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I did a web search and amongst all the peer-reviewed journals, I noted a highly awarded, well-endorsed, and respected name kept appearing.\n\nJames Siebert was my first and only call. We met with him and his team, led by attorney Paige Fox. His office and staff were very accommodating. His knowledge and expertise were almost intimidating; however, this is what I want in MY attorney. Your attorney should be the smartest one in the room, they should answer any and all questions,  and this is what gives you peace of mind as a client.\n\nIn particular, Paige Fox was great. She handled everything we asked of her in a compassionate and timely manner. 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It's always difficult to get an attorney that can give you advice, but James Siebert was always available for phone calls. 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Words can't express our gratitude for your care and professionalism.\" Shadene and Doug B.","reviewerName":"Doug B","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHNW9yQnh3RRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHNW9yQnh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a068c79c242c72f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDG5orBxwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103406381695751177162/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2021-11-26T17:35:31.000Z","timeAgo":"4 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","lawyerId":"72aa694a-a547-498d-9c11-76bf4bc621ed","response":null},{"id":"974434a2-8d48-45d7-bee4-e872c0c3b9a2","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Worked primarily with Paige N. 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For Elder care issues, I highly recommend Paige and the whole office.","reviewerName":"Jim Wylder","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2c19ENXZBRRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2c19ENXZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a068c79c242c72f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6s_D5vAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103602395432100190227/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2021-10-10T16:43:45.000Z","timeAgo":"4 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","lawyerId":"72aa694a-a547-498d-9c11-76bf4bc621ed","response":null},{"id":"b01b4da0-0341-4f66-af71-5f4897813c24","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Paige Fox with the law office of James C. Siebert & Associates couldn’t have made my estate planning needs any easier.  She is an extremely knowledgeable and professional attorney and made the whole process of creating a trust very simple and easy to understand.   Any of my questions had very clear and concise answers.  My documents were all created in a timely manner and coordination for final signatures was a breeze.  Paige was very easy to communicate with readily available via phone, email, or text.  If you are looking to create a trust, will, or just have any questions regarding estate planning and elder law, I would highly recommend Paige!","reviewerName":"Julie Brunelli","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxbE92TGVnEAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxbE92TGVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a068c79c242c72f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDqlOvLeg%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108477047594323372471/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2021-06-29T20:38:20.000Z","timeAgo":"4 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","lawyerId":"72aa694a-a547-498d-9c11-76bf4bc621ed","response":null},{"id":"fd6cd503-59fb-4099-a39f-4dbf39288565","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Paige N. Fox, attorney with the Law Office of James C. Siebert & Associates, did an excellent job guiding my family through a complicated bureaucratic process with Medicaid and ultimately getting our application approved.  She also successfully helped us settle lingering financial issues and a dispute with a care facility. She is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and was a strong advocate for my husband. I highly recommend her for your Elder Care needs.","reviewerName":"Margie Ullrick","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxNk5YYjBnRRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxNk5YYjBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a068c79c242c72f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDq6NXb0gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115378540895299556037/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2021-06-27T14:25:14.000Z","timeAgo":"4 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","lawyerId":"72aa694a-a547-498d-9c11-76bf4bc621ed","response":null},{"id":"b680e3a3-bde0-4637-9681-0f71b115a3c4","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"We would rate Mr. Siebert a ten if we could.  He was extremely helpful with our Irrevocable Trust where as other attorneys were not.  If you need an Elderlaw attorney he is the man to see.","reviewerName":"Bobbi","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxZ01pTlFREAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxZ01pTlFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a068c79c242c72f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDqgMiNQQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108560420039961642141/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2021-06-24T16:49:26.000Z","timeAgo":"4 years ago","isLocalGuide":true,"createdAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","lawyerId":"72aa694a-a547-498d-9c11-76bf4bc621ed","response":null},{"id":"094eef76-6b0b-4802-8843-a3b757261a08","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Mr. Siebert was readily available, patient, and candid in my discussion with him.  He took time to explain the nuances of the legal matter I needed to address.  I appreciate his patience and his thorough review of the law and the process of addressing my topic of interest.","reviewerName":"tom krepel","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxbXIzdnpRRRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxbXIzdnpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a068c79c242c72f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICqmr3vzQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111164726267753188913/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2021-06-03T14:56:21.000Z","timeAgo":"4 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","lawyerId":"72aa694a-a547-498d-9c11-76bf4bc621ed","response":null},{"id":"3d74fe52-f800-4852-be12-92cfe1dcf925","rating":1,"title":null,"content":"I reached out to the law office based on the reviews.  I guess people really don't care how much they pay for legal advice.  When we did a consultation via  zoom, we needed one thing answered.  How does the trust from one state pertain to the state of Illinois?  Mr. Siebert's response was, I don't know I will have to go through it (4pages).  But, I sent it to you prior to our zoom meeting for you to look through and advise.  $585 later and we never got our answer to one question.  I learned my lesson NEVER go by just the reviews and really do your homework before hiring the first lawyer.","reviewerName":"Lynda M","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpNnNyeGlRRRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpNnNyeGlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a068c79c242c72f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDi6srxiQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102879049211616111221/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":"Thank you for submitting a review. I am sorry that you felt that the office failed to answer one of your questions during your initial Zoom consultation; however, I want you to know we take all feedback very seriously. Attorney confidentiality obligations prevents any response in regard to the specifics in your comments.<br><br>Initial consultations are intended for a preliminary factual and legal analysis, used to determine if further legal services are required and, if so, to make recommendations as to an appropriate course of action.  The Initial Consultation Agreement which must be signed and agreed prior to an initial consultation provides<br>\"  The purpose of your initial consultation is for the attorney to advise you, the prospective client what, if anything, the Law Office can do for you, and what the minimum fee therefore will be. The purpose is not to render a definitive legal opinion as it may be impossible to fully assess a matter within the time frame allotted for a consultation or with the information or documents that you may be able to provide at the initial consultation\".<br>Frequently, what appears to be a simple issue is in fact much more complex, especially when taking into consideration the entirety of the situation.   That is frequently not the case. Many issues are too complex to render a legal opinion without further investigation and, therefore, these matters cannot be addressed during a short initial consultation.  It is a common misconception that a shorter document is easier to provide an opinion on than a more lengthy document. Examining shorter documents requires not only reviewing the provisions contained in the document, but determining what necessary provisions were not included in the document.  Further, there are questions of legal interpretation that, unfortunately, cannot be addressed with a simple yes or no answer. While our office prides itself on going above and beyond clients’ expectations, however I apologize if we failed to adequately communicate our preliminary opinion and recommendations to you during your consultation.","ownerTimestamp":"2021-03-16T06:23:12.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2020-12-01T14:48:49.000Z","timeAgo":"5 years ago","isLocalGuide":true,"createdAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-08T23:26:34.879Z","lawyerId":"72aa694a-a547-498d-9c11-76bf4bc621ed","response":null}],"intelligence":null}}