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Eric J. Vogel was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2008 after graduating from John Marshall Law School. He served as Assistant Public Defender in the McHenry County Public Defender’s Office for over 10 years. In his time at the Public Defender’s Office, he handled cases in several areas of the law, including, misdemeanor and felony criminal, juvenile abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and specialty courts. Mr. Vogel has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History from Arizona State University in 2002.. Attorney Vogel understands that every client’s situation is different, and he is dedicated to tailoring his approach to a case to the needs and wishes of the individual client. He is committed to counseling and advising his clients through all phases of their case to ensure that they receive the best possible outcome.. In his spare time, Attorney Vogel enjoys traveling, golfing, boating and spending time with his family.. 303 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118Evening and Weekend Hours by Appointment

Daniel L. Guido practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Real Estate, Family Law, and General Litigation. Mr. Guido is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and the State of Wisconsin.  In addition, he is licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association. Recently, Mr. Guido became a Guardian Ad Litem for Probate Court in Kane County.. Mr. Guido is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and the State of Wisconsin.  In addition, he is licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  During law school, Mr. Guido was a law clerk in a  Wisconsin personal injury firm and also a judicial clerk in the Circuit Court for the12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.. Mr. Guido received his B.A. with Honors in Political Science from the University of Iowa in 2008 and his J.D. from Marquette Law School in 2013.  Upon graduation, Mr. Guido received the Pro Bono Achievement Award for his work with indigent individuals and families.

Edward Milas is an extraordinary problem solver.. He loves to develop strategies to help his clients resolve their legal issues. With a strong sense of urgency, he responds to client concerns and provides options and solutions. As part of his responsiveness, Edward is no stranger to the courthouse. He is an experienced and effective courtroom lawyer. He is a graduate of the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, the foremost divorce trial skills course in the country. Edward uses all of his skills to resolve matters amicably, but when that cannot be accomplished, he confidently advocates for his clients in court.. Edward prides himself on his attention to detail. He has the ability to understand and address even the most complicated legal challenges. He unwinds intricate legal and factual knots and develops realistic plans that provide efficient and long lasting solutions.. Edward appreciates the support of his team members. As he notes, “it’s great to know that I have immediate access to team members who have special talents suited for all issues in a divorce case.  It allows me to focus my work on one area of the case while other areas are being expertly cared for.”. His most memorable experience involved vacating an improperly obtained divorce. According to Edward, his client’s “…emotion, relief, and joy was something I won’t forget.” Edward’s prompt action allowed his client to restore her rights to her former spouse’s retirement benefits, denied by her spouse’s fraud.. Edward combines intellect, energy, and problem solving skills to help his clients achieve outstanding results.

A zealous advocate with a noteworthy background in family law, Shay Formanek approaches each case with strategic and assertive representation. Ms. Formanek concentrates her practice in all areas of Matrimonial and Family Law, including matters involving complex litigation, mediation and negotiated settlement agreements.. Ms. Formanek was recognized as an Illinois Rising Star for 2020 - 2024 by Super Lawyers, an exclusive honor received by only 2.5% of attorneys selected after a thorough evaluation of numerous criteria related to their specific practice areas. Ms. Formanek was selected by the American Academy of Attorneys in 2021 for their TOP 100 designation for Illinois attorneys, and she was further recognized as a 2020 Elite Advocate in Family Law by the American Institute of Legal Advocates (AIOLA) and 2019 Top 40 Young Lawyers through her membership with the National Alliance of Women in Law.. Ms. Formanek was particularly drawn to family law at an early age after experiencing divorce firsthand while growing up. In light of her firsthand knowledge and experience, Ms. Formanek provides her clients with compassionate and individualized support and steadfast representation throughout their case through an approach and strategy uniquely tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.. Ms. Formanek represents clients who require assistance with complex financial issues, division, and valuation of property, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, relocation, spousal maintenance, and preparing and negotiating settlement agreements. In addition, she is adept in preparing pre-marital and post-marital agreements.. Ms. Formanek is also mediation certified through Chicago’s Center for Conflict Resolution, an invaluable skill in the world of divorce and family law.. A Wisconsin native and Chicago transplant, Ms. Formanek received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Western Carolina University in North Carolina.

Kaitlyn Copi has been a domestic relations litigator since 2014. Having been born and raised in Will County, Kaitlyn committed her dynamic law practice to helping local families in need of a zealous and ethical advocate. Kaitlyn prides herself on her cost-efficient representation of clients with effective communication, compassion, and integrity.. Kaitlyn graduated in the top third of her class at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago with certificates in Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution. In addition to the Dean’s List, she earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for achieving the highest grade in several of her law school courses. Kaitlyn chose The John Marshall Law School to continue her legal education after receiving scholarships totaling over $40, in recognition for her trial competition performance in the John Marshall Office of Diversity Affairs Undergraduate Mock Trial Competitions.. While in law school, Kaitlyn was a member of the Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Society and represented the law school in civil litigation and arbitration competitions. Outside of school, Mrs. Copi clerked for a general practice litigation firm, and also utilized her Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license clerking for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Felony Trial Division.. Prior to law school, Kaitlyn graduated with honors in 2011 from Lewis University, where she double-majored in Philosophy of Law and Psychology. In addition to her regular studies, she completed a full Scholars Academy curriculum and received the Philosophy of Law senior department award. Her activities at Lewis included participation in the nationally ranked Lewis University Mock Trial and Mediation Teams. She was also nominated by her professors for induction into the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. Kaitlyn returned to Lewis to coach the Mock Trial teams from 2015 to 2017.. Kaitlyn’s commitment to family law practice began in 2009 when she worked as a legal assistant for a prominent family law and mediation attorney in Will County. She was also a visitation supervisor for the Will County Circuit Court in 2011. For her hard work and dedication to the family law practice, Kaitlyn was named a 10 Best Attorney for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2017. Prior to opening Copi Law, LLC, in November, 2020, Kaitlyn handled paternity, divorce, child support, and post-decree litigation cases as an associate attorney for a local Joliet firm. Kaitlyn is also a mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Will County, Illinois.