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You have family law questions.We have answers.. Whether you're contemplating a divorce, dealing with adoption or paternity, concerned about preserving assets and/or net income, or facing any other financial or family law issues, our firm has been serving Illinois clients since 1981 with just the right combination of compassion and strength.. Our lawyers practice family law through choice, not chance. We're dedicated to ensuring your rights are protected, whether in negotiations or in litigation.

Steve Raminiak concentrates his practice in estate planning as well as the administration of estates and trusts of decedents, minors and disabled persons. He regularly tackles contested estates, and has been appointed as Guardian ad Litem, Special Administrator, and as counsel for minors and the disabled by Judges in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Steve excels at developing estate plans involving blended families, non-traditional relationships and disabled persons. He also advises business entities in regards to succession planning, tax planning and corporate governance issues.. Additionally, Steve regularly donates his time to those with financial hardships, particularly through his association with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). CVLS is the largest pro bono legal service provider in Illinois. Every year, they match volunteer attorneys with thousands of tough cases that no one else will take. Steve serves as a member of CVLS' Board of Directors, a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, a lecturer on Probate matters at free CVLS seminars, and as a senior resource for volunteer attorneys.. Steve contributes to , a site that offers free answers to legal questions. You can view his past answers here.. Steve is a long-standing member of the Advocates Society, an association of Polish lawyers and Judges. Steve created their first website in 2001, and volunteered as their webmaster from 2001 to 2010.. Steve has spent his entire life in the Chicagoland area, and grew up in Norwood Park. Steve's father, Bob Raminiak, has been a principal of the accounting firm of Raminiak, Piper and Company since 1973.  Steve married Meg in 2003, and they are raising two children, Flynn and Tillie.. Steve always provides estate planning services for a flat fee except in very unusual cases.  As of 2016, those prices are competitive to (and may be cheaper than) prices quoted for similar services directly by Avvo.  However, Avvo might direct you to a less experienced attorney.. Education. Juris Doctor, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2004. Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996. Associations. Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. Advocates Society. Illinois State Bar Association

Robert Thomas concentrates in family law with emphasis on high-valued estates and the dissipation of marital assets; IRS tax appeals with a focus on Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements; and Estate Planning with a specialization in high-valued estates in probate.. Robert Thomas and his staff offer clients friendly and compassionate legal service tailored to each client's personal needs.   Due to the highly specialized backgrounds of the staff, pleadings and memorandums for court are written to undoubtedly argue your case.. Robert Thomas graduated Cum Laude from Indiana University, Bloomington with a Master of Science in Business. He holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Cleveland - Marshall College of Law, and a Master of Law (LLM) in Taxation from Chicago Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technoloy. Mr. Thomas has worked in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 13th Congressional District of Ohio.  He has also served as a mediator in the National Association of Securities Dealers.  Mr. Thomas holds licenses with the Illinois Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, and the U.S. Tax Court.. Kelly McKinney, Sr. Paralegal, holds a BS in Accountancy, MS in Taxation, CPA license, and IL RE Broker license.. Ashley Renkor, Paralegal, holds a BS in Psychology, Pre-Law Studies and Political Science with honors. Ms. Renkor has published work in the EIU Political Science Review.. Ingrid Veliz, part-time paralegal, concentrates in immigration law, speaks fluent spanish, and holds an AS in an ABA accredited Paralegal Studies Program.

Outside of my law practice, I am an active triathlete, currently in my second season of racing, though I am rather slow to call it racing.  I am currently training for my first Ironman race in Wisconsin.. My other interests include craft beer and gardening, and I am looking forward to my first crop of Cascadia hops, and brewing some of my own this year.

Our firm helps clients by creating and updating trusts,wills, deeds, powers of attorney and related legal work. (We also help clients with probate estates for disability and for deaths, as well as foreclosure defense and short sales).

My practice is limited to labor and employment arbitration and mediation.  I do not engage in any representational activities.

James is a long time resident of Arlington Heights, Illinois, where he lives with his wife, and the proud father of three sons. James has and continues to be active in many volunteer community activities. James acted as an Assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scouts of America Troop 140 out of Buffalo Grove, where each of his three sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. James participated and lead many of the Troop's high adventure outings including hiking Iceland, the Appalachian trail, at Philmont in the mountains of New Mexico, canoeing in the boundary waters, sailing the Florida keys and scuba diving in the Exumas . James also was active as a team manager as well as a coach for his sons' baseball teams as part of the Arlington Heights Youth Athletic Association. James was both a board member and President of the Board of Trustees at his church. James continues to regularly participate in various charitable fundraising events and working a soup kitchen in Waukegan.

