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About Gary
Practice areas
- Litigation: 20%
the vast majority of cases settle without trial. for those that do not, we can try cases to conclusion and have done so for previous clients.
45 years
- Divorce and separation: 20%
45 years
- Family: 20%
we represent mothers and fathers in these cases to establish paternity, get custody, set parenting time and support.
45 years
- Child support: 20%
we represent people who pay support and those who receive support.
45 years
- Child custody: 20%
we represent parents, children, grandparents, guardians.
45 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1971 | 05/16/2017 |
| Legal answers | 6095 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| lifetime achievement award | lake county illinois bar association | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| manager | schlesinger & strauss, llc | 2009 - Present |
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| American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | N/A | 1977 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lake County Bar Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2005 - 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lake County Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Chairman | 1999 - 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 1987 - 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lake County Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Chairman | 1978 - 1982 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association | an update on frozen embryo law | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1970 |
| Loyola University Chicago | N/A | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1967 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| isba seminar | trust accounts and ethics | 2013 |
Reviews
(33) 3.5 starsAttorney endorsements
(49)
Channika Desilva, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Schlesinger among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.
Gregory Cade, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Gary is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $300-400/hour
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
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Contact
1512 Artaius Parkway
Libertyville, IL, 60048