Theresa Beran Kulat settles cases. Working as a mediator, a Collaborative lawyer, and a neutral case facilitator, she is passionate about helping families heal. She actively supports the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals as a community member. A Fellow of the Collaborative Divorce Illinois, she has held many leadership positions, including President in 2016 and 2017.
She belongs to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the DuPage County Bar Association.
Theresa received a B.A. with Honors in Economics from John Carroll University and her J.D. with Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previous employers include the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Proctor & Gamble; and Ottosen Britz, Ltd.
Her writing credits include: "Holistic Divorce: An Opportunity for Transformation," published in Stress-Free Divorce, and the "Collaborative Process Act" chapter in Gitlin on Divorce. She provides training and public speaking through her other company, Trinity Collaboration, Inc.
Our Mission: To provide legal representation and mediation services that empower people to negotiate agreements that allow them to build healthy lives, prosper financially, and co-parent children effectively.
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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Theresa and her team were amazing to work with. During a very difficult time, Theresa was very knowledgeable, understanding and caring by guiding me through the collaborative divorce process. Theresa gave me very good, fair advice every step of the way. I felt like I was in very good hands and wou...
Posted by WAA | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Collaborative team approach
I worked with Theresa Beran Kulat and the Trinity Family Law team to complete my divorce in less than one year. I had hope to use the Collaborative process but, in the end, followed a non-adversarial, uncontested approach. Theresa clearly explained what a judge would allow in the asset division and w...
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Warm & professional
Theresa was highly engaged in the process & did a fantastic job explaining everything so we knew what our options were from day 1. I appreciated her willingness to give us time to do what we needed to in order to establish a workable plan for our family. She made recommendations for what worked best ...
Posted by Jen | February 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Unique type of an attorney that is well needed
Theresa was cordial and very professional. She does not waste your time. She gave me analysis of what she sees happening when couples don’t agree to have a prenup and how prenup has saved couple. One thing I like about her is her prenup agreement are rewritten like a love letter but also strong to ...
Posted by Joyce | April 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Satisfied
I would highly recommend Theresa and her firm for mediation. Divorce is overwhelming both financially and emotionally and Theresa helped alleviate both. We had just signed with Theresa in Feb 2020 before Pandemic quarantine. She remained in communication with us via email and once quarantine was lif...
"I endorse this lawyer. Theresa is an outstanding collaborative law divorce attorney. We have worked together on many cases and have handled very challenging issues with success. Her great attitude has a positive, calming effect on everyone involved. I can recommend her work without reservation."
"I have worked with Theresa on Collaborative divorces and she always maintains a very professional demeanor, while diligently representing her client's interests in a manner that preserves the relationship between the couple. Theresa has an ability to solve problems creatively and cooperatively. These skills are assets to her client and the Collaborative process."
"I endorse this lawyer. Theresa is respected in the community for her commitment to the collaborative process. She is experienced, professional and focused on what's best for her clients and the family."
"Theresa Kulat is an excellent attorney who works hard on behalf of her clients. She and I have worked together in the Collaborative community to build awareness of the benefits of this practice. We have also worked on committees together. She is a fine attorney who i highly recommend."
"Theresa Kulat cares about her clients, and it shows in her work. I wholeheartedly endorse Theresa."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2003 - 2009
Legal Counselor, Theresa Beran Kulat & Associates
2015 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisPresident-Elect
2002 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2002 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinoismember
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
1992
Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
1984
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
2009
The Inaudible Conversation
2015
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