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Licensed in Illinois for 52 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1973
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Palmisano Law Group
10760 West 143rd Street, Suite 63, Orland Park, IL, 60462
Palmisano Law Group
1415 W. 22nd Street, Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
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415 East Golf Road, Suite 107, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
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Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Worst law group ever
I hired his law group explicitly for a child support case in June. They assigned Jennifer Clancy to my case. The judge ordered a DNA test and she told the whole court she had never done a DNA test before and had to ask which lab to use. Extremely unprofessional and belligerent when contacted regardin...
Posted by Stacie | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Stacie W
Jim represented me during the hardest time of my life. My ex husband did things I never could have imagined. Jim used the law to protect me and my daughter, answered all my calls, was reassuring and always available. He is fairly priced and took monthly payments. He’s got a heart for people, especial...
James Anthony Palmisano's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is one tough opponent. I would highly recommend him for contested divorce matters. We had a few cases together when I practiced in Orland Park, before moving to Tama. He really knows his stuff."
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"I have great respect for Mr. Palmisano. He has an excellent knowledge of the law and represents his clients with great passionate. I happily endorse James Anthony Palmisano."
"I am happy to endorse Jim, he is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Palmisano. Jim is an excellent divorce lawyer who is highly regarded by the divorce judges and divorce practitioners in Cook County. Jim deserves all five stars."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Best Lawyers in America - Family Law, Woodward-White, Inc.
2020
Illinois Leading Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
2019
Illinois Super Lawyer- Family Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Illinois Super Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America - Family Law, Woodward-White, Inc.
2015
Illinois Leading Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
2014
Best Lawyers in America - Family Law, Woodward-White, Inc.
2014
Illinois Super Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Illinois Leading Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
2014
Bar Registar of Preeminent Lawyers- Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Illinois Super Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
Top Illinois Family Law Attorneys, Chicago Magazine
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Illinois Leading Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Chicago's Top Rated Lawyers - Family Law, Law.com
2012
Illinois Super Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Illinois Family Law Attorneys, Chicago Magazine
2011
Top Illinois Family Law Attorneys, Chicago Magazine
2011
Illinois Super Lawyer - Family Law, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1983
Certificate of Appreciation, Illinois State Bar Association
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Principal, Palmisano Law Group
2010 - 2016
Principal, Palmisano Law Group
1979 - 2009
Principal, James Anthony Palmisano Ltd
1976 - 1978
Partner, Murray & Palmisano
1974 - 1976
Associate, Murray & Butler
1973 - 1974
Associate, Thomas J McGrath Ltd
Associations
1980 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember, Lawyer Reference Program - Family Law
1980 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook CountyCertified Child Representive & GAL
1973 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1973 - Present
Chicago Bar Association - Family Law CommitteeMember
2012 - 2013
Will County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - 1983
Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section CouncilMember
1973 - 2013
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of LaReno, 447 N.E. 2d 949, 113 Ill.App. 3d 755 (1983)
In re Marriage of LaReno, 447 N.E. 2d 949, 113 Ill.App. 3d 755 (1983)
Blake v. H-F Group Multiple Listing Service, 345 N.E. 2d 18, 36 Ill. App. 730, 1976
Education
1973
Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Child Representives Continuing Education Program
Supervised Visitation
1983
Illinois State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Bankruptcy/Hold Harmless Agreements
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Suing for refund of spousal support
20 Sep 2013
Q&A
What is a "final draft" of petition for dissolution of marriage?
18 Sep 2013
Q&A
My wife had an affair.. how do I use that for grounds for divorce?
02 Sep 2013