Abels & Annes in Chicago handles a range of simple and complex injury cases resulting from bike and car accidents, animal attacks, and nursing home abuse. The firm also helps clients with defective drug injuries, insurances disputes, and medical malpractice claims. Abels & Annes work on a contingency fee basis and a satisfied client said that Abels & Annes, “handled my case very quickly while keeping me informed of the developments in the case until it was brought to a satisfactory end.”
Chicago, IL 60602Chicago, IL 60602
Boyle & Feinberg is a law firm in Chicago with over 30 years of experience in complex divorce. The firm works with high-net-worth clients including professionals, athletes, and executives. Boyle & Feinberg practice mediation and collaborative law, and handle cases involving same-sex unions, the property division of business assets, and pet custody. The firm’s attorneys are “diligent in their pursuit of resolution that provides” clients with “the most benefits.”
Chicago, IL 60602Chicago, IL 60602
Brigitte Schmidt Bell is a collaborative law firm in Chicago that focuses on divorce, elder law, and mediation. The firm also handles post-decree disputes, legal separation, and prenuptial agreements. Brigitte Schmidt Bell is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, the Bar of the Northern District, and the United States Tax Court. The firm is involved in professional outreach programs and offers 40-hour mediation training classes to the public.
Chicago, IL 60601Chicago, IL 60601
Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm is an appellate and trial practice in Chicago that focuses on dealership and franchise litigation. The firm also handles legal malpractice, state and federal criminal defense, and whistle-blowing cases. A satisfied client said, “a lawsuit on day one would have been otherwise crippling if not for the legal expertise provided by Carmen at this critical time.”
Chicago, IL 60602Chicago, IL 60602
Faustin A. Pipal JR in Chicago has 23 years of experience in arbitration, mediation, and ADR consulting for Resolute Systems. Attorney Faustin A. Papil JR handles complex and employment resolutions, insurance coverage disputes, and premises liability claims. The attorney is a member of The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and the United States Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s external mediation program.
Chicago, IL 60606Chicago, IL 60606
Greenberg & Sinkovits is a family and matrimonial law practice in Chicago. The firm deals with divorce, child custody, order of protection, and guardianship cases. Greenberg & Sinkovits also offers mediation, estate planning, and probate services. It is the firm’s goal to handle all cases with “guidance, confidentiality, and compassion.” A satisfied client said the attorneys at Greenberg & Sinkovits, “explained the legal terms thoroughly, helped me weigh pros and cons of every decision.”
Chicago, IL 60602Chicago, IL 60602
Laurie & Brennan are attorneys in Chicago that mediate construction disputes. The firm offers project delivery and procurement, arbitration, and avoidance, and resolution services. Laurie & Brennan has worked on high profile projects with clients including Soldier Field Stadium, Prudential Center, and Arlington International Racecourse. The firm has received recognition from professional organizations including Leading Lawyers Network and the American Arbitration Association.
Chicago, IL 60606Chicago, IL 60606
Mary Patricia Benz is an appellate and trial lawyer in Chicago that has over 30 years of experience. The firm practices mediation and arbitration services for commercial clients and litigation and appeals for corporations and individuals. Mary Patricia Benz serves as a witness for ARDC defense and offers ethics counseling to lawyers. Mary Patricia Benz has settled complex disputes including breach of contract, business torts, and ERISA cases, and she is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and American Arbitration Association.
Chicago, IL 60602Chicago, IL 60602
Moran Labor Arbitration Services in Chicago has experience working with a range of private industries including transportation and trucking, construction, and higher education. Moran Labor Arbitration Services handles employment discrimination, contract application, and interpretation disputes. Moran Labor Arbitration Services is a member of the American Arbitration Association and Association for Conflict Resolution.
Chicago, IL 60606Chicago, IL 60606
Pedersen & Weinstein in Chicago offers legal representation and counsel to clients involved in employment disputes. The firm handles discrimination and harassment suits, severance agreements, medical leave violations, and retaliatory discharge claims. The attorneys of Pedersen & Weinstein earned JD’s from DePaul University and Indiana University School of Law, and are AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Chicago, IL 60604Chicago, IL 60604
Robert Berliner is a mediator and attorney in Chicago that has experience with business, real estate, construction, partnership, family business and bankruptcy disputes. Mr. Berliner also practices arbitration, settlement counsel, and serves as an expert witness in real estate cases some of which include claims of legal malpractice. A satisfied client said that Mr. Berliner “understood the most important aspects of the conflicting arguments that needed to be emphasized to each party in order to reach a common sense agreement."
Chicago, IL 60603Chicago, IL 60603
Weiss-Kunz & Oliver is a family law firm in Chicago that handles collaborative divorce, same-sex marriage, and legal separation. The firm practices ADR techniques including mediation and offers Guardian ad Litems and parenting coordinators for evasion cases. Weiss-Kunz & Oliver also works with high net worth clients and has litigated against Chicago law firms including Berger Schatz and Schiller DuCanto & Fleck. The firm’s attorneys are “consummate negotiators and aggressive litigators,” and they are members of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, the District of Illinois State Bar Association.
Chicago, IL 60601Chicago, IL 60601
Zeller Law in Chicago practices commercial litigation, estate planning, and trademark legal services for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and private companies. The firm also handles settlement and contract negotiation, limited liability partnership, and entity comparison. Zeller Law has flexible payment options including fixed-rate, hourly, and contingency pricing, monthly memberships and free consultations for clients.
Chicago, IL 60602Chicago, IL 60602
Mediation is a voluntary process, and both parties must put in the work for it to succeed. If either party stops working toward a compromise, the mediation can fail. And, it can also fail if the parties reach a point that they simply can't agree. In such cases, you might choose another course of action, such as arbitration or a court trial.
During a child custody mediation, the mediator will likely encourage each party to focus on the needs of the child or children. The parties work together to agree on custody. They typically won't discuss matters of child support, marital property, or other factors of the divorce—unless the mediation is for the whole divorce. If you are attending mediation, it is advised to come prepared to discuss what's in the best interest of your children and situation, but also be prepared to reach a compromise.