Shana Lynn Vitek

Shana Lynn Vitek

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bannockburn, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

2275 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Bannockburn, IL

About Shana

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Shana has the knowledge and experience to represent any client in any divorce matter, from the most basic, uncontested divorce, to highly complex financial and custody disputes.

23 years | 200 cases

35%
Family 35%

Includes Appeals, Child Custody, Collaborative Process, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Orders of Protection, LGBTQ Services, Mediation, Parentage & Paternity, Post-Divorce Enforcement & Modifications, and Prenuptial & Postnuptial.

23 years | 200 cases

35%
Child Custody 10%

Custody disputes, whether as part of a divorce or a parentage action, can be devastating to both parents and children. We will explain your options, your rights, and possible solutions to avoid the expense and acrimony of custody litigation.

23 years | 200 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

We represent parents in establishing, increasing, decreasing and terminating child support and are well versed in various collection methods.

23 years | 200 cases

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Whether you are a business owner, an athlete or entertainer, or are simply an individual looking to protect your estate, it may be advisable to consider entering into a prenup, or post-nuptial, agreement to protect your financial rights.

23 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Beermann LLP

2275 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Bannockburn, IL, 60015

BEERMANN LLP

161 N. Clark, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Shana Lynn Vitek's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorcing a narcissist, hire her!

She will represent you in a strong, solid and ethical way. If you’re divorcing a narcissist, who tries all the tricks to scare, bully and hurt you, she will protect you and she’s not interested in any of their games. And knows them all. You will be protected and represent you very well. She’s got yo...ur best interest at the heart of it.

Posted by Sherrie | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | International Law

Well experienced attorney with a kind heart

I contacted more than 10 attorneys for a long period of time before I finally found Shana. I had a very difficult situation (resided in a foreign country where asset discovery and law system are much hard to deal with). None other attorneys had solution. They all asked me to move back, which I wa...s not able to. Many don’t want to get involved in international cases. Shana offered a free consultation, and quickly said her team can help me. That liberated me from years of depression. The process afterwards was just brilliant, saved me from being a victim. That’s not the only reason I trusted her and her team. The empathy and support I felt in her gave me great comfort, that empowered me more than legal fairness. She has this coolness under stress and sharpness in find solutions, which are totally admirable. She is not only defending hard, but also has perspective only comes from years of experience. I won’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a brilliant attorney!

Posted by Elina | March 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Shana is the BEST there is!

Divorce is one of the most transformative, hardest things a person can go through but I cannot say anymore positive things about Shana who made the process that much better as she comforted me throughout a very unknown, terrifying journey and reassured me that it will be okay. What makes her differen...t is she actually really cares about the children involved and does her best to make sure everything goes in the best interest of the kids. It is such a private, emotional journey but you literally can’t be in better hands than with Shana who is confident, intelligent, resourceful and truly one of the kindest yet STRONGEST attorneys I have ever met. As a woman myself I could not feel more secure in such a scary time in my life than with her.

Posted by Kimberly | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

This is the lawyer you want, and the team behind you in family court!

I interviewed several lawyers and all were great, however what set Shana apart from the rest is she understood my case and fears and showed she wanted to help me protect my children. She knew that my children were my priority and she never lost sight of that. Together we accomplished my goal at 110%.... Her team she has behind her is responsive and very well orginized and never delayed a filing or delivery of documents to me and communicated the opposing sides responses to me immediatly. I filded just before covid lock down of 12/2019 so this took a bit longer than she had said it would--court being shut down, this was not something she could foresee, regardless we still worked on bulding our case and getting all documents shared--she used the time of shut down to orginize and stratigize my case. When I felt like it wasnt going well, she assured me of the process and that we were on target. Trust her and the process!! It might take a bit longer than you want--but when there are children and assets involved it takes a lawyer who is calm and expirenced--Thats Shana!!

Posted by Sarah | September 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

Shana is a compassionate and a very professional attorney. She helped me navigate my divorce as well as a lawsuit later on. Shana is very objective, straight forward and makes the whole process very smooth. She made sure the process moved along fast, explained the process well to make sure I have a f...ull understanding of my rights. She is not rushing to lawsuits, and has a very calming and soothing personality, which make the client very comfortable in a middle of chaos. I highly recommend her.

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Shana Lynn Vitek's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heather Rosen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Rosenberg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Having worked for, and with Shana - she is fantastic. Creative, knowledgeable, compassionate, aggressive and wits all in one. Highly endorse and recommend Shana."

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James Palmisano

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Agruss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Quigley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2021

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

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Divorce and Family Law Partner, Beermann LLP

Associations

2021 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2015 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Fellow

2011 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2003 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2014

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Auxiliary Board

2010 - 2013

Steppenwolf Theatre

Auxiliary Council

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Husband and Wife

Judgment for Wife

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Education

2003

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

Asset Protection Asset Protection from a Divorce Lawyers Perspective

Asset Protection

Publications

2013

Glamour Sorry, We Are Not Breaking Up!

2011

SRR Journal The Ethics of Representing Athletes in Family Law Matters

2011

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Sporting Judgment

2009

The Docket-Lake County Bar Association Top Ten Mistakes in Business Valuations

Languages

English

Activity

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