I met Patty a couple years back through a professional networking event. She is very personable…read moreand works to understand the needs of her client. I brought her my family law case and she worked with me to develop a strategy, was attentive to my needs, and kept me informed throughout the process. Understand that no attorney can ever guarantee an outcome, just prepare you for certain outcomes and work towards them. Judges make their final decision at the end of the day and they try to be fair to both parties, which makes it difficult in parenting situations. Patty did a great job of communicating this with me and setting proper expectations.

Patricia was able to terminate my alimony after my retirement without too many difficulties. This…read morewas made difficult on her by my ex's attorney, but she cut through a lot of delay tactics and was able to not only get things done timely but was able to explain to me along the way what she was doing and what she expected. She made a difficult effort painless, and I highly recommend her to anyone on either side of a domestic situation.

Believe the bad reviews. Ineffective, lazy and incompetent lawyer. He does not follow through or…read moredo what he says. Dishonest and not knowledgeable. Better suited for used car sales than legal representation. Do not hire!

I don't know where to start. There is so much neglect here that I have no choice but to report him…read moreto the Illinois Bar Association, ARDC, and I've spent nearly a month preparing documents for an online company that exposes bad attorneys nationwide. We hired Ken in early Dec 2021 to help our son. His Ex girlfriend was alienating the child despite there being a temporary court order for my son to have visitation. There was no cause to keep the child from him. On the contrary, my son had a great relationship with his 2 year old. She got a new boyfriend and decided to stop letting him see the child. This should have been a simple case of contempt and then we move on. Not at all. It took nearly a year, Oct 2022, for my son to get time that is slowly increasing as the child gets re adjusted. Almost a year and he never addressed our Petition for Rule, the one thing that we hired him to do. Tons of judges chamber meetings where he would come out and have another reason why they can't have a trial that was supposed to happen in April 2022. Almost December, no trial. Instead he sends over an order from a court date that my son had no knowledge with directives on specific visitation dates that my son had no opportunity to address. I have addressed him several times regarding not advising my son of court dates, not returning calls, texts, and emails. At one point he told me he was not going to charge my son, assuming because he dropped the ball so many times, yet he still sent him a bill. I will post the results of these investigations once they become available because attorneys charging 5x minimum wage should provide services that justify the value of services equal to the cost. This website will start to hold attorneys accountable and force them to stop conspiring in the Judges chambers to make their jobs easier. Ken is soft, he's negligent in his professional duties to his clients, and I do not recommend.

I was trying to find help for my brother regarding a child support case. He had waited until the…read morelast minute and was completely unprepared for his court appearance, which was only a couple days away. I contacted the Chicago Bar and was referred to Joanne Bruzgul. I was a little surprised when I actually reached someone on a Friday afternoon, and after explaining my situation to her Associate, I was told that Joanne would review the information, and I would get a call back if she was able to help. Amazingly, I got a call back that same day (after 5pm), and we spent a good half hour going over my brother's case. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get my brother to commit to using her services, but I was extremely grateful for the generous amount of time Joanne took to go through his options with me. Overall, I found Joanne to be professional, patient and very helpful.

JoAnne solved a particularly thorny probate problem we had. There is no question of her…read moreunderstanding of the law and its ramifications and, even more, of the people involved in the legal, financial, and business world of Chicago. She was particularly good at explaining different legal strategies and identifying what would most likely be best for us. Moreover, once we understood what the plan was, we were very impressed by how carefully, thoroughly, and quickly she executed it. The outcome could not have been better for us. We recommend JoAnne Bruzgul In the highest possible terms.