In January 2012, I founded The Law Offices of Lisa Gagliano Bernstein, which is a sole practitioner firm specializing in the fields of real estate, estate planning, probate, and family law. I infuse each case I handle with a solid work ethic, advanced writing skills, practical application of the law and personal client service. My previous practice taught me to aggressively but strategically help clients navigate their way through the legal process and how to efficiently and promptly respond to my clients. My experience allows me to draft, argue, and respond to both simple and complex legal documents. I have a proven ability to produce under tight deadlines and due to my experience in many different fields of law, I'm well-equipped to manage a wide range of matters.. Real Estate:-Represent clients in residential real estate purchases and sales, including review of contract of sale, negotiate inspection issues, determine compliance with contract, assist with lender requirements, evaluate evidence of title, perform title exam, clear title exceptions, and attend closing.. Estate Planning:-Consult with clients to determine estate planning goals, draft living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, and fund living trusts with real property, stocks, and life insurance.. Probate:-Handle probate court matters, and prepare documents to open, administer and close probate estates.. Family Law:-Draft and present divorce petitions and judgments, negotiate divorce settlements, and appear in court to argue motions to modify child support and other post-judgment divorce issues. I handle related and unrelated adoption actions by drafting and presenting petitions for adoption and judgment orders in court, acquiring consent from biological parent, and obtaining certificates of adoption.

I have been married since 1986 and have been a father since 1991. Between these events I became an attorney in 1989. I have lived in Northern and Central Illinois. I am as familiar with concrete under my feet as I am with driving along the shore of the sea of corn. I have worked with people as varied as doctors, teachers and farmers.. I have represented ordinary people in areas from family court, juvenile court, to criminal court, all the possible venues where parents and children's relationships are at risk.. I bring a strong work ethic to my work and I never stop until it is won.

I am a trial lawyer, devoting 100% of my practice to litigation.  I practice in the areas of personal injury, including auto accidents, premises liability/slip and fall cases, dog bite/Animal Control Act cases, cases involving pharmacy mistakes, medical negligence, nursing home negligence, wrongful death cases, and appeals. I am a staunch advocate of client’s rights as victims of negligence in personal injury cases, and also of patient rights in the context of personal injury litigation.. I pride myself most in my relationships with my clients, and my persistence in fighting against the large insurance companies, corporations, and even physicians who attempt to take advantage of victims of personal injury. I care about my clients and their legal rights at a very personal level and spend a great deal of time with my clients from the beginning of their case through the end.. I was born in Decatur, Illinois. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Augustana College, with a concentration in Spanish, and my Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law.. I enjoy traveling, gardening, exercising and spending time with my family.

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I then attended DePaul University College of Law and earned a Juris Doctor.. While in college and law school, I worked for the Lake County Planning Department, assisting the county planners in the future plans for Lake County, Illinois. During law school, I performed an externship at the United States Attorneys’ Office in Chicago where I prosecuted petty offenses and assisted in the prosecution of federal crimes. I also served pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 711 while in law school with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office Criminal Division where I prosecuted traffic and ordinance violations and misdemeanor offenses as well as in the Civil Division.. After graduation from law school, I worked as an associate with the law offices of Block and Block in Chicago, Illinois, where my practice was primarily in the area of family law.. I was also the assistant Village Prosecutor for the Village of Wheeling, Illinois. As the Prosecutor, I appeared in court to prosecute all the traffic and ordinance violations and various misdemeanor charges on behalf of the Village of Wheeling. I prosecuted numerous driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drug (DUI) cases as well as driving while suspended or revoked, theft, retail theft, battery and various other criminal offenses.. From 1995 to 2011, I worked as a contractual Hearing Representative, and from 1996 to 2011, as Hearing Officer for the Illinois Secretary of State, Administrative Hearings Department.. In 1999, I became associated with Sidney H. Mathias, P.C. There I handled a wide variety of matters including divorce/paternity/custody related matters, traffic and misdemeanor offenses, DUI, driving while suspended of revoked, residential real estate matters and general litigation matters. I ran the law office while Sidney H. Mathias was in Springfield serving as a State Representative in the Illinois House of Representatives.. In 2005, I opened my own law office: Lisa L. Dunn, Attorney at Law.. In 2009, I qualified and finished the Boston Marathon, and did so for the 2010, 2012, and 2013 marathons.. I was a partner with Massucci, Blomquist, Anderson & Dunn in Arlington Heights, Illinois until 2022.. I currently manage my own practice, Lisa L. Dunn PC in Arlington Heights. I am an active member of several associations and participate in litigation workshops, event and conferences.

I am a firm believer that a person benefits greatly from having interests outside of their work. Those interests can certainly involve people with whom you work, but it is designed for fun and getting together with friends and family. I have a number of interests that I love to do: kayaking nearly every weekend on either the Chicago River or Lake Michigan (depending on the weather of course); cooking; and sewing.  A number of lady attorneys that I have worked with over the years fondly say that they learned everything that they know how to do as an attorney from their sewing training and skills. If you can tailor a suit, you can figure out how to manage just about any problem. It is all a matter of standing back and coming up with a plan first!

Football and baseball coach in spare time.

Experienced civil and criminal attorney, who has been practicing in the Northwest Suburbs since 1985. Village Prosecutor since 1995, which gives me the unique perspective of the prosecution side as well as the defense side of criminal and traffic matters.

