Margaret Bennett
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Margaret Bennett. Highly Experienced Illinois Family Law Attorney Named as a Top 50 Super Lawyer. Margaret A. Bennett is the principal of Bennett Law Firm in Oak Brook, Illinois, having practiced family law, and litigated and mediated divorces for over 30 years. During her career as a family law attorney, Ms. Bennett received legislative appointment to serve on the Illinois Family Law Study Committee that revised state law provisions relating to family law, child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, and the allocation of assets.. Ms. Bennett is an appointed member of the Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee wherein child support guidelines are reviewed and recommended changes, if any, are made to the state legislature. Ms. Bennett is an appointed member of the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association (2009 - 2020). She recently co-authored articles on child support and the new Spousal Maintenance Guidelines for the Illinois State Bar Association Bar Journal. Ms. Bennett testified before the Judiciary Committee of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, Illinois on family law issues (2014 - 2018). She is the Co-Chair of the Child Support Subcommittee of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section for the term 2010 - 2020. Ms. Bennett served as Chair of the DuPage County Bar Association Family Law & Practice Committee.. Margaret Bennett has written and contributed numerous articles to various publications, the most recent of which are the Child Support and Maintenance Calculation Guide published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and, Serving the Best Interests of a Child with Significant Developmental Delays published by the Illinois State Bar Association's Section on Family Law. Ms. Bennett was instrumental in drafting the Income Shares Child Support legislation, the updates and guideline changes to the spousal maintenance statute, and The Parentage Act of 2015. Ms. Bennett conducts legal seminars relating to the new legislation. The seminars are offered in Illinois to fellow attorneys, to judges, and to paralegals, all of whom are involved in the practice of family law.. Margaret Bennett's dedication to her profession has not gone without notice. She has been the recipient of many honors and awards. She was recognized as one of the top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers (2012 - 2020). Ms. Bennett has also been named as a Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers (2013 - 2020). She was presented with the prestigious Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award by the Illinois State Bar Association in recognition of her dedication to the practice of family law. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys recognized Ms. Bennett as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Services.. Martindale-Hubbell rated Ms. Bennett AV Preeminent, the highest rating available, since 1998. Ms. Bennett was named to the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011 - 2020). Additionally, Ms. Bennett attained the highest possible rating by , one of the leading lawyer-rating websites.. Currently, Margaret Bennett specializes in collaborative and cooperative divorces and legal separations, and serves as mediator for divorces, child custody matters, and parentage matters. She received specialized training to conduct mediations and work in the collaborative divorce law process.. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit or call.
Area of Practice: Arbitration & Mediation, Probate , Securities , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Zip code: 60523, Oak Brook, Illinois
Margaret Bennett
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Bennett Law Firm LLC.
2015 Spring Road.
Jason Shore
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We’re proud to announce that Jason Shore, divorce, family and immigration lawyer, joined Stern Perkoski Mendez as Partner on May 1, 2022.. Jason brings more than a decade of immigration law and divorce experience to our firm, as well as a wealth of knowledge to our clients. As a compassionate advocate, he focuses on ensuring children’s best interest in both family and immigration law cases. Jason also works as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and provides recommendations to the Court for minor children during parentage (formerly known as custody) cases.. Jason recognizes that when people contact Stern Perkoski Mendez to dissolve their marriage, it’s not just a legal issue—but also a personal challenge. He’s a careful listener who is committed to understanding your situation and ensuring that you understand every step of the legal process as you separate from your spouse.. An expert immigration attorney and strong believer in immigrant rights, Jason also works with clients to obtain the documentation needed to live and work in the United States—including H1B, O-1 and F1 visas. His compassion and determination, along with his fluency in Spanish, make him an asset to each of his immigration clients.. Whether he’s working with a divorce client, on an immigration case or as a GAL, Jason’s biggest priority is keeping kids and families happy. We’re proud to have him on our team. Welcome, Jason!. Jason is accepting new clients for divorce and family law cases, as well as both family-based and employment-based immigration cases. If you’d like to work with Jason, please request a free consultation online or give us a call at. Jason can meet with you at our office in Oakbrook Terrace, via Zoom, or at another location convenient for you.
Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation
Zip code: 60523, Oak Brook, Illinois
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Stern Perkoski Mendez.
1200 Jorie Blvd.
Marie Sarantakis
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Marie Sarantakis is a prominent family law attorney, bestselling author, and nationally recognized divorce coach. She has appeared on the long-running daytime television program “Divorce Court”, Fox News Radio, and in Chicago Magazine.. Marie is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. She concentrates her legal practice exclusively in family law. In 2024, Marie received distiction from the Greek America Foundation by being recognized with the prestigious 40 Under Forty Awards and was inducted into Wilmot Union High School's Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Illinois State Bar Association named Marie ‘Young Lawyer of the Year’. She was also recognized as one of the Top Forty Young Attorneys in the United States by the American Bar Association (as a 2023 On the Rise Award recipient). Marie has been named a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers and featured in Chicago Magazine for five (5) consecutive years. She has earned numerous other recognitions in the legal industry, some of which include, being named one of the Top Ten (10) Family Law Attorneys in Illinois by Attorney & Practice Magazine, Ten (10) Best Attorneys in Illinois by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, and a Fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.. Marie has earned the designation of a Certified Financial Litigator (“CFL”) with the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. She is also trained as a mediator (by the Center for Conflict Resolution), arbitrator (by the DuPage County Bar Association), guardian ad litem/child representative (by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services), and collaborative law practitioner (by the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois).. Marie is very active in the legal community having published over thirty (30) articles in legal publications and taught over seventeen (17) continuing education seminars to Illinois attorneys. In addition to her own Amazon best-selling book, “How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win”, she has also authored a chapter on orders of protection for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s “Family Law: Dissolutions of Marriage Court Proceedings” instructional handbook for attorneys. Marie has been appointed to numerous bar leadership committee roles, including but not limited to, Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Family Law Committee, Chair of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association Ethics Committee, and the Board of Governors of the West Suburban Bar Association.. Prior to starting her own practice, she interned for Justice Thomas Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, and the Kenosha County Public Defender’s Office. Marie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree (manga cum laude) from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin and her Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. During law school she received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards receiving the highest grades in her class for white collar crime, constitutional law, and evidence. She was also recognized with the inaugural Anthony J. Fornelli Emerging Leaders Award from the Justinian Society of Lawyers. During her undergraduate studies, Marie was a Wingspread Fellow of the Johnson Foundation, Clausen Scholar, and received a Patterson Leadership Award from Lake Forest College. Marie attended high school at Wilmot Union High School and in 2024 she was inducted into the Wilmot Hall of Fame.. Outside of work, Marie enjoys automobiles, cooking, and traveling with her German Shepard, Athena.
Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation
Zip code: 60523, Oak Brook, Illinois
Marie Sarantakis
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Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd..
1220 Kensington Rd., Suite #250.
Cameron Goodman
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Cameron H. Goodman is the founder and managing attorney of Goodman Law Firm, an experienced Chicago area boutique law firm specializing in divorce and family law. Mr. Goodman attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he double majored in History and Political Science. Knowing a career in law was in his future he interned for a law firm while in college and served as a member of the University of Wisconsin's Mock Trial Team. Mr. Goodman began his legal career in 2000 after graduating from Chicago-Kent College of Law with High Honors. While in law school, Mr. Goodman served as a member of both the Chicago-Kent Law Review and Moot Court Team. Mr. Goodman also had the distinct honor of being elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Goodman earned a Certificate in Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Mr. Goodman continues to use the skills he garnered in this unique program today. After graduating, Mr. Goodman had the opportunity to work for some of Chicago's finest law firms where he worked as a litigator gaining valuable experience under the supervision of Chicago's most well respected attorneys.PhilosophyToday, Mr. Goodman uses his experience to advocate for his clients. With over sixteen years of legal experience, he understands that when you hire an attorney you expect a relentless, but efficient advocate who will fight on your behalf. Mr. Goodman has the skill necessary to win courtroom battles, the creativity and demeanor to negotiate settlements and the insight to know when to take which course of action. Mr. Goodman believes his clients deserve continuity of representation, which means he will handle your case from start to finish. This approach eliminates the additional billable hours often necessary when a new attorney is staffed on your case. It also means Mr. Goodman will personally and timely respond to your family law questions and will have full knowledge of your case when you call. Mr. Goodman subscribes to a client-centric approach to the practice of law. This means educating his clients at each step in the process.
Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation
Zip code: 60523, Oak Brook, Illinois
Cameron Goodman
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Goodman Law Firm LLC.
700 Commerce Dr Ste 500.
Natalie Cappetta
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Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation
Zip code: 60523, Oak Brook, Illinois
Natalie Cappetta
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Cappetta & Associates Ltd.
1900 Spring Rd Ste 102.
David King
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To learn more about Attorney David King, visit his attorney page on his website at:. Dupage Family Law Attorney David A. King is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced advocate for clients throughout Dupage, Oak Brook, and the surrounding communities. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association and is a respected member of the local legal community. He has published numerous legal articles and lectured on many family law related topics. Started work in the legal field as a law clerk in 1991, David has spent more than two decades in practice striving to put dignity back into the divorce process. He offers personalized service and dedicated representation to every client that comes to the Law Office of David A. King, P.C. Schedule your initial consultation by calling today.
Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation
Zip code: 60523, Oak Brook, Illinois
David King
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Law Office of David A. King, P.C..
Drake Oak Brook Office Plaza.
Sallie Lupescu
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Sallie Moutvic Lupescu is a Senior Associate with Bennett Law Firm, LLC. She concentrates in the areas of family law and divorce litigation and practices in DuPage, Will and Cook Counties. Ms. Lupescu attended Indiana University’s Bloomington campus, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Slavic Language and Literature, and a minor in Spanish. She attended law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law, while working as a litigation paralegal at a large firm in Chicago. Ms. Lupescu received her Juris Doctorate with honors.. After graduation, Ms. Lupescu worked as a family law litigator for several years concentrating in domestic relations and appellate cases. Thereafter, she accepted a position as real estate counsel with the U.S. Legal Department at McDonald’s Corporation where she worked on drafting technical contracts, supervised contract negotiations, negotiated national agreements and managed outside counsel on litigation. While at McDonald’s Corporation, Ms. Lupescu assisted her regional team in regularly obtaining corporate recognition awards for meeting their annual development goals, and trained corporate and regional personnel on addressing other legal issues. She returned to private practice in 2008 with Bennett Law Firm, LLC, where she now practices exclusively in family law matters.. In 2009, Ms. Lupescu was elected to the Board of Education for Downers Grove District 58, where she currently serves as the Vice President of the Board, the Chairman of the Legislative Committee, and a member of the Policy Committee. She previously served as the Chairman of the Policy Committee, a member of the Insurance Committee, and liaison for the Board’s just recently completed Superintendent search.. Ms. Lupescu was responsible for organizing a program and coordinating the speakers for the DuPage County Bar Association Family Law and Practice Committee meeting on April 24, 2012 on the topic “Non-Minor Support for the Mentally or Physically Disabled Child.” Ms. Lupescu was also a featured speaker at the meeting and spoke about providing for the disabled child whose parents are in the process of a divorce or who are divorced, and provisions in the Marital Settlement Agreement to protect the disabled child after the child reaches age 18. The program also included issues of guardianship for the disabled child, estate planning issues affecting the disabled child, and resources such as federal and state funding and services available for the disabled child.
Area of Practice: Divorce & Separation
Zip code: 60523, Oak Brook, Illinois
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Bennett Law Firm LLC.
2015 Spring Road.