Jonathan Merel Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Chicago
Jonathan Merel has an average rating of 4.8/5 based on 69 reviews and practices at Merel Family Law - Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Practice areas include Family law.
Jonathan Merel Lawyer Reviews and Ratings
Jonathan Merel is an experienced attorney who advocates for his clients in all divorce and family law proceedings, including settlement negotiations and trials. Jonathan founded the Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C. in early 2009 after working for many years at another family law firm in Chicago. Through his hard work and unwavering dedication to his clients, Jonathan has quickly grown the firm to become one of the premier divorce and family law firms in the Chicagoland area.. Jonathan has a great deal of experience in obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients in multi-million dollar marital estates and contested custody suits (custody is now known as the allocation of parental responsibilities in the State of Illinois). His ability to settle heated divorces and custody disputes has gained him a great deal of respect from fellow attorneys and judges within the Chicagoland legal community. When settlement is not a viable or reasonable option, Jonathan’s experience as a zealous litigator in the courtroom has produced outstanding results for his clients.. Always committed to his clients and their causes, Jonathan’s philosophy is to build strong, trusting relationships with his clients, founded on compassion, sound legal strategy, and open and frequent communication. Known as a skillful and aggressive negotiator with strong tenacity, Jonathan has an impressive track record of protecting his clients’ best interests and helping them meet their legal goals.. EDUCATION. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1999, Jonathan received a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2002.. AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS. Jonathan has received numerous awards and achievements as a result of his success. Jonathan has been consistently named as to the Illinois Super Lawyers® lists since 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.. Since 2015, Jonathan has been annually selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Family Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey.In all years since 2015, Jonathan has received the prestigious honor of being selected as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois by the Leading Lawyers Network; an award bestowed upon less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state.. Jonathan has also been honored by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys annually since 2016, being named as one of the 10 Best Lawyers in Illinois based on Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in each state.. Commencing in 2017 and in each year thereafter, Jonathan has received the Nation’s Top One Percent designation by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel; an award received exclusively by the top 1% of attorneys in the United States.. Jonathan has also provided his legal skill to prominent national media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and NBC’s Today Show.. MEMBERSHIPS. Jonathan is a member of the American Bar Association, American Bar Association Family Law Committee, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, North Suburban Bar Association, and Lake County Bar Association.
Average Rating: 4.8
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Total Reviews 69
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Merel Family Law - Chicago
Practice-Area(s)
Family
Chicago, 60606
Address
440 W Randoloph Street,
Chicago
,
60606
Counties Cook County - Chicago Metro, Lake , Dupage - East
60606 Illinois State lawyer US +1 (855) 761-0832
Counties Cook County - Chicago Metro, Lake , Dupage - East
60606 Illinois State lawyer US +1 (855) 761-0832
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Jonathan Merel has received a total of 69 Avvo, Yelp, Google and Lawyers.com reviews.
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- Free or Complimentary consultation may be available for a few hours.
- Chicago Lawyers Fees is generally in the range of $254-$386 per hour.
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Family Attorney Chicago (29 lawyers)
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Angela Aliota
(Practice: Family Law)
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Pened to be when I was wanting information or waiting for something to happen. She didn't seem to be ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Theresa Johnson
(Practice: Family Law)
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Her. Highly recommended. ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Kathryn Somers
(Practice: Family Law)
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Omeone skilled, dedicated, and persistent...that was Kathryn. I appreciate her so much and I am conf ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Bradley Chelin
(Practice: Family Law)
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Excellent lawyer-personable diligent honest and very reasonable rates. I will definately call him a ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Howard London
(Practice: Family Law)
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Average Rating: 4.70/5
Paul E. Adami
(Practice: Family Law)
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Mr. Adami received my case when the attorney I had no longer wanted to deal with the case. He actually called the other attorney and explained to him ... ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Edward Graham
(Practice: Family Law)
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Price tag on. Thank you so much for a job well done and keeping my dignity and my stress level down The Law Offices of Edward P. Graham were my mother's Trust law firm. Mr. Graham was recommended to her by a large nationally recognized financial firm with $2 trillion in client assets under care, as one of only two firms in Naperville, … ...read more ...read more
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Gerald P Nordgren
(Practice: Family Law)
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In the matter of a divorce action, I was able to handle all items by email, phone calls, and a Zoom meeting court appearance. The process ended up being......yyyy...Tried to work with this service, but when I asked for help I was sent a link to schedule a call. This link did not work and when I tried to contact them -... ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
David Frumm
(Practice: Family Law)
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N return!! Can’t believe he calls himself a lawyer!! Stay far away!! ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Lawrence Manassa
(Practice: Family Law)
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Rtainly will be the last. Should I need legal representation in the future, I will contact Larry aga I worked with Larry Manassa as a mediator during my divorce, and while he ultimately helped bring the process to a conclusion, my overall experience was disappointing. … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Justin Smit
(Practice: Family Law)
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Justin is a shark. Going against my ex (sociopathic narcissistic) husband in a very difficult custod ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Randall Hribal
(Practice: Family Law)
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I can’t say enough good things about Randy Hribal. He handled the closing of my mom’s home with ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Jeffrey Esser
(Practice: Family Law)
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Team had my best interest at heart. They communicated in a clear and efficacious manner. My outcome ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Mark Brent
(Practice: Family Law)
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Times (having never been through a divorce before). Overall, I would recommend Mark. He is a straigh ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Candace Meyers
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Candace is a very caring person and really wants the best for client and family.. Thanks. Dr. Tom Clean Office Building, located across street from City Hall, County Building, Daley Center, walking distance to Block 37 and State Street shopping. ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Angel Traub
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
My custody case was pretty darn simple considering my ex didn't even have much of a leg to stand on I recommend this firm. Most of the lawyers are very efficient. They keep you informed about your case, although sometimes as clients we might wish they were more involved, but it's all part of the process. This is the second time I've used … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.70/5
Stephen Glickman
(Practice: Family Law)
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Has deep knowledge, years of experience, and is attentive. Aside from that, Steve has repeatedly pro I worked with Steve on a complicated employment matter, and I can’t speak highly enough of his professionalism, expertise, and kindness. He took the time to explain my options clearly, guided me thoughtfully through each step, and made sure … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.75/5
Emily Carrara
(Practice: Family Law)
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E amount of time. Emily was recommended by my divorce attorney. I spoke with her a few weeks after m ...read more
Average Rating: 4.75/5
James Nelson
(Practice: Family Law)
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Honest. Always working toward a settlement. Very experienced. He and his staff go above and beyond. ...read more
Average Rating: 4.75/5
Albert Wysocki
(Practice: Family Law)
Reviews
Mr.Wysocki represented my case with the utmost professionalism, knowledge and a excellent work ethic Zero stars. My father hired this attorney to represent my brother and paid a substantial upfront retainer. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.75/5
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Rtainly will be the last. Should I need legal representation in the future, I will contact Larry aga I worked with Larry Manassa as a mediator during my divorce, and while he ultimately helped bring the process to a conclusion, my overall experience was disappointing. … ...read more ...read more
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Team had my best interest at heart. They communicated in a clear and efficacious manner. My outcome ...read more
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