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My practice focuses on probate and trust administration, probate litigation, trust litigation, fiduciary litigation, and estate/asset protection planning. I advise individuals and families in contested matters with an emphasis on will, trust, and guardianship proceedings. I counsel executors and trustees during the probate/trust administration process and assist them in the preparation of estate and fiduciary tax returns. I also help individuals and families meet their estate and asset protection planning needs.

My practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and arbitration. I represent clients in high-stakes, high-dollar disputes involving breach of contract, class actions, professional malpractice, consumer fraud, insurance coverage, employment discrimination, False Claims Act, and mass tort claims. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts, and in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

My name is Randall Edgar.  I have 15 years of litigation experience in the areas of foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, collections, credit, personal injury, traffic, criminal law, personal injury and immigation.  I am an agressive, hard-working attorney who seeks to obtain the best results possible for my valued clients.. I was born in Chicago and grew up in Orland Park, Illinois. I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I graduated with a double major in English and Political Science. I was a member of Acacia Fraternity and was recognized with multiple awards for exhibiting excellence and outstanding writing in English. I attended Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois where I graduated in the top quarter of his class with an emphasis in business law. In law school, I received two CALI awards for obtaining the highest grade in multiple classes.  During law school, I held leadership positions in credit law, sports law, and international law clubs.. As a litigation attorney, I maintain an outstanding record in arbitration hearings, contested motions and trials. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Please feel free to contact me directly at

My name is Lena Goretsky Winters and I am the principal of Winters Family Law Firm where I practice family law exclusively. I am also an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University School of Law, where I teach Introduction to Trial Advocacy at the Bartlit Center for Trial Advocacy  I instruct Northwestern JD and LLM students from all over the world how to present a case in the most effective manner to a judge or a jury in an American courtroom. Prior to founding Winters Family Law Firm and becoming an adjunct professor, I practiced family law and criminal defense law in Chicago’s premiere law firms. I have become familiar with state and federal courts and have successfully litigated custody disputes, high stakes divorce cases and white color criminal cases in front of judges and juries. I graduated from Northwestern University School of law in 2003 and received a Masters degree in Linguistics from Northwestern University in 2000. I am originally from Kiev, Ukraine and I am fluent in Russian and have a good command of Spanish.

My legal practice focuses on tax and estate planning for individuals and families. I represent executives, physicians, lawyers, traders, farmers, business owners as well as family offices. My experience ranges from addressing routine estate planning matters to the most sophisticated estate tax and asset protection concerns for wealthy individuals including family limited partnerships, charitable remainder trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, sales to grantor trusts, private annuities, domestic asset protection trusts and other irrevocable trusts. I am a Certified Public Accountant and LL.M. in taxation graduate. As such, I focus a substantial portion of my practice helping clients navigate complex income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax issues. I have received the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating of "AV Preeminent" for professional expertise in estate planning and taxation. I am also the leader of the Chicago Iowa Club (). Please feel free to let me know if you ever have any estate questions or would like more information about the club.

My journey to becoming a lawyer and advocate for families was anything but straightforward. It began with a deep desire to help others, leading me to a career in social work where I spent nearly a decade immersed in the complexities of the human experience. I witnessed firsthand the struggles individuals and families faced, and I knew I wanted to do more to empower them.. That calling led me to law school and then to a career as a legal aid attorney. I represented countless people in emotionally charged divorce, family, and order of protection cases. The weight of those experiences, particularly the prevalence of domestic violence, stayed with me.. Then, life took an unexpected turn. I went through my own divorce, a process that shook me to my core. Despite my legal training, I found myself trapped in a contentious battle that left my family wounded and my co-parent and me unable to effectively work together. The adversarial system, designed to protect, had instead caused immense harm.. That's when I made a promise to myself – to help others avoid the same trauma and outcome. I sought extensive training in mediation and collaborative divorce, determined to offer a different path. These approaches, focused on cooperation and mutual respect, resonated deeply with my values.. Today, I find immense fulfillment in guiding families through separation and divorce with compassion and understanding. Whether it's through mediation, collaborative law, or when necessary, litigation, my priority is to empower my clients to make informed decisions that protect their well-being and their future.. My commitment to helping others extends beyond family law. My experience with disability issues fuels my passion for creating comprehensive estate plans, particularly for families with special needs. This work is deeply personal to me. Having witnessed the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and their families, I understand the importance of careful planning to ensure their security and well-being. I'm dedicated to crafting estate plans that provide for their unique needs and protect their future.

