The Greenlee Law Group has a passion for justice that drives us to bring new perspectives to old challenges. Everyone's situation is unique. In law, cookie cutter solutions generally are ineffective. The Greenlee Law Group creates optimum legal routes for our clients as we strategically discard paths that are futile and frustrating. Our goal for our clients is justice.
You need an objective, wise and impassioned advocate who has proficiently mastered the boardroom and the courtroom. Whether you are selling a piece of property, starting a business or seeking to end a marriage that is frazzled, you will feel supported when you engage an attorney who is the right fit for you. When you have the guts to stand up for yourself you need an attorney who will go the extra mile.
It is with this in mind that we ask you to consider adding The Greenlee Law Group to your team.
Here are a few good reasons why:
It is with this in mind that we ask you to consider adding The Greenlee Law Group to your team.
Here are a few good reasons why:
- Georgette Greeenlee earned her law degree at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. After successfully litigating and negotiating settlements in numerous domestic relations, real estate and civil matters her commitment to civil rights and social justice led her to dedicate fourteen years of her career to community revitalization and redevelopment at the Woodlawn Community Development Corporation and The Woodlawn Organization.
BAR ADMISSIONS:
- Chicago Bar Association
- Black Women's Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
- Cook County Bar Association
EDUCATION:
LEGAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AWARDS & HONORS:
- Bachelors of Arts, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
- Juris Doctorate, Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO.
- Fellow, Harvard University School of Divinity Summer Leadership Institute, Boston, MA
LEGAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AWARDS & HONORS:
- American Bar Association 2014 National Negotiation Competition Judge
- Cook County Elder Justice Center, Volunteer
- 2010 Presidential Rank Review Board, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
- 2003-2010, Board Member, Woodlawn New Communities Program
- 2009-2012, Board Member, Woodlawn Children's Promise Community
- Chicago Bar Association, "Bar Show" Cast Member (2012, 2013, 2014)
- 1992, Chairperson of the "3rd Annual -Isms in Legal Education Conference," Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO.
- 1992, Recipient of the Dean's Book Award
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
DOMESTIC RELATIONS MATTERS
NON-PROFIT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & DEVELOPMENT
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
- Lead counsel, project manager and development coordinator for a 134 unit $26M dollar affordable housing development called South Park Plaza
- Development Team Member for $7M market rate inner-city residential developments;
- 22 years representing sellers and buyers in residential and commercial real estate closings;
- Lead counsel at title insurance company;
- Development team experience handling land use, zoning matters and tax increment financing matters, construction contracts and architectural agreements;
- Coordinated community outreach component for tax increment financing proposals;
- Prepared L.P. and L.L.C. and homeowner association agreements for real estate developments;
DOMESTIC RELATIONS MATTERS
- Represented Petitioners and Respondents in contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, paternity matters, child support hearings and post divorce decree matters like custody, visitation and contribution to college expenses
- Represented relatives in guardianship proceedings for minors
- Provided counsel in domestic violence cases
- Skilled at drafting pre-nuptial agreements
NON-PROFIT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & DEVELOPMENT
- Skilled at organizing Illinois non-profit organizations, drafting and filing bylaws and corporate governance documents
- Skilled at filing for Section 501 (c) (3) tax exemption status with the Internal Revenue Service
- Skilled at filing charitable trusts reports with the state
- Skilled at writing grants for community and social service programs (focus on youth, education, substance abuse treatment, workforce development and training)