Alena Jotkus, Business Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Alena concentrates on business, estate tax, general, real estate, and residential. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Estate Tax

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• General

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• Real Estate

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• Residential

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Alena's primary office is at 225 West Washington Street Suite 1300, Chicago, IL, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Alena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Alena for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Alena offer a free consultation?

  Alena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alena's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Alena's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Illinois typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Alena take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

  Alena is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alena will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Alena?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Alena accepting new business clients right now?

  Alena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.