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Gunnar J. Gitlin
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Biography
Gunnar J. Gitlin has exclusively practiced in divorce and family-law cases for his 35-year career. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers elected Gunnar J. Gitlin as a Fellow in 1996, and he served as President of the Illinois Chapter. He is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. In 2016 through 2025, Attorney Gitlin rewrote the seminal treatise on Illinois divorce law: Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Family Law.
Mr. Gitlin has limited his practice to family law since graduating from Loyola University Chicago Law School. Mr. Gitlin received his B.A. in English Literature from Kenyon College. He first worked for a family law firm in Chicago—Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck. In the 1990’s Attorney Gitlin became a partner of Gitlin & Gitlin. In 2002, he established The Gitlin Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Gunnar Gitlin regularly lectures to Illinois family lawyers, both statewide and nationally. The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education selected Attorney Gitlin as one of five Illinois family lawyers for their 21st Century Master Teacher’s Program. In 2007, Attorney Gitlin received the Michael S. Cohen award “for continuing commitment and contribution to the professional education of matrimonial lawyers.” That year, the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers honored Attorney Gitlin with the President’s Special Recognition Award.
Attorney Gitlin has served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (where he was President).
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Licensed in Illinois for 38 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 7 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
The Gitlin Law Firm
663 E. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL, 60098-4262
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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Gunnar is Brilliant!
Gunnar handled a complex litigation matter brilliantly! He was able to swoop in and save the day when my legal matter went astray. He addressed it quickly and efficiently. He gave me clear instructions on what I needed to do and he listened to all of the facts intently. There is not a sufficient ...
Gunnar J. Gitlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Gunnar Gitlin. Gunnar is recognized nationally for his extensive experience as a divorce lawyer. He represents individuals in complex divorce, child custody and other family law matters. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of the Matrimonial Lawyers. Gunnar has widely lectured on Retirement division, Legal Ethics and Family Law matters. I recommend Gunnar without reservation"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known and worked with Gunnar Gitlin for many years and highly recommend Gunnar for his legal skills, his Collaborative skills, his knowledge and integrity."
"Gunnar is an accomplished family law attorney. He is tough but reasonable when he negotiates."
"Gunnar is a top notch divorce attorney. I not only endorse his work, I give him all five stars."
Gilbert Feibleman
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
President's Special Recognition Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Illinois Chapter
2007
Michael S. Cohen Award,
2007
Leading Attorney Network,
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Leading Attorney Network,
2005
Leading Attorney Network,
2004
Leading Attorney Network,
2003
Leading Attorney Network,
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Super Lawyers,
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AV Rating,
Associations
2008 - Present
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersVice President
1996 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Fellow
American Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Kane County Bar Association
Member
Lake County Bar Association
Member
McHenry County Bar Association
Member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
2006 - 2007
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Directors
2005 - 2007
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Continuing Legal Education CommitteeChairman
2003 - 2005
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Admissions Procedures CommitteeMember
2003 - 2005
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Journal CommitteeMember
1998 - 2003
Institute for Matrimonial Law AssociatesMember
1998 - 1999
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Legislation and Lobbying CommitteeMember
1998 - 2001
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Continuing Legal Education CommitteeMember
1997 - 2001
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Admissions Procedures CommitteeMember
1997 - 2004
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Directors
1997 - 1998
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-New Case Law CommitteeChairman
1993 - 1996
McHenry County Bar Association-Legal Aid CommitteeChairman
Education
1987
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
1984
Kenyon College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2006
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Child Custody Litigation Handbook
Supreme Court Rules Custody Rules
2004
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Child Custody Litigation Handbook
Settlement of the Child Custody Case: The Art of Custody Warfare,
2004
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Illinois Family Law Practice Handbook
Business Valuation
2001
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Gitlin on Divorce -- Case Reports
2000
Illinois Bar Journal
Appellate Review in Domestic Relations Cases: The Elusive Final and Appealable Order
1999
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Bull Market Raises Stakes in Marital Property Splits
1998
Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law
Leveling of the Playing Field Statute
1998
Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law
QILDRO Legislation
1998
Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law
Division of Retirement Benefits -- Portions of Plans Constituting Marital and Non-Marital Property
1998
Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law
Notices for Income Withhold Statute
1998
Small Business & Professional Practices
Business Valuation in Divorce - What is Double-Dipping and How is it Quantified?
1997
American Journal of Family Law
Business Valuation in Divorce - What is Double-Dipping and How is it Quantified?
1997
Unknown
Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law
1996
Illinois Bar Journal
Post-Eckert Trends in Child Removal: A Review of Appellate Cases
N/A
Business Valuation in Divorce
Tax and Financial Planning Strategies in Divorce
Languages
English