Donald J. Cosley has been representing Illinois residents in criminal defense and family law cases for over 20 years. He has a wealth of courtroom experience and an undying commitment to providing quality client service. He personally handles all aspects of his cases. When you call him with questions about your case, you will speak with him, your legal representative, and will not be passed off to a paralegal or subordinate. Extensive experience and responsive customer service are the hallmarks of the Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley.. Donald J. Cosley was admitted to practice in Illinois and the Northern District Court of Illinois in 1994, and before the United States Supreme Court in 2001. He has served in the following committee positions for the NWSBA:. He has also served as Chairperson for the Attorney Referral Service, Judges Night & Holiday Party, and as a coach or judge of mock trial from 2005 to 2008.

At Work. Brian J. Tharp is the founding partner of Tharp & Associates, Ltd. Brian is a graduate of St. Olaf College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a concentration in Asian Studies. Brian attended law school at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he received a Juris Doctor Degree. In 2006 Brian began practicing as the Law Offices of Brian J. Tharp in the Chicago Loop. In 2010, Brian merged his practice with the Law Offices of Michael Gunderson, to form Gunderson & Tharp. In 2014 Brian moved his practice to Arlington Heights and established Tharp & Associates, Ltd. Brian concentrates his practice in transactions related to residential Real Estate work, investor Real Estate representation, developer representation and Estate Planning.. As A Member Of The Profession. Brian has represented both individuals and organizations as pro-bono counsel in matters ranging from custody agreements, landlord/tenant disputes and corporate dissolution. Brian has been a guest speaker in the community detailing issues ranging from lease negotiation and protection to short sale transactions and purchases of distressed real estate.. In The Chicagoland Community. Brian was born and raised in the Northwest suburb of Arlington Heights and maintains strong ties to its community as well as that of the City of Chicago. Brian has volunteered with the Lutheran Ministries homeless shelter and has continued his involvement with First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights. Brian, his wife Alexa, their two daughters, Charlotte and Caroline, and their black lab Oliver live in the Arlington Heights.

Alex Moskovic is a trial lawyer with over 31 years of experience. He devotes 100% of his practice to litigation, concentrating in the areas of family law, and business/contract litigation.  Mr. Moskovic has earned a reputation in the legal community as a creative and determined problem solver, who refuses to accept that there is not a solution to every problem. He has earned the trust and confidence of not only former clients, but also of numerous Judges in the community, and Chicago area attorneys who regularly refer and entrust their clients to his firm.  This confidence has allowed Mr. Moskovic to enjoy 28 years as a named managing partner of three law firms.. Mr. Moskovic has represented numerous individuals and businesses in complex litigation matters and trials, several of which were published in legal opinions and publications. Mr. Moskovic is frequently asked to speak at Chicago area law schools on the topic of ethics in family law and commercial cases.  Over the past 10 years, he has lectured and conducted presentations to law students at both The John Marshall Law School and Loyola University School of Law in the Professional Responsibility courses.  For years, he has served as the Chairperson to Cook County arbitration proceedings where, as a Certified Arbiter, he presides over arbitration cases. He also served as Of Counsel to the Greater O’Hare Chamber of Industry and Commerce, a regional chamber of over 500 businesses, where he served as the chamber’s attorney for over 9 years.. Alex Moskovic was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science, a minor in speech communication, and a concentration in Spanish. He was frequently on the Dean’s List. He was a member of the ISU Mock Trial Team and a Board member of the ISU Law Club. Mr. Moskovic earned his Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, where he earned the highest grade in the full-time class for Legal Research and Writing, and Course Honors in several classes, including Trial Advocacy, Advanced Trial Advocacy, and Pre-Trial Skills. Mr. Moskovic had the honor and privilege of working as a Law Clerk for a Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court – Fourth District, where he assisted the Justice in researching and writing legal opinions and presentations.  Two of these writings became published opinions.. Bar Admissions: Illinois, 1993; U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1993; U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1997; U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Federal Trial Bar through May of 2017; U.S. Supreme Court, 2002. Mr. Moskovic enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, exercising, playing chess, playing guitar and writing music.  As a former wrestler and athlete throughout his life, Mr. Moskovic also thoroughly enjoys coaching youth wresting and football in the community.  He firmly believes these hobbies and interests contribute to his creativity, attention to detail, and aggressive and strategic style of practicing law.. Languages: Fluent in Spanish

A lawyer for over 25 years, Scott graduated from IIT Chicago-Kent Law School in 1989 and accepted an Associate position at a large Chicago-based litigation law firm.  Seeking more trial work, and wanting to engage in public service, Scott joined the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in 1991.  In 1994, Scott became a Felony Trial Assistant at the Criminal Courts at 2650 S. California.  In 1997, Scott became a First Chair in the Felony Trial Division where he was the lead attorney on the most serious cases going to trial.  In private practice since 1999, Scott has handled both civil and criminal matters. Since 2002, he has handled criminal defense matters exclusively. He practices in Cook, Lake, McHenry and DuPage counties. He has successfully defended numerous matters ranging from traffic, misdemeanors and DUIs, to the most serious felonies, including theft and property crimes, drug offenses, violent crimes and homicides.