Sharilee Kempa Smentek, Consumer Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Sharilee concentrates on consumer, health care, insurance, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharilee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Sharilee's primary office is at 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60606-3910. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Sharilee for a consumer case?

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

• Does Sharilee offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do consumer cases in Illinois typically take?

  Simple consumer 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. Sharilee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Sharilee 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 — Sharilee 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 Sharilee?

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

• Is Sharilee accepting new consumer clients right now?

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