Top Divorce & Separation Lawyers in Northfield | 7 available

Firm: Di Giacomo & Somers, LLC

191 Waukegan Road Suite 104 , Northfield , Illinois

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Byer Law Office

1780 Maple Street. , Northfield , Illinois 60093

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

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Firm: Ciesla Beeler, LLC

191 Waukegan Rd. , Northfield , Illinois 60093

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

An attorney who listens and takes action.  Jennifer has extensive experience in the courtroom to strategically position your case.  But she also has a certificate in mediation to solve problems in creative ways, tailored to your family.

Firm: CIESLA | BEELER, LLC

Two Northfield Plaza , Northfield , Illinois 60093

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Kathryn Ciesla has a broad depth of experience in child advocacy, family law, litigation, corporate law, licensing, estate planning and administration. Her clients include children, parents, business executives, entrepreneurs and companies from a variety of industries. Kathryn’s clients have common goals - to protect their interests, assets and families.. Kathryn’s career began at a general practice firm in Evanston, where she was thrown into the trenches, focusing her work on litigation, divorce, custody, and other family related matters. She then moved to the largest law firm in the nation concentrating her practice exclusively on matrimonial law. Kathryn handled cases for clients with multi-million-dollar holdings. Work on these cases required sophisticated financial expertise in matters of business valuation, personal tax consequences, discovery of assets, property settlement, support and trust and estate planning, as well as a deep knowledge base in business operations.  Kathryn then took her aptitude for business operations and finance, and served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer for a regionally accredited college with campuses in Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area. Kathryn managed finance, information technology and human resources operations for an organization with revenues exceeding $20 million annually.  In 2007, Kathryn returned to private practice, again representing families, businesses, and developing a niche practice in the area of liquor licensing.. Close to Kathryn’s heart is child advocacy and in 2012, she was approved by the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois to represent children in contested divorces as a Guardian ad litem and Child Representative. In 2014, Kathryn earned the same distinction in Lake County, Illinois. To date, Kathryn has represented more than 75 children before courts in Cook and Lake Counties. In 2012, Ms. Ciesla earned a Certificate in Divorce Mediation Skills Training from the School of Continuing Studies of Northwestern University. Kathryn is often retained by private clients and appointed as a mediator by Judges in Cook County. She also serves many families as a judicially appointed Parenting Coordinator.. In April, 2017, Kathryn was elected to her third term as a Trustee for the Village of Northbrook.  he is Chair of the Administration/Finance and Ad Hoc Labor Relations Committees.  In the fall of 2016, Kathryn was appointed to serve on the Legislative Committee of the Northwest Municipal Conference, which is an organization representing 44 municipalities and 1.3 million citizens in the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago.. Kathryn often writes and speaks on issues involving families and children. She enjoys bike riding, gardening and up-cycling and currently lives in Northbrook with her two daughters and three rescue dogs, Thunder, Tinker and Violet.

Firm: Kathryn M. Somers

1 Northfield Plaza , Northfield , Illinois 60093

Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Mediation, Real Estate , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I work in close partnership with my clients to achieve successful results.  In over 38 years of practice I've represented over a thousand clients in all aspects of divorce and family law dealing with issues such as maintenance, custody, parentage, adoption, child support, visitation, property division, debt allocation, mediation, Collaborative divorce and tax laws in connection with divorce.  I strive to achieve the very best result for my client.. A member of the Cook County Child Representative Panel, I have represented many children in contested custody proceedings. Additionally, I have the following professional affiliations: Member of the Chicago Bar Association and Past Chairperson of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee; Past Board Member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois; Past Board Member of the Mediation Council of Illinois; Illinois State Bar Association; Lake County Bar Association; Lake County Arbitrators Panel; and International Association of Collaborative Practitioners.. In addition to my busy family law practice, I like to educate the community about divorce and family law matters as a commentator in print media, on radio and television news covering divorce mediation and Collaborative divorce; as chair of the training and education committee of the Collaborative Law Institute Of Illinois; and as a speaker at The Lilac Tree and other business and community organizations. I formerly hosted the family law edition of the cable television program Law Talk.  I am   happy to offer a free consultation to talk to you about your problem in person or on the telephone.  The solution to your problem may be easier than you think.

Firm: Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck LLP

1. , Northfield , Illinois 60093

Practice Areas: General Practice, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

For nearly two decades, I have litigated complex family law matters, focusing my practice exclusively on the negotiation and litigation of complex divorce matters.  In 2013, I opened my law office to better serve the individual needs of my clients. I devote my entire practice to the complicated legal framework of divorce and family law, and work tirelessly to achieve my clients’ goals. I am an impassioned and knowledgeable litigator, and vigorously fight to obtain the best results for each of my clients.. I frequently lecture on issues ranging from the use of technology to improve client representation to the honing of lie detection skills for use in depositions and court proceedings. He have lectured to the ABA Section of Family Law, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Chicago Bar Association, the Minnesota Family Law Institute, and the Valuation, Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Conference, among others.

Firm: Law Offices Of Paul Chatzky

790 West Frontage Road Suite 115 , Northfield , Illinois 60093

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Estate Planning, Family , Felonies, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Wills, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Mr. Chatzky enjoys the recognition of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and an "AV" Peer Review Rating. Mr. Chatzky is also listed among Illinois "Super Lawyers".. Mr. Chatzky dedicates himself to resolving disputes for his clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Clients realize excellent legal representation at costs often significantly lower than other large firms.. As an experienced advocate, Mr. Chatzky understands that clients have a right to measure the quality, resourcefulness, and cost of representation. He recognizes that “results” do matter to his clients and is committed to afford zealous advocacy on his client’s behalf where appropriate and justified.. As an experienced counselor, Mr. Chatzky also believes that his clients have the right to be kept informed of the progress of their cases and that they must be informed of pertinent legal issues and concerns that might impact the desired result.. Mr. Chatzky commits to afford personal attention to his clients to assure that his counsel & advice is premised upon proper understanding and concern.. Mr. Chatzky is a Member of the American Bar Association's Family Law and Criminal Justice Sections.