David Samuel Kerpel
also known as David Kerpel
About David
Biography
I partner with my clients to help them through a very difficult time in their lives. Whether it involves procuring their share of the marital estate, or ensuring quality time with their children, I use the skills that I have developed over the years to further my client's best interests. Children should not be caught in the middle of a divorce or separation, and I use legal tools available to try to prevent this from happenning.
I work not only with divorcing couples, but also couples who have never been married (Paternity actions), as well as same-sex couples. I personally handle each of my client's cases so they work with me on a one-on-one basis throughout the process.
I am also cognizent of trying to ensure that my clients have sufficient assets left over after the legal process to enable them to begin the next chapter in their lives. As a result, I am a strong advocate for mediation, when appropriate, as well as the Collaborative divorce process.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
250 cases
28 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 27 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David S.Kerpel, LLC
1020 Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 270, Deerfield, IL, 60015
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David Samuel Kerpel's Reviews
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74 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 74 reviews
Posted by Gus | May 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Honest, efficient, solid
David did a spectacular job on some family law issues that happened last year. He ands his staff ( Matt especially) were fantastic. They listened and understood the issues right away. I was afraid at the beginning due to my knowledge being dated. They were on top of current law and precedent and knew...
Posted by Ryan | April 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Worst experience ever
Absolutely brutal experience. Wound up charging me over $8,000 and accomplished nothing over the course of 8 months. I still had to pay maintenance and child support while unemployed. I'm still trying to get reunification therapy with my children, and now that's further being delayed because they ...
Posted by Dawn | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce and Support Modfication
I hired David Kerpel initially in 2019 as my divorce attorney. I first reached out to him through the phone. He called back right away being on vacation with his family. It was significant to me as I was desperate for help with legal advice. Listened! Took the time to guide me thoroughly. Highly know...
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend David Kerpel!!
Hands down one of the best decisions I made, was to hire David Kerpel to represent me in my recent divorce! David Kerpel is an exceptional attorney. One of those rare finds whom combines his legal expertise with phenomenal interpersonal skills to offer his clients quality services. Divorce can be a t...
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Tough case finally done
Very good experience with David. He handled my case and it went incredibly well. I will continue to seek his expertise and services in the future, as well as suggest him to my friends and family should they require an attorney.
David Samuel Kerpel's Lawyer Endorsements
"David provides the benefit of a big-firm background with the attention to detail you would expect only at a small firm. David makes the time to explain the intricacies of the ever-changing family law implications. I have worked with David on behalf of a wide variety of my clients, and he provides significant value and saved my clients at all levels of the family law process. Cannot recommend him highly enough!"
"Mr. Kerpel is a great attorney and a great person. It is very important that he makes complicated things look very simple. It is very easy to work with him to reach the best result for parties in divorce. I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David Kerpel is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients."
"Dave Kerpel is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!"
"Dave Kerpel is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Very prepared, intelligent, attentive and thorough. Pleasure to work with on the other side of a case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"David is thorough, well-prepared and has great communication skills."
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"I endorse this lawyer. David is a pleasure to work with as opposing counsel as he is polite, trustworthy and genuine, yet he is a strong advocate for his clients. He is timely in court and in responding to communications, preparing pleadings and working on settlement."
"I have been opposing counsel to David as well as a Fellow together in the Collaborative Community. David works hard for his client, is principled and knowledgeable, and I highly recommend him."
"David is an intelligent, skilled and hardworking attorney who effectively represents his clients."
"David Kerpel is a thoughtful, effective attorney. He is respected by his peers for his professionalism and legal knowledge. He delivers excellent service to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
1998
Daniel P. Ward Scholarship Fund, Phi Alpha Delta
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of David S. Kerpel
1999 - 2002
Associate, Berger Schatz
1998 - 1998
Associate, Grant & Grant Attorneys
1997 - 1998
Clerk, Schiller Du Canto & Fleck
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2014 - Present
The Lilac TreeBoard Member
1999 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
As a result of ascertaining this violation of the divorce decree, I was able to obtain proof of life insurance, as well as over $100,000 my client did not know they were entitled to.
Education
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2019
Parenting and Decision-Making
2013
Post Decree divorce
2011
Introduction to Divorce
2009
Nuts and Bolts of Divorce
2007
FInancial aspects of divorce
2001
introduction to Family Law
Publications
2000
2000
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers