Matters related to family law can have a very personal effect on the people they concern. My philosophy is to provide the highest quality of legal services to clients going through any family law or divorce conflict and to provide knowledge, guidance, advice and advocacy. My top priority is to provide effective representation so that my clients can make the best-informed decisions about their children, life, and future. Because clients need to be actively involved in family law cases, I am always available to my clients and I strive to keep them advised on every aspect of their case.
Mediation or collaborative divorce is a very important process that can sometimes be undervalued or overlooked in the divorce community. Many divorces that are handled through mediation are settled during that process without the need of a judge making decisions about their children, family, and wealth. I utilize my experience and training as a Divorce and Conflict Mediator to help my clients obtain the best solutions for their children and family, while minimizing financial and emotional expense. However, if litigation is necessary, rest assured that I will zealously fight to achieve the most favorable result by the court. My experience appearing in front of judges on high-net worth and high-conflict divorces is an asset to my clients because we can address issues that may not be discussed, or just simply overlooked, with less-experienced family law advocates.
Education
- J.D., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
- B.A., University of Illinois - Chicago, Criminal Justice and English
Bar Certifications
- Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
- Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Bar Association Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- DuPage County Bar Association
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association
- Assyrian American Bar Association
Awards and Recognition
- Avvo.com Client Choice Award, 2014 - 2018.
- Rising Star - Super Lawyers, 2014 - 2017
Media
Mr. Alkass is a contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte” which can be found on BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lavellelaw.
Community Involvement
Mr. Alkass serves on the Board of Directors for The Bridge Youth and Family Services, in Palatine, Illinois.
Mr. Alkass also coaches youth athletics with the Palatine and Hoffman Estates Park Districts and volunteers with the Lavelle Law Charities Food Drives.
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While even the most simple divorce proceeding can be complex, there are certain issues that make it more complicated, such as estate planning and immigration issues. On the other hand, amicable divorce proceedings can be resolved without extensive court proceedings by engaging in collaborative divorce.
While even the most simple divorce proceeding can be complex, there are certain issues that make it more complicated, such as estate planning and immigration issues. On the other hand, amicable divorce proceedings can be resolved without extensive court proceedings by engaging in collaborative divorce. Join us for this Breakfast Briefs presentation as Lavelle Law’s family law attorneys, Amil Alkass, Joseph Olszowka, and Patti Levinson explore how these issues can impact a family law proceeding.
In this presentation, the attorneys discuss several critical issues in the entire divorce process and explain the different paths to consider in choosing what is right for you and your family. If you are considering a divorce, have questions about child custody, child support, the collaborative divorce process, prenups, or orders of protection, be sure to watch.
