Marcelle "Marcy" Kott
About Marcelle Kott
Marcelle Kott is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Marcelle Kott is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Collaborative Law: Family Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
- Family Law Mediation
Current Firm: Berger Schatz
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Chicago, IL
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