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Walker Macon is an associate in Berger Kahn’s South Orange County office. Walker graduated from Chapman University’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law in May of 2020, ranking in the top 15% of his class. At Chapman, Walker was an active writer for the school’s Law Review, serving as a Senior Articles Editor in his last year. Prior to Chapman Law, Walker graduated from Elon University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Communications.. Before working at Berger Kahn, Walker was a paralegal and assistant to the Head of Global Compliance at Universal Music Group in Santa Monica. He also served as a judicial extern under the Honorable Terry J. Hatter, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and as a legal intern for AJI Legal and AMD Law Group.

Valerie I. Steiner is a seasoned divorce and family law attorney who prioritizes her clients’ needs throughout every stage of representation. She specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of financial and custodial disputes, helping them understand their options and make informed decisions aligned with their priorities. With a focus on achieving her clients’ goals, Ms. Steiner employs tailored strategies and tools to deliver effective results. Her expertise includes litigating complex financial matters, such as those involving closely held businesses and executive compensation. Known for her ability to simplify intricate issues, she develops persuasive strategies to secure favorable outcomes.. Ms. Steiner is also deeply experienced in representing parents and children in high-conflict custody disputes. She provides compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging situations, empowering her clients with confidence and clarity. A frequent speaker and author, Ms. Steiner has presented on topics such as business valuation and litigation in divorce proceedings. She is admitted to practice in Illinois, Michigan, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Steiner is an active member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, and the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Uniquely qualified Attorney specializing in Estates/Trusts, Probate, Business. Formations, Real Estate Transactions and Closings who also holds the following professional designations:. * CPA- Certified Public Accountant. * CFP- Certified Financial Planner. * CLU- Chartered Life Underwriter. * ChFC-Chartered Financial Consultant. Please feel free to call for a FREE initial consultation.

Understanding that reaching an equitable financial settlement is a priority for clients, Carlton Marcyan, a partner of the firm and a certified public accountant and financial planner, applies his business acumen to financial discovery, analysis and litigation. With a focus on preserving assets, he guides clients to strategic decisions that have a positive return. Well-regarded by the business community and judges, Mr. Marcyan represents high-level executives and their spouses.. Known for his respectful style, Mr. Marcyan believes that listening carefully to clients and working together with them makes for a stronger case. He emphasizes matching the right divorce process to the client's needs. An experienced litigator, Mr. Marcyan has also been a leader in collaborative law.. Prior to joining Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, Mr. Marcyan worked for Coopers & Lybrand, one of the largest international accounting firms, and the Internal Revenue Service. His accounting expertise enables him to evaluate businesses objectively and quickly understand financial circumstances that elude other divorce lawyers.. A graduate of the John Marshall Law School, Mr. Marcyan received his bachelor's degree from DePaul University and completed his MBA, with honors, at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He is a Fellow of both the American and International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the American Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Society of CPAs, and Financial Planning Association. He is the past president of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois.  He currently serves as the president of the Lake County Bar Foundation.. Mr. Marcyan is listed in Best Lawyers of America, named a Leading Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, selected an Illinois Super Lawyer, and honored as the 2012 Chicago Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" and the 2014 and 2011 Chicago Collaborative Law "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America.. He is the author of numerous articles and presents programs throughout the country on topics including trial practice, financial and tax aspects of divorce  and collaborative law.

U.S. immigration is complex. We are here for you. Let us be your guide.. After years working for some of the most successful immigration law firms in the United States, we have the background and experience to successfully guide you through the U.S. immigration system. We have experience working with Fortune 500 companies, family businesses, and everything in-between. We also work with high-achieving individuals, helping them realize their U.S. immigration goals.. We are your immigration partner.. Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law by the State Bar of California

Steven M. Chanley has over 30 years' experience concentrating on representing businesses in employment litigation and advice matters. His practice focuses on litigation and legal advice regarding Wage-Hour Claim Defense; Wrongful Discharge; Retaliation; Employment Discrimination; and Trade Secret Misappropriation.

Since 1996, I have represented everyday people from all walks of life against large corporations and insurance companies and have won large verdicts and settlements in difficult cases personal injury, medical malpractice and workplace negligence.

No nonsense, straight forward legal representation and litigation.