From the moment I found Taradash Given, P.C., I felt the difference. Although my legal process is…read morestill getting underway, Dean Taradash and Liz Torres have already given me something invaluable: the reassurance that I do not have to carry this alone. Their patience, intentionality, urgency, and genuine support have been extraordinary. They listen, respond with purpose, and make me feel that my concerns truly matter. Together, they have given me everything I needed in a legal team--clarity, compassion, strength, and action. What Dean and Liz may not even realize is that, through their guidance, they have also taught me to be more thoughtful and intentional in how I approach this process. As a mother trying to hold everything together while figuring it out one step at a time, that has meant more to me than I can fully express. They have made one of the most overwhelming chapters of my life feel far less lonely. Dean and Liz are absolute rock stars. I am incredibly grateful and feel so fortunate to have found them and Taradash Given, P.C. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. If you are researching family-law attorneys the way I did, please know that I researched extensively and even worked with a couple of attorneys before finding this team. Dean Taradash is the attorney you need--and his right hand, Liz Torres, is truly one of a kind. I absolutely love her! Thank you both for making me feel heard, supported, and protected. I am so grateful to have you in my corner!

I am very grateful to Taradash/Given P.C law office particularly Morgan Given represented me in my…read moredivorce. She has an excellent knowledge of family law, thorough and professional . Felt was well represented and had complete faith in her abilities . She is compassionate and understanding and made difficult somewhat easier, felt supported the whole legal process and the support team worked professionally and an extra mile to support me . I highly recommend The Taradash/Given for any divorce situation. It will make easier, amicably if possible because of their professionalism and experience and they even shorten waiting and we won . E.M

The whole practice at this Law Firm has been the most professional and diligent dedicated Lawyers I…read morehave ever met. They never quit and never give up. The family Law practice is a highly emotional situation for those having to go through Divorce or custody. January Family Law makes the whole situation understandable. Karina has been a fantastic Lawyer and I would recommend any of the Lawyers in the Practice to represent you.

I thought this was going to be a good fit, based on performance observation and the consultation,…read morebut behind the scenes it turned out not to be. I require thoroughness; timely communication; and an appropriate window to review and complete requested documents. As another person stated this practice/ staff is petty. I gave two stars because some goals were accomplished. Overall, I would not recommend.

Weiss Kunz and Oliver may be a fresh team, but Maxine Wiess Kunz is an amazing attorney…read more Maxine has 6 excellent qualities: 1. She worked with a big legal firm for years, knows all the judges, lawyers, and has garnered respect and is well-networked with other lawyers and Judges. She is up-and-coming and very well networked and liked. 2. She can skillfully present and argue a case. 3. She listens--to me, the Judge, the other lawyers. Why court is in session she holds the floor because she hears everything and responds accordingly. 4. She cares and is client-oriented--she is attentive to my priorities and my budget, and acts with these two things in mind. She was both my second lawyer on a protracted divorce settlement, and, later, she was my post-decree lawyer. The difference I have in priorities is reflected the way she represents me--highly appropriate to each situation. 5. She and Oliver are compassionate. They are not a standard legal firm. They are people, who care, and have chosen to forge a path that is both skilled and ethical. 6. Overall, the firm is CHILD-centered as well as YOU centered. Both as lawyer and GAL, Weiss Kunz reduces the confusion created by the civil court system and keeps you focused on the overall, healthy family picture. I am so happy Weiss Kunz and Oliver exists. She has left the big league for reason #4--she realized the higher she rose, the less able she was to work with her client's priorities and budgets. Now she and Oliver can focus on listening and hearing their clients better--with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and caring put forth in their partnership. Weiss Kunz volunteers for the Lilac Tree, is a GAL, and an actual caring person, even though she's also a razor sharp, highly skilled lawyer. This is a firm to consult!

