About James

Biography

Certified Child Representative, Attorney for Child, Guardian ad Litem, Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois, Committee Member, Domestic relations Management Advisory Committee to Judge Timothy C Evans...

Practice Areas

Alimony 14%

14%

Child Custody 14%

53 years

14%

Child Support 14%

14%

Divorce and Separation 14%

53 years

14%

Family 14%

14%

Marriage and Prenuptials 14%

14%

Mediation 14%

14%

Other 2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 52 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1973

Retired

No misconduct found

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Location

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10760 West 143rd Street, Suite 63, Orland Park, IL, 60462

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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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James Anthony Palmisano's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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...g valid case questions. I fired them in November of 2020 for unnecessarily dragging out my case. The next issue I had with this law group was with getting my unused retainer refunded back to me. They signed an inaccurate check amount in January. They intentionally sat on my check for 3 additional months and purposely dragged mailing out my check out until I contacted them in February. Pretty horrible having to ask where your money is when they didn’t have to ask me where their money was. Do yourself a favor and hire Mary Davis instead of these unprofessional expensive con artists.

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Posted by Dominic | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Gets the job done!!

I first used James Palmisano for my divorce 17 years ago. Then over the course of eight years I used several different attorneys for my post divorce issues. After being scammed and manipulated by those other attorneys, I went back to James & wished I never left him. He gets the job done quickly, effi...ciently & effectively.

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Posted by Sherry | June 08, 2014 | Child Support

Mr. Palmisano Rocks!

Mr. Palmisano is a wonderful person with good character, moral and ethics. He demonstrated professionalism, and he and his associates went above and beyond to help me. He assisted me with child support, and obtaining money that I am was entitled to. He was excellent in the courtroom! You Rock Mr. Pa...lmisano ! So does Roland Ernst!, and Jennifer Clancy!

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Posted by Sherry | August 02, 2013 | Employee Benefits

Thank God for My Guardian Angel

Thank God for Mr Palmisano, he is my Guardian Angel ! I have experienced several lawyers before him. They all left me with no results feeling abandoned, depressed, and broke. My current case is concerning the wrongful distribution of pensions, Mr. Palmisano was able to step right in and sort through... the mess that others had created. He is a man of the highest integrity, and from what I see very empathetic toward the person that he represents. Mr. Palmisano has also helped me to get child support, and educational support for my son. He is aggressive and will get the job done. I can only hope that everybody needing help with their children, support, and straightening out pensions will find him in a timely manner. I found him to be a very professional, respectful, and courteous lawyer who will strive to make everything right.

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James Anthony Palmisano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samantha Dammer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

Douglas Borthwick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Kathryn Lyons

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Zedrick Braden

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

Paul Feinstein

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Jim, he is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate."

J. Kulerski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Paul Feinstein

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Sheryl Ghezzi

Divorce and separation lawyer

Kathryn Somers

Family lawyer

Shana Vitek

Divorce and separation lawyer

David Pasulka

Family lawyer

Elliot Heidelberger

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Jason Sposeep

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J. Kulerski

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James Quigley

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Michael Minton

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Marilyn Longwell

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

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

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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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

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Associations

1980 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member, Lawyer Reference Program - Family Law

1980 - Present

Circuit Court of Cook County

Certified Child Representive & GAL

1973 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1973 - Present

Chicago Bar Association - Family Law Committee

Member

2012 - 2013

Will County Bar Association

Member

1981 - 1983

Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council

Member

1973 - 2013

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

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

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Education

1973

Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Illinois, Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2007

Child Representives Continuing Education Program

Supervised Visitation

1983

Illinois State Bar Association Annual Meeting

Bankruptcy/Hold Harmless Agreements

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Languages

English

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Activity

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

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