Annemarie Tarara

Annemarie Tarara

also known as Anne Marie Tarara

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lake Forest, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

500 N WESTERN AVE, Suite 214, Lake Forest, IL

About Annemarie

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

Child Support, Maintenance, Division of Property and Allocation Judgments (f/k/a Custody)

45%
Adoption 15%

Second parent adoptions and Co-parent adoptions.

15%
Domestic Violence 15%

Orders of Protection and Civil No Contact Orders

15%
LGBT+ Law 15%

Same-sex divorce, Same-sex co-parenting, and Same-sex Orders of Protection.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 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

Fitzpatrick Tarara Family Law, LLC

500 N WESTERN AVE, Suite 214, Lake Forest, IL, 60044

Fitzpatrick Tarara Family Law, LLC

35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Annemarie Tarara's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 21 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Kelly | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, great communicator, helpful

Annemarie helped navigate my case, which was extremely complex, in a very professional way. She helped me stay logical and reasonable while keeping the bigger picture front and center so I would not react on my emotions during that very difficult time in my life. Annemarie returned my calls/emails v...ery quickly, she stayed on top of my case and always gave me honest advice. Annemarie would give me my options and give me her opinion of how I could proceed to get the best result. If I had an idea of how to proceed, she’d work with me to make sure I knew the possible outcomes so I could make an educated decision as to how to move forward. I’d recommend Annemarie to anyone dealing with a high conflict divorce and/or a high conflict post decree case.

Posted by Lauren | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Lawyer Focused on Getting the Job Done Well

AnneMarie was wonderful to work with, and she always personable and professional. She knew her stuff well, and focused on getting the divorce done without unnecessarily stretching things out. AnneMarie was on top of everything at all times, experienced, gave excellent advice, and had the perfect amou...nt of aggressiveness to get the job done well.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very professional

Annemarie is everything you want in an attorney. She explained the process from start to end and that is how it unfolded. She is a very skilled communicator and made sure I understood all areas of the divorce. She really knows her job and it shows. I have referred her to many friends and will continu...e to do so.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer as well as an excellent person

Anne Marie was a pleasure to have represent me. She always kept me informed as to the laws and the options as issued presented them selves. Not that anyone can say a divorce is a comfortable situation, but Anne always did her best to make it feel this way. While keeping my best interests in mind Anne... always provided me with several options and always worked toward a reasonable solution. If I had to start over again there is no doubt in my mind that Anne Marie would be the only choice for a lawyer.

Posted by Chris | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Clear, concise, capable, and caring- the essential 4 c’s you need in your Couselor

Annemarie was a junk yard dog (in a professional way of course) when needed, directive with me as a client when I needed to hear the truth (“you need to understand that you are in a contentious divorce”), and someone who seeks to understand and emphasis when she knows and can tell when you are truthf...ul and sincere. Not to mention a wonderful personality!

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Christopher Hales

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Highest quality individual and attorney."

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Katherine Delgado

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Anne Marie is great to work with on cases and diligently and zealously represents her clients' interests. Her work ethic and organization both make her someone I love working with on cases."

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George Stamogiannos

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2023

Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2022

Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.

2019 - 2022

Senior Associate, Nottage & Ward

2006 - 2019

Attorney, Rosenberg Wypych

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Audrey Gaynor and Associates

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Nottage & Ward

Associations

2024 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Baseless Order of Protection

Order of Protection Vacated

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Education

2003

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

DePaul University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024 Family Law Conference

Second Parent Adoptions

Languages

English

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