I recently finalized my divorce after nearly two years of an extremely contentious legal battle involving both custody and financial issues. It was a very difficult process, made even more challenging by unreasonable and unresponsive opposing counsel, countless false allegations, unfounded orders of ...protection, and DCFS claims that ultimately went nowhere. Throughout it all, Shay was an outstanding advocate. She was incredibly thorough, organized, and well-prepared. Every time we spoke on the phone, I could hear her diligently taking notes, and when she appeared in court, she always came armed with the dates, emails, documents, and facts needed to present a strong, credible case on my behalf. Her preparation and attention to detail gave me confidence during one of the most stressful times of my life. Thanks to Shay’s hard work and dedication, I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. I truly felt like I had someone in my corner who was fighting for me every step of the way. Shay also provided very thorough counsel for me. Her goal was always to protect my interests, and never tried to rile me up to act on emotion. She was very good at explaining all the various scenarios and angles of my case so my expectations were realistic and reasonable. Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through, and having a knowledgeable, prepared, and determined attorney can make all the difference. I highly recommend Shay to anyone looking for exceptional legal representation.

Shay Formanek was a godsend. She is very smart, communicative, and thorough. She answered all my questions and explained everything in a way I can understand. She inspired much deserved confidence, and I was very happy with the outcome to the case. I highly recommend Shay, and I will definitely be us...ing her again if the need arises.

I was lucky to get Shay as my divorce attorney, the first phone call (consultation) I had with her i immediately knew i wanted her to represent me. She was very professional, kind hearted, sincere and with so much information she had given me i knew she knew the law very well. After i hired her, she ...put in an appearance the next day. This woman means business! I would highly recommend Shay.

Divorce can be messy, challenging, and financially and emotionally draining. I was fortunate enough to have Shay representing me through it all. Unlike the previous lawyer I had hired, who was hostile, condescending, and dismissive of my concerns, Shay took the time to listen to my needs. She was not... only patient, kind, and professional, she showed compassion. She always took the time to explain everything in detail and made sure I felt supported and understood. Because she was aware of my financial constraints, she made sure that whatever step we took was financially feasible for me. She provided genuine guidance; it wasn’t just about her making money. Once Shay took over my case, the long, drawn-out process quickly came to an end. Because of Shay’s dedication and empathy as well as the fact that she’s really good at what she does, she made a difficult time much more manageable. I wish I had hired her from the very beginning. I highly recommend Shay to everyone!

Interviewing various lawyers in December 2019, I met with Shay and was surprised at how young she looked. She’s the age of my daughters and I wondered would she be capable of handling my divorce which would involve several million dollars of property and division of other assets. Did she have enough ...experience? Another concern of mine was that, even though I would be hiring her for her knowledge of the legal system, I wanted to actively share the bottom line decisions on how certain things would be handled. She agreed to work with me, and my divorce papers were filed in February of 2020. This event in my life proved to be one of the most stressful dragged out events ever! Shay never buckled. January 2024 my divorce was finally resolved! She was there working with me for four very long years dealing with such a difficult advisory… I don’t think many people would have had the drive to see this through. The times when I wanted to fly off the handle, she would give me Calm and appropriate advice as to my next move. She even explained that certain things would be much more expensive thus disproving the idea that ALL attorneys are just about the money. She of course, needs to make a living, but the amount of work she did and the manner which it was done , she was worth every penny of it and then some! I kept my faith in her, and she never let me down. She guided me in the right directions all the way through, and she was very easy to work with. I actually consider her a friend at this point and she not only helped me monetarily get through this divorce, she truly was there emotionally. So don’t let her youth lead you to believe that she doesn’t have the courage, compassion, and knowledge to represent anyone in need of legal assistance.