Because we do something that many Family Law lawyers do not do.
We try to protect you from the family legal system itself.
We go out of our way to spare you from a costly court experience that can often be avoided.
We make it our priority to settle your case before it can even get to court.
Unlike many other divorce and Family lawyers, we use a “Let’s go right to settlement” approach.
Over 96% of our clients get out-of-court settlements.
I have the right negotiation tools. If there is a way to keep your divorce or family matters simple, quick, and inexpensive, I’ll find it.
Ask yourself how many other divorce and family lawyer websites…
Ask yourself how many other divorce and family lawyer websites that you may have visited, or may in the future visit, which even mention the Preamble of the Illinois Supreme Rules – Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers. We proudly quote it verbatim, and here it is:
“It is the duty of all lawyers to seek resolution of all disputes at the least cost in time, expense, and trauma to the parties and to the courts.”
Preamble of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules – Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers
It doesn’t hurt to have a trained negotiator and mediator join you in speaking on your behalf
I don’t think it helps our clients to routinely place their cases in litigation, and then wait 12–24 months until their trial draws near before getting serious about trying to reach a settlement. We get right to the settlement part as quickly as the facts of the case and the personalities of the spouses will allow.
I don’t want you to have to fight it out in court
But in some cases this becomes the only option. If it does, I will not hesitate to fight for you, and I have the fire power to do so. Our years of extensive trial experience in divorce and family law cases speaks for itself.
Why should you believe that a stranger…
Why should you believe that a stranger would go out of their way to charge you less?
The answer is simple:
It is good for business, that’s why. What helps you helps us.
Our client referrals more than make up for the smaller fees. Our clients love the non-court approach, and we love having happy clients.
A LAWYER WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF DIVORCE and Family TRIAL EXPERIENCE
I’ve handled many divorce and family law cases, and have seen my share of nasty courtroom battles. Chances are, I’ve worked on a case that is just like yours.
I know you are going through a rough time, and I will try to make it easier for you.
I am not a stuffed shirt. I will talk to you in plain English and as a trusted friend, colleague, or family member.
I am an approachable lawyer and a very good listener.
Kari L. Cornelison is A:
- Trained and certified divorce mediator
- Collaborative Law divorce lawyer
- Fellow – Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII)
- Fellow – International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
- Cooperative Divorce Law advocate and practitioner
- Experienced divorce settlement negotiator
- Seasoned trial lawyer with over 20 years of divorce and family law trial experience in DuPage and Cook County