35 years of exp. Compassionate service in most challenging cases. Free consultation
Experienced family lawyer practicing divorce, custody and support. Has represented professional athletes to housewives; members of the judiciary to executives; high net worth individuals to hourly employees. We care about the individual
Practice areas
Experienced in difficult child custody matters; relocation to another state; parenting time
36 years, 320 cases
Experienced in all aspects of divorce and separation; Jim has represented housewives to professional athletes to members of the judiciary
36 years, 790 cases
Experienced in all aspects of child support including complex cases and hidden income; collection of child support arrears
36 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Olita Law Group, LLC
1121 E. Main Street, Suite 300
St. Charles, IL, 60174
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1987 | 12/06/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Excellence in Family Law and Divorce | Lawyers of Distinction | 2020 |
Excellence in Family law and Divorce | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
Top 10 Firms | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Excellence in Family law and Divorce | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
National Champion | Naperville Patriots | 2012 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Olita & Johnson | 2007 - 2015 |
Managing Partner | Olita, Kedzie, Saywitz, Tatooles & Foley | 1997 - 2007 |
Owner | Law Office of James C. Olita | 1993 - 1997 |
Attorney | Copeland, Finn & Fieri | 1988 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Illinois Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Suburban Women's magazine | Top Lawyer | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
DePaul University / Cambridge University | Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Divorce Support Group | Divorce Seminar | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Estate of Adam Kierl | $2,000,000 settlement for claimant believed to be the largest statutory custodial claim in Illinois |
Ardelean Florence v. Aurel Baldi and Rodica Baldi | Judgment of custody to comatose mother |
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Sean Sullivan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 28, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. James is a very experienced and skilled litigator and negotiator. I respected his zealous and thorough representation on behalf of his client.
Lawrence Stein, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 31, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A counsel with integrity and determination. He would be an exceptional advocate for anyone with a domestic relations matter.
Lynn Mirabella, Family Attorney on Jan 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Leyla Parada, Family Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Jim works hard to make sure his clients are well informed and understand the process. His knowledge in the family law field is extensive and he has handled everything from complicated financial divorces to quick and simple divorces that just need the guidance of a good attorney.