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Shana L. Vitek has exclusively practiced family law since 2003, representing clients in divorce, child custody, paternity and post-divorce cases. Ms. Vitek has repeatedly been selected as a Leading Lawyer in Family Law, and in 2013 was named one of the "Top 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch" by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. She is a member of the firm’s Family Law Sports and Entertainment Division, where she has gained extensive experience litigating high profile cases, with excellent results. Ms. Vitek is also a Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, which encourages parties to take control of the divorce process and make decisions that are in the best interest of the family as opposed to spending substantial time, money and experiencing significant stress in court. Ms. Vitek has also received a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Family and Divorce Mediation Training from DePaul University. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Eric, and their daughter, son and two dogs.
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23 years | 200 cases
23 years | 200 cases
23 years | 200 cases
23 years | 200 cases
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2275 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Bannockburn, IL, 60015
161 N. Clark, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by Matt H. | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Representation
I am a litigation partner in a national law firm, so I am a fairly sophisticated consumer of legal services. I can say without reservation that Shana is an excellent matrimonial attorney. She previously represented me in my divorce and more recently in my ex-wife's motion to increase child support ...
Posted by Cheryl | August 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Expertise Delivered with Compassionate Advocacy
Shanna L. Vitek represented my interests in divorce proceedings in 2004 and its followup to ensure the provisions of the divorce decree were met. For more than a decade, Shana has offered sound counsel and effective strategies that informed me of my rights/options and engaged me in the process of s...
Posted by Derrel | August 12, 2015 | Marriage & Prenuptials
Excellent Rising Star
Ms. Vitek has handled several high profile referrals from my office. She has also done a prenuptial agreement and helped me work through an extremely difficult custody case of my own. She is the consummate professional who always takes the time to listen patiently and calm down what can be very diffi...
Posted by Andrea | August 18, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable and Respectful
Shana Vitek made me feel comfortable in the inherently uncomfortable situaiton of divorce/legal annulment . She explained all of my options thoroughly with the utmost respect for my well-being throughout the entire process. She is extremely knowledgeable and can navigate the intricacies of family l...
Posted by Andrea | May 19, 2010
Personable & Professional with great results
Shana handled my personal legal matter expeditiously with great results. I would recommend her for any personal legal matter given her keen ability to manage the process with tact, integrity and a results-driven approach.
"Having worked for, and with Shana - she is fantastic. Creative, knowledgeable, compassionate, aggressive and wits all in one. Highly endorse and recommend Shana."
"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 community."
"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 fight for her client's rights. Shana has worked on files representing Michael Jordan and R. Kelly and has the skill and competence to represent clients in every facet of family law."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2014
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Top 40 Illinois Attorneys Under the age of 40, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2011
Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2010
Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2009
Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2003 - Present
Divorce and Family Law Partner, Beermann LLP
2021 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2015 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisFellow
2011 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2003 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer FoundationAuxiliary Board
2010 - 2013
Steppenwolf TheatreAuxiliary Council
Judgment for Wife
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Asset Protection
2013
2011
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Can qdro be submitted 6 years after Marriage Settlement Agreement states allocation must be done within 30 days after agreement?
08 Jan 2021
What % of custody should a father get?
08 Jan 2021
Hello- is there a database to see if I have been divorced by my estranged husband? we have not spoken in 15 years.
06 Aug 2020