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Mahmoud Faisal

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Foreclosure

Language

English Arabic

About

Damon Ritenhouse is a Partner at EV Has, LLC and is responsible for supervising all aspects of litigation at the office. In this role, he works collaboratively with the other EV attorneys to formulate new legal strategies and tactics. Damon strives to keep up with changes in the law and is always searching for any advantage that can be gained in defense of his client’s rights.Prior to law school, Damon attended Illinois State University, where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Criminal Justice. While attending graduate school, he also worked as at the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office, advocating for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.After moving to Chicago in 2007, Damon began his legal studies at DePaul University College of Law. During law school, Damon was active in the Center for Public Interest Law and earned a certificate for his pro bono service. He was also a 711-licensed law student at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, where he defended clients in housing court.Upon receiving his law license, Damon joined EV Has as a foreclosure defense attorney. Since joining the firm, he has handled several hundred residential and commercial foreclosure files and has successfully argued motions in courts all over the state of Illinois. Damon enjoys working with his clients to find solutions to their issues and is proud of the many homes that he has helped to save during his tenure with the firm.In addition to his work at EV Has, Damon also serves as the supervising attorney for the Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project (NLAP), which is a legal help desk providing brief legal services to homeless clients in the South Loop. He has also published articles on topics including trustee plaintiffs in foreclosure cases, Title VII race discrimination and the rights of gay parents.

Practices Areas

Consumer Protection

Foreclosure

Language

English Arabic

Contact

Ev Has, LLC218 N Jefferson St Ste 103Chicago, IL, 60661-1330

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Catherine
January 27, 2022

My husband and I have recently been clients of Atty Damen Ritenhouse. He worked with us in a very professional and timely manner to get our case resolved. We are very pleased and appreciative of his services and will recommend him to anyone who may need his help. Thank you Attorney Ritenhouse!

Patricio
September 8, 2021

We had lost an initial case against the City of Chicago for past due violations. Even started a payment plan. Mr. Ritenhouse was referred to us by another Attorney. He was honest from the beginning about upfront costs. And was very informative about how the City operated. He immediately filed an appeal and kept us up to date of the status. Outcome was we won our case. He saved us over $12,000 dollars! We would highly recommend Mr. Ritenhouse.

Ethel
September 8, 2021

He help me to save my home. They was about to foreclosure on my house. He worked on the case until he got to release the foreclosures on my house he emailed me every step of the way. I can thank him enough for what he has done for me

Alexandria
February 15, 2021

I am thrilled that my friend recommended Damon to me when I had an issue that needed legal action. Damon took his time explaining the options and providing sound legal advice. I hope I don't have another issue where I need to take legal action again, but if I do, I will definitely work with Damon. I highly recommend Damon to anyone looking for a fantastic lawyer who cares about his clients. Thank you, Damon, for getting my situation resolved.

Brenna
January 25, 2021

Damon was awesome to work with. He informed me of all potential issues and risks prior to starting on my case (landlord-tenant dispute) and updated me on the progress every step of the way. Easy to talk to and gives his honest opinion. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

Jack
September 17, 2020

I would highly recommend EV Has and Damon for foreclosure defense. They used a creative approach to my problems that no other attorneys offered.

Mary Mitchell
November 16, 2018

I was sent a letter of foreclosure which I thought was not merited. I contacted Damon's office and immediately I got answers and relief as I was explained my rights and that they could help. It was the christmas season and just talking to the Paralegal "Zack" helped me to breath again. I was scheduled to come in for consultation when I first met Damon. Wow is all I can say. I had lost all faith in lawyers but this guy is Magnificent. He not only helped me to sell my condo, but during the process buy another home and recoup damages from the condo Mortgage Company. I would recommend him to every person I know !! I can't say enough about the type of person he is that genuinely cares about his clients and will go the extra mile to be the goliath and slay the dragon !! Not enough stars to rate him.

Fletcher
April 25, 2018

I needed a strategic plan as I was in a situation where all known (at that time) options were bad. Due to an illness, I went into foreclosure. I obtain a Lawyer, but we were just "kicking the can down the road" - there was no "end-game". I fired that Lawyer and obtained Damon. With Damon, we developed a strategy. He told me options I did not know I had and worked diligently on my behalf to get me out of the bad situation I was in. To me, this process was taxing and horrendous, however, Damon kept the course and we obtained a deal I could live with. Attorney Ritenhouse was always responsive and worked toward SOLVING my issue. I will be forever grateful for the patience, great consultation and hard work Damon did for me....

