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Shana Lynn Vitek

Shana Lynn Vitek
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Divorce / Separation
    10 years
  • 25% Child Custody
    10 years
  • 25% Mediation
    10 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Shana L. Vitek has exclusively practiced family law since 2003, representing clients in divorce, child custody, paternity and post-dissolution matters. Ms.... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Great attorney!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Shana is an excellent attorney - extremely responsive and helpful and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend her!
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5 star rating

“Knowledgeable and Respectful”

Posted by: Andrea, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Shana Vitek made me feel comfortable in the inherently uncomfortable situaiton of divorce/legal annulment . She explained all of my options... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Michael Stephen Agruss

I endorse Shana. She has been handling family law cases exclusively since 2003, and is very well versed in family law. She's an asset to the legal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Agruss , Chicago (IL), About 1 year ago
James M. Quigley

I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Shana is one of the hardest working, smartest lawyers in the divorce courts. Shana is compassionate and will... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Quigley , Chicago (IL), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

10 years since Shana Lynn Vitek was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2003 05/02/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP 2005–present
Attorney at Quigley and Associates, PC 2003–2005

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Chicago Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
Western Illinois University Psychology BS - Bachelor of Science 2000

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Illinois Rising Stars Super Lawyers 2011
Family Law Mediation Certificate DePaul University 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois 2011–present
Member International Academy of Collaborative Professionals 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 6 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Ethics of Representing Athletes in Family Law Matters SRR Journal 2011
Sporting Judgment Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Asset Protection Asset Protection Asset Protection from a Divorce Lawyers Perspective 2010