Marc Kenneth Schwartz

Marc Kenneth Schwartz

2.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Buffalo Grove, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence

314 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL

About Marc

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

47 years

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 38 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP

314 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

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Marc Kenneth Schwartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by Ryan | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disrespectful. Doesn’t produce results.

Very disrespectful. In our first call I had to say “let me finish” three times before he stopped interrupting me. Took him 12 days to confirm receipt of an email. The secretary and other lawyer who were cc’d on it didn’t reply either. Office staff refuse to give him a message and only send yo...u to his voicemail (he wasn’t responding, so that’s why I called the office). He forgot what we talked about for 45 minutes. He didn’t hold the other party accountable to the things we had both agreed on—and he was on the call when we agreed! He couldn’t produce any results, so I had to stop working with him. He charges $400/hour for this—save your money!

Posted by Steven | March 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you for taking care of my children

Thank you for caring about my children and through your actions giving them a future that and I hope and believe will now be bright. The most important thing an attorney, a child rep or anyone can do is look after the children of our world. You helped look after mine, and my wife and I really apprec...iate it.

Posted by NGM | March 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gets the job done!

I found Marc to be thorough and very patient during a most traumatic time in my life. I was involved in a never ending custody battle. He was very empathetic and great with my child. He helped end this court case where others had failed. He worked hard on my case and got me the results that are i...n my child's best interest. I am grateful to Marc and he and my child still have a connection. My child cannot wait to play chess with him again!

Posted by Brian B. | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awful - does not care about his clients - stay away

I hired Marc as my divorce attorney because his partner in the firm was a fraternity brother of mine and recommended him. I trusted Mark to represent my interests and clearly communicated my objective and stance. Marc appeared in court and did the exact opposite of what i had asked, but more import...antly, did not communicate with me for two days. His form of communication is sending a bill and asking for more. Divorce is an emotional trauma and Marc's emotional intelligence is zero. If he treat's his partners's long-time fraternity brother like this, can you imagine how he'd handle your case! Run, Forest, Run!

Posted by DissatisfiedClient | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Regret hiring firm

Marc did not appear to perform due diligence to investigate the issues brought to the firm for my case. Appeared to be more concerned with billable hours than thoroughly considering the best interest of my case. I feel more effort of communication on the firm's part would be helpful.

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Marc Kenneth Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kari Cornelison

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on several cases. He is a very competent attorney and very skilled in his field."

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Mark Anderson

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because he handles family law matters for my clients and assists them in finalizing divorce and property matters on a cost-effective basis."

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Robert Ackley

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Marc is knowledgeable and tenacious. He works very hard for his clients and does an excellent job representing their interests."

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Brett Buckley

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Marc on many cases over the past several years and have found him to be incredibly hard working, focused, and passionate. Above all, Marc is driven by advancing the best interests of his clients, which in many of our cases together have been minor children. Marc is reputable to and respected by both the bar and bench, and is an asset to families experiencing the unfortunate trauma of divorce and family related disputes."

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Kendrick Scott

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Marc for many years. He has a keen grasp of the law. More importantly, he has a great sense of the courtroom dynamics and awareness of the judges views. Always well prepared Highly endorsed."

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Benjamin Rubin

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marc has represented many of our clients through their divorce proceedings and we continue to refer cases to him regularly. Our clients have great things to say about his advocacy for their interests."

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Erin Cartwright

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marc is thorough and professional."

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Kari Cornelison

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2003 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1979

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Dickinson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association The Difficulty in Understanding and Applying Section 5/513 (a)1 of the IMDMA

2011

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association Problems and solutions for guardians of disabled adults

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