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When most people think of divorce, they think in terms of the divorce being an end to their legally binding relationship with their spouse. However, a divorce is also an important beginning - the beginning of your new life and your liberation from a situation that is causing you pain and distress.. At the Libertyville, Illinois, law offices of Matthew Kaplan & Associates, we are dedicated exclusively to family law matters. including divorce. Our Lake County lawyers have more than thirty years of combined experience in the field of family law, which gives our firm the knowledge and expertise in handling divorce cases and all the important issues that must be addressed when a marriage comes to an end.. Our firm is able to provide personal, one-on-one service that which goes beyond what many larger firms offer. Here, you are not just a number or another case, but rather a fellow member of the community in need of help during a difficult time in your life.. Contact our Lake County family law firm today to schedule a free half-hour in-office consultation regarding your divorce or other family law matter. During this meeting, we'll listen intently to your story, encourage questions, explore your needs, and provide you with a rough estimate of the time trouble that may be required to achieve your goals.. You can count on us to provide intelligent advice and effective representation in regard to:. One of our strengths as Lake County family law firm is our ability to find creative solutions and work problems out without the need for costly and contentious litigation. However, we are fully prepared and extremely capable of fiercely litigating matters in court. There are times when there is no choice but to fight. Rest assured, we will stand strong when you need us most.. Contact our Lake County family law firm today with all of your family law questions. We can help..

In 2018, I got one of the largest known workers compensation wage-differential settlements in Illinois ($1.52 million dollars) for my client. Also in 2018, I got the largest dog bite settlement ($555,000) in Illinios involving a fingertip amputation. I settled a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) case for $775,000, which is the largest reported PTSD settlement in Lake County. My $450,000 shoulder injury settlement from an auto accident case is also the largest reported shoulder settlement for Lake County. I also practice in Wisconsin and fought for a $975,000 auto accident settlement for a client with a herniated disk injury in his neck.. I am rated as a "Top Lawyers in Illinois" 2017 and 2018. Chicago Tribune has written that  my "pioneering legal theory" on valuing the lost enjoyment of life "is credited with winning millions of dollars for people severely injured ... or killed by the negligent conduct of others.". Most of the cases I handle involve serious injuries with surgery or multiple surgeries. Examples of the injuries we deal with are herniated disks, torn meniscus, rotator cuff tears, fractured wrists, elbows and ankles, torn labrum, impingement syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other serious injuries.. The types of cases we handle involve workers compensation, automobile/truck/motorcycle/bicycle/pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death and other injury cases where someone else was at fault.. I am proud of my hard work and accomplishments. I have won millions of dollars for people who have been injured.  I am a very strong and aggressive advocate for my clients.. I believe in YOU. I understand your pain, disability and the financial hardships that your injury has caused. When you need someone to TRUST and LISTEN TO YOU about what you're going through, I will BE THERE FOR YOU and get you the compensation you deserve. As a small firm, you will get PERSONAL ATTENTION throughout your case. You will get your questions answered in plain talk. Your phone messages will be returned quickly. You will know what's going on with your case. YOU WILL HAVE A TEAMMATE who will work together with you to win your claim. With me, you will have confidence that you have the BEST LAWYER FOR YOUR INJURY CASE.. Here is a little of my background. My grandparents came to America from Italy with a few clothes and a couple of dollars. My parents taught me the values of hard work, discipline, problem solving and giving everything I could, to succeed. I was raised in New Jersey and came to Chicago to John Marshall Law School (now part of University of Illinois at Chicago). I have practiced workers compensation and personal injury law for more than 35 years. I have taught other lawyers, written many published articles, and am a past chairman of the Legal/Medical Committee of the Lake County Bar Association. I have been written about in Newsweek Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and have been interviewed on radio and tv several times.. I am ready to help you NOW. Please call me at.

I offer mediation by ZOOM.  Convenient and effective.  In addition to normal business hours, I offer early evening and  Saturday morning appointments.. Mediating in Libertyville, Northfield and Chicago Loop, I have over 30 years experience in helping families going through divorce.  Most divorces do not involve legal issues - just a series of problem solving challenges.  Unfortunately, people going through divorce are often at a low point - not exactly a time when they want to deal with problem-solving.. Mediation and Collaborative Law are processes that allow couples to make their own decisions.  Nationally, only about 2% of all divorces go to trial.  Instead, couples settle after going through a long, hurtful and expensive struggle, only to sign settlements that they usually don't like - just to finally end the case.. So if 98 out of a 100 times there isn't going to be a trial, why go through all of the litigation preparation?  Instead, use a process designed to reach agreements.