Nandita Nayyar is an associate in Berger Kahn’s South Orange County office. Nandita focuses her practice on insurance coverage and examinations under oath.. Nandita is an alumna of the University of California, Los Angeles and graduated in May of 2015 with a B.A. in History. Afterward, she went on to attend Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, graduating in the top 23% of her class. During her time at Chapman, Nandita was involved in multiple extracurricular activities, including the International Academy of Dispute Resolution Competition, ABA Client Counseling, and the Constitutional Jurisprudence Clinic. Nandita also served as a Board Member for the Diversity Social Justice Forum. While in law school, Nandita gained a great amount of experience. Nandita was a judicial extern for the Honorable Justice William W. Bedsworth in the California Court of Appeal 4th District in Santa Ana and for the Honorable Shelyna V. Brown in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. She also worked as a Certified Law Clerk in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office Gang Unit. Most recently, prior to joining Berger Kahn, Nandita worked as a Summer Intern at Wilson Keadjian Browndorft LLP in Irvine.

My office is in Lake Forest, but I've closed deals in Chicago and every collar county, so whether you're in Barrington or Berwyn, Lake Villa or Lockport, Wheaton or Waukegan, I am ready to assist you in your home purchase or sale.. I have closed hundreds upon hundreds of real estate transactions in the Chicagoland area since 1999.  I work to ensure that every client in a real estate purchase or sale receives my personal attention, is treated with respect, and knows that I will do my utmost to guide them to a successful closing. Prompt, professional, personalized service.

Ms. de Zwart is a corporate and securities attorney based in Orange County, CA. She works primarly with startup and small-cap companies with various business issues, including entity formation, intellectual property protection, raising of capital, mergers and acquisitions, dissolution and bankruptcy. Ms. de Zwart prides herself on fusing her business acumen with high-level legal services and personal attention to each client.In addition, Ms. de Zwart serves as a Principal American Liaison (PAL) for international companies listed on OTC Market Group, Inc.'s premier international tier, OTCQX.She is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and is a member of its Business Law and Entertainment, Sports & Marketing Law sections.  Ms. de Zwart is also a member of the American Bar Association and its Business Law section.

More often than not, the better position at the negotiation table is the product of an even better position at trial. Applying that theory through careful listening, extensive preparation, and aggressive litigation, Brett M. Buckley provides an individualized approach to each case and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for his clients in their divorce and custody disputes.. An associate attorney with Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, Mr. Buckley represents business owners, executives, professionals, celebrities, professional athletes, people with multigenerational wealth and their spouses in divorce and custody disputes. Starting as a law clerk with the firm in 2011 and as an associate in 2013, Mr. Buckley concentrates his practice exclusively in the area of family law, including the distribution of multi-million dollar estates and complicated custody disputes.. A life-long Chicago-area resident who grew up on the city’s south side, Mr. Buckley attended Mount Carmel High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree from North Central College in Naperville, and earned his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School. While in law school, Mr. Buckley focused his studies on trial advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, and family law. During his final year of law school, he represented military veterans in their familial disputes on a pro bono basis through the John Marshall Law School's Veterans' Legal Aid Clinic.. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Buckley is the co-chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers' Section Family Law Committee and volunteers his time with the Michael Matters Foundation, a non-profit organization established for the purpose of raising awareness and funds for the treatment of glioblastoma brain tumors.

Miles is an associate at Berger Kahn’s Irvine office, and he primarily focuses his practice on insurance coverage.. At Berger Kahn, Miles advises insurance companies as to claims-related rights and obligations and preparing coverage opinions on diverse subject matters often requiring extensive legal analysis and claims investigation.. Miles graduated cum laude, in the top 15% of his class, from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in May 2020 with an emphasis in Environmental, Land Use, and Real Estate Law. At Chapman, Miles was a merit scholar and received CALI Awards for the highest class grades in Criminal Law, Contracts I, and Contracts II. Miles also served as treasurer for the school’s Environmental Law Society, and as an academic fellow for a contracts course from 2018-2019.. Before attending Chapman, Miles received a B.A. in Philosophy, Ethics & Public Policy in June 2016 from the University of California at Santa Barbara.. Prior to his time at Berger Kahn, Miles worked as an intern at Wilson Keadjian Browndorf and at the Santa Ana City Attorney’s Office, where he familiarized himself with the legal field through extensive case research, consultation on litigation strategy, and the drafting of motions, contracts, and discovery. Soon after, Miles served as a law clerk for the Torrance City Attorney’s Office, where he worked on litigation against the city, including drafting a successful dispositive motion.

Michone J. Riewer received her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 1996. She has been practicing law for over 20 years with experience in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including custody and visitation, maintenance, child support, financial issues, corporate valuations, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, adoptions, post-decree actions, financial litigation and civil litigation. Ms. Riewer is a Lake County approved mediator. She also has experience in corporate law. Ms. Riewer is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, The Association of Women’s Attorneys of Lake County, Lake County Bar Family Law Committee, and the American Bar Association.

Michael S. Sabath is a distinguished litigator with over twenty-five years of experience in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including matters involving complex financial issues, corporate valuations, non-marital asset protection, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as child custody, support, and visitation (including grandparent visitation).. Mr. Sabath is the managing partner of Berger Schatz’s Lake Forest office and has been a partner with Berger Schatz for over fifteen years.. A skilled negotiator, Mr. Sabath assists clients in reaching favorable settlements without the necessity of trial when possible. Mr. Sabath also regularly represents clients successfully in trials and appeals.. In 1999, Mr. Sabath was one of the youngest attorneys ever nominated as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter). He has been selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyerseach year since the inception of the designation, and named to the Leading Lawyer Network each year since 2004. He has earned a peer rating of BV Distinguished by Martindale Hubbell and also recently recognized and included in Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.. Mr. Sabath is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Lake County Bar Association; was past co-chair of the Family Law Committee Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter, and past Illinois Chapter Board of Managers of the Illinois Chapter of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers).

Mallory Yumol is an associate in the Berger Kahn South Orange County office. Mallory focuses her practice on insurance coverage, examinations under oath, and business litigation.. Mallory earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she received a B.A. in Sociology and Gender and Women’s Studies with high distinction in general scholarship.. Mallory graduated from University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in May of 2017. While at UCLA Law, Mallory was active in UCLA Law Review, where she served as Managing Editor and Staff Member from 2015-2017.. During law school, Mallory gained trial experience as a certified legal intern for the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. She successfully argued and conducted examinations at several criminal motions and preliminary hearings — including a winning motion that led to case dismissal and a jury trial that obtained two out of three counts not guilty.. After graduation, Mallory was a recipient of the UC Presidential Service Fellowship, under which she received funding to spend a year at the Orange County Public Defender’s Office’s Writs and Appeals Unit. There, she drafted motions to dismiss, appellate briefs, traverse motions, and petitions for writ of habeas corpus.. Prior to joining Berger Kahn, Mallory was an attorney at the Law Office of Amy Einstein at Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers in Lancaster, California. Mallory gained extensive trial experience as a court-appointed attorney for parents in juvenile dependency proceedings, where she handled a caseload of over 200 cases. In these proceedings, Mallory conducted direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, made oral arguments, and obtained settlements, permanent restraining orders and juvenile custody orders on behalf of parents.

