Wayne R. Braverman

About Braverman & Makhlouf

Braverman & Makhlouf is a boutique law firm specializing in real estate, civil litigation, and family law. With over 40 years of experience, the firm is dedicated to providing personalized legal services to clients in the Chicago Metro area. The firm emphasizes responsiveness, honesty, and a client-focused approach, handling cases directly without paralegals or assistants. Their team is highly competent and detail-oriented, committed to understanding each client's unique factual and legal issues to achieve optimal outcomes. The firm’s mission is to deliver outstanding legal service at every stage, ensuring clients feel supported and confident throughout their legal journey.

Credentials & Industry Expertise

The firm’s attorneys are highly credentialed, with Wayne Braverman recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2025-2026. Wayne has over 37 years of experience, with certifications as a Certified Arbitrator and Illinois Municipal Administrative Hearing Officer. Andrew Makhlouf, also a partner, has represented clients in over $1 billion worth of real estate transactions and is a licensed real estate broker. The firm’s attorneys are members of the Illinois State Bar Association and have extensive experience in administrative hearings, trials, and negotiations, demonstrating their credibility and industry expertise.

Services & Unique Advantages

Braverman & Makhlouf offers comprehensive legal services in real estate transactions, family law, wireless telecommunications, and civil litigation. They assist clients with property purchases and sales, leases, landlord/tenant disputes, family dissolution, child support, custody, and more. Their process emphasizes strategic planning and personalized attention, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions. Unique advantages include over 40 years of combined experience, a focus on client communication, and a track record of successful transactions and litigations. The firm’s deep local knowledge and extensive industry contacts set them apart, providing clients with a competitive edge in their legal matters.