Posted by Denise K | January 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Professional and Ethical

I first hired an attorney out of big office in Dundee, IL that placed his feet on his desk during our first meeting. At that moment I should have known that he didn’t have my best interest in mind. After several mistakes were made by the now disbarred attorney, I quickly searched for a new attorney.... Mike Chapski came highly recommended through my brother. My brother has had personal and professional experiences with Mike. Throughout my divorce process, which lasted 16 months, Mike has always remained professional as well as personable while understanding family matters and confidentiality. His professionalism is well respected not only by his clients, peers, but the judges respect him as well. He is ultra-organized and immaculate about his work and it is always completed in a timely manner. Mike Chapski also assisted me with a custody evaluation conducted in 2011-2012. I was awarded sole custody with his assistance in 2012. Throughout the process, Mike was very helpful guiding me through the exasperating and stressful evaluation process as well as aligning the proper paper work to keep the process moving. For some odd reason the opposing side would forget about required paperwork due on scheduled court dates. Mike was always on time for court and had what was asked of us or him on the scheduled dates. This was very important to me because I, and like others, cannot afford mistakes. Mike assisted me by answering detailed questions promptly via email or by phone even though he was out of the office or even on vacation! He has always been polite, yet firm in court while in front of the judge. The reason I would recommend Mike to another individual is because of his high code of business ethics and he truly sees what the judge would probably see in any case or legal matter.

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Posted by Justin | February 28, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

An outstanding attorney

Mike was my second lawyer in my 13 month divorce process that involved my 3 children, and he was my attorney for the final 11 months of my divorce. I should have gone with him first. Mike answered all of my questions I had about the divorce process quickly and directly. Many of my calls and emails... were replied to the same day, if not within an hour or two. There were also times he would respond back on weekends or while he was at the courthouse. Mike did an excellent job of keeping me in the loop, and making sure my process continued to move forward, despite having to work with a stubborn opposing attorney. Unlike my first attorney, Mike didnâ€™t send out any type of correspondence to the opposing side without my prior approval, and I felt that we were consistently in synch on strategy and process. Working with Mike, I felt that I had control over my case, and he would ask me how I would like to proceed when given different options. Mike did an excellent job of explaining where things stood, and the next steps along the way. I highly recommend Michael Chapski for anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves going through a divorce. If I should find myself needing any post-divorce legal assistance, I would not hesitate to retain his services again.

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Posted by Dave | January 19, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dave

I've worked with Michael for approximately four years, the duration not of his doing but rather the strategy we chose to employ in my case. Michael is very knowledgeable and consistently made me aware of all my options, both the good and the bad. He is incredibly responsive to both phone calls, e-mai...l and office visits. In a couple of urgenct instances, Michael contacted me after hours with his mobile phone. Michael is personable and professional. He is totally committed to the plan we laid out and supportive of me throughout the process. Michael has a quiet approach with opposing counsel yet is a very strong advocate of me. He does not get taken advantage of. I have worked with a multitude of attorneys both personally and professionally and I endorse Michael as top notch because of his combination of knowledge, personality and effectiveness.

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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Michael Chapski

Michael was recommended to me by a friend - thank goodness! I hired Michael after having had very bad luck with one other lawyer for my divorce/custody case. Michael is highly responsive, knowledgeable and keeps me informed. Of greatest importance to me during my divorce was getting custody of my chi...ldren -- I was involved in a highly contested custody battle that dealt with very sensitive issues -- Michael was very responsive when sensitive issues reagrding my children arose. I was awarded custody and thanks to Michael the Joint Parenting Agreement was entered quickly -- in spite of continuous attempts (from the other side) to delay this very important step. Michael is dependable and very human -- his goal is the best interest of his client. I have recommended Michale to others contemplating a divorce.

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Michael Anthony Chapski

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Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

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Law Offices of Robert A. Chapski, Ltd.