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Practical guidance on foreclosure defense, mortgage disputes, debtor rights, and Chicago-area real estate—so you understand your options and next steps.

January 13, 2026

Dena H. Elkathib

Dena H. Elkhatib is part of the EV Häs, LLC team supporting Chicago and Cook County clients who need clear legal guidance when real estate problems start moving fast. Whether you’re facing a foreclosure notice, navigating a lender dispute, or trying to understand what your next court step really means, Dena helps bring structure and clarity to a process that often feels overwhelming. Her work is focused on helping clients stay organized, informed, and prepared—so decisions are made with a plan, not panic. If your home or property is on the line, you’ll get plain-English direction, responsive communication, and a team approach built to protect your position.

January 13, 2026

Damon Ritenhouse: Equity Partner for Foreclosure Litigation in Chicago

Damon Ritenhouse is an equity partner at EV Häs, LLC focused on foreclosure litigation in Chicago and across Cook County. When a foreclosure case is moving fast—or a notice, summons, or court date hits your mailbox—Damon helps clients cut through the noise and get a strategy that actually fits the courtroom. His work centers on disciplined defense: spotting weak points in the lender’s case, using motions and procedure to create leverage, and pursuing practical outcomes when they make sense. If your home or investment property is on the line, you’ll get clear next steps, direct communication, and a plan built for real deadlines—not guesswork.

January 13, 2026

Meet Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib

Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib—known as The Bow Tie Attorney—helps Chicago property owners and small landlords protect what they’ve built when the stakes get real. His work focuses on strategic foreclosure defense and closely related real estate matters, including disputes, lender/servicer issues, and transactions that need to close cleanly. Clients come to Mahmoud when they need more than generic advice: they want a plan based on deadlines, leverage points, and how Cook County cases actually move. The goal is simple—clarity, options, and a strategy built for real outcomes.

January 12, 2026

Mortgage Litigation in Chicago & Illinois: When Your Mortgage Company Gets It Wrong

When a mortgage servicer makes mistakes, the damage can snowball: late fees, escrow shocks, credit hits, and even foreclosure pressure.

This guide explains mortgage litigation in plain English—what it is, when it matters, and what to do next if your mortgage company gets it wrong in Chicago, Cook County, or anywhere in Illinois.

January 12, 2026

Cook County Sheriff Sale in Chicago: What the Notice Means and What to Do Next

Got a Cook County sheriff sale notice—or worried one is coming? You may still have options, but timing matters.

Call (312) 775-0980 to review your paperwork and get clear next steps.

Informational only, not legal advice. Results vary.

January 7, 2026

Foreclosure Attorney Chicago: Stop Foreclosure, Sheriff Sale Help, and Your Options

Behind on payments, served with foreclosure papers, or worried about a sheriff’s sale?

Quick form tip: Add a field for “Sale date (if any)” so we can triage urgency immediately.

January 5, 2026

Foreclosure Summons in Illinois: What It Means and What to Do Next

If you’ve been served foreclosure papers, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options.

This guide explains what a foreclosure summons and foreclosure complaint usually mean in Illinois, what early deadlines tend to control the case, and what to do next to protect your time, money, and leverage.

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