Expert advice and great communication is what comes to mind when working with Allen. He is fantastic at listening to the issue at hand, and formulating a productive plan on how to move forward. He is clearly a subject matter expert but has the rare ability to communicate the legalese in an easy to understand manner.

unprofessional, cocky, unreasonable, worse experience. Stay away from this from this guy at all cost! Stole my money! I'm in the process of filing a formal complaint on this guy. He did NOT have my best interest in my case. I'm really question the validity of his other reviews.

Mr. Gabe sold me during the consultation in that he could and would be able to take over my family matter case. Upon hiring him I expressed my immediate concerns regarding parenting time and the need to address this with the opposing attorney, that never occured. In the span of 3 months I still do not know where my child resides nor was a schedule decided upon for parenting time. Secondly the charges discussed in the consult were not the actual charges I recieved. For example, I was charged for travel time to/from court plus parking to the tune of $700 in addition to his standard fee to appear in court totaling $1500 for just 1 appearance. There were also several other charges and the depletion of my retainer for "review" that never manifested itself into conversations with the apposing attorney, myself, or results. There was a lack of commuincation and I feel as though my concerns were not being heard and the service or lack there of reflects this. I understand the process can be long and dragged out but to be in the dark throughout, doesn't show professionalism or a care and concern for the outcome of my case. When I choose to seek new counsel he took it upon himself to use an additional $1200 of my retainer to formally withdraw unnecessarily as my new counsel had already filed her appearance. The lack of communication and unreasonable practices were consistent throughout the 3 months he represented me.

Allen Gabe is the best Lawyer we have ever had! He represented us in Lake County and we could not be happier with the results! He fights for Fathers rights and that support meant everything to us! His office staff was always respectful and responsive to all our questions and needs. If you want a lawyer that you can TRUST and know he has your best interest in all aspects... you need to retain Allen!
Thank you Allen for representing us and we now have you in our corner for any future needs.
Sincerely,
Dennis and Pam

Allen has been a lifesaver for my family and I. I had to switch attorneys, as I needed an attorney that understood that I was in a war battle(not the typical divorce). Hiring Allen was the best decision I made concerning my case. While hiring expert counsel like Allen is not cheap, he is not just about the money(like many attorneys are). Allen not only fought for me, but he fought for my child as well. Allen was precise and tactical, and his methods yielded great results in my case. If you need a fierce but compassionate litigator Allen is the perfect choice.

Allen’s expertise and advice is very much appreciated. Excellent attorney, would definitely recommend for any real estate law necessities!!

After struggling with my initial divorce attorney, I started searching for new representation. A co-worker referred me to Allen. After meeting with Allen, I knew immediately I needed to make a change. Although at first you may think his humor is a little dry, he is professional, very knowledgeable and, at times, quite witty.

Once he had a chance to review my documents, he noticed that my case was filed incorrectly by my first attorney. He submitted the proper court documentation to finally get my divorce moving in the right direction. I have just completed my case and I would recommend Allen to any of my friends and family that would need legal advise. My proceeding was not easy and I was happy to have Allen on my side.

I want to thank Allen and his team for all the support. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case.

I highly recommend Allen Gabe. He is very well organized, well prepared, extremely thorough and knowledgeable of Illinois divorce law. With compassion and great dedication, he helped me navigate an extremely difficult divorce spanning several years involving complicated financial and parenting issues. He was a tremendous asset and comfort to me during court room appearances and used his many years of experience to achieve a very positive result. Great attorney!

Like another reviewer, I too question the validity of all the great reviews about Allen Gabe. I hired him because I thought he was an honest guy full of integrity and truly wanted to do what’s best for me. BOY WAS I FOOLED! If you have a ton of money to waste on him, go for it. But that’s all he wants, and is all he is concerned about ......... the money!!!!! And be careful becuase he charges for administrative services such as mailing fees etc, which I found out too late is a no no.

I was making payments while he was “representing” me, but it wasn’t good enough. One day out of the blue, I suddenly get a notice that demands payment in full (upwards of 20,000) within five days or he will no longer represent me ((and was so close to the end of finalizing my divorce). Obviously I don’t have have that type of cash, and a judgement was filed against me without noitice or even time for me to respond. At this point I had already made about 12000 in payments! So it’s not like I wasn’t trying.

Today, he still continues to not accept a payment plan and also continues to accrue 9% interest per year.

He’s a hypocrite too. He once told me throughout my divorce proceedings that he cant squeeze water out of a rock (referring to my now ex husband who fought to not have to accept any financial responsibilities for his 3 kids). But right now, he is sure doing everything in his power to squeeze water out of a rock.

Bottom line.....he does not care about you. He cares ONLY about the money.

