Kiley M. Whitty is a licensed attorney specializing in the areas of family law, child custody, estate planning and bankruptcy in DuPage, Kane, Will, Cook and surrounding collar counties. Ms. Whitty's practice has included cases involving divorce, post-decree conflicts, child support, custody, visitation, grandparent visitation, guardianship, appeals, loan modifications, creditor negotiations and Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Ms. Whitty is also certified as a Guardian ad Litem in DuPage County has has been appointed by the Court to represent the best interest of a minor child.
Kiley Whitty sits on the Executive Committee for the DuPage County Bar Association as its Second Vice Presidence and was also appointed to the Planning Committee and Budget Committee. Ms. Whitty is a Past President of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and she is also an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
While in law school at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Ms. Whitty earned a certificate in Child and Family Law as well as a certificate in Advocacy which aided in her success as a litigator. She also earned the CALI Award for Legal Writing and published various articles in the Children's Legal Rights Journal and the Chicago Law Bulletin.
Practice areas
Divorce - includes litigation of contested and uncontested division of assets and liabilities, maintenance, child custody, child support and related expenses.
Representation of clients regarding divorce, paternity/parentage cases, child custody and related financial issues. Child Custody- resolution of legal custody, visitation/parenting time, restricted visitation (when necessary and appropriate), child support and other child related expenses.
13 years
Assisting clients in preparation of wills, trust, powers of attorney and all other aspects of estate planning.
13 years
Representation of clients in both chapter 7 and chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy cases.
13 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2009 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Director's Award | DuPage County Bar Association | 2014 |
DIrector's Award | DuPage County Bar Association | 2013 |
Dean's List | Loyola University Chicago School of Law | 2009 |
Certificate in Child and Family Law | Loyola University School of Law | 2009 |
Certificate in Advocacy | Loyola University School of Law | 2009 |
Magna Cum Laude | Miami University | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Partner | Laraia & Whitty, P.C. | 2019 - Present |
Attorney | Lillig & Thorsness, Ltd. | 2017 - 2019 |
Senior Associate | Anderson & Associates, P.C. | 2009 - 2017 |
Law Clerk | DuPage State's Attorney's Office | 2008 - 2009 |
Law Clerk- Child Protective Services | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 2008 - 2008 |
Law Clerk | United States Attorney's Office | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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DuPage County Bar Association | Second Vice-President | 2019 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Vice Chair, Membership Committee | 2016 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association, Planning Committee | Committee Member | 2012 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Assistant Treasurer- Executive Committee | 2015 - 2016 |
DuPage County Bar Association, Budget Committee | Comittee Member | 2015 - 2016 |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | President | 2014 - 2016 |
DuPage County Bar Association, New Lawyer's Committee | Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | President-Elect | 2013 - 2014 |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | Third Vice President | 2012 - 2013 |
DuPage County Bar Foundation | Board of Directors | 2011 - 2014 |
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | Director | 2011 - 2012 |
Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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PRWEB | Laraia & Laraia, P.C. Welcomes Attorney Kiley M. Whitty to Form New Partnership of Laraia & Whitty, P.C. | 2019 |
Law Bulletin | Life After the Bar | 2009 |
Children's Legal Rights Journal | Minors as Living Organ Donors | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University School of Law | J.D. | 2009 |
Miami University | BA - Bachelor of Arts- Magna Cum Laude | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law MCLE Seminar | UIFSA and the UCCJEA - Child Support and Custody Issues Across State Lines | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In Re Marriage of Heindl; 2014 IL App (2d) 130198 | Affirmed. |
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Sean Mccumber, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Kiley exudes professionalism in all that she does. We often contact each other for advice in other respective areas of law. She is good to her clients and good to her colleagues. She serves the legal community very well.
Angela Iaria, Family Attorney on Oct 23, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Kiley is an experienced attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She is very professional and works well with other attorneys in the community and always has her clients' best interest in mind.
Sean Mccumber, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Kiley exudes professionalism in all that she does. We often contact each other for advice in other respective areas of law. She is good to her clients and good to her colleagues. She serves the legal community very well.
Angela Iaria, Family Attorney on Oct 23, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Kiley is an experienced attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She is very professional and works well with other attorneys in the community and always has her clients' best interest in mind.
Rebecca Krawczykowski, Family Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Kiley. She vigorously advocates for her clients, is knowledgeable about the law, and practices with the utmost of professionalism, which is reflected by her reputation in the courtroom and in the legal community.
Mark Clay, Family Attorney on Aug 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mrs. Whitty. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first.
Rachel Laborde, Family Attorney on Jun 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Whitty has an expansive knowledge of the law and an impressive enthusiasm for cases. Anyone would be lucky to her as their counsel. I highly endorse this attorney.
Kasia Naugle, Unknown Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Agnes Zielinski Olechno, Family Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Kiley is an outstanding attorney and has set a high standard for both professionalism and ethics. Kiley works tirelessly for her clients, and will guide them through every step of their case. She has shown a passion for advocacy, and always gets results for her clients.
Aaron Harper, Family Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch lawyer for tough cases. Highly respected in the legal community.
Sarah Nolan, Family Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Zachary Friedman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Peggy Raddatz, Unknown Attorney on Feb 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Bonk has the intelligence, insight, and legal expertise to solve all your legal problems successfully. I endorse her and recommend her services.
Dennise Mccann, Family Attorney on May 21, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Kiley is a bright up and coming family law attorney. She has strong interpersonal skills that make her very effective in and out of the courtroom. She is truly an asset to work with in our office and is well respected in the legal community..
Lisa Giese, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Kiley is an unwavering advocate for her clients in the courtroom. She is intelligent, hard-working and maintains the highest level of professionalism. Her strong negotiation and effective litigation skills are unparalleled in the industry.
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