John D. Colbert is the founding member of John D. Colbert & Associates. He has been a practicing attorney for nearly 25 years. Since opening his own firm in 1996, he has focused on the areas of Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions and Litigation, Immigration, Family, Foreclosure defense, and Bankruptcy law. Since that time he also headed up several successful real estate investment and development concerns. John is a seasoned litigator who has successfully tried many bench and jury trials. He has also argued before the Illinois Appellate court. His clients represent a diverse cross-section of society including U.S. and foreign nationals, not-for-profit hospitals, and domestic and international corporations and legal entities.  Over his lengthy career, John has been recognized as a stand-out for his pro bono work and his commitment to providing affordable legal services. He has established a respected name with a proven ability to successfully represent his clients through a keen legal mind, empathetic nature and superior leadership and dedication skills.