Divorce & Separation Lawyers in zip code 60045 | 8 Available

Michael S. Sabath is a distinguished litigator with over twenty-five years of experience in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including matters involving complex financial issues, corporate valuations, non-marital asset protection, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as child custody, support, and visitation (including grandparent visitation).. Mr. Sabath is the managing partner of Berger Schatz’s Lake Forest office and has been a partner with Berger Schatz for over fifteen years.. A skilled negotiator, Mr. Sabath assists clients in reaching favorable settlements without the necessity of trial when possible. Mr. Sabath also regularly represents clients successfully in trials and appeals.. In 1999, Mr. Sabath was one of the youngest attorneys ever nominated as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter). He has been selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyerseach year since the inception of the designation, and named to the Leading Lawyer Network each year since 2004. He has earned a peer rating of BV Distinguished by Martindale Hubbell and also recently recognized and included in Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.. Mr. Sabath is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Lake County Bar Association; was past co-chair of the Family Law Committee Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter, and past Illinois Chapter Board of Managers of the Illinois Chapter of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers).

Area of Practice: Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois

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BERGER | SCHATZ.
300 E. Illinois Rd Suite 200.

I received my Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law. I have been practicing law for over 14 years with experience in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including custody and visitation, maintenance, child support, financial issues, adoptions and post decree actions.  I am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, The Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, and  Lake County Bar Association Family Law Committee.

Area of Practice: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Paternity, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois

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Riewer & Collins, LLC.
196 E. Westminster Road.

Valerie I. Steiner is a seasoned divorce and family law attorney who prioritizes her clients’ needs throughout every stage of representation. She specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of financial and custodial disputes, helping them understand their options and make informed decisions aligned with their priorities. With a focus on achieving her clients’ goals, Ms. Steiner employs tailored strategies and tools to deliver effective results. Her expertise includes litigating complex financial matters, such as those involving closely held businesses and executive compensation. Known for her ability to simplify intricate issues, she develops persuasive strategies to secure favorable outcomes.. Ms. Steiner is also deeply experienced in representing parents and children in high-conflict custody disputes. She provides compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging situations, empowering her clients with confidence and clarity. A frequent speaker and author, Ms. Steiner has presented on topics such as business valuation and litigation in divorce proceedings. She is admitted to practice in Illinois, Michigan, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Steiner is an active member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, and the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois

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Steiner Howeth Pasquesi & Hatch, Ltd..
560 Oakwood Ave. Suite 203.

More often than not, the better position at the negotiation table is the product of an even better position at trial. Applying that theory through careful listening, extensive preparation, and aggressive litigation, Brett M. Buckley provides an individualized approach to each case and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for his clients in their divorce and custody disputes.. An associate attorney with Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, Mr. Buckley represents business owners, executives, professionals, celebrities, professional athletes, people with multigenerational wealth and their spouses in divorce and custody disputes. Starting as a law clerk with the firm in 2011 and as an associate in 2013, Mr. Buckley concentrates his practice exclusively in the area of family law, including the distribution of multi-million dollar estates and complicated custody disputes.. A life-long Chicago-area resident who grew up on the city’s south side, Mr. Buckley attended Mount Carmel High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree from North Central College in Naperville, and earned his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School. While in law school, Mr. Buckley focused his studies on trial advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, and family law. During his final year of law school, he represented military veterans in their familial disputes on a pro bono basis through the John Marshall Law School's Veterans' Legal Aid Clinic.. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Buckley is the co-chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers' Section Family Law Committee and volunteers his time with the Michael Matters Foundation, a non-profit organization established for the purpose of raising awareness and funds for the treatment of glioblastoma brain tumors.

Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois

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225 East Deerpath Road.

As an accomplished Matrimonial and Family Law practitioner, Ms. McAlister understands that her clients are real people facing emotionally challenging decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. She is an experienced litigator known for her tenacity in the courtroom, yet she is accessible and sensitive to her clients throughout case proceedings.. Ms. McAlister is skilled in handling divorces involving substantial assets and complex estates, including the identification and valuation of real estate, securities, business interests, retirement funds, pension plans, tax shelters, overseas accounts, stock options, trusts, and other sources of wealth.. Ms. McAlister has over 10 years of experience representing clients in all areas of family law, dispute resolution, and litigation. Areas of expertise include divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time/child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, equitable distribution, and separation and settlement agreements. We also handle complex financial issues, matters involving corporate valuations, non-marital tracing, asset protection, and grandparent visitation.

Area of Practice: Family, Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois

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McAlister Law, Ltd..
1381 N. Western Ave.

