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Carolina Abarca-Rech Schottland
About Carolina
Biography
I am a Spanish-speaking attorney with a reputation for treating my clients with courtesy and respect. I have concentrated my legal practice in general civil litigation, workers' compensation, and criminal and traffic defense, and famly law. If I can't help you with a problem, I will lead you to a colleague that I trust to help you. I concentrate my practice in Lake, McHerny and Cook County and am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-300 per hour
Contingency
20%-30%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin
40 Brink Street, Crystal Lake,, IL, 60014
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Carolina Abarca-Rech Schottland's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Carolina is a hardworking, dedicated and extremely effective advocate for her clients in all areas of her practice. Practicing law is more than just a job for Carolina, it is a way to make a difference. She is well respected by her colleagues and the judges she practices in front of, and she is simply a credit to the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Schottland for years. She works very hard to get her client's the very best results possible. She is highly respected in the community. When she is not advocating for her clients she is an advocate in the community volunteering her time to raise awareness and support for local charities."
"Ms. Schottland is a tenacious and aggressive litigator for her clients. She is a very knowledgeable attorney in the fields of workers compensation and criminal defense. I have referred many cases to her and all the clients have been extremely happy with her work. Without reservation or qualification, I highly recommend this outstanding lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2012
"Best Under 40", Northwest Herald
2010
"Leading Lady", McHenry County Living Magazine
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin
2003 - 2012
Partner/Attorney, Botto Gilbert Schottland & Lancaster
2002 - 2002
Constituent Services Representative, United States Senate
2001 - 2001
Law Intern, Securities & Exchange Commission
Associations
2013 - Present
Round Lake Area LibraryTrustee
2012 - Present
Schuler Scholar ProgramCollege Coach, Interviewer
2007 - Present
McHenry County Community FoundationBoard Member
2004 - Present
McHenry County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar Associationmember
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois
Member
2010 - 2012
McHenry County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionPast Vice President
Education
2002
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Universidad Catolica de Chile
Speaking Engagements
2011
Luncheon Seminar
Legislative Updates
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides