes her aspirations of buying or selling a property have now become a reality. See for yourself what our recent clients consistently say about Miles & Gurney, LLC in their reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook and other media. Thanks to the smooth process and accessibility of our attorneys, you’ll realize how invaluable it is to have a team like ours working for you during these highly emotional transitions. Contact Miles & Gurney, LLC at 312-929-0974 for an initial consultation, free of charge.

There is no better feeling than a client who feels protected, informed, and confident from start to finish. First-time b...
06/17/2026

There is no better feeling than a client who feels protected, informed, and confident from start to finish. First-time buyer or not, that is exactly the experience we strive to create for every client who walks through our doors.

"They made sure they explained every step to take to get things done, they protected me from being screwed over in any form or fashion. I was a first time buyer and they made me feel safe through my whole process. Imani and James was the best!!!"

If you are ready to have a team in your corner, contact Gurney Law Group today.

The market may slow down heading into summer. Our standards never do.As Chicagoland settles into the warmer months, real...
06/10/2026

The market may slow down heading into summer. Our standards never do.

As Chicagoland settles into the warmer months, real estate activity tends to ease, but your legal needs don't take a vacation. At Gurney Law Group, we stay committed to clear communication, timely counsel, and personal attention no matter the season.

The best time to call a real estate attorney is before you need one. Before you sign. Before you close. Before complications arise.

If you have a transaction coming up this summer, or just want to make sure you're covered, reach out. We would love to hear from you.

Call Gurney Law Group today.

Buying new construction in the suburbs? The builder's contract is written to protect the builder. Not you.Things like wa...
06/04/2026

Buying new construction in the suburbs? The builder's contract is written to protect the builder. Not you.

Things like warranty terms, completion timelines, allowances, and what happens if materials change, all of that needs to be looked at before you sign.

We see these contracts regularly and we know what to push back on.

When we enter attorney review, we are not just reading the contract once and signing off.We are checking the purchase pr...
06/03/2026

When we enter attorney review, we are not just reading the contract once and signing off.

We are checking the purchase price, earnest money terms, contingencies, closing date, personal property included, who pays what at closing, and whether anything in the fine print creates a problem down the road.

It takes time because it matters.

What happens if someone comes forward after you close and claims they have an ownership interest in your property? It so...
05/27/2026

What happens if someone comes forward after you close and claims they have an ownership interest in your property? It sounds unlikely, but it happens, and title insurance is what protects you when it does.

Old liens, errors in the public record, disputes over an estate, issues that were not caught before closing, title insurance covers you if any of that surfaces after you have already taken ownership.

Part of what we do before every closing is make sure the title is clean and that you have the right coverage in place going forward. It is a quieter part of the process but it is not a small one.

Questions about title or what the closing process looks like? Reach out and we are happy to explain it.

In Illinois, you have access to something most buyers and sellers in other states do not, a real estate attorney who is ...
05/26/2026

In Illinois, you have access to something most buyers and sellers in other states do not, a real estate attorney who is part of the process from contract to closing, and it costs less than most people think.

Illinois is an attorney state, which means the system here is built with legal review as a standard part of how transactions work. We are not an add-on or a luxury. We are part of how this is supposed to go.

A lot of people find out how valuable that is only after something goes wrong. We would rather you know before you need us.

If you are buying or selling in Chicagoland and have questions about what an attorney does or what it costs, reach out. We are easy to talk to and the first conversation is always free.

When you buy a condo in Illinois, you are not just buying a unit. You are buying into an association, and that associati...
05/19/2026

When you buy a condo in Illinois, you are not just buying a unit. You are buying into an association, and that association comes with a financial history you need to know about before you close.

A lot of buyers do not realize this until they are already in the middle of a transaction. Their reserve fund, their pending assessments, any active litigation against the association, all of that becomes your problem the moment you take ownership.

We go through all of those documents before you close, and what we find sometimes surprises people. An underfunded reserve account or an active lawsuit can affect your investment in very real ways.

If you are under contract on a condo right now and you do not have an attorney reviewing those association documents, call us today.

Another closing in the books !Our clients came to us with a property closing that had its share of hurdles. What got the...
05/18/2026

Another closing in the books !

Our clients came to us with a property closing that had its share of hurdles. What got them through it? Communication, every phone call answered, every email returned, every concern addressed until the overwhelm turned into confidence.

Adam, Imani and Joe showed up for this family from start to finish. That is what Gurney Law Group is built on.

If you are buying or selling property and want a team that keeps you informed every step of the way , we are here for you.

Most people do not think about how a law firm is structured until something falls through the cracks. We built Gurney La...
05/13/2026

Most people do not think about how a law firm is structured until something falls through the cracks. We built Gurney Law Group so that does not happen.

When you work with us, you are not getting a solo attorney juggling too many files. You are getting a team that communicates with each other, tracks your file together, and makes sure someone is always available to answer a question or move something forward.

Real estate transactions have a lot of moving parts and tight deadlines. A team approach is how we make sure nothing gets missed, and it is how we have been able to close thousands of transactions across Chicagoland while still giving every client the attention they deserve.

If you want to know what working with our team looks like, reach out and we will tell you exactly what to expect.

If you're thinking about removing contingencies from your offer, that is exactly the moment to call your attorney.Contin...
05/12/2026

If you're thinking about removing contingencies from your offer, that is exactly the moment to call your attorney.

Contingencies are your exit ramps in a real estate contract, and in a competitive market there is real pressure to remove them to make an offer more appealing.

Sometimes that is a reasonable tradeoff. Sometimes it is a significant risk that is not worth taking, and telling the difference requires knowing what you are giving up.
The inspection contingency, the financing contingency, attorney review, each of those serves a specific purpose and removing any one of them changes your exposure in the deal.

Before you agree to waive or modify anything, give us twenty minutes. That conversation could save you from a very expensive mistake.

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150 S. Wacker, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL
60606

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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