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Rated 3.0 out of 5
Firm: O. Long Law, LLC
1604 Chicago Avenue , Evanston , Illinois 60201
Practice Areas: Family
Since beginning her practice as an attorney, Olivia has represented clients in a range of litigation and family law matters. She received extensive training in high-profile business litigation cases at major law firms over the last decade. This expertise allows her to create lean, solution-focused strategies for both businesses and families who are currently litigating, or trying solve their problems while avoiding future litigation. Her unique approach to family litigation includes a trauma-informed approach that works with other experts such as mental health and financial professionals to help clients meet emotional and financial, as well as legal, needs.
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Stern Mendez, LLC
500 Davis Street , Evanston , Illinois 60201
Practice Areas: Family
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.