Louis
March 27, 2018

Damon represented me on a delicate and complex matter for over two years. Damon throughout our relationship was competent, trustworthy, and deliberate. His legal advise was sound. He was creative and intellectually aggressive. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Fletcher
March 21, 2018

I needed a strategic plan as I was in a situation where all known (at that time) options were bad. Due to an illness, I went into foreclosure. Once I was better, I tried to work with the bank, but they would not budge. Damon told me options I did not know I had and worked diligently on my behalf to get me out of the bad situation I was in. The bank was ruthless - seriously, there need to be new laws to stop some of these practices, but it is what it is. However, Attorney Ritenhouse worked hard on my behalf and finally I was able to get a deal I could live with. I will be forever grateful for the patience, great consultation and hard work Damon did for me....

Catherine
January 27, 2022

My husband and I have recently been clients of Atty Damen Ritenhouse. He worked with us in a very professional and timely manner to get our case resolved. We are very pleased and appreciative of his services and will recommend him to anyone who may need his help. Thank you Attorney Ritenhouse!

Patricio
September 8, 2021

We had lost an initial case against the City of Chicago for past due violations. Even started a payment plan. Mr. Ritenhouse was referred to us by another Attorney. He was honest from the beginning about upfront costs. And was very informative about how the City operated. He immediately filed an appeal and kept us up to date of the status. Outcome was we won our case. He saved us over $12,000 dollars! We would highly recommend Mr. Ritenhouse.

Ethel
September 8, 2021

He help me to save my home. They was about to foreclosure on my house. He worked on the case until he got to release the foreclosures on my house he emailed me every step of the way. I can thank him enough for what he has done for me

Alexandria
February 15, 2021

I am thrilled that my friend recommended Damon to me when I had an issue that needed legal action. Damon took his time explaining the options and providing sound legal advice. I hope I don't have another issue where I need to take legal action again, but if I do, I will definitely work with Damon. I highly recommend Damon to anyone looking for a fantastic lawyer who cares about his clients. Thank you, Damon, for getting my situation resolved.

Brenna
January 25, 2021

Damon was awesome to work with. He informed me of all potential issues and risks prior to starting on my case (landlord-tenant dispute) and updated me on the progress every step of the way. Easy to talk to and gives his honest opinion. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

Jack
September 17, 2020

I would highly recommend EV Has and Damon for foreclosure defense. They used a creative approach to my problems that no other attorneys offered.

Mary Mitchell
November 16, 2018

I was sent a letter of foreclosure which I thought was not merited. I contacted Damon's office and immediately I got answers and relief as I was explained my rights and that they could help. It was the christmas season and just talking to the Paralegal "Zack" helped me to breath again. I was scheduled to come in for consultation when I first met Damon. Wow is all I can say. I had lost all faith in lawyers but this guy is Magnificent. He not only helped me to sell my condo, but during the process buy another home and recoup damages from the condo Mortgage Company. I would recommend him to every person I know !! I can't say enough about the type of person he is that genuinely cares about his clients and will go the extra mile to be the goliath and slay the dragon !! Not enough stars to rate him.

Fletcher
April 25, 2018

I needed a strategic plan as I was in a situation where all known (at that time) options were bad. Due to an illness, I went into foreclosure. I obtain a Lawyer, but we were just "kicking the can down the road" - there was no "end-game". I fired that Lawyer and obtained Damon. With Damon, we developed a strategy. He told me options I did not know I had and worked diligently on my behalf to get me out of the bad situation I was in. To me, this process was taxing and horrendous, however, Damon kept the course and we obtained a deal I could live with. Attorney Ritenhouse was always responsive and worked toward SOLVING my issue. I will be forever grateful for the patience, great consultation and hard work Damon did for me....