Lori Carver Hershorin, a Partner of Hershorin & Henry, LLP, has extensive experience in litigation matters involving lender liability, title, equitable subrogation, lien priority real estate issues, mortgage fraud, mechanics liens, escrow, negligence and insurance bad faith. She also is a certified Court-Mediator for Orange County, Los Angeles County and Riverside County as well as an Arbitrator for the Orange County and Riverside County Bar Associations for attorney’s fee disputes.. Mrs. Hershorin has successfully defended 28 out of 28 Appeals. She is responsible for the first published decisions in the State of California concerning the definition of “lack of access” under a title insurance policy and sub-escrow duties of a title insurance company, found in the published decisions entitled Magna Enterprises v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. (2002) 122 and Markowitz v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company (2006) 142 Cal. 508.. Mrs. Hershorin began her legal career in 1991 at the prestigious Law Firm of McDermott, Will & Emery. As an associate, she worked on fraud cases through trial, contract disputes, employment issues and real property matters.. She thereafter joined the Law Firm of Lewis D’Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard wherein she worked on numerous mortgage fraud cases, real estate disputes and breach of contract cases. In 1995, Mrs. Hershorin became a member of the legal department of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, a Fortune 300 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange. At that time, she was an Assistant Vice-President and Associate Counsel, and litigated hundreds of cases involving issues of real property (title and escrow), fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, insurance bad faith, business issues, breach of contract, complex business and partnership disputes, and probate issues. She also supervised outside counsel and provided legal advice on a regular basis to the title and escrow operations concerning all topics including labor and employment issues, business concerns, unfair competition claims, and employee theft. Mrs. Hershorin conducted several arbitrations and trials, and prepared for numerous trials that were settled before trial commenced. Mrs. Hershorin has conducted hundreds of depositions and has drafted all forms of pleadings and discovery.. In January 2000, Mrs. Hershorin was promoted by Fidelity to a Vice-President, Senior Litigation Counsel and Litigation Manager for the Southwestern Region. While continuing to litigate in the areas of real estate, title, escrow, insurance bad faith and business disputes, Mrs. Hershorin additionally assumed responsibility for the litigation departments in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Her management role entailed supervising litigation attorneys and staff, interfacing with claims attorneys, developing budgets, controlling expenses and costs, and interfacing with upper management on pending and potential litigation.. Since 2003, Mrs. Hershorin has been the managing partner of Hershorin & Henry, LLP. She represents both corporate and individual clients on litigation, real estate title and escrow matters and currently advises several corporations. Moreover, Mrs. Hershorin has been retained by several clients to perform transactional work including drafting stock purchase agreements, corporate governance documents, employment handbooks, employment agreements, licensing agreements and severance agreements. During her tenure with Hershorin & Henry, LLP, Mrs. Hershorin has drafted and prevailed on several appeals. Moreover, she has provided coverage opinions on insurance claims and has been retained to investigate issues pertaining to title and escrow claims.. Mrs. Hershorin also formed Title Resolution Services, a title insurance claims handling/curative title resolution company (“TRS”) in June of 2008 and the company has processed over 3500 title insurance claims. To date, Ms Hershorin remains the Chief Executive Officer and TRS continues as a viable title resolution company.. During her career, Mrs. Hershorin has given several lectures on real property issues, developments in California law pertaining to the real estate industry, bad faith insurance litigation, and general civil litigation procedures.. Mrs. Hershorin was admitted to practice in California and Indiana in 1991. She was admitted to practice in the U.S. Central and Southern District Courts of California in 1992.. Mrs. Hershorin obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University School of Law in 1991where she was honored as a “Note Development Editor” for the Indiana Law Review, and was honored with the Order of the Barristers-Moot Court Society. Mrs. Hershorin was named as Women of the Year in 2010 and 2011 from the National Association of Professional Women.

Kristin M. Howeth is a tenacious and strategic attorney specializing in divorce and family law. She is known for her ability to develop creative, practical solutions that align with her clients’ goals. A skilled litigator, Ms. Howeth has successfully handled complex family law cases, earning a reputation for her persuasive oral and written advocacy. Her clients trust her to navigate the legal process with confidence and precision, addressing challenges as they arise.. Ms. Howeth’s diverse legal background includes experience in civil litigation and criminal law, which enhances her ability to tackle multifaceted family law issues. She previously served as a Legal Writing Teaching Assistant at the John Marshall Law School, a role that refined her analytical and writing skills. Her tenure in the Criminal Appeals Division at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office further strengthened her expertise in crafting compelling legal arguments.. Recognized as a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2022, Ms. Howeth is also a co-author and presenter at the Lake County Bar Association Family Law Conference. She is admitted to practice in Illinois and is an active member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County.

Kerri Ann Jaffe is an attorney with Jaffe Law Offices, located in Orange County, CA. She limits her practice to personal injury (including automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, products liability, and other areas) and family law (including dissolution, child custody, child support and spousal support issues). To contact Jaffe Law Offices, send an email to or call.

