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Berger Schatz congratulates partner David H. Levy, who recently completed training and earned certification from the AAML in matrimonial law arbitration. Mr. Levy, who is an experienced litigator and recognized authority in the field of matrimonial law, is now part of a select group of approximately 300 AAML-certified matrimonial law arbitrators nationwide. For more information […]

Berger Schatz proudly congratulates partner Andrew D. “Drew” Eichner, who recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the Firm. Mr. Eichner joined the Firm in 1988 and has been a partner since 1996. For more information on Mr. Eichner’s practice, click here.

Congratulations to Berger Schatz Managing Partner Leon Finkel, whose article, co-written by law clerk Danielle Ahlzadeh, “The Road Less Travelled: Using Illinois Courts as a Vehicle to Award Unallocated Maintenance and Child Support,” was published in the April 2013 Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter. The Newsletter of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Section […]

Furthering the firm’s commitment to serve our clients in all aspects of Matrimonial and Family Law, Berger Schatz now offers legal services and representation in the Collaborative Law and Mediation process. Our practice in these fields is led by partners Andrew (“Drew”) Eichner and Dina Warner, who are both Fellows of the Collaborative Law Institute […]

Berger Schatz proudly congratulates partner Michael J. Berger, who for the second consecutive year has been featured on the cover of Chicago’s Best Lawyers Magazine, 2013 Edition. Michael has earned the distinction of being named one of Chicago’s Best Lawyers for each of the past five years. To see the full article or review Michael’s […]

Berger Schatz is proud to welcome Marcelle (Marcy) Kott as a Principal of the firm. Berger Schatz is also pleased to announce the promotion of Peter Sullivan, and J. Alex Jacobson to the position of Partner. To read the announcement, click here.

Berger Schatz is pleased to announce that attorneys Andrew Eichner, David Levy, and Barry Schatz have been named to the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers list. In addition, 11 other Berger Schatz Partners have been recognized on the 2013 Super Lawyers list, and 12 Berger Schatz attorneys were named to the Rising Stars list. To […]

Berger Schatz is proud to congratulate its partner, David H. Levy, who effective November 7, 2012, has accepted the position of Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The Journal is the largest, most widely circulated, and highly regarded scholarly publication on matters of matrimonial and family law in […]

In a case closely watched by matrimonial law practitioners statewide, Berger Schatz won a victory for its client in a case involving child custody and the right of parents in a divorce to make binding agreements permitting one parent to “remove” (i.e., move away with) a child permanently from the State of Illinois. In an […]