Who We Are

RYAN J. WAITE

Founding Partner and Lawyer

Ryan opened the financial law firm in August of 2013. Prior to this, Ryan worked as an associate attorney for Robert J. Semrad & Associates. He focused on bankruptcy, foreclosure, and estate planning.

While at RJS, He worked with over 500 Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, along with more than 1000 Chapter 7 bankruptcies. In the spring of 2013, Ryan Waite worked as a financial law advisor at the Law Offices of Jason Landgraf. While at the Landgraf Law Firm, Ryan Waite was responsible for overseeing the Bankruptcy Law Department.

Mr. Waite completed his undergraduate studies at Saint Ambrose University, with an emphasis in Political Science & Business Administration. Ryan Waite was a two-time letter winner for the Saint Ambrose football team. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate, or law degree, from The John Marshall Law School in 2011. While in law school, Ryan was a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas L. Hogan in the Law Division at the Daley Center in Chicago, Illinois

MICHELLE JONES

Attorney Assistant – Real Estate Sales

Michelle Jones has been working with Ryan for the last 4 years. She is Ryan’s personal assistant in all matters pertaining to Real Estate. If you choose to work with the Waite Law Firm, she’ll be your “Go To Gal.” Michelle is a wife and mother of four sons, she thrives on taking care of people’s needs and excels in her work ethic with strong interpersonal skills.

Michelle attended Bevill State Community College for Office Administration and was hired by an Attorney from Reli Title in Birmingham, AL, where she began to learn the many facets of Title work and Real Estate. After moving back home to Chicago with her family, she continued in Real Estate and enjoys working with people in a field where she is ever learning, and growing while assisting others.

Ame Wallace

Attorney Assistant – Real Estate Purchases

Ame Wallace has been working in the Real Estate industry for more than 4 years and has helped to close over 2,000 transactions.She is familiar with closings from both a Realtor and Attorney perspective, which gives her excellent insight into our client’s needs and how to be most helpful.

Amy is married with a young son and is a native of the Chicagoland Suburbs. She worked in Social Work for 8 years and has a heart for families in need.

Ame graduated from Eastern IL University in 2009 and enjoys the fast pace of Real Estate, as it puts her excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills to work.