James "Jamie" Stevens

James Stevens is a skilled attorney with extensive experience in real estate law and community association law. As a Principal at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., he has successfully handled various litigation and transactional matters for clients, including easement drafting, enforcement litigation, and interpretation of governing documents for community associations. James is also well-versed in real estate life cycle practices, starting from development to ongoing management and sales. He has successfully drafted and negotiated purchase and sale agreements, and has developed and established various condominium properties, distressed property redevelopment, financing, and leasing. With his deep knowledge in community association law, James advises lenders in secured lending transactions, providing a careful analysis of association-related contingencies. He values open communication with clients, ensuring that all parties leave the table with a complete understanding of the information necessary to achieve their goals. James has earned the ranking of Emerging Lawyer for three consecutive years, and in 2018, Leading Lawyers Magazine named him one of the Top 100 Emerging Real Estate-Related attorneys in Illinois.