Joshua Jackson is a partner with Jackson Buckley & Pfanenstiel LLP. An experienced litigator and skilled negotiator, he focuses his practice on complex family law matters, including novel property division and support issues, interstate and international issues, business valuation, interstate custody disputes, trusts, tax issues, and orders of protection.. Hallmarks of Joshua’s representation are individualized attention, exceptional client communication, enthusiasm for tackling the most difficult legal issues, and working tenaciously to resolve his client’s problems using a strategic, practical approach. Joshua believes that having a mastery of the law, negotiation strategy, and trial skills is critical to successfully representing clients. Equally important, and often overlooked, is understanding people - what motivates them, what will convince them to accept a client’s position, and what will stop them from taking a harmful course of action. That is what many disputes are about at their core. Joshua utilizes his skills and experience to favorably resolve his clients’ disputes.. Family law cases, unlike most types of litigation, involve ever-changing facts. Successful representation requires strategic thinking and a broad skillset. Joshua collaborates with other attorneys to settle cases, but when necessary, litigates the most difficult issues presented in family law cases. He frequently represents clients who come from other attorneys and are dissatisfied with their one-size-fits-all approach. Joshua understands that all too often, attorneys have an always settle or always litigate mentality. One of the most important aspects of his representation is advising a client when to be aggressive and when to collaborate. “I will tell you when to tap the breaks and when to hit the accelerator.”. Among his many career achievements, Joshua has earned recognition to “The Best Lawyers in America” list since 2016 and was honored as one of Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch” in 2018. Joshua has also been named to the Illinois Leading Lawyers list and to the Illinois Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers since 2014. He has been called upon as a speaker and lecturer on family law issues including tax issues, property division, bifurcation, and arbitration for bar associations and as a guest lecturer at DePaul University College of Law.. A published author, Joshua has written articles for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Law Journal Newsletters, and he has also co-authored the chapter on Marital Settlement Agreements for multiple editions of “Illinois Family Law: Property and Financial Aspects of Dissolution Actions” for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.. Joshua’s notable post-law school training includes the Harvard Law School Negotiation Institute Workshop and the American Bar Association / National Institute for Trial Attorneys’ Trial Advocacy Institute.. An active leader in his community, Joshua has served as President of the Lake Forest Caucus – a non-partisan volunteer organization that identifies, vets, and slates individuals for community leadership positions including mayor, alderman, and school board. He served as President as part of four (4) years of service in that organization.

Jamie L. Rice is an associate in the Berger Kahn South Orange County office. Jamie focuses her practice on insurance coverage, examinations under oath, and labor and employment.. Jamie graduated from Chapman University’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2019, ranking 4th in her class. During her time at Chapman, Jamie developed her legal writing and leadership skills as an Academic Fellow and Senior Articles Editor for Chapman Law Review. Prior to attending Chapman, Jamie graduated magna cum laude from Elon University in North Carolina as an English Literature major.. While attending law school, Jamie also worked as the Vice President of Content for ComicsVerse, a comics journalism website based in New York. Jamie’s legal experience includes a variety of practice areas, including experience with property data at CoreLogic, a judicial extern for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Honorable Mark D. Houle, personal injury and employment law at Rodriguez Apodaca, Attorneys at Law, and health care and corporate law at Pacific Dental Services.. In her free time, Jamie enjoys watching her favorite films, listening to podcasts, and going to Disneyland.

I'm a Christian. I believe in the inherent dignity of every human life because I believe we were each made in the image of God. I strive to treat everyone I meet with dignity, honor, and respect, and to make my practice about extending love and hope to those who are hurting and broken.

I received my Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law. I have been practicing law for over 14 years with experience in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including custody and visitation, maintenance, child support, financial issues, adoptions and post decree actions.  I am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, The Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, and  Lake County Bar Association Family Law Committee.

I have been in the real estate and legal field for over 35 years.  I obtained my real estate license in 1976 and became a real estate broker in California in 1980.  I fell in love with the law in the early 1980's and and became licensed with the California State Bar in 1983 passing the bar exam on the first attempt.  I spent the majority of my time consulting with individuals and businesses in these areas.  I have also been an Expert Witness in various courts in California.. I have been President and CEO of two businesses:  Farmers Market @Atrium Court in Newport Beach and Excel Steel in Adelanto CA.. I am not your conventional attorney.  I look for clients who want to resolve their problems.  I look for solutions and strive to help my clients, not add to their problems.  I am well known among the attorneys I come in contact with in my areas of expertise.  In 27 years, I do not believe that I would be viewed by other attorneys as anything but professional.  I treat them with respect and get respect in return.  The legal profession is not a game, it is a profession.  Am I successful?  You had better believe it.   However, it is because I am a professional at what I do.  Most of my clients have been with me for many years.  This website is great for producing new business.  However, I am looking for people who need help or a long term relationship. I hope that I can help you with your problem.

I am dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, baby boomers and young families with proper estate planning tools such as living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and guardianships for minors.. I speak often in public to senior communities focusing on education and empowerment.