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Monica Padmakar Patankar
also known as Monica Patankar
About Monica
Biography
Monica P. Patankar is a partner with the law firm of Patankar Law P.C. Monica takes a compassionate approach to helping clients solve their legal issues. She listens to each story carefully and understands that no two issues are alike. Monica's legal training and experience have prepared her to handle your legal needs.
Monica gained her legal knowledge at University of Notre Dame Law School in Notre Dame, Indiana. Upon graduation, Monica worked for a large law firm, Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, Illinois. At Chapman, Monica worked with large municipalities and other governmental entities to raise capital for large infrastructure projects.
After working for Chapman, Monica also had the opportunity to focus her legal acumen on individuals with family law issues and businesses handling general litigation and transactional matters, before forming Patankar Law P.C. Moreover, through her previous work experiences, she gained an interest in taxation and furthered her education at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law receiving an LL.M. in Taxation. Monica is trained as a Guardian ad Litem, an attorney that is appointed to determine what is in the best interest of the minor children, in Kane, DuPage, and Kendall Counties.
In addition, as a Certified Mediator, Monica has experience helping individuals going through a divorce or child-related dispute, or a financial dispute. As a Certified Mediator, Monica assists individuals with coming to a mutually acceptable solution to a contested issue.
She is a member of the Kane County Bar Association and DuPage County Bar Association.
Monica is a board member of an Indian-American cultural organization and is fluent in the Marathi language. Monica also won the title of Miss Illinois for America 2019 and represents the State of Illinois through various appearances and community events.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 16 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Patankar Law P.C.
1700 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Suite 28, Aurora, IL, 60505
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John Neuenkirchen
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Roopchand Devadoss
Arbitration lawyer
Ameya Patankar
Estate planning lawyer
John Kopp
Criminal defense lawyer
Thomas Valenti
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
2022
3 Best Real Estate Lawyers in Aurora, IL, Three Best Rated
2021
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
2020
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
2020
Kane County Bar Association Community Service Award, Kane County Bar Association
2019
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
2019
Glancer Magazine's 15 Fascinating Faces, Glancer Magazine
2019
Cultural Champion Award, City of Aurora
2019
Mayor's Award of Excellence, City of Aurora
Associations
2012 - Present
Kane County Bar Association
2012 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association
DuPage Inns of Court
Notre Dame Alumni Association
Maharashtra Mandal of Chicago (MMC)
Board Member
Education
2012
Washington University in St. Louis
LL.M - Master of Laws
2007
University of Notre Dame
JD
Speaking Engagements
2013
Advising Businesses From the Cradle to the Grave
Choosing the Right Business Entity and Tax Consideration
2013
13th Annual Commercial Lending Law Seminar
The Dischargeability of Taxes and Scaling Bank or Avoiding Liens in Bankruptcy
2012
4th Annual Bankruptcy/Divorce Seminar
Drafting the Divorce Decree to Minimize the Impact of a Future Challenge in Bankruptcy Court
Publications
2015
AABA Newsletter
AABA
2014
Kane County Bar Association
KCBA
2013
Kane County Bar Association
"Preparing Foreclosure Affidavits Proving Lack of Standing"
2012
DCBA Brief
DCBA Brief
Languages
Marathi