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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 over 50 trials—ranging from multi-million-

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. Howeth prioritizes working closely with her clients to truly understand their goals: developing creative and practical

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

Valerie I. Steiner prioritizes her client’s needs as the most important component of her representation in her divorce and family law practice. During the complexity and confusion that comes with financial and custodial disputes, Steiner helps her clients understand their options and make decisions in line with their priorities. Steiner then executes her client’s goals

Fredric Bryan Lesser has been in private law practice for 43 years as both a litigator and estate planner, representing individuals and families, and counseling owners and principals of privately held businesses. As a partner in Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, a top trust and estate firm in Lake Forest that helps clients understand the