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At Torch Legal, our mission is to achieve the objectives of our clients by providing effective legal solutions that deliver results. With over 25 years of experience, attorney Michael J. Torchalski has established a reputation for successfully representing businesses, associations, and individuals in a wide range of legal matters.
Our Approach
Our approach is straightforward: Listen, Understand, and Provide Advice and Legal Solutions. We take the time to listen to our clients' needs, understand their objectives, and provide them with tailored legal solutions that help them achieve their goals. Whether it's resolving disputes, negotiating agreements, or litigating matters, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services that yield results.
Areas of Practice
Our expertise encompasses a broad range of legal areas, including:
- Commercial Litigation: We represent businesses and individuals in commercial disputes, enforcing contracts, and defending against claims. Our experience includes handling financial claims, business disputes, and intellectual property disputes.
- Tax Appeal: We advise and represent clients in tax appeals, ensuring that their rights are protected and their interests are advanced.
- Real Estate: We provide legal services for real estate transactions, including conveyancing, contracts, and lease negotiations.
- Condominium and Homeowners Associations: We advise and represent condominium and homeowners associations in disputes, construction law, and other legal matters.
- Business Law: Our team provides business law services, including business formation, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
- Estate Planning: We help individuals and families plan for the future, establishing wills, trusts, and other estate planning tools.
- Construction Liens: We advise and represent clients involved in construction disputes, including mechanic's liens, bond claims, and contract disputes.
Results Matter
At Torch Legal, we pride ourselves on achieving results that matter. Our success stories include:
- Over $17 million in judgments and $5 million in statewide recoveries for an auto finance company.
- $1.2 million arbitration award for a shareholder in a closely held corporation.
- $400,000 in arbitration and litigation recoveries for a manufacturer involved in several inventory supply-chain disputes.
- Successful defense against claims for attorney's fees in a trade secrets case.
- Successful defense of a trucking company, including UCC sale of detained cargo with recovery in excess of $100,000.
Michael J. Torchalski
As the founder of Torch Legal, Michael J. Torchalski is a seasoned attorney with a strong track record of success. With a J.D. from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law and a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Michael has established himself as a respected legal professional in the fields of commercial litigation, real estate, and business law. His publications include chapters on statutory defenses of mechanics lien claims and attorneys' fees in the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Serving McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County, and Northwest Suburban Cook County, Illinois
Torch Legal is committed to serving the legal needs of individuals, businesses, and associations in McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County, and Northwest Suburban Cook County, Illinois. We invite you to explore our website and learn how our experienced attorneys can help you achieve your objectives.
Exceptional Service and Results
The reviews for Torch Legal and its lead attorney, Michael, are overwhelmingly positive. Clients praise Michael's compassion, helpfulness, professionalism, and attention to detail. He has represented individuals and businesses in various capacities for over a decade, and his results-oriented approach has earned him a reputation for excellence.
High-Quality Work and Attention to Detail
Reviewers note the high-quality work produced by Michael and his team, with one client describing their output as "very high-quality" with "great attention to detail." Another client praises Michael's ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
Long-Term Relationships
Several reviewers highlight the long-term relationships they have built with Michael, with one client noting they have been using him as their personal attorney for over 30 years. Another client has referred numerous clients to Michael over the years, a testament to his reputation and trustworthiness.
Personal and Professional Relationships
Clients appreciate Michael's personal and professional demeanor, finding him easy to work with and attentive to their needs. One client describes Michael as "very compassionate and helpful, " while another notes he is "always taking good care" of their business and personal cases.
A Negative Experience
However, one reviewer had a negative experience with Torch Legal, citing that the firm uses "scare tactics" and is "rude, unprofessional, and a joke of a law firm." This reviewer's experience is the exception to the overwhelmingly positive reviews.
