Gregory C. Maksimuk

Gregory C. Maksimuk

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Litigation Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

310 South County Farm Road, Suite 300, Wheaton, IL

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 30%

If negotiations are too difficult to resolve, it may require court intervention. Greg is a knowledgeable and aggressive litigator who will fight for you. As a trial lawyer has built a reputation for high integrity and transparency.

30%
Family 26%

Greg works on all aspects of family law, but concentrates on contested complicated high-net-worth financial matters for C-suite executives, business owners, and their spouses.

26%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Greg has devoted his entire professional career to helping clients involved in complex contested divorces move their cases efficiently toward resolution and achieve the best possible outcomes.

25%
Child Custody 19%

Greg is equally skilled in resolving complex custody and visitation matters. He clearly explains the upside and downside of decisions that must be made along the way, as well as the potential outcomes available.

19%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

310 South County Farm Road, Suite 300, Wheaton, IL, 60187-2477

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

321 N. Clark Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60654

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

One Conway Park, 100 North Field Drive - Suite 160, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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Gregory C. Maksimuk's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (17) 4 star (2)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Nicole Caughie | June 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lawyer

Greg was very helpful and patient with me during this long process. He explained things in ways I could understand, and was always available for questions and concerns.

Posted by Michael | June 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael Nenni

Gregory, showed compassion, interest and concern for the outcome of my requests as a victim of the broken legal system. I believe everyday he had my back professionally. There are so many legal presidents with divorce I did not now. Probably would not of spent the money. Gregory did provide cont...ext on every step. In reality they sucked for a father and high achievement person. Even when you’re the victim you can loose. It’s really wrong. Gregory In the legal world is whom I would highly recommend. He stood along side of me and created stability.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Effective, Integrity and Even Tempered

I hired Greg while releasing my former attorney after a year of no progress and extreme unprofessionalism, who was also highly rated on attorney websites. After hiring Greg, my case started moving towards completion of my divorce and I had my decree in a few months. He acted with complete integrity a...nd influenced me to exercise good judgment when I unwisely wanted to work on my case from the hospital. Greg also recovered some money from my former attorney, who the judge recommended that I pursue for disbarment. He remained calm while my arranged marriage partner's attorney was being difficult and also when my former attorney threatened him. I would highly recommend Greg for all family court matters.

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Reponsive, Knowledgeable, and Professional

I have worked with Greg on and off over the last several years on various divorce-related issues. He is always extremely responsive, prepared, professional, and knowledgeable. I have never been disappointed in his counsel and have never had trouble getting hold of him in times of emergencies (and ...there have been several over the years). Additionally, he is an extremely professional, level-headed attorney who respects how his clients want to execute a negotiation. For example, he respected the fact that I have a decent relationship with my ex-spouse, wish to maintain that relationship, and that our children are effected with every divorce-related decision made. He therefore did not push me to be vindicative, difficult, or spiteful with my ex-spouse, but instead to try to be constructive and move towards resolutions. Whenever we did hit an impasse with a negotiation, however, Greg was a strong advocate and guide for my side. I would highly recommend Greg as a divorce attorney. I have worked with several IL attorneys over the years and would put Greg at the top of the list on an all around basis.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Integrity & Honesty

Greg provided realistic advice and information at each step of the difficult process. Greg provided appropriate legal guidance during the initial steps in the process which was time sensitive. Communication with Greg was professional and timely.

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Gregory C. Maksimuk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neal Simon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Stetler

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg is the kind of lawyer other lawyers go to when in an unfamiliar. Outstanding ethics, clearly demonstrated legal knowledge and a skilled litigator, I endorse Gregory C. Maksimuk."

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Wendy Musielak

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gregory is a consummate professional, who is always prepared for his cases. Gregory is a highly skilled attorney and zealous advocate for his client. I recommend Gregory Maksimuk."

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Andrew Cores

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Greg Maksimuk. He is a zealous advocate, who is always prepared."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Best Lawyer in America, The Best Lawyers in America

2021

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2021

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2020

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2020

Leading Family Lawyer, Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyer

2020

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2019

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2019

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2018

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2018

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2017

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2017

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2016

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2015

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Trial Lawyer Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2010

Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2008

Outstanding New Lawyer, Kane County Bar Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

2011 - 2015

Attorney, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

2005 - 2011

Attorney, Peskind Law Firm

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Ripes, Nelson, Baggot & Kalobratsos, P.C.

2003 - 2003

Law Clerk, The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender

Associations

2019 - Present

CASA of DuPage County

Board Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Member

2012 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Kane County Bar Association

Immediate Past President

2016 - 2019

DuPage Children's Museum Next Gen Board

Board Member

2015 - 2016

Kane County Bar Association

President

2015 - 2016

Kane County Bar Foundation

Director

2014 - 2015

Kane County Bar Association

Vice President

2013 - 2014

Kane County Bar Association

Treasurer/Secretary

2010 - 2012

Illinois State Bar Association

Assembly

2010 - 2013

Kane County Bar Association

Board of Managers

2006 - 2008

St. Charles Rotary Club

Board of Directors & President-elect

Education

2008

Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute

2005

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Bradley University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

AICPA’s Expert Witness Skills Workshop

Faculty Member

2011

Kane County Bar Association Seminar

Double Dips of Divorce

2010

Kane County Bar Association Seminar

A Primer on Divorce for the General Practitioner

2007

Kane County Bar Association Seminar

Child Support Basics

2007

9th Annual Illinois Family Support Enforcement Association’s Child Support Conference

Child Support Basics focusing on the calculation of net income

Publications

2017

2011

Peskind Family Law Insights Blog Deepening the Divide Between the Districts on Post-Divorce Appellate Jurisdiction - In re marriage of A'Hearn

2011

Peskind Family Law Insights Blog The Risks of Recording: Why Eavesdropping Won't Help Your Divorce Case

2011

Peskind Family Law Insights Blog Dispelling the Misconception of Physical Separation: Physical Separation Does not Stop the Acquisition of Marital Property

2009

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Newsletter Ten Things a Trial Attorney MUST DO to Preserve the Record for a Family Law Appeal

2009

DCBA Brief, the journal of the DuPage County Bar Association Avoiding Landmines: Appellate Jurisdiction and the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriages Act

2008

Kane County Bar Briefs Back to Basics: Divorce and a Non-custodial Parent’s Ability to Claim Dependency Exemption

2008

Kane County Bar Briefs Back to Basics: Preparing a Child Custody Case for Trial

2007

Illinois State Bar Journal Defining a Child-Support Payor’s ‘Net Income’

2006

Kane County Bar Briefs "Rehabilitation Complete: The Termination of Rehabilitative Maintenance".

Languages

English

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