About Out Lawyers

Michael A. Sutkowski - Partner

Michael A. Sutkowski
Attorney at Law
Email: mike@shaykin.com

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Traffic, Personal Injury, Co-Counsel on Criminal, Divorce, Litigation and Worker’s Comp.

Professional History

Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from DePaul University in 1986 and then his Juris Doctor three years later. Practicing law for over three decades, Mike takes pride in ensuring his clients understand and own (not rent) the legal reasoning behind their matters. Mike is committed to assisting his clients step-by-step while protecting their rights and investments through the duration of their case.

Personal

Mike began playing hard ball since the age of 6 and to this day continues to play in the 50+ Chicago North baseball league as he is still waiting for the Chicago White Sox to sign him to the roster.

Steven M. Shaykin - Founder

Steven M. Shaykin
Founder
Email: steve@shaykin.com

Areas of Practice

Residential and Commercial Real Estate (Sales, Purchases, Leases, Land Trusts, Short Sales), Foreclosure Defense, Corporate Formation, Business Related Transfers

Professional History

Steve graduated from Loyola University in 1979 with a B.A. in History. He then received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in 1982. For the past 40 years, Steve has served a variety of clients with unwavering care, defending their interests with focused dedication and goodwill. Since 2013, Steve has been rated as a Super Lawyer, an exclusive list of highly-rated attorneys founded on peer recognition and stellar professional achievement.

Personal

When not spending time with his family, Steve devotes much of his time coaching girls’ softball and taking long motorcycle trips.

Joanna Klimek - Attorney at Law

Joanna Klimek
Attorney at Law
Email: joannaklimek@shaykin.com

Areas of Practice

Residential and Commercial Real Estate (Sales, Purchases, Leases, Land Trust, Short Sales), Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning

Professional History

Joanna graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2012 she received her law degree from the John Marshall Law School where she was also part of the Moot Court Honors society.

Personal

Joanna was born in Krakow, Poland and emigrated to the United States at the age of 4. Joanna loves the water and that’s where you’ll find her when she wants to escape the daily hustle.