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Attorneys Leon Finkel and Katelyn Blanchard will address how social security and retirement income are considered in family law during an upcoming webcast hosted by Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) on Monday, January 18.  Leon and Katelyn’s presentation is part of IICLE’s day-long virtual conference, “Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce: […]

In a moving account, Holocaust survivor Sidney Finkel shared with Berger Schatz attorneys his story of survival, hope and overcoming hate and prejudice in all forms. Sidney, father of Berger Schatz attorney Leon I. Finkel, brought firm attorneys together to recall the trials and tribulations he endured during the Holocaust. Now more than ever, Berger […]

Berger Schatz hosted a virtual Chicago Lawyers Committee CLE program “The Einsatzgruppen Trial: The Biggest Murder Trial in History” on October 22, 2020. Famously prosecuted by Ben Ferencz, the Einsatzgruppen Trial involved the notorious Nazi mobile killing units that murdered more than one million Jews including those massacred at Babi Yar. The event featured John […]

Attorney Bridget Storrs Davis will discuss how to protect domestic violence victims during the pandemic in a CLE program hosted by the Chicago Bar Association on October 13 from 4 – 5 pm. As Chair of the Domestic Relations Committee of the CBA, Bridget will speak alongside the Honorable Raul Vega, the presiding Judge of […]

Berger Schatz is pleased to announce Aura L. Lichtenberg has been named this year as a 40 Under Forty honoree by Chicago Lawyer. Aura’s skill in family law is apparent to both her colleagues and those who have witnessed her abilities in court, including The Honorable Raúl Vega, presiding judge of the Domestic Violence Division […]

Berger Schatz is proud to announce Craig M. Mandell has been sworn in as a board member to the Lake County Bar Association. Craig was one of two newly selected board members and his term will last until 2023. The other newly appointed member was Hon. Judge Jacquelyn D. Melius. Craig was sworn in on […]

We are STILL here for you. Over thirty years ago, Berger Schatz was created to provide exceptional legal services to clients facing one of the most difficult times in their lives. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, our team of experienced lawyers has continued to seamlessly assist our clients in navigating their divorce, mediation and family law […]

Bridget Storrs Davis shared insights on the confidentiality of counseling sessions and practical tips for working with GALs and child representatives with the Chicago Bar Association Domestic Relations Committee during a seminar and live webcast on March 11, 2020. The Domestic Relations Committee is one of more than 130 committees that make up the Chicago Bar […]

Berger Schatz is looking to expand our team, our current openings are listed below:  Matrimonial/Family Law Attorney – Chicago Front Desk Attendant – Chicago If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your cover letter and resume in complete confidence to careers@bergerschatz.com. 

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