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Firm: Schiller, Ducanto & Fleck, LLP

200 N La Salle St Fl 30 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Family

A highly experienced negotiator and formidable litigator, Tanya Stanish represents a wide variety of wealthy clients, from prominent executives, entrepreneurs and professionals to professional athletes, spouses with trusts and stay-at-home spouses. Her work includes every aspect of complex and high net-worth family law such as executive compensation plans, trusts and business interests as well as high-conflict child custody and parenting issues. Trial experience includes success with complex divorces and paternity and domestic violence cases. Outside the courtroom, she has considerable proficiency with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for high net worth individuals.. High net worth family law often involves legacy and generational money, and Tanya understands the desire to protect family and children's' interests in a divorce proceeding. With a background in economics, mathematics and accounting, she knows the nuances of balance sheets and can decipher complicated assets, incentive plans, trusts and distribution issues – whether you have the wealth or are trying to capture it. She also understands lifestyle perspectives of her clients. Child and spousal support is often complex due to wealth, and Tanya knows how to present it to the court.. Over her career, Tanya has turned around cases for clients who were previously with other attorneys. After developing expectations and goals with clients, she is well known for her advocacy and insight. She has gained positive results in many custody and parenting cases and successfully negotiated difficult child support settlements.. Representative cases include:. During what can be a confusing and tumultuous time, clients rely on the steady, compassionate and insightful counsel of Ms. Stanish, and appreciate her assistance in easing the financial and emotional transition into a new life post-divorce.

Firm: Johnson O’Keefe

303 E Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Brieske Family Law, LLC

77 West Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: Walczak Law Group, P.C.

3047 North Lincoln Avenue , Chicago , Illinois 60657

Practice Areas: Family

Timothy (TJ) Walczak is the owner and founder of Walczak Law Group, P.C. TJ’s unique focus and passion for his clients stems from over 16 years of public service, which leads to great client satisfaction. TJ concentrates his practice on family law and real estate law. He is honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force and has spent over 16 years serving the public both as a police officer and firefighter. When it comes to family law, TJ understands the emotional toll the issues can take on his clients and their family. He personally experienced divorce and the complexity of raising children in a two-household environment. This personal experience sets him apart from other family law practitioners because he not only knows how to effectively advocate for his clients but can empathize with his clients in ways other family law practitioners cannot. Prior to establishing Walczak Law Group, P.C., TJ worked for the Honorable John W. Darrah of the Northern District of Illinois. He also worked for a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm.

Firm: Allen & Glassman Chartered

150 N Michigan Ave Ste 3600 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices of Tracy M. Rizzo, PC

30 N. LaSalle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Family

Tracy M. Rizzo is an experienced divorce attorney who has been exclusively practicing in the area of family law for over 20 years.  For more information, please visit

Firm: Rosenfeld Hafron Shapiro & Farmer

221 N La Salle St Ste 1763 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family

I practice exclusively to the area of family law, representing individuals in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. I have significant experience handling complex financial divorce cases including sophisticated family estate plans, valuation issues, and forensic tracing. I also have experience in handling high conflict contested custody, visitation, and relocation cases in both state and federal court. I have prosecuted and defended matters involving international kidnapping and wrongful retention cases brought under the Hague Convention as well as interstate child custody litigation under the UCCJEA. I am licensed to practice in Illinois and Texas and in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Southern District of Texas. I am fluent in Spanish and therefore able to assist Spanish-speaking clients in navigating the judicial process.I have been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2012 and 2013 and Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2017. I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association (Family Law Section), DuPage County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas (Family Law Section), Houston Bar Association, American Bar Association (Family Law and International Law Sections), and the Hispanic National Bar Association

Firm: Frumm & Frumm

10 S. LaSalle St. , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Family

Walter Stephen ("Steve") Lincoln graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013, where he majored in history and was a member of the Dean’s List, and earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2016 with a Certificate in Family Law.. Steve was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois since 2017 and remains a member in good standing to date.  Steve is additionally a member of multiple Bar Associations. Prior to joining Frumm & Frumm, Steve previously worked in the downtown Chicago area at two other family law firms, where he gained extensive experience in all areas of domestic relations.. During his time at DePaul, Steve earned his 711 law license with the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, working extensively in the fields of family law and domestic violence. Additionally, Steve was closely involved with the Domestic Violence Courthouse Pilot Project, where he prepared the paperwork and accompanying affidavits necessary for clients to obtain Orders of Protection.. During this time, Steve displayed a passion for public service and pro bono work, which was evidenced by his being awarded both the Emily Foley Mutz Endowed Scholarship and the Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Fellowship Award for his involvement in DePaul’s family law program. He also was a recipient of the Benjamin Hooks Distinguished Public Service award, the Chancellors’ Award for Service and the Dean’s Certificate of Pro Bono Service.. Steve has since elevated his reputation within the Chicago family law field and has become a respected member of the Chicagoland legal community, cultivating and enjoying strong relationships with fellow practitioners, as well as sitting Judges.. Steve offers free 30 minute consultations to prospective clients upon request, where he will sit down and discuss all prospective clients' legal proceedings in greater detail.  Please contact "" or call for more information and to schedule your consultation today!. LinkedIn:

Firm: Wayne S. Shapiro, P.C.

111 West Washington Street Suite 1028 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Family

Firm: Pasulka and White, LLC

Three First National Plaza   70 West Madison Stree , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family

Firm: William P. White III, Ltd.

1 E Wacker Dr Ste 1720 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Family