Attorney Profile

In my 24-year law career I have come to understand that there are two ways to approach the practice of law: as a warrior or as a healer. I first strive to heal my client's situation if at all possible, and if not, to aggressively represent my client's interests at trial.

As an experienced Chicago Family Law Lawyer, I have practiced law in Illinois since 1986 and in Wisconsin since 1992. I am a former assistant state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois and am licensed to practice in the federal courts in the Northeast District of Illinois. I have also been a licensed Illinois arbitrator for 24 years.

I am an experienced litigator in family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody, child support and visitation enforcement. I believe that my experience has taught me to evaluate a case fairly and impartially, allowing to advise my client of the strengths and weaknesses of their cases.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crimes
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills

Litigation Percentage

• 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1986
• Wisconsin, 1992
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education

• DePaul University, 1984
  B.A.
  
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
  
  
• Wisconsin Bar Association
  
  
• American Bar Association
  
  

Birth Information

• 1954