also known as David Kerpel
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.
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1020 Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 270, Deerfield, IL, 60015
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Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Terry | June 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
I can't thank David enough for his exceptional guidance and support throughout my divorce process. From our very first consultation, I felt understood and reassured. David's professionalism and expertise were evident every step of the way as he helped me navigated the legal complexities with ease. ...
Posted by Kevin | November 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Skilled Divorce Attorney
David was initially a recommendation as one of the better divorce attorneys in the Chicago area. Somehow, David exceeded those expectations. Divorce is a brutal process to have to endure and it is crucial to have the best representation possible. It is also highly unpredictable, which is an area wher...
Posted by Jill | October 27, 2022 | Divorce & Separation
Kind compassionate lawyer
David Kerpel was a wonderful advocate for me at a difficult time in my life. I consulted with him on my pending divorce/custody case. He took his time to talk with me. He empowered me and gave me confidence. I will forever be grateful to David for his knowledge and kindness.
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 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...
"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
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"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 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 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."
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2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
1998
Daniel P. Ward Scholarship Fund, Phi Alpha Delta
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
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
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.
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
B.A.
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
2000
2000
English
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