My goal as a lawyer is to provide the best possible representation to inviduals.  I do not employ any single approach to accomplish this.  Instead, I hope to use a creative approach unique to each case.

My focus has always been that an attorney should help and improve the lives of their clients. I will focus on your needs. After practicing law for over 15 years we've found that our clients truly appreciate the time and effort we put into every aspect of their transaction. We're here to help you succeed and that's something we don't take lightly.

My Firm's Practice focuses exclusively on Workmen's Compensation, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents.  For further information please see our website at .

My firm is here for your protection, first and foremost.  If you have been accused or arrested for criminal activity, we provide the best representation. Our skilled criminal defense team practices aggressive, proactive and highly-creative defense strategies to protect your rights. Why? Because we know there are thousands of innocent people spending time in prison for something they didn't do! The driving force behind this law firm is our desire to protect your rights and your liberty. Our results are outstanding. In fact quite often our experience in the courtroom ensures that many cases avoid the necessity of everhaving to go to trial.  Our extensive relationships with the prosecutors, courtroom personnel and the judiciary resuilt in numerous charges being dismissed entirely or at the very least having your charges reduced so as to avoid ANY prison or jail incarceration and avoiding ANY criminal record that would affect future employment, education, the ability to obtain housing or even obtaining a loan from a financial institution.. Each criminal case is unique, and only an experienced specialist can anticipate the infinite variables in every criminal case. We provide the type of representation that a criminal defendant needs to successfully protect their rights. The truth is, no matter what the person's intelligence or educational background, the criminal justice system makes it virtually impossible to do a competent job of representing oneself. That’s our job. We have represented thousands of clients in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry and Kane counties, in addition to Federal Courts in Illinois.. Regardless of who you employ for legal representation, allow us to offer this piece of advice:you should strongly avoid discussing your case or signing any statements against your interest without having an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side.  As you may be aware, any statement made can and will be used against you by the prosecution.. Additionally, you would be well-advised to avoid entering a plea of guilty on any offense without the sound advice of a defense attorney.  It makes no difference whether the crime is a small misdemeanor or a serious felony.  Any conviction on your criminal record may have adverse affects to your future employment.. It may seem dauting at first, but contacting an attorney at the very beginning of a case can be the smartest move you make.  We are available 24/7 to provide you with a FREE consultation with no obligation.  Mr. Freidberg will provide you with general guidance and straight forward answers to the questions that are probably going through your mind right now. CALL US:

My firm focuses on family law including divorce, child custody, visitation (parenting time), maintenance (alimony), child support, orders of portection and appeals related to family law.. In addition to litigation services, I am a certified mediator and also practice collaborative law.  I represent clients across the United States and internationally for Hague porceedings and litigation based in Illinois.  I represent lawyers, business professionals and union members.. I have written more than 25 appeals and have argued before the Appellate Court (First District) and the Illinois Supreme Court.  I also have successfully settled cases at the appellate level.. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I recived a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1997.  I worked for two family law firms before opening my own practice in 2003.. I am an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Forensic Forum and Womens Bar Association of Illinois.

My extensive experience in the areas of estate planning, estate litigation and taxation provide a unique background that enables me to anticipate client needs, minimize costs and thereby maximizing value.  Earned a C.P.A. in 1995, graduated from Loyola Law School in 1996 and worked in private practice including the Estate and Trust department of a large Chicago law firm prior to opeing my own practice in mid-2002.

Ms. Boike has dedicated her career exclusively to family law, including issues of child custody and visitation, child support, maintenance, property division, complex financial matters, tax consequences, pre and post nuptial agreements, restraining orders and orders of protection. Although Ms. Boike is a seasoned litigator, she first attempts to secure favorable results for each client through negotiation and open communication.. Ms. Boike completed extensive training at the Chicago based Center for Conflict Resolution resulting in a certified mediator designation. Ms. Boike has been named a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under 40, named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, a designation given to fewer than 2% of the attorneys in Illinois, and named a Super Lawyer in 2018, 2019, and 2020, a peer designation awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. Further, in 2018 Ms. Boike was named one of the “Top 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.. Ms. Boike has also been approved to represent children in domestic relations matters as a guardian ad litem or child representative in the Domestic Relations Division of the Cook County Circuit Court.

Ms. Tsai is devoted to defending individuals’ constitutional rights and handles civil rights cases involving wrongful convictions, police brutality, and illegal searches. She also litigates class actions on behalf of people whose rights were violated while detained at various police stations and county jails throughout the country. Ms. Tsai is experienced in all phases of litigation, and has won many motion hearings and successfully obtained favorable verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients.. Ms. Tsai graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2007 with dual graduate degrees in law (J.D.) and business administration (M.B.A.). During law school, she served as Executive Editor of the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, and represented the school in the regional and national Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition. She also served as an officer of the school’s chapter of Phi Delta Phi and the Asian Pacific American Law School Association, and was an active member of the Public Interest Law Society. Prior to law school, Ms. Tsai worked in the advertising industry in Chicago.

Ms. Saichang Xu is the principal attorney at Law Offices of Saichang Xu. Her practice areas include real estate law, business and corporate law, estate planning, trade remedy litigation and import/export compliance.. Ms. Xu handles both residential and commercial real estate transactions and closes hundreds deals every year. Ms. Xu also represents developers in all aspects, including setting up companies, drafting shareholder or operating agreement, land acquisition, property division, legal due diligence, property division, home owner association declaration, necessary reports, closing, post-closing tax escrow and smooth transfer of Home Owner Association affairs.. Ms. Xu represents importers, exporters and foreign exporters in Customs matters and antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations, reviews and scope ruling proceedings before various government agencies and in subsequent court litigation. She advises clients on a broad range of customs and international trade compliance matters. Ms. Xu also represents clients in selling and purchasing residential and commercial real estates, business assets, corporate shares and LLC member interests. Ms. Xu and helps young families, business owners, people approaching retirement and people with special needs make estate planning. Her clients include homeowners, real estate investors, business owners in various industries in the greater Chicago area, importers and exporters around the nation and Chinese companies involved in U.S.-China trade and investment.. With legal education and experience in the U.S., China and Singapore, Ms. Xu offers valuable skills to provide effective service to the Chinese American community in the greater Chicagoland and U.S.-China importer and exporter. Ms. Xu works as part time general counsel for a few small to mid-sized companies and serves as director of board or legal counsel for several non-for-profit organizations in the Chinese American community. To give back to the community, Ms. Xu also actively volunteer and sponsor in various events in the Chinese American community to promote Chinese culture and cross-culture understanding, to improve Chinese language education, to encourage Chinese American’s participation in politics and to help the poor.

Ms. Moreno graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in English/Creative Writing and Political Science from Miami University in Ohio and earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, also earning her family law certificate. While a student at DePaul University College of Law, Ms. Moreno served on the Student Advisory Board of the Schiller, DuCanto, & Fleck Child and Family Law Center, interned at the Center for Disability and Elder Law and externed for the Honorable Judge Kathleen Kennedy of the Circuit Court of Cook County.  Mallory A. Moreno joined Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd. as an associate attorney in 2013. Prior to that time, Mallory worked as a law clerk at Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd.. Ms. Moreno devotes her career to advocating for those individuals who cannot speak for themselves, and feels strongly about protections for the most vulnerable members of our population. Ms. Moreno focuses her practice in long-term care planning, public benefits, adult guardianship, probate, and the prevention and civil prosecution of financial exploitation of elders and people with disabilities. Ms. Moreno is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Illinois Chapter. Ms. Moreno also is a board member and co-founder of W.A.L.L.S., Inc., a non-profit sheltered workshop for adults with disabilities.

Ms. Hays' practice includes the handling of complex and multiparty litigation involving estates and trusts, contractual disputes, commercial disputes, construction-related issues, breach of contract actions, and other areas of civil litigation.. Ms. Hays is a member of the Illinois Bar and is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. Ms. Hays was named as a 2011 Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in the field of Business Litigation.

Ms. Duda has extensive experience providing comprehensive, successful legal service to her clients for more than 20 years. Focused in the areas of family law, residential and commercial real estate, litigation, business law, estate planning, and probate, Ms. Duda has built her law firm to respond to the needs of her clients throughout their personal and professional careers.. Ms. Duda provides the level of legal service she would expect as a legal consumer, offering strategic, experienced representation on issues of divorce, custody, spousal support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and matters of domestic violence.. Ms. Duda is highly regarded for her work in residential and commercial real estate, including sales, purchases, leasing and real estate litigation including commercial litigation, construction litigation, and mechanic’s lien litigation.. With roots in Michigan and home in Chicago, Ms. Duda is committed to ensuring her clients receive the full-service legal representation associated with large law firms in a personal boutique firm setting.

