The David Frank Law Group engages in the practice of law with a set of core principles as their compass: a robust work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, a client-centric focus, consistent communication, and timeliness. For this team, client concerns are paramount, and they strive to exceed expectations with every interaction.

Since we last checked in with them, The David Frank Law Group has grown its talented team to ensure all clients experience these core principles.

 

Today, in addition to Managing Member David Frank, the team is comprised of three other attorneys and three paralegals who together bring more than 100 years of combined experience to the table: 

Janet Mason, attorney, attends every closing to ensure everything runs smoothly and addresses any last-minute issues with finesse and expediency. “Janet is our closer,” explains David. “When a walk-through issue crops up at closing, you want Janet on your side. With her fine eye for detail, she is the perfect attorney to navigate the loan documents, ensuring all the Is are dotted and the Ts are crossed. Her focus is always on the client’s satisfaction and making sure the closing happens quickly and efficiently.”

Marissa Prosansky, attorney, handles both residential and commercial transactions where she leverages her keen negotiation skills. “On the buying side, Marissa knows where she can push and leverage a negotiation point to ensure the client's goals are met,” shares David. “And on the sale side, she knows where she can push back to expertly navigate toward the largest bottom line.”

Sheldon Schwartz, the team’s newest attorney, heads the estate planning department and brings decades of real estate experience to the firm. “Sheldon has a way with supporting our clients in overcoming any hardships in creating their estate plans,” shares David. “This is extremely important as many clients get stuck during this process, which is filled with many difficult questions that need to be answered. By providing a keen sense of confidence and motivation, Sheldon helps them identify the best decisions possible for themselves and for their families and loved ones. Sheldon has closed thousands of real estate transactions; he’s seen it all. He is able to see potential obstacles and issues before anyone else knows they exist. Clients appreciate his vast array of knowledge and experience.”

Paralegal Lori Strang leads the paralegal team. “Lori's residential expertise, specifically in Lake County, has no equal,” declares David. She has been navigating residential transactions for over twenty years. “Lori’s ability to assist clients through the home-buying and home-selling process is her unquestionable strength.” 

Lori is flanked by Lindsay Norman. David says Lindsay’s listening skills and connection with clients consistently win high marks from them. “Lindsay’s hand-holding and listening skills know no equal,” he boasts. Her years of experience in estate planning are an asset to Sheldon too: she also assists him with the running of the estate planning department.

Dana Abrams is David’s indispensable assistant. She is the biggest nurturer and supporter on the team. “She’s all heart,” says David. “During the hectic and high-stress moments of real estate transactions, Dana’s reassuring and supportive nature brings calm to an otherwise tense environment.” Dana not only assists David with all his personal transactions and with many behind-the-scenes efforts regarding the firm’s inner workings, but she also promotes their marketing endeavors.

There is no doubt that David is proud of his team—not only for their individual talents, but also because they form a strong, cohesive unit.

“The team works hard every day to ensure all aspects of the transaction are scrutinized and scrubbed so that no detail is overlooked,” he says. 

Availability is a cornerstone of their client care. Recognizing the heightened emotions tied to transactions and understanding that decisions need to happen in real time, the team guarantees they are available 24/7. “When people are nervous, they need to talk about it and make important decisions right then, when they are happening, not tomorrow,” shares David. Embodying the core principles that define the firm, the team’s support extends beyond the transaction too. 

A key to the firm’s success is its internal structure, which can be imagined as a wheel: the team members hold positions on the spokes of the wheel, interfacing with clients daily, while David remains at the center, providing strategic decisions and support. 

The David Frank Law Group has strategic visions for the ways they can grow and develop in the coming years, but no matter what, the human touch will remain central to their approach—something that David, and his sister, Debbie, established from the get-go. A personal hardship that has impacted David greatly is Debbie’s passing in 2020. She was his original partner, and her absence is a constant reminder to cherish every moment. 

The Frank family has long found joy and solace in vacationing together at a resort in Mexico every winter. This tradition of relaxation, camaraderie, and focusing on family is a cherished escape, and  family time is now even more important to David.

Though the firm has expanded since those early days, David’s definition of success remains aligned with one of the firm’s founding principles: allow the client to define success. “Exceeding client expectations is the true benchmark of achievement,” he says, “and that’s achieved through our hard work and true time investment.”

David’s team exemplifies this ethos daily, ensuring clients feel supported through the complexities of the process.“There is a tried-and-true process by which we conduct all transactions,” shares David. “And through this system, we are consistently managing and monitoring every minute detail of the deal. We work very hard to ensure clients always, and will always, feel that their interests are supremely protected.”