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Jonathan E. Shimberg is an experienced practitioner in the areas of corporate and commercial law, taxation, estate planning, probate, and domestic relations.
Mr. Shimberg received his Juris Doctor degree with High Honors from the Illinois Institute of Technology--Chicago Kent College of Law in 1974. While in law school, he received American Jurisprudence prizes for contracts and conflicts of law.
As a past secretary and vice-chair of the Family Law Council of the Illinois State Bar Association, Mr. Shimberg assisted in the drafting and review of proposed legislation in all family law-related areas, including marriage, divorce, and domestic violence.
He is also past chair of the Consultants Roundtable. Currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Mr. Shimberg is a frequent speaker on various business issues before professional organizations. Together with Linda R. Crohn, he has facilitated and co-sponsored, in conjunction with other organizations, a 10-week seminar entitled, Be Your Own Boss.
Mr. Shimberg is a member of the Skokie and Evanston Chambers of Commerce.
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53 years
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Acquired: 1974
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9003 Lincolnwood Drive, Evanston, IL, 60203
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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Jonathan successfully represented me as petitioner in a complex divorce and custody matter involving out of state issues and a very adversarial pro se respondent. There were many complex aspects of the case and he answered all of my questions, was extremely patient, and handily tackled every obstacle...
Posted by Laith | November 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I can't say enough good things about Mr Shimberg. He tells it like it is and lays out all your options without making any false promises. The minute i hired him to represent me, i knew i was in excellent hands. In my line if work, i know many attorneys and he has earned a spot at the top of m...
Posted by Margaret | November 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I never had a need for a lawyer, but I found myself separated from my spouse and struggling financially with my daughter. I explained that my budget was extremely small, but I needed professional help. Jonathan heard that and was able to get me thru my divorce and child support proceedings with an un...
"Jon is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Period. Although I can only endorse him in one area of law, he is the attorney I go to whenever I have a question about any area of law or ethics. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and I know he reads newly issued case opinions as a past-time (like the rest of us read novels). He is just the best."
"Mr. Shimberg is an excellent attorney. He is very professional and represents his clients very well."
Family lawyer
1995 - Present
Partner, Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.
1974 - 1994
Partner, Lerner, Shimberg and Reiss
1974 - 1980
Associate, Kirsh, Nadler & Berman
Member
Member
1985 - 1986
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice Chair
1984 - 1985
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
BA
2015
Preparing To Sell From Legal Standpoint
2004
Bankruptcy and It's Effect On Divorce
2013
English
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