Chance W. Badertscher

ASSOCIATE

CHANCE W. BADERTSCHER

PRACTICE AREAS

I’m always willing to go the extra mile. Putting forth the extra effort, maintaining effective communication, and operating efficiently help me reach my goal of always providing excellent service to my clients.

Education

J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bar Certifications

Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
Admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin

Bar Association Memberships

Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association

Media

Chance is a contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte” which can be found on BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lavellelaw. He is also a featured real estate attorney for investors on the “Straight Up Chicago Investor” podcast channel.

Mr. Badertscher is featured as one of the closing attorneys on the Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast’s “Build Your Team” webpage.

Community Involvement

Chance serves as a Professional Board member of Imerman Angels, a one-on-one cancer support community.

Mr. Badertscher is an active member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the Windy City Seminoles.

Read My Posts

Lavelle Law News and Events

Great advice on what to expect on your final walkthrough.

What to Look for During a Final Walkthrough: A Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast

By Chance W. Badertscher • 22 Apr, 2024

Lavelle Law real estate attorney, Chance Badertscher, recently participated in a Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and shared his expertise on what to expect on the final walkthrough before your real estate closing. He breaks it down and shares tips for both the buyer and the seller.

What are Five Items Every Investor Should Address in Their Attorney Review Letter?

By Chance W. Badertscher • 08 Jun, 2023

In this episode of Straight Up Chicago Investor, Lavelle Law real estate attorney Chance Badertscher discusses the five items every investor should address in their Attorney Review Letter to the seller. If you are a buyer in the market for a multi-family unit, be sure to watch this short video for valuable tips.

Cohabitation Agreements

By Chance W. Badertscher • 05 Apr, 2023

Cohabitation, or a situation in which two people in a romantic relationship live together in the same household but are not married, is an increasingly common trend in today’s society. Couples often commingle or co-own property in such situations, which can complicate the division of that property if the relationship ends. This is especially true in the state of Illinois, which is one of the few states that does not legally recognize common law marriages and their attendant property rights. Hewitt v. Hewitt, 77 Ill. 2d 49 (1979). One potential solution for unmarried partners to protect their property rights comes in the form of a cohabitation agreement.