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Chicago area native Olivia Sarmas-Ford, a partner at Kaveny + Kroll, is an accomplished personal injury and medical malpractice attorney with more than a decade of experience advocating for clients’ rights. Her mission is to seek justice for personal injury victims, many who share one thing in common—they never imagined it would happen to them.

When selecting a family law attorney, Ilene B. Goldstein emphasizes the importance of evaluating key factors: Does the attorney have extensive knowledge, substantial experience, and a thorough understanding of cases similar to yours? Can you build a strong and trusting relationship with them? Will they provide the personalized attention your case requires? With more than

Attorney Todd R. Warren knows that divorce is one of the most highly charged and personal areas of the law. What people need most is an attorney they can trust—one who not only has their back, but also has the ability to creatively problem-solve with the opposing counsel and the court. “Often opposing lawyers lose

Sonia E. Pasquesi exudes strength and control when advocating on behalf of her clients in both the courtroom and during negotiations. Pasquesi relies on her deep understanding of the law to strategically navigate through the personal and complicated issues which arise in divorce and family law. Prior to her current firm, Pasquesi worked in foreclosure

Kristin M. Howeth is a fearless and persistent advocate on behalf of her clients. Focusing her practice on divorce and family law, Howeth understands the care that must be taken when representing people during some of their toughest times. “Helping someone navigate the complexities of divorce or other family law matters requires more than just

With over 17 years of courtroom experience, Katharine Hatch has honed a unique ability to read the room and most importantly the presiding judge, which is the key to her success as a trial lawyer. Hatch, who obtained her J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law, has litigated more than 50 trials—ranging from