Lynette J. McKenzie, Ltd.

Practicing Solely in Residential Real Estate Law

Where the Attorney Does the Attorney Work
a/k/a Assistants Do Not Perform Direct Legal Services

Two fundamental principles guide the practice with client approval. Firstly, Attorney McKenzie believes that optimal client protection is achieved when the client, attorney, and client’s realtor communicate seamlessly and in real-time. Secondly, Attorney McKenzie insists that tasks crucial for safeguarding a client’s legal liability are undertaken by attorneys, not support staff. To uphold these principles, she conducts direct conference calls with clients and their brokers, personally reviews association disclosures, and shares drafts for client approval while keeping their realtor informed.

Why is it imperative for the attorney to draft letters and hold client calls?
The legal background, licensing and understanding of relevant law is different between a licensed attorney and staff. In direct comparison, the distinction becomes evident. An Admin follows pre-designed responses without the legal foundation to analyze a client’s specific situation and potential risks. Administrative tasks follow set steps that aren’t personalized for a particular situation. On the other hand, legal advice focuses on assisting a specific client and situation, planning the best strategies while considering current circumstances and legal implications. It’s crucial to understand that sticking to a standard way of doing things might not be the best for a specific client and situation. This is why it is imperative that the attorney be in direct communication with clients and be the person drafting and responding to correspondence with opposing counsel.

the practice

Lynette J McKenzie

Attorney

Residential real estate is not just a part of the practice—it is the practice. For over two decades, Attorney Lynette J. McKenzie has devoted her legal career exclusively to residential real estate law. With deep roots across Northern Illinois, she serves clients in Cook County (including Chicago), as well as Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, McHenry, Kendall, Grundy, and Will Counties.

Her longstanding presence in these markets has resulted in a thorough and nuanced understanding of industry-standard contracts, applicable laws, and the customary procedures unique to each locality. This insight allows her to anticipate challenges, safeguard client interests in effort to facilitate smooth, efficient transactions.

Attorney McKenzie personally holds client phone calls, reviews contractual terms, drafts and analyzes legal correspondence, evaluates association disclosures, and physically attends all in person closings with her clients. She firmly believes that when attorney, client, and broker work together as a team, the client is best protected. With client approval, she and her office maintain close communication with that team throughout the transaction.

Her approach is client-centered, protective, and practical. While maintaining the highest ethical standards, she respects that the client’s goals drive the transaction—and she works diligently to support those goals while ensuring legal safeguards remain firmly in place.

Juanita Campos

Assistant/Associations Coordinator

Juanita has been part of our story since 2006—first as a client, and soon after as a trusted member of our team. Over the years, she has supported Attorney McKenzie in nearly every facet of the office, bringing dedication, steadiness, and heart to her work.

Today, Juanita focuses primarily on the obtainment and production of association disclosures, where her careful attention to detail helps ensure a smooth process for clients and colleagues alike. Her long history with our office gives her both a unique perspective and a deep knowledge base.

We are truly grateful for Juanita’s commitment and the care she brings to each client’s experience. Her presence reflects the lasting relationships and teamwork that define our practice.

our office

Take a peek inside our office, where modern design gracefully converges with a serene aesthetic, forming a space that beautifully encapsulates the essence of the firm’s solid and professional approach to real estate law.