I have met and talked with almost every noteworthy political person in the last 20 years through my work as a consultant and general counsel to one of the largest consulting companies in the U.S.

I have been a lawyer for over 30 years.  It has been been very rewarding to help people who are in need of legal assistance.  Helping countless families in foreclosure keep their homes by securing afforbable loan modifications for them is extremely rewarding.  Also helping people setting up their estate plans, buying and selling real estate and helping clients with debt issues and bankruptcy have been very rewarding.   We offer a free consultation where we will fully evaluate a client's situation, explain all options, and recomend the best course of action.. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyer's Association and am a past Co -Chair of the Real Estate Committee of the LCBA.

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since 1990.  I have concentrated on family law matters in pre-decree and post decreee cases involving divorce, custody, child support, parentage and guardianship in Lake County, McHenry County and Cook County, Illinois since approximately 1994.  I am also a certified family law mediator assisting parties in mediating parenting and division of property and debts.  I have also represented many children over the years as a court appointed guardian ad litem and child representative in family court.  I have also been appointed as a guardian ad litem for minor children and disabled adults in probate court.. I use my best efforts to be prompt, courteous and accessible to you.  A 30 minute initial consultation is free and we usually discuss expected fees at the first meeting.  Please feel free to contact us at to schedule an appointment.

I am a lifetime Lake County resident, born in Libertyville, Illinois and raised in Gurnee. I attended law school at Northern Illinois University, graduating Cum Laude in May of 2012.. Having hailed from a family with Lake County roots, it has always been an aspiration to become a professional entrepreneur in the local legal community. The motivation to further that end, coupled with the desire to assist those in distress, led me to open up my own practice in Gurnee in November of 2012.. Since Tomei Law's inception, I have successfully negotiated settlements on behalf of my clients in a number of different contexts, both in civil matters and in criminal matters. I have also managed trials, where I have both defended and prosecuted civil claims. In addition to bringing many bankruptcy matters to speedy and positive resolutions, I have managed appeals, and have successfully argued many dispositive and otherwise essential motions in open court. Prior to starting my own practice, I spent time working in personal injury as well as insurance defense firms as both a clerk and lawyer.. On my spare time I enjoy reading, staying up-to-date with the legal developments, as well as geo-political changes, in addition to running, working out, and spending time with friends and family.

Deanna began working for Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC in February 2017 as an associate attorney. Her primary practice is in the area of family law in Lake County, IL. Deanna has represented clients in divorce, custody disagreements, the setting and modification of child support, enforcement of court orders, and in guardianship matters. She received her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.. Deanna is an active member of many bar associations. She is the Co-Secretary of the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County and is a member of the Associations’ Biennial Continuing Legal Education Committee. Additionally, Deanna is active in the Illinois State Bar Association (“ISBA”). Deanna is a member of the Women & the Law Committee, Child Law Section Council and was a part of the Inaugural Class of the ISBA’s Leadership Academy. She is also an active member of the Lake County Bar Association.. Deanna regularly assists as the Volunteer Mediator for the Self-Represented Litigant Family Law Courtroom in Lake County, IL. The Self-Represented Litigant Family Law Courtroom is specially designed to meet the needs of the people who are representing themselves in family law matters without attorneys. Deanna also represents clients on a pro bono basis through the Lake County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program.. In 2021 Deanna was been recognized by her peers as a Rising Star in Family Law. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction.

Al Salvi has lived in Chicago his whole life. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1960. He attended Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, and the University of Notre Dame where he received his B.A. in 1982.. He graduated from the University of Illinois where he received his J.D. in 1985. He was admitted to the Illinois bar the same year. He was also admitted to the California bar in 1987.. He was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1992 and was re-elected to a second term in the Illinois General Assembly representing western Chicago. He is a former candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1996 and for Illinois Secretary of State in 1998. Al is married to attorney, Kathy Salvi. They live in Mundelein, Illinois, with their six children.. Al specializes in all areas of personal injury law including auto accidents, slip and falls, defective products, medical malpractice, dog bites, and wrongful death. His firm, Salvi & Maher, LLP, is ranked in the top 1% of law firms in the country.