Family Lawyers in Highland Park | 7 available

7 Family lawyers are available in Highland Park, illinois, including Nancy Shafer, Amy Gertler, Jody Yazici, and Laura Presto. Lawyers rated on this page have an average Avvo rating of 5.0/5.
№ 1 Family Highland Park, Illinois
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Nancy Shafer

Firm: Sage Counsel, LLC
734 Central Avenue Suite 200 , Highland Park , Illinois 60035
Practice Areas: Civil, Divorce, Family, Mediation, Divorce & Separation
Sage Counsel, LLC: dedicated to serving clients’ needs with compassion and respect. Nancy Chausow Shafer of Sage Counsel, LLC (formerly Chausow Shafer PC) grew up in Highland Park and attended Highland Park High School, and moved back in 1989 to raise her family there. It was a natural choice to establish her practice in the hometown that she has always loved. Nancy has been a lawyer for more than 40 years—she concentrates in Matrimonial Law: Litigation, Mediation and Collaboration.. “We partner with the client and work together to develop an individual strategy for every case, after a frank discussion of process options, substance and cost,” said co-managing partner, Nancy Chausow Shafer. “Our clients are assured the highest standard of advocacy, addressing both the immediate legal issues at hand, as well as the impact upon the client's future.”. Nancy, and her co-managing partner, Taryn Fisher, as well as the other attorneys in her firm, understand fully how the decisions made during the divorce process affect each and every member of a family. Whether through settlement, litigation, mediation or collaborative process, the family-law attorneys at Sage Counsel, LLC take into consideration many alternatives to move cases forward with the best possible outcome.. “We do whatever best helps us meet our clients’ goals, making sure each client understands the range of possible options and the likely outcomes through court and settlement,” said Nancy. “In many cases, we can find more satisfying ways of resolving issues for clients and their pocketbooks.”. Advice and tips for those facing divorce. Chausow Shafer understands that those going through divorce undergo emotional strain that can hamper their better judgment. Her firm can help you sort through your priorities – such as your children’s well being and your financial security – and reach a satisfactory, realistic goal. The first critical choice you should make after the decision to get a divorce is “how” you will get divorced. The options for the process you choose can really impact not only the costs, but also the outcomes. Whether mediation, collaborative, more traditional settlement processes or even litigation, Chausow Shafer has the experience and training to assist.
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“…ery professional while interacting with my soon-to-be ex-wife's attorney. The divorce went smooth a…”
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“I have known Nancy as a practitioner since I started my practice. Not only is she reasonable in managing client expectations, she is knowledgeable in the law, and committed to her …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Amy Gertler

Firm: Gertler, Amy L. Attorney
734 Central Avenue Suite 200 , Highland Park , Illinois 60035
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Mediation
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“She was knowledgable, experienced, very understanding and reliable. She helped me stay focused on th…”
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Jody Yazici

Firm: Grund & Leavitt, P. C.
600 Central Ave Ste 248 Ste 248 , Highland Park , Illinois 60035
Practice Areas: Family

Laura Presto

Firm: Grund & Leavitt P.C.
600 Central Ave Ste 248 , Highland Park , Illinois 60035
Practice Areas: Family
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“Laura is an intelligent and creative attorney with a fantastic work ethic. She will not stop until the job is done right. I highly recommend her for any family law issue.”

Melanie L. Caspi

Firm: Chausow Shafer, PC
734 Central Avenue 200 , Highland Park , Illinois 60035
Practice Areas: Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family

Rachel C. Heyman

Firm: Chausow Shafer, PC
734 Central Avenue 200 , Highland Park , Illinois 60035
Practice Areas: Appellate, Civil, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family

Reena Schiffman

Firm: Schiffman & Jacobs, P.C.
660 Lasalle Place Suite 100 , Highland Park , Illinois 60035
Practice Areas: Adoption, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family, Traffic Violations

Family Lawyers in Highland Park, illinois at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 7 Family lawyers in Highland Park. 2 have Avvo client reviews, averaging 5.0/5 across 16 reviews. The highest Avvo rating (with at least 3 reviews) is Nancy Shafer, at 5.0/5 from 15 reviews. You can also browse all Family lawyers in illinois.

Local records for Highland Park and Lake County

  • Law offices: Highland Park is in Lake County, which had 347 law offices with paid employees in 2023, about 4.9 per 10,000 residents (illinois average: 5.4). That is down 2% from 355 in 2013. illinois law offices by county. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Family lawyers are in Highland Park, illinois?
Lawbamba lists 7 Family lawyers in Highland Park, illinois. 2 of them have Avvo client reviews.
What is the average Avvo rating for Family lawyers in Highland Park?
Across 16 Avvo client reviews, Family lawyers in Highland Park average 5.0 out of 5.
Who has the highest Avvo rating among Family lawyers in Highland Park?
Among lawyers with at least 3 Avvo client reviews, Nancy Shafer has the highest rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews.
How many law offices are there in Lake County, illinois?
Lake County had 347 law offices with paid employees in 2023 (Census County Business Patterns), about 4.9 per 10,000 residents.

Legal data for Highland Park, IL

Public records on common legal problems in and around Highland Park, from federal agencies.

  • 1,177 people died in traffic crashes in Illinois in 2024, 9.3 per 100,000 residents (by county).
  • CMS lists 1 nursing home in Highland Park, averaging 3 of 5 stars (inspection results).
  • Illinois employers reported 6,393 severe work injuries to federal OSHA since 2015 (by city).
  • The U.S. Labor Department has found $144.3M in back wages owed to 158,021 Illinois workers since 2005 (by city).
  • Illinois consumers filed 301,877 complaints with the CFPB in the last 12 months, 10,358 of them about debt collection (by product).
  • 14 federal MDLs are being heard in Illinois courts; the largest is the Hair Relaxer litigation with 12,743 cases pending.
  • The USPTO lists 2,291 registered patent attorneys in Illinois (see who).
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