Understanding that reaching an equitable financial settlement is a priority for clients, Carlton Marcyan, a partner of the firm and a certified public accountant and financial planner, applies his business acumen to financial discovery, analysis and litigation. With a focus on preserving assets, he guides clients to strategic decisions that have a positive return. Well-regarded by the business community and judges, Mr. Marcyan represents high-level executives and their spouses.. Known for his respectful style, Mr. Marcyan believes that listening carefully to clients and working together with them makes for a stronger case. He emphasizes matching the right divorce process to the client's needs. An experienced litigator, Mr. Marcyan has also been a leader in collaborative law.. Prior to joining Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, Mr. Marcyan worked for Coopers & Lybrand, one of the largest international accounting firms, and the Internal Revenue Service. His accounting expertise enables him to evaluate businesses objectively and quickly understand financial circumstances that elude other divorce lawyers.. A graduate of the John Marshall Law School, Mr. Marcyan received his bachelor's degree from DePaul University and completed his MBA, with honors, at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He is a Fellow of both the American and International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the American Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Society of CPAs, and Financial Planning Association. He is the past president of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois.  He currently serves as the president of the Lake County Bar Foundation.. Mr. Marcyan is listed in Best Lawyers of America, named a Leading Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, selected an Illinois Super Lawyer, and honored as the 2012 Chicago Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" and the 2014 and 2011 Chicago Collaborative Law "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America.. He is the author of numerous articles and presents programs throughout the country on topics including trial practice, financial and tax aspects of divorce  and collaborative law.

Area of Practice: General Practice, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois



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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP.
100 N. Field Dr..

Joshua Jackson is a partner with Jackson Buckley & Pfanenstiel LLP. An experienced litigator and skilled negotiator, he focuses his practice on complex family law matters, including novel property division and support issues, interstate and international issues, business valuation, interstate custody disputes, trusts, tax issues, and orders of protection.. Hallmarks of Joshua’s representation are individualized attention, exceptional client communication, enthusiasm for tackling the most difficult legal issues, and working tenaciously to resolve his client’s problems using a strategic, practical approach. Joshua believes that having a mastery of the law, negotiation strategy, and trial skills is critical to successfully representing clients. Equally important, and often overlooked, is understanding people - what motivates them, what will convince them to accept a client’s position, and what will stop them from taking a harmful course of action. That is what many disputes are about at their core. Joshua utilizes his skills and experience to favorably resolve his clients’ disputes.. Family law cases, unlike most types of litigation, involve ever-changing facts. Successful representation requires strategic thinking and a broad skillset. Joshua collaborates with other attorneys to settle cases, but when necessary, litigates the most difficult issues presented in family law cases. He frequently represents clients who come from other attorneys and are dissatisfied with their one-size-fits-all approach. Joshua understands that all too often, attorneys have an always settle or always litigate mentality. One of the most important aspects of his representation is advising a client when to be aggressive and when to collaborate. “I will tell you when to tap the breaks and when to hit the accelerator.”. Among his many career achievements, Joshua has earned recognition to “The Best Lawyers in America” list since 2016 and was honored as one of Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch” in 2018. Joshua has also been named to the Illinois Leading Lawyers list and to the Illinois Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers since 2014. He has been called upon as a speaker and lecturer on family law issues including tax issues, property division, bifurcation, and arbitration for bar associations and as a guest lecturer at DePaul University College of Law.. A published author, Joshua has written articles for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Law Journal Newsletters, and he has also co-authored the chapter on Marital Settlement Agreements for multiple editions of “Illinois Family Law: Property and Financial Aspects of Dissolution Actions” for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.. Joshua’s notable post-law school training includes the Harvard Law School Negotiation Institute Workshop and the American Bar Association / National Institute for Trial Attorneys’ Trial Advocacy Institute.. An active leader in his community, Joshua has served as President of the Lake Forest Caucus – a non-partisan volunteer organization that identifies, vets, and slates individuals for community leadership positions including mayor, alderman, and school board. He served as President as part of four (4) years of service in that organization.

Area of Practice: General Practice, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois



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Jackson Buckley & Pfanenstiel, LLP.
1040 N. Western Avenue.

"It is my goal that each client be well informed and educated about all the retirement plans involved in a case before deciding whether and how to divide the retirement plans as part of an equitable resolution of the entire case.". Retirement plans are often one of the most valuable assets in a divorce. There are many different types of retirement plans, and the rules and regulations regarding division of the plans are complex.  I concentrates my practice exclusively on the evaluation and analysis of retirement plans in association with the litigation of complex family law matters.  My mastery on the subject allows me to educate clients about their retirement plans, explain the options available for dividing the plans, and maximize the assets. Not only do I have a J.D., I earned, with honors, an L.L.M in Employee Benefits from the John Marshall Law School.  I am uniquely qualified to prepare Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and other orders dividing retirement plans.  Ms. Voigt strongly believes that time spent analyzing retirement plans while the divorce is pending will save the client time and money.

Area of Practice: Social Security Benefits & Disability, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Zip code: 60045, Lake Forest, Illinois



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Schiller, Ducanto & Fleck, LLP.
225 East Deerpath Road.