David S. Mann

From the very beginning, David took a deep personal interest in my case. He did not hand me off to a junior lawyer or hide behind a big staff. He personally handled every important aspect of the case. There were times we spoke late at night, early in the morning, on Sundays, and whenever the situatio...n required it. David took the time to understand every detail and every nuance of my case. He learned the financial issues, the personal dynamics, the risks, and the pressure points. He was always strategic, always prepared, and always focused on getting me the best possible result. My divorce was extremely emotional. I had both the anger and the resources to take the case into all out war with my cheating spouse. David could have made far more money if he had encouraged that path. Instead, he gave me the advice I needed, not the advice that would have benefited him financially. He calmly and consistently guided me toward a settlement because he believed that was the better outcome for me. At the same time, if litigation had become necessary, I have no doubt we were fully prepared for that fight. It is hard to overstate the outcome David helped me achieve, especially from a financial standpoint. His judgment, preparation, network of outside professionals, and understanding of the system made a tremendous difference. Without David, I do not believe I would have come close to the result I achieved. Before hiring David, I met with other attorneys in impressive offices with large staffs and polished presentations. David does not rely on any of that. He relies on experience, judgment, preparation, and personal attention. At first, I wondered if I was taking a chance by choosing a lawyer with a smaller operation. I quickly realized I had made an excellent decision. Do not be swayed by fancy offices, large staffs, or slick marketing. Hire David if you can.

My ex-wife file for divorce and once I got David involved, the opposing attorney and ex's demeanor drastically changed. After David gained insight on my situation, how I earn income (I'm self-employed) and what my ex was asking me for, David was my voice and advocate to make sure I was not taken adv...antage of. My ex's requests (demands) were based on emotion and she wasn't budging until David came along. David worked through the legal system and made sure the settlement was based on facts and not emotion. When I wanted to give in, he asked me "for what? There is no legal basis for what they're asking for (paraphrased)". There's an awful lot of waiting as the due process takes place but it's for a reason. This gave my legal team some time to formulate a plan, and used time to our advantage. David and his paralegal Joni are top notch, very knowledgeable about the law and how to apply it to get my case settled. There were many phone calls and emails to me from their office outside of normal business hours, which I appreciated, so their dedication to their clients were beyond evident. David worked hard on my case and I can finally move forward in my new chapter of life. If you're interviewing attorneys deciding who to select, have at least a conversation with David, and you will immediately know that he absolutely has your best interest in mind. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for what he and his team have done for me, my future and for my dependent son. Thank you David! I'd give him 10 stars if I could.

I had a very complicated situation that required a Family Law attorney who understood the complexity of my situation and would still was able to navigate through shark infested waters. True story: I had been in litigation with my ex-wife for nearly four years with my "High Profile" LaSalle Street at...torney who overcharged and under delivered. Each settlement offer after settlement offer was rejected. David Mann took over my case and with a strategy at a court trial put the fear of God into the other attorney not by being vicious, but by knowing the Law and working out a settlement without going to trial. David Mann was able to accomplish a settlement in four weeks what this other high profile Super Attorney failed to do in four years. David also negotiated another situation that was fair and equitable. We are blessed to have David Mann in our corner. He is a fighter who fights fair and with reason and you would be fortunate to have him in your corner too.

David Mann is the finest Divorce Attorney in Illinois. He represented me in a very contentious case that involved Custody of special needs children and did an exceptional job. Furthermore, David is not just exceptionally skilled in his craft, he actually cares about his client and puts his client's... best interest first, always. For anyone who has had the displeasure to be involved in a legal dispute in this country, you will immediately recognize how rare it is to find an attorney that fits this description. David is both a skilled negotiator and a skilled litigator. It is equally rare to find an attorney that can wear both hats as David does masterfully. Finally, David is fair with billing. He is NOT just another large firm attorney that continuously kicks the can down the road to pad his bill. David was very expeditious in managing my case and did his very best to keep my costs DOWN. David is a rare gem indeed and if you have the misfortune to need an attorney, you will be well served to hire David Mann. Incidentally, if he shows up on the other side, you are in trouble.