Yolande Marie Bourgeois, Contracts Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Yolande concentrates on contracts, employment, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Yolande handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Contracts

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• Employment

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• Real Estate

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Yolande's primary office is at 1121 S Plymouth Ct Unit C, Chicago, IL, 60605-3278. 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 Yolande usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Yolande 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 Yolande for a contracts case?

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

• Does Yolande offer a free consultation?

  Yolande charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yolande's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Yolande'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. Yolande gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Yolande 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 — Yolande 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 Yolande?

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

• Is Yolande accepting new contracts clients right now?

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