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Roland Paul Ernst
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Biography
I am a highly regarded trial attorney and litigator with extensive courtroom experience in both the divorce and personal injury field. I have gone to trial in numerous contested divorce cases, custody cases, wrongful death cases, medical negligence cases and personal injury cases. I have also argued cases in the Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. With more than 32 years of courtroom experience, I know there is no substitute for hard work and thorough preparation of your case. If you are looking for an experienced, skilled and compassionate attorney who will work directly with you to protect you and your interests, contact me at for a confidential consultation.
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Licensed in Illinois for 42 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1983
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Location
Carr O'Rourke & Ernst., Ltd.
10750 W. 143rd Street, Suite 57, Orland Park, IL, 60462
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Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Roland handled my case amazingly. I was close to giving in as emotionally, it was taxing. Roland explained to me why I was going through the process and assisting me in the right direction. He cares but is tough when needs to be. Thank you Roland for everything.
Roland Paul Ernst's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer... I have known Roland for many years. Not only have I seen his work first hand, I have also had the opportunity to review his billing practices as well. Concerning his work, in my opinion there is none better than Roland when it comes to knowledge and experience concerning family law. He is always prepared, knows the law and know how to structure his arguments to benefit the client in the best way possible. His billing practices and rates are extremely fair and very competitive. In a nutshell, Roland truly cares about his clients and it shows in all that he does for them."
"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ernst as an opposing counsel upon a maintenance review case. He strongly advocates for his client with his sound knowledge of the law, yet remains dignified and courteous to the court and the parties involved."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ernst is an expert in the field and a highly regarded trial attorney."
"I had the pleasure of being an opponent of Mr. Ernst in a divorce proceeding. He was an excellent advocate for his client and is well respected in our community. I endorse this attorney."
"Roland possesses qualities which are paramount in the area of family law. He is a diligent and forceful advocate, and in an often contentious environment, still maintains a high degree of professionalism and civility. He brings a wealth of experience to his cases, and a keen ability to isolate the core issues and offer practical cost-effective solutions."
"Roland is a highly organized and detail-oriented family law practitioner. I recently second chaired a contested custody trial with Roland, and his abilities are unparalleled. His skills and expertise make him our go-to guy when it comes to Trials and Depositions. I would highly recommend Roland to any of my friends and family and will ask him to assist on cases in the future."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
2015 10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Carr, O'Rourke and Ernst, LTD
Associations
Will County Bar Association
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Education
1983
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
DePaul University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
1982
DePaul Law Review
A Liberalization of the Use of Expert Testimonty in Illinois
Languages
English