Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Family Law Mediation
Family Law Legal Guide 2025
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David Ainley begins every relationship with his matrimonial law clients by helping them identify the desired end result and then maintaining their focus on that goal throughout the process. As an experienced trial attorney, Mr. Ainley draws on his considerable knowledge and experience in accounting, business valuation and tax issues to excel in complex high asset, business and real estate cases. Mr. Ainley’s extensive understanding and training in child custody matters allows him to ami...
Shawn D. Bersson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Shawn D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
Erin B. Bodendorfer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Erin B., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dan Stefani is recognized nationally for his innovation in both litigation and settlement of financial issues pertaining to matrimonial law, particularly those that require detailed analyses of complex transactions and business valuations. His work on behalf of mainly high net worth clients, as well as spouses of high net worth individuals, involves valuations of closely held corporations, partnerships and other entities, child custody and support issues, as well as paternity and domestic vio...
With twenty-five years of family law experience, co-principal P. André Katz represents high-profile, high net worth clients, often in the worlds of business, sports and entertainment. Mr. Katz is a successful litigator and recognized expert in international child custody and jurisdictional disputes, handling overseas cases in Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. A highly sought-after speaker and well-published writer on a wide range of family law topics, he has lectured thr...
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