Brian J. Blitz

Principal

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As an experienced and highly respected Chicago family law attorney and Principal at Berger Schatz, Brian Blitz is known for his compassionate, holistic and collaborative approach.

Brian represents professional athletes, celebrities, business owners, C-suite executives, medical professionals, and their spouses in a variety of high-net-worth divorce and family law cases. With optimism and humanity, Brian understands that the divorce process can be daunting and, as such, remains committed to helping clients navigate complex business valuations, characterization of marital and non-marital assets, and child support and maintenance issues. Adept at handling hotly contested child custody matters, Brian places the well-being of clients and their families first.

Approach

A strategic problem solver, confidante and advocate, Brian believes family law should extend beyond achieving favorable financial outcomes. Combining empathy with advocacy, he provides an innovative and solutions-focused approach to complex and high-profile divorce and family law cases, grounded in mutual trust with his clients.

This holistic approach is supported by Brian’s deep understanding of his clients’ businesses, financial structures, family dynamics and long-term priorities. By aligning legal strategy with both financial and personal goals, he helps clients make informed decisions during times of transition.

A strong proponent of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and collaborative divorce, Brian has a keen sense of which matters are best resolved outside of court and which require litigation. He regularly represents clients in Chicago, Cook County and throughout Illinois, achieving efficient and positive outcomes by working effectively with opposing counsel and judges.

Reputation

As a member of Berger Schatz’s Executive Committee, Brian is widely respected by colleagues, judges and peers in the Chicago family law community. Among his professional accolades, he has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) since 2015 — an honor reserved for the nation’s leading family law practitioners. Year after year, Brian has also been recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers.

In 2026, Brian was named Best Lawyers’ Chicago Lawyer of the Year in Arbitration, selected as one of Illinois Super Lawyers’ Top 5 for Family Law and included in their Top 100 list. He was also recognized as a Crain’s Chicago Business 2019 Notable Gen X Leader in Law. Selected as part of the inaugural class, Brian was honored for his ability to influence change in the firm, for being a role model and mentor to other attorneys and for his commitment to advancing the legal profession and broader community.

Professional Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2014 – Present
    • Chicago’s Lawyer of the Year in Arbitration, 2026
    • Family Law
    • Family Law Arbitration
    • Family Law Mediation
    • Mediation
  • Illinois Super Lawyers, 2020 – Present
    • Top 5 in Family Law, 2026
    • Top 100, 2026
    • Rising Stars, 2009-2017
  • Leading Lawyers Network, 2012 – Present
  • Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, 2023 — Present
  • Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Gen X Leader in Law, 2019
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter), Fellow, 2015
  • Law Bulletin Media’s 40 Under Forty, 2010

Firm Administration

  • Executive Committee, Member

Publications & Interviews

Community Involvement

  • Wisdom Knot, 2019 – Present
  • Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, board member, 2009 – Present
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago mentoring program, mentor, 2018 – 2020

Brian Blitz

Contact

bblitz@bergerschatz.com
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Education

Northwestern University, Divorce Mediation Training Program, 2016 

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2002  

University of Texas-Austin, B.A., 1999 

Bar Admissions

Illinois

Professional Memberships

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois Bar Association

Sports Lawyers Association

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter), Fellow

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