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The success of this firm is founded on persistence, dedication, and strong moral and spiritual conviction.Ms. Tymkowicz is passionate about the art of lawyering. Reaching million dollar verdicts and settlements through a unique approach of utilizing the applicable law to each individual has allowed the successful representation of her clients in many different areas. Ms. Tymkowicz has favorable results with mediated matters, bench trials and jury trials making her litigation experience a necessary tool for your case.

Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who looks for the best in everyone and gives the best of themselves.. I believe in the law and have lived it my whole life. My family has been in the legal business for over fifty years. I grew up in this law office with my dad and brother and now we practice together. We are a general law firm. I am a negotiator until it's time to fight. I believe in my clients and truly want to help them. However, I tell it like it is. My love is custody and family law, but I practice all types of law. I have won many fathers their children and helped many women keep their children. I have also served as a litigation support witness wherein I was hired to render expert testimony concerning family law issues. I have also published an article in the Catalyst, November 2003, Vol. 9. No. 2 Illinois State Bar Association publication titled: Reflections of a downstate family lawyer’s experience with domestic violence and the law: Intentional infliction of a spouse’s emotional distress.  I am a mediator and arbitration judge. I always believe that my clients should neogatate when ever possible; however, many times there comes a time when that is not possible and I am a fighter for justice.

Joseph R. Napoli II, an Equity Partner at Beermann LLP, primarily focuses his practice in all areas of family law. Mr. Napoli counsels clients in a wide range of dissolution of marriage and paternity proceedings, including child custody (allocation of parental responsibilities), child support, maintenance, visitation, removal, division of property, domestic violence, contempt and enforcement proceedings, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.. In recognition of his work in family law, Mr. Napoli has been named as a Super Lawyer Rising Star - an honor reserved to the top 2.5% of up-and-coming attorneys in Illinois. This selection is based on significant professional achievement and esteemed peer recognition. It is only granted to individuals fewer than 40 years of age, or have been practicing law 10 years or less. In addition, Mr. Napoli received the Client’s Choice Award from Avvo.. Prior to his legal endeavors, Mr. Napoli was a draft pick selection by the Texas Rangers in the 2005 Major League Draft.

Wendy M. Musielak attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she graduated with highest honors with a B.S. in Finance and Management.  She earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2003. Wendy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois.  In 2015, Wendy was admitted to the United States Supreme Court.. Wendy concentrates her legal practice in family law matters including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals and complex litigation. Prior to being a partner with Esp Kreuzer Cores LLP, Wendy was a Staff Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and an Adjunct Professor for DePaul University’s Department of Management.. In 2013, Wendy was selected as the DuPage County Bar Association’s Lawyer of the Year for her commitment to her community and local legal associations. Wendy is currently the Third Vice President for the DuPage County Bar Association.  Wendy is a member of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers, Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She is also a member and director of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. Additionally, Wendy is a fellow for the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and past TEC Committee member. Wendy earned the recognition of Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014-2017 and has been recognized as Emerging Lawyer since 2015.

If you find yourself facing a difficult family situation, you can count on me to help you through it.  I will listen to your priorities and help you make the right decisions about your case.  I will ardently defend you in court, while always looking for a fair agreement.  I promise fair and reasonable attorneys' fees, excellent communication, and efficient services.  Please call me if you would like to discuss your case.

Aggressive litigation, strategic negotiation.. Mr. McSurley's courtroom successes have impacted families from Illinois to California, reuniting children with their parents. His tireless efforts in all areas of family law have won challenging cases to keep children safe. Such cases center on custody, and have frequently resulted in him expeditiously securing emergency orders of protection, safeguarding children from abuse.. Mr. McSurley graduated at the top of his class at University of Illinois, Chicago, first earning the summa cum laude distinction with his bachelor's degree and later magna cum laude with his Juris Doctorate from the university's College of Law. He earned Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society's distinctive gold key and was voted president of the law school's Family Law Society. Mr. McSurley excelled as a member of the Family Advocacy Clinic, where he passionately represented parents and children. His stellar work in abuse and neglect proceedings eventually earned him a leadership role, mentoring law students in emotionally charged child-centered litigation.. Mr. McSurley's intellectual rigor and work ethic earned him coveted internships with judges across the nation, allowing him to develop keen insight into their decision-making process. In law school he won a prestigious internship with the U.S. Department of Justice and drafted decisions for the judges of the Executive Office of Immigration Review. He also interned with the judges of the Juvenile Court of Denver, Colorado and the family law division of the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois.. As a judicial intern with the family law division of Will County, Mr. McSurley aided judges and worked closely with Judge Dinah L. Archambeault throughout all stages of divorce and custody proceedings.

At Balancing the Scales Law Firm, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective legal solutions for families in Chicago. As a DePaul University College of Law graduate and a lifelong Chicago resident, I have deep roots in this community and a strong understanding of the unique challenges families face in the city.. Our firm specializes in family law, handling a wide range of cases, including divorce, child custody, adoption, guardianship, and more. We understand that family matters can be emotional and complex, and our goal is to guide you through every step of the process with care and attention to detail.. I take a client-centered approach, offering personalized legal counsel to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Whether you're navigating a divorce, dealing with child support, or seeking to adopt, I’m here to provide knowledgeable, trusted legal guidance. My commitment is to protect your rights and ensure a positive resolution for you and your family.. With years of experience and a passion for family law, I strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my clients. Let me help you balance the scales and secure a brighter future for you and your loved ones.

Nupur Bal is a Shareholder at Bowen Ten Long & Bal, P.C. She concentrates her practice in family law and divorce including child and spousal support, asset distribution, premarital and postnuptial agreements, and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). Ms. Bal places a great deal of emphasis on the dignity and integrity of her clients, while working diligently to devise innovative legal strategies to resolve complex issues such as property division and custodial arrangements. Formerly practicing in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area before settling in Richmond, Ms. Bal serves a wide range of individuals including high-asset clients and working or stay-at-home spouses who are financially dependent. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and is conversational in Spanish. Ms. Bal has been named as a Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star and Virginia Super Lawyer for several years.  In 2015, she was inducted into the Class of Influential Women of Virginia as published by Virginia Lawyers Media. In 2014, Ms. Bal was named to the Virginia Business Legal Elite.  She is also recipient of the Richmond Times Dispatch Reader's Choice Award for family law attorneys and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbel which is a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Ms. Bal was also named one of Style Weekly's Top 40 under 40 and a Leader in the Law, Class of 2018 by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.  She has been named as a "Best Lawyer in America" by US News for the last several years in a row.

Olivia M. Halleck ("Olivia”) handles cases in Maryland from our Joint Base Andrews location. Olivia started practicing law in Washington, DC and then transitioned to the Maryland based Law Office of Josephine A. Lynch, P.A. in 2016. With The Law Office of Josephine A. Lynch, Olivia honed her skills and developed a reputation as an outstanding family law litigator. In 2020, Olivia transitioned to the Law Office of Thomas E. Pyles, P.A. as the firm's primary family law litigation attorney. In 2023, Olivia moved to Patriots Law Group to lead our Maryland family law litigation practice. Olivia is an outstanding litigator that regularly handles complex family law matters throughout the State of Maryland, including in the courts of Prince George's, Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's counties. Olivia is also a Court-Appointed Child Best Interest Attorney and Child Privilege Attorney in Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County.