Mr Gabe is an outstanding attorney. I know that the words "honest" and "attorney" are not always associated but I consider Mr Gabe extremely honest. I used him for a divorce which was very complicated and a business contract. I never ever had any concerns about his billing which was always appropriate and reasonable. Besides being an excellent attorney, he is a very personable human being who treats people with respect. During the divorce proceedings, I had to unwillingly change attorneys for reasons beyond my and Mr Gabe's control (long story). Mr Gabe, instead of dropping me like a hot potato or being upset, was gracious and helpful even in this circumstance. He assisted me in finding several good options for another attorney to represent me. I highly recommend him as being honest, competent and reasonable. I would send any of my friends or family members to him without hesitation and I will continue to utilize his services for any future matters that I have.

Allen is an outstanding lawyer. Not only is he knowledgeable, he can think outside the box. He asked lots of questions and came up with a solution that saved me thousands of dollars. I cannot recommend Allen and his staff enough!

Allen Gabe is an outstanding attorney, his experience in family, business and corporate law and litigation is second to none. I have worked with Allen in a variety of areas and his biggest strength is his ability to connect, engage and represent his clients in a way that is ethical, with a high level of respect and cooperation which has created outstanding results to all parties he has served!

I have known Allen for several years and to put it simply: There is no one I trust more to take care of my friends, family and personal legal matters than Allen Gabe. Specifically Divorce and Family Law. I have the utmost respect for him and he is truly First Class all the way. His office is extremely responsive. His vast experience, integrity and professionalism are a great comfort to those he represents.

I have known Allen professionally my entire career as a lawyer. He is the quintessential "lawyer's lawyer." He will fight tooth and nail for his clients while maintaining a professional demeanor in and out of court. He is no nonsense and if, and when, his client is attacked, he will neutralize the attacking opponent with an "are you kidding me?" and a brief but powerful retort or recitation of the law. In other words, he is fearless and eats "threats" for breakfast.

Allen and Jill (paralegal) are amazing. We just closed on a home and we would not have gotten through it without them. Jill was 100% on top of everything through the whole process and gave great advice to us as first time home buyers. Allen fought for us during our closing (for almost 2 hours) and made sure we got what we deserved after a not so great final walk through. I won't go into everything, but we had a lot of bumps in the road and both Jill and Allen looked out for us as if we were family. We can't thank them enough and we will use them again when we go through the buying/selling process next time. I even told my fiance that if we ever get divorced, I get "first dibs" on them! Highly recommended!!

Allen is the second attorney I hired to handle my family matters. My first attorney, although very nice, and very cheap, but …..As the saying goes “You get what pay for”. Allen is confident, calm, VERY professional, able to defuse drama, able to recognize fact from fiction, and extremely knowledgeable in the area of family law. He and his office staff (Jennifer) are quick to respond to emails, answers to questions are in simple English and to the point, no fairy dust here. I will never use the cheapest attorney I can find again, I will stick with Allen to get the job done right the first time around.

Allen Gabe & staff are very professional and courteous. I strongly recommend him if you are in need of legal services.

I was referred to Allen by a professional colleague for a difficult legal matter. Allen Gabe was professional and very responsive throughout the entire process. I could not be more grateful for the representation he provided me. He was especially effective at keeping all parties accountable and on pace. I am so glad that I was fortunate enough to work with Allen for this matter, and if I need any legal representation in the future, he will be the first person I call!

For over 20 years I have used Allen for both Corporate and Personal Legal advice. I have never been disappointed in his services or outcomes. I would highly recommend Allen for legal assistance related to his specialties.

I worked with Allen for over a year on my divorce. From our first meeting I began to feel better about the unfortunate situation I found myself in. I could not have been more pleased. He helped simplify a difficult situation and gave me complete confidence and security. He communicated well, made order out of chaos and encouraged me along the way. His team was also professional, friendly and helpful. I'll always be grateful to Allen and his team for helping me get through the most difficult time in my life. If you find yourself in a challenging legal situation, you want a man like Allen on your side, believe me!

I have used Allen for many years and for many different types of transactions. He has helped with closing on my house. He has helped with many different transaction documents for my business. He is always very professional and provides great service!

Allen is very experienced in business law, and is a great resource to use for contract reviews and non-compete agreements.

Last year, we bought out a partner and we needed a buy out contract and some hand holding.
Very much like a divorce, there were as many emotional issues as legal issues.

Mr. Gabe was available for the many issues that had to be dealt with and without Mr. Gabe's help, no deal could have been done.

Allen Gabe was there when we needed him and we will be forever grateful.

Just to say "thank you" for your expertise and your excellent service.

My husband and I hired Mr. Gabe seven years ago to help us with a real estate transaction. Our case started as a simple one and got very complicated because of the seller's situation. Every legal aspect of the transaction was handle by our legal team with care and professionalism. At the end it was successfully completed for all parties because of Allen Gabe's advice and contribution and negotiation skills.

Since then we have worked with Allen Gabe Law and his team on many transactions including business law, real estate and more and we are extremely happy and we trust them one hundred percent. I highly recommend their service.

I have known Allen professionally for over 15 years and used his services for all my business and personal legal matters. He is trustworthy and responsive to the needs of his clients.

You can sit and talk with him and know that he understands your issues and that you are not just another hourly charge.

He is an excellent choice for legal representation.