Ms. Brieske approaches each case with the goal of an amicable settlement while still providing zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients. She has been referred to as a tough negotiator and litigator while still maintaining compassion for the life changing events her clients are experiencing.  With over a decade of practice in the area of family law, Ms. Brieske has substantial experience in all aspects of family law issues, including complex dissolution proceedings, custody issues, mental health evaluations connected to custody matters, protective orders and the division of marital assets. Ms. Brieske has advised clients relating to both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and has extensive experience in post-decree matters, including the enforcement of Judgments for Dissolution of Marriage and court orders.. Ms. Brieske also has extensive experience as a general commercial litigator having practiced at some of the largest and most prestigious firms in Illinois.  She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and American Bar Association.. Activities:. Terri is a member of the Northwestern Law Alumni Club Chicago Board of Directors and volunteers regularly as a judge at Northwestern Law School's moot court competition. She also participates as a Family Law Court Facilitator assisting pro se clients with all aspects of domestic relations disputes.

Ms. Barnette has tried in excess of 100 jury trials to verdict, and has obtained hundreds of settlements for both individual and corporate clients. Her background working at the Cook County State's Attorney and Cook County Public Defender's offices coupled with her successful civil trial record in insurance defense, has earned her a proven track record and a reputation as a trial attorney who has the vision, steadfast determination and commitment to resolving complex disputes with the highest level of quality and integrity.. Since 2017, Kristin is President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and has served on the Board of Directors since 2009. She was named one of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch” in 2014 by the Law Bulletin. She also currently on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Bar Foundation and Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project (WE). In addition, Kristin has enjoyed volunteering her time as a Mentor in the Lawyer-to-Lawyer mentoring program, volunteering as a Presiding Judge for the YMCA’s annual National Judicial Competitions, serving as an arbitrator, participating in the Judicial Evaluation Committee for the Bar Alliance, and has taught CLE courses on various topics including jury selection, jury instructions, closing arguments, defense tactics as well as ethics.. in 2004, Kristin received her Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law, where, in addition to her rigorous course of study, she was actively involved in various initiatives. She was invited to be a research assistant to Torts and Social Policy Professor, Stephen Landsman, which Kristin continued until graduation, and she was also elected to be the DePaul Chapter President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. She successfully competed to be a Staff Writer for the DePaul Journal of Healthcare Law, ranked among the top in the nation, and was selected to be Editor-in-Chief her second year, managing a staff of over thirty individuals. While still in law school, Westlaw hired her to teach professors and students research applications and strategy. Kristin also clerked at Clifford Law Offices and worked on cases involving medical malpractice and other catastrophic injuries.

Ms. Baltabols obtained her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2009. Mara is an accomplished consumer lawyer with a wide-range of experience litigating in state and federal court. Mara was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for civil defense litigation in 2013, and for consumer law in 2016-2018. She was a key attorney in the Hammer v. Residential Credit Solutions, Inc. (2013-cv-06397)jury trial against a major mortgage servicer that resulted in a $2,000,000 verdict upheld on post-trial motions. Mara has a been a featured speaker at the NACBA’s 23rd Annual Convention 2015 discussing effective adversary proceedings and taking your best cases to trial. Mara's focus area is now class actions.

Mr. Younes’ reputation as an outstanding litigator has prompted numerous well-respected law firms in the Chicago Metropolitan Area to refer their exceptionally difficult cases to his firm. Numerous jury trials and outstanding verdicts have lead to settlements of hotly contested liability claims, after Mr. Younes presented well-reasoned theories of the cases to the insurance companies and the attorneys hired to represent the liable parties.. Mr. Younes has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients over more than 30 years, representing clients whose claims for injuries have been rejected by other law firms.

Mr. Urtis is a Chicago Personal Injury lawyer dedicated to achieving results for his clients. Practicing for over 20 years, and recovering millions on their behalf.. Since becoming licensed in the State of Illinois in 1991, he has concentrated his practice in the area of injury litigation.  To date, he has amassed settlements and verdicts in excess of 10 million dollars.. The core of Mr. Urtis’ practice is litigation relating to injuries suffered in the workplace, as a result of medical negligence, as a result of defective/dangerous premises and as a result of motor vehicle collisions.  The majority of Mr. Urtis’ day is spent in the courtroom, prosecuting case,  presenting motions, conducting hearings, negotiating, arguing, and settling claims.. After litigating in the same area of law, in the same venue (Cook County, Illinois) for in excess of twenty years, Mr. Urtis has become well versed in the prosecution of injury claims.  When to file, where to file, what to plead, who to name as a Defendant, when to be aggressive, when to be passive, how to present a motion, conduct a hearing, handle a witness, a judge or an opposing attorney – these are issues that, if not handled by an experienced litigator, can determine the outcome of a case.  It is for that reason that Mr. Urtis has concentrated his practice in one area of law in one geographical area for the past twenty years.. Mr. Urtis has obtained millions of dollars for injured victims in that period of time but, apart from the money, his true measure of success lies in the clients that are elated with the way their case is prosecuted and the ultimate result obtained and the referrals he is made from his existing and past clientele.

