Mary Jeanne Clark

Mary Jeanne Clark

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Lake Forest, IL
Practice Areas: Family

560 Oakwood Avenue Suite 101, Lake Forest, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Clark & Steiner, Ltd.

560 Oakwood Avenue Suite 101, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Shph Ltd

560 Oakwood Ave Ste 103, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-1956

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Mary Jeanne Clark's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

"Integrity" is Mary Clark

Mary Clark is an articulate, powerful, and highly successful divorce attorney in Lake County. I chose Mary to represent me because I trusted her and felt she really had everyone's best intersests at heart, especially my kids. While divorces can be quite emotional, Mary continued to set realistic ex...pectations throughout the process and worked diligently toward a fair outcome. Partnership with Mary was key to finishing our proceedings in under a year. While there is no winner in any divorce, Mary Clark is definitely a winning attorney and someone I would highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mary Clark Is the Best Lawyer

Your search is over. You have found your lawyer. Her name is Mary Clark. She did more for me in two months than my previous lawyer did in one year. She settled my case, got me everything I was entitled to by law, and did all of this without going to trial, which my previous "low-cost" lawyer never co...uld have done, because she lacked both the ability and desire to do it. She's not cheap, you say? Consider NOT ONLY the SHORT-TERM COST of legal fees while you are going through your divorce, but ALSO the LONG-TERM COST to you if you don't get what you're entitled to in the settlement. You have a good case and that should be enough, you say? It's not enough. You MUST have a good lawyer or you will lose everything. My previous lawyer acquiesced on one thing after another court date after court date regardless of what the law said, and she didn't know my case or care. Mary Clark told me what I was entitled to under the law in my very first consultation with her and the settlement turned out almost exactly as she said it would. Don't just take my word for it. When I started the search for another lawyer, I asked a divorced friend who his lawyer was, and he said emphatically "You don't want my lawyer! You want my ex-wife's lawyer, Mary Clark. She took me to school!" When I asked a friend who worked in the courthouse who the best lawyer is, she said without hesitation "Mary Clark." Not only is Mary the best, but so are her other lawyers and staff including Valerie, Kristin, Niko, and Michele, and anyone else who may have touched my case behind the scenes. They are all smart, hardworking, professional, organized, efficient, empathetic, and determined to do everything in their power to get you the settlement you deserve. And if Mary wasn't available, nothing EVER got lost in translation whether it was information that I provided by email or phone. And my case was small potatoes compared to the other cases Clark & Steiner handles. Yet, Mary and her staff never once made me feel unimportant. I will post this information on every single web site like this, because it's the least I can do after all Mary did for me. I am eternally grateful.

Posted by Jeff | August 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very good

I engaged Mary Clark to represent me in my divorce. I had a very good experience with her and her firm Clark and Steiner and would highly recommend them. Mary was able to understand the nuances of my situation quickly and offer sound advice. She was responsive and fair and very effective in court.... I felt at all times that she had my best interests at heart and that her billings were accurate, reasonable and fair. At one point in the case my wife tried to use the courts to tie assets. Mary had a good grasp of the facts and legal precedent and consistently achieved favorable results throughout.

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"Mary is a zealous advocate and a true professional in the field. I highly recommend her!"

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Experience

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Associations

2000 - Present

Jefferson Inns, American Inns of Court

President

1994 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

President

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1990 - 1991

Association of Women Attorneys

President

Education

1979

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Barat College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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