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Steven Nathan Peskind

Steven Nathan Peskind

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 70% Divorce / Separation
  • 20% Appeals
    3 years
  • 10% Family
    3 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($400-$450/hour)

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Steven N. Peskind is the principal of the Peskind Law Firm (www.peskindlaw.com), a matrimonial and family law firm practicing in the Chicago area.  Mr. Peskind... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“You are in good hands...”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Steve and his team guided me through a very difficult divorce case and associated trial with skill and experience. They are ethical and thoughtful... more
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5 star rating

“Wonderful Attorney”

Posted by: a Adoption client, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Committed and dedicated. Extremely knowledgable about complex interstate custody and adoption matters. Provided solid guidance and accurate answers.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Ronald C. Sykstus

I worked for Steve Peskind for 2 years as a law clerk while in law school. He has been the single most influential person in my development as a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ronald Sykstus , Huntsville (AL), 9 months ago
Wendy Marie Musielak

I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a highly skilled, knowledgeable litigator, who is always prepared and practices law with the highest level of... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Wendy Musielak , Wheaton (IL), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

28 years since Steven Nathan Peskind was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1985 05/02/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Peskind Law Firm 1988–present
Associate at Law Offices of David P. Peskind 1985–1988

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
DePaul University College of Law 1985
Tulane University 1982

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyer in America Best Lawyers 2013
Michael S. Cohen award IICLE 2013
See all 7 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Faculty for Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute American Bar Association 2010–present
Member of law practice management committee American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2009–present
See all 12 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Surviving the Tsunami, How to Stay High and Dry in Troubled Times Voices and Views 2008
House Bill adopted as the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act 2005
See all 5 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Redefining the Practice of Family Law Oklahoma Bar Association, Family Law Section 2010
Removal Update after Collingbourne Fall CLE Program Advanced Family Law 2010
See all 4 speaking engagements