Mr. Teich joined the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group in 2013 as a managing partner.  Mr. Teich is a skilled and dedicated attorney who has extensive experience representing both men and women in family law cases in Illinois.  He vehemently works to protect his client’s rights in family law disputes.  Mr. Teich’s interest in women’s rights dates as far back as law school, where, as a member of Law Review, he wrote an article concerning the issues of Battered Women’s Syndrome.  Mr. Teich became acutely aware of the lack of protection afforded women in family law cases when he began assisting female family members and friends in their cases.  These experiences, in part, fueled his desire to join a group focused on protecting and advancing the rights of women and mothers.. Mr. Teich has vast knowledge and experience with respect to litigating divorce cases and post-decree cases (such as child support, custody, visitation, educational expenses, maintenance (formerly known as alimony), etc.), and will fiercely advocate on a client's behalf.  At the same time, he is known for being a caring and even-handed attorney who puts the needs of his clients and their children first.  Mr. Teich also works in the areas of adoption and the guardianship of minors.. Mr. Teich has been mentored by prominent women in the legal profession, including the Honorable Ann C. Williams of the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals.  He is also a member of the E-Women Network.. Mr. Teich has made multiple television appearances and appeared in periodicals (such as the Chicago Tribune) and online articles in connection with his divorce and custody cases.  He is a co-author of the book Strategies For Family Law In Illinois and was awarded SuperLawyer in 2016.  Additionally, he often speaks at conferences on family law issues.. Mr. Teich graduated with honors from Emory University in 1993 and graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with honors in 2000.  Mr. Teich was the Executive Editor of the Chicago-Kent Law Review and was a recipient of a Scholarship for Academic Excellence.  He also received two CALI Academic Achievement Awards.. Mr. Teich is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association.  Prior to practicing family law, Mr. Teich was an attorney in the corporate law department of McDermott, Will & Emery.  While practicing corporate law Mr. Teich gained invaluable knowledge regarding the infrastructure, valuation and management of businesses. Mr. Teich often utilizes his business knowledge in family law matters where a party solely owns or has a partnership interest in a business.

Mr. Stefanowicz graduated from DePaulUniversity in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1992 from DePaulUniversity after completing his legal studies at DePaul and the University of Innsbruck, Austria, where he studied under William Rehnquist, Chief Judge of the United States Supreme Court. While at DePaulUniversity he served as the Managing Editor of Notes and Comments for the DePaul Business Law Journal and is a former a member of the DePaul University and the DePaul College of Law Alumni Boards.  Mr. Stefanowicz was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992.  Mr. Stefanowicz is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (general and trial bar), and the State of Illinois.. Mr. Stefanowicz concentrates his practice in the area of litigation.  His litigation experience includes trial work at the state and federal levels as well as participating in alternative dispute resolution procedures.  He has obtained numerous jury and bench verdicts and settlements with values exceeding a million dollars in personal injury, medical/professional negligence, motor vehicle, elevator failure, premises liability, product liability and commercial litigation claims.  His appellate litigation experience includes briefing and arguing cases at the state appellate court level.. Mr. Stefanowicz is a member and past lecturer of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.  As a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association he has been appointed to work on the sub-committees for medical negligence and legislative review and has served on ITLA’s Board of Managers.  As a member of the ISBA & ITLA, he is a published author (See Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs, Vol. 46, No. 2 and Vol. 47, No. 2) and has been appointed to work on the sub-committees for the ARDC, Civil Practice and Procedure, Cable Television Programming, Judicial Candidate Evaluations, the Allerton House Conference, Publications and Medical Malpractice.  Mr. Stefanowicz is also a member of The Advocate’s Society of Chicago & has lectured for the National Business Institute on the topic of Nursing Home Malpractice.. Mr. Stefanowicz has given numerous radio, television and print media interviews while representing a number of clients whose cases have garnered intense media coverage.  His personal experience also includes serving four years as a law enforcement agent and he is currently serving a four year term as Trustee in NorwoodParkTownship.