Marie-Therese Mansfield, Contracts Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Marie-Therese concentrates on contracts, general, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marie-Therese handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Contracts

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• General

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• Tax

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Marie-Therese's primary office is at 222 N La Salle St Ste 2000, Chicago, IL, 60601-1109. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Marie-Therese for a contracts case?

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

• Does Marie-Therese offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do contracts cases in Illinois typically take?

  Simple contracts 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. Marie-Therese gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Marie-Therese take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

  Marie-Therese 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 — Marie-Therese 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 Marie-Therese?

  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. Marie-Therese will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Marie-Therese accepting new contracts clients right now?

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