Find Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois for Family Law

David Ainley begins every relationship with his matrimonial law clients by helping them identify the desired end result and then maintaining their focus on that goal throughout the process. As an experienced trial attorney, Mr. Ainley draws on his considerable knowledge and experience in accounting, business valuation and tax issues to excel in complex high asset, business and real estate cases. Mr. Ainley’s extensive understanding and training in child custody matters allows him to ami...

Leonidas focuses his practice in Divorce and Family Law Litigation. Leonidas earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, where he was admitted with a scholarship for his academic achievements. Prior to his admission to the Illinois Bar, Leonidas spent numerous semesters clerking for the Felony Trial Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, utilizing his 711 License to assist in the litigation of a myriad of criminal cases. Following ...

Amanda Clayman listens carefully to her clients, helping them keep their emotions under control and stay focused on successful results. Ms. Clayman takes a firm position while protecting clients’ interests, and relies on creative strategy and savvy communication skills to aggressively resolve challenging issues. Ms. Clayman has experience working on complicated high net worth cases, custody disputes, international matters and complex pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Ms. Clayman was sel...

I am a divorce and family law attorney with a very strong financial background as a CPA with a Masters of Tax Law. I am Partner at the firm Harrison, LLP with offices in downtown Chicago. The divorce process can be complicated and overwhelming. I make sure my clients understand why we are taking each step through this process. I look at the entire situation objectively, always with an eye on the end result; working with my clients to find the best solutions for them and their families. With m...

Known nationwide to prominent figures or their spouses from the business, professional sports and entertainment communities, John M. D’Arco is recognized for handling the most complex and contentious family law disputes in matters pertaining to divorce, custody, complex division of assets, child and spousal support, paternity and business valuation while maintaining the privacy needs of his diverse clientele. He is known for his financial and business acumen, keen sense of the divorce l...

Joy M. Feinberg proudly represents individuals of wealth. Recognizing the struggle one has prior to starting the divorce process, Ms. Feinberg guides her clients to inspired resolutions, whether by collaborative discussions or utilizing her seasoned trial skills. Ms. Feinberg forms a close bond with her clients to understand and empower them to achieve their goals. She is tenacious, direct and trustworthy. Ms. Feinberg is an authority in this field and a sought after speaker and writer on suc...

A well known and highly respected Chicago attorney, Paul L. Feinstein has practiced matrimonial and appellate law since 1980, having obtained his JD degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He became a fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 1991. He was admitted to the Appellate Lawyers Association in 2010. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Georgia, as well as the United States Supreme Court. He has written about numerous matrimonial law subject...

Mr. Grund is a Founding Partner with Grund & Leavitt. He practices exclusively in the area of family law concentrating in all aspects of matrimonial litigation.He has successfully represented individuals on all issues arising from divorce proceedings which involve, among other things, the valuation and disposition of substantial business interests, custody, maintenance and other marital and parental rights. Mr. Grund is known as a creative lawyer with a keen sense of the rules and the law...

With twenty-five years of family law experience, co-principal P. André Katz represents high-profile, high net worth clients, often in the worlds of business, sports and entertainment. Mr. Katz is a successful litigator and recognized expert in international child custody and jurisdictional disputes, handling overseas cases in Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. A highly sought-after speaker and well-published writer on a wide range of family law topics, he has lectured thr...

Adam C. Kibort is a Partner with Grund & Leavitt. He currently serves as President of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL).He practices exclusively in the area of family law, representing parties in the litigation and resolution of matrimonial and family related matters. He counsels clients on a wide range of divorce-related issues including custody disputes, analysis of complex fin...

Frances H. Krasnow is a highly respected family lawyer who has long been a leader in the Chicago community. Fran is an experienced trial attorney, arbitrator, and powerful advocate who frequently engages in mediation. Fran is a compassionate and resourceful attorney whose practice encompasses all areas of complex family law, including divorce, marital dissolutions, child custody, allocation of parental responsibility, maintenance and child support, relocation, and asset identification and div...

