Rachel Kolesar
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 About Rachel Kolesar
Rachel Kolesar is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Rachel Kolesar is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Family Law
- Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
Current Firm: Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP
Education: DePaul University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Chicago, IL
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