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Emily Rebecca Carrara

Emily Rebecca Carrara

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Family
    12 years
  • 15% Divorce / Separation
    12 years
  • 15% Guardianship
  • 10% Appeals
  • 10% Adoption

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (2)

Thanks for visiting my profile. I concentrate in family law and divorce matters. I haveguided many clients through difficult divorces. I can help with your... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Great attorney, great friend”

Posted by: Sean, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Emily handled a complex guardianship matter, with a complex adoption to boot. She kept me focused on the issues and not the drama. She listened... more
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“A Quality Attorney for Family Law”

Posted by: a Child Support client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Emily has been my family law attorney since 2004. She has offered expert advice on child support and college expenses for all three of my children.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Stephen W Vertucci

Emily is a tireless advocate for her clients and is extremely knowledgeable, artculate and a strong advocate for her clients. She helps clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Vertucci , Fort Collins (CO), Almost 3 years ago
Anique Kane Drouin

I endorse this lawyer's work. Emily is an excellent attorney who listens to her clients and works to reach the best resolution to their complicated... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Anique Drouin , Wheaton (IL), Over 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

12 years since Emily Rebecca Carrara was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2001 05/02/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C. 2001–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Chicago Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
Boston University Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
One of the Eight Women to watch DuPage County Bar Association

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 2001–present
Member DuPage County Bar Association 2001–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Parenting Agreements for Non-Christian Parents: A short primer on Holidays Beyond Christmas DCBA Brief 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Everything You Want to Know about QDROs DuPage County Bar Association Mega Meeting 2011
Division of Retirement Accounts Financial Settlements and Support Issues in Divorce 2010
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