Mr. Leavitt is a Founding Partner with Grund & Leavitt. He has litigated a number of high profile trials and appeals in both federal and state courts.Before becoming a partner in the firm, he served as a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and as a justice on the Illinois Appellate Court. This followed 20 years in a successful private practice. The Chicago Bar Association remarked when evaluating him that "he enjoys impeccable credentials" and the Chicago Council of Lawyer...

Jonathan Merel is an experienced attorney and litigator who advocates for his clients in all family law proceedings, including settlement negotiations and trials. Jonathan founded The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C. in early 2009. Prior to starting the firm, Jonathan worked at another Chicago-based family law practice for many years. Jonathan has grown his firm to include 4 other attorneys, an excellent staff and an additional office location in the suburbs. Jonathan has a great deal of e...

Katy Mickelson, J.D., is a partner in the Divorce and Family Law Group at Beermann. Having started her family law career at Beermann in 2005, Ms. Mickelson tailors each case to her client’s individual needs, whether it is dissolution of marriage proceedings (pre- and post-decree), paternity matters, prenuptial agreements or actions involving domestic violence. Ms. Mickelson believes that each family is different and she treats every case as another opportunity to help individuals transi...

Enrico J. Mirabelli, a principal of Beermann LLP, is a highly regarded family law attorney with over 41 years of experience. Mr. Mirabelli served for ten years as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors and has served on the ISBA General Assembly and Family Law Section Council. Mr. Mirabelli is a frequent lecturer at family law seminars sponsored by the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. He has also lectured at John ...

Ms. Mogul is a Partner with Grund & Leavitt. She has concentrated her practice in the field of family and matrimonial law, with a special emphasis in litigation.Ms. Mogul received her Juris Doctor, with honors, from the Chicago–Kent College of Law in 1998 with a certificate from the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Ms. Mogul actively taught trial advocacy at leading law schools in Chicago and has been invited to participate in the University of Chicago Law Scho...

From the simplest cases to the most complex, Benton H. Page is celebrated for his empathy, pragmatism, and ability to ensure his clients attain their desired results and successfully transition to the next chapter of their lives. Understanding that divorce is typically the most impactful experience his clients will ever undergo, Mr. Page listens and keeps the calm while finding the best and most practical solutions for his clients. Mr. Page has extensive experience in alternative dispute reso...

Karen V. Paige has over 20 years of experience in litigation and mediation, practicing in Lake and Cook Counties, as well as over a decade in Los Angeles during the first part of her career. In addition to significant experience handling a wide range of financial and parenting matters, Ms. Paige has years of experience as a guardian ad litem in Lake County. Recently named to the Best Lawyers in America, Ms. Paige brings her collective experience to each case, tailoring that experience to the ...

Dan Stefani is recognized nationally for his innovation in both litigation and settlement of financial issues pertaining to matrimonial law, particularly those that require detailed analyses of complex transactions and business valuations. His work on behalf of mainly high net worth clients, as well as spouses of high net worth individuals, involves valuations of closely held corporations, partnerships and other entities, child custody and support issues, as well as paternity and domestic vio...

Jeffrey A. Zaluda is a partner at Horwood Marcus & Berk and chairs the Trusts and Estates Group. He advises individuals, families, fiduciaries, closely held businesses and business owners with respect to estate planning, business planning, asset protection and preservation, estate and trust administration, tax planning, and estate and trust litigation. Jeff is a technically adept estate planner, comfortable with both the straightforward and the sophisticated. His clients value his ability...

Kevin A. Salzstein has extensive knowledge and experience in successfully negotiating and litigating a range of Family Law issues including, both contested and uncontested divorces, spousal maintenance (formerly alimony), dissipation, parenting time, child support, property distribution, order modification, orders of protection, and allocation of parental responsibility. Kevin attended Indiana University – Bloomington where he majored in Psychology and double-minored in Business and Cri...