Meet the Team

A Team Behind You. A Clearer Path Forward.

At EV Häs, LLC Attorney at Law, legal experience works hand in hand with attentive client support. From foreclosure defense to real estate transactions, our attorneys and staff bring focus, preparation, and care to the work that matters to you.

Meet the People Behind EV

Different backgrounds. Complementary skills. One team working together to keep your matter organized, your questions heard, and your next steps clear.

Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib
Of Counsel attorney
Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib, is a Chicago real estate lawyer with 12+ years of experience. Advises on foreclosure, real estate, and corporate law while serving housing-focused nonprofits.
Dena H. Elkhatib
Equity partner
Dena H. Elkhatib with 23+ years of experience in transactional banking and cross-border commercial matters, with a focus on high-value finance and aviation transactions.
Ichitaro Sakamoto
Senior Paralegal

Ichitaro supports foreclosure matters through legal research, document drafting, case management, and trial preparation. He is a licensed attorney in Honduras.

Enzo Chavez
Attorney
Supports clients through complex matters by preparing filings, staying detail focused, and moving cases forward efficiently.
Laura López
Legal Operations Manager

Laura manages the workflows, team coordination, and client communication systems that support the firm’s daily operations. She joined the firm in 2022.

Marina Navarro
Real Estate Paralegal

Marina coordinates residential and commercial transactions from contract through closing, bringing over 13 years of experience in real estate lending and legal support.

Vera Williams, Broker Coordinator
Vera Williams
Broker Coordinator

Vera connects the firm with Chicagoland real estate brokers and coordinates educational events, webinars, podcasts, and collaborative outreach.

Fernando Bejarano
Client Relations / Sales Manager

Fernando coordinates client inquiries, follow-up, and intake, drawing on experience in real estate, sales management, and technology implementation.

Dhavynia Eustaquio
Docket Court Clerk and Billing Specialist

Dhavynia maintains court calendars, deadlines, and case records while coordinating client billing, payment tracking, and financial reporting for the firm.

Azucena Rodriguez
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

Azucena keeps transaction files, deadlines, and communications organized, assisting buyers and sellers in English and Spanish throughout the closing process.

Linda Scarlett Pineda Noriega
Executive Assistant

Linda supports executive communications, scheduling, and follow-up, bringing more than eight years of experience in customer service and administrative support.

María (Maggie) Calderón
Litigation Paralegal

María supports case development, legal filings, discovery, and trial preparation. A licensed attorney in Colombia, she brings over four years of legal support experience.

Experience. Coordination. Care.

The EV Difference

Focused Legal Work

Foreclosure defense and real estate experience, supported by careful preparation and attention to the details of each matter.

Knowledge Across the Team

Our team brings backgrounds in law, real estate, finance, marketing, and project management to the work of serving clients.

People Who Listen

Clear communication and attentive follow-up help clients understand the process and stay informed about next steps.

Coordinated Support

Attorneys, paralegals, and operations staff work together to manage documents, deadlines, and the day-to-day details.

The Bow Tie University

The Bow Tie
University

OUR INTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAM
An investment in our people

Always learning.
Better together.

Behind thoughtful client service is a team that keeps learning. The Bow Tie University is our internal training program, reflecting our commitment to the people who support our clients every day.

It builds on the education, experience, and different perspectives our team brings to the firm.

EV Häs, LLC Attorney at Law

Part of our commitment to team development, alongside the education and professional experience our people bring to the firm.

Ready to Get Clear Next Steps?

Tell us what notice you received or your next court date. We’ll confirm where you are in the process and recommend your strongest next move—without panic or guesswork.

We typically respond the same business day or the next business day.

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