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Michael Anthony Chapski

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Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Elgin, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

1815 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert A. Chapski, Ltd.

1815 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL, 60123-4916

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Michael Anthony Chapski's Reviews

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Divorce & Separation (21) Child Custody (8) Family (5) Lawsuits & Disputes (3) Litigation (3) Alimony (1)
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Case Results (18) Advocacy (17) Professionalism (17) Recommendation (17) Responsiveness (16) Character & Conduct (12) General Knowledge (10) Communication Style (9) Compassion (9) Cost of Services (7) Trustworthiness (7) Practice Area Knowledge (4) Punctuality (3) Staff & Support (3)

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Posted by Tracy burnidge | January 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Honest hardworking lawyer that listens and gets the job done.

My divorce took 3 years, 15 months each with two other worthless money charging do nothing lawyers that couldnt get nothing done. I hired michael and he took control and communicated with the other lawyer and forced their hand to final the case. Michael always calls or emails back. The best part i ...appreciated was his ethics and when in front of judge and your ex, he new case law and didnt back down and forced things to happen. I was very impressed with the progress and how much he listened and new my case vs the past two unorganized lawyers. Wish i used michael in first place and saved thousands.

Posted by Dale | April 15, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended DIvorce Attorney

Mike did an outstanding job representing me in a challenging divorce case. He was extremely patient and understanding when listening to my situation. MIke also clearly communicated strategic options when deciding how to approach the case and the potential risks of each. Mike's openness, strategic ...vision, and court presence is outstanding. I have personally recommended Mike to 2 of my friends who are contemplating divorce and I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a compassionate yet aggressive attorney. Not that it matters but my ex is very apprehensive about going back to court with me again.

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

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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.

Posted by concerned parent warning !!!! | April 15, 2011 | Family

True professional

I had a great experience with Mr Chapski. My case went through 4 Judges, 4 law firms and two GAL's. Before hiring Mr. Chapski, my case was going in circles and nothing was being settled; it was nothing but a he said, she said case. Mr. Chapski is a true pro and was instramental in turning my case ar...ound. He doesn't take things personally and he was the only attorney to keep everyone on the same page. I work with top CEO's on a regular basis who work at the biggest companies in world and I would put Mr. Chapski's ethics and morals at the top of most of the biggest business leaders I have worked with. I was lucky to have Mr. Chapski representing me. His ability to get two parties to settle who were not even close after several years in and out of court, is truly remarkable. Mr. Chapski ability to get both sides to calm down and focus on the end game was amazing. He did a great job at focusing on the true issues not the minor issues to settle my case. He could have pushed this case out another year or two but he did not. He was very concerned over the fees I was paying. I have met two attorneys who put the client's first: Jeff Rifken and Mike Chapski. I would highly recommend Mr. Chapski. He is knowledgeable, extremely thorough, thinks outside the box, is very responsive and has his client's best interests in mind. He helped me to get through a very difficult time with compassion and sensitivity.

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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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Elgin Bar Association

Past President

Kane County Bar Foundation

Former Director

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Elgin Bar Association

President

Education

1994

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Kane County Parenting Education Program

KIDS Program

Languages

English

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