Amil Alkass

PARTNER

AMIL ALKASS

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PRACTICE AREAS

Family and Divorce

Litigation

Criminal


LANGUAGES

English

Assyrian

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.

          Read My Posts

          Lavelle Law News and Events

          By Amil Alkass 23 Feb, 2022
          For employers who seek to hire foreign nationals, there is an important immigration deadline is around the corner. The electronic H visa lottery application window begins on March 1, 2022, and ends on March 18, 2022.
          By Amil Alkass, Joseph A. Olszowka, and Patti S. Levinson 29 Jul, 2021
          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.
          By Lavelle Law 22 Jun, 2021
          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.
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