Louis
March 27, 2018

Damon represented me on a delicate and complex matter for over two years. Damon throughout our relationship was competent, trustworthy, and deliberate. His legal advise was sound. He was creative and intellectually aggressive. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Fletcher
March 21, 2018

I needed a strategic plan as I was in a situation where all known (at that time) options were bad. Due to an illness, I went into foreclosure. Once I was better, I tried to work with the bank, but they would not budge. Damon told me options I did not know I had and worked diligently on my behalf to get me out of the bad situation I was in. The bank was ruthless - seriously, there need to be new laws to stop some of these practices, but it is what it is. However, Attorney Ritenhouse worked hard on my behalf and finally I was able to get a deal I could live with. I will be forever grateful for the patience, great consultation and hard work Damon did for me....

Catherine
January 27, 2022

My husband and I have recently been clients of Atty Damen Ritenhouse. He worked with us in a very professional and timely manner to get our case resolved. We are very pleased and appreciative of his services and will recommend him to anyone who may need his help. Thank you Attorney Ritenhouse!

Patricio
September 8, 2021

We had lost an initial case against the City of Chicago for past due violations. Even started a payment plan. Mr. Ritenhouse was referred to us by another Attorney. He was honest from the beginning about upfront costs. And was very informative about how the City operated. He immediately filed an appeal and kept us up to date of the status. Outcome was we won our case. He saved us over $12,000 dollars! We would highly recommend Mr. Ritenhouse.

Ethel
September 8, 2021

He help me to save my home. They was about to foreclosure on my house. He worked on the case until he got to release the foreclosures on my house he emailed me every step of the way. I can thank him enough for what he has done for me

Alexandria
February 15, 2021

I am thrilled that my friend recommended Damon to me when I had an issue that needed legal action. Damon took his time explaining the options and providing sound legal advice. I hope I don't have another issue where I need to take legal action again, but if I do, I will definitely work with Damon. I highly recommend Damon to anyone looking for a fantastic lawyer who cares about his clients. Thank you, Damon, for getting my situation resolved.

Brenna
January 25, 2021

Damon was awesome to work with. He informed me of all potential issues and risks prior to starting on my case (landlord-tenant dispute) and updated me on the progress every step of the way. Easy to talk to and gives his honest opinion. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

Jack
September 17, 2020

I would highly recommend EV Has and Damon for foreclosure defense. They used a creative approach to my problems that no other attorneys offered.

Mary Mitchell
November 16, 2018

I was sent a letter of foreclosure which I thought was not merited. I contacted Damon's office and immediately I got answers and relief as I was explained my rights and that they could help. It was the christmas season and just talking to the Paralegal "Zack" helped me to breath again. I was scheduled to come in for consultation when I first met Damon. Wow is all I can say. I had lost all faith in lawyers but this guy is Magnificent. He not only helped me to sell my condo, but during the process buy another home and recoup damages from the condo Mortgage Company. I would recommend him to every person I know !! I can't say enough about the type of person he is that genuinely cares about his clients and will go the extra mile to be the goliath and slay the dragon !! Not enough stars to rate him.

Fletcher
April 25, 2018

I needed a strategic plan as I was in a situation where all known (at that time) options were bad. Due to an illness, I went into foreclosure. I obtain a Lawyer, but we were just "kicking the can down the road" - there was no "end-game". I fired that Lawyer and obtained Damon. With Damon, we developed a strategy. He told me options I did not know I had and worked diligently on my behalf to get me out of the bad situation I was in. To me, this process was taxing and horrendous, however, Damon kept the course and we obtained a deal I could live with. Attorney Ritenhouse was always responsive and worked toward SOLVING my issue. I will be forever grateful for the patience, great consultation and hard work Damon did for me....

Louis
March 27, 2018

Damon represented me on a delicate and complex matter for over two years. Damon throughout our relationship was competent, trustworthy, and deliberate. His legal advise was sound. He was creative and intellectually aggressive. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Fletcher
March 21, 2018

I needed a strategic plan as I was in a situation where all known (at that time) options were bad. Due to an illness, I went into foreclosure. Once I was better, I tried to work with the bank, but they would not budge. Damon told me options I did not know I had and worked diligently on my behalf to get me out of the bad situation I was in. The bank was ruthless - seriously, there need to be new laws to stop some of these practices, but it is what it is. However, Attorney Ritenhouse worked hard on my behalf and finally I was able to get a deal I could live with. I will be forever grateful for the patience, great consultation and hard work Damon did for me....