Used them for my divorce. Very expensive. Only give you 9 days to pay your bill. Insane. The lawyer…read morehandling my divorce, Kasia Knaugle was pregnant when taking my case. Did not know that, and it was not disclosed until when the time came to show up in court, and she did not, someone else filled in for her, because of Covid. This was the very early stages of the pandemic and the virtual hearings were not set up yet. The lawyer that showed up, went in to the judges chambers with my ex-wife's lawyer, and a deal was made. What?????????? A bad deal for me. Then, Kasia went on maternity leave. She was replaced with someone who yelled at me on the phone. I was billed for phone calls made to my ex-wife's lawyer. I feel that if I am billed for an official phone call, I should be part of the discussion. Just like the documents, no documents should be sent to the other lawyer without the person's signature or approval. Which they did ask for my approval for every document. I ended up with about 30K in lawyer fees, all the marital debt, and child support, well higher than what the statutory would be. The law clearly states that the ordinary medical expenses should be covered by the child support. My lawyer argued with me that it does not. 750 IL CS 5/505 clearly states: A portion of the basic child support obligation is intended to cover basic ordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses. I am left with paying 60% of co-pays and 100% of medical insurance. I am being sincere, and not saying this out of spite, but I really felt like my lawyer did not have my best interest at heart. None of the three + Maxine who were involved in my case. Stay away at all costs from this place.

In 2014, I went through one of the most difficult times in my life, I was faced with a divorce…read more Like everyone in that situation, I was confused, scared and unsure. I did not know the first thing about hiring a lawyer let alone talking to one. A good friend of mine told me to contact his attorney, Anita Ventrelli. He told me that even if I hired her for a one-hour consultation, it would make a world of difference and help give clarity to the situation. As I am writing this and thinking about it, in my most sincere and heartfelt matter, his words could not have rung truer. From the first moment I walked in her office, Anita was professional and compassionate. She helped me sort through and answer all of my questions. She explained the law to me and what to expect, and told me what I needed to do. I walked out of the office with a feeling of reassurance that things were going to be ok. Her experience and understanding of the law blew me away. She is amazing and I couldn't have been more happy with the outcome of my case. I have found Anita to be one of the kindest, most honest and good people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Anita along with her entire firm, Schiller DuCanto, and Fleck are at what I deem the pinnacle of practicing law. Anita Ventrelli by far is the best family law attorney in the City of Chicago!

Awful firm. Exorbitant fees from the Wheaton office. They spent the $40,000 retainer in a matter of…read moreweeks then went on to charge hundreds of thousands of dollars in a few months. Then they withdrew before a trial and sued. Hiring them was the biggest mistake in my life. Run.

From the very first consultation, we felt confident that we were in the right hands. Ian not only…read moredealt with a crunched and I mean crunched time frame at the onset of him taking our case in addition, he needed to deal with the Petitioner (mom) 78 years of age and her 2 concerned daughters. We were firing a gazillion questions via email and calls daily! Ian took the time to truly listen to our concerns, explain the options clearly, explain the law and build a strategy that was tailored to mom's situation. Throughout the entire process, Ian was consistently responsive, transparent, and patient with any and all questions. What impressed me most was his balance of strength and empathy. In the courtroom, Ian was sharp, prepared, and unwavering -- a true advocate who fought for moms' best interests. Outside the courtroom, he showed genuine care for all of us as a people, not just clients. Expressing empathy and true kindness when we needed it the most. That combination of legal skill and human compassion is rare . I highly recommend Ian to anyone facing a divorce or family law matter. He is not only an outstanding attorney but also a trusted ally. Ian was an incredible source and shoulder for my mom and for my sister and I, always armed with information and strategies. His readiness, clarity, and steady communication gave us all peace of mind in an extremely stressful and tumultuous situation. When Ian was unavailable his assistant Jan, made sure to get all messages and information to Ian immediately! We couldn't have asked for a better attorney to help our mom through such a difficult time. After 3 attorneys in this ordeal, I only wish we had found him first!!! Thank you Ian!!!

Awful. When the judge advises that you get a new attorney and opposing counsel asks why you're…read morestill in court when this should have been done months ago, you know you made a bad choice. That would have been shocking but the $8k bill (on top of the first $10k+) to do nothing was an earlier sign. As a stage 4 cancer patient, I admit I do expect to see a bit more humanity. Naive.