Mark Douglas Brent

9 months ago I met with Mark Brent regarding filing a reduction of maintenance to my ex. I was currently paying her $2,900 a month (and had been for 10 years). At that initial meeting Mark wrote down the number $1,387 on a piece of paper and said, “I’m not going to guarantee I can get you that nu...mber but I will get you close”. After 9 months, the only activity that has occurred is Mark invoicing me just over $12k in his fees and the judge recently granting her attorney another $7,500 in his fee’s. I met with Mark to discuss the current status of the case - he then advised me that we accept opposing councils offer to only reduce maintenance to $2450 per month. I spent $20 grand to save $450 a month for the next two years (I turn 65 in 2 years). I decided it was in my best interests to find a new Attorney to represent me in this maintenance review case. I was highly disappointed with Mark’s performance - opposing council was 3 steps ahead of him the entre 9 months.

I didn’t think that the divorce process could be so smooth but Mark Brent and his team made it happen! I hired him in late January and my divorce was finalized mid-March. They handled everything and I mean EVERYTHING. They kept great communication through the whole process with me as well. I couldn’t... have asked for a better firm to help me with all of this. Thank you so much!

Mark was my attorney in my recent separation and divorce. What impressed me more than anything about him was not only his exceptional legal knowledge but his ability to advise dispassionately showing you upside and downside of the situation. Moreover, he helped me to leave the emotions out of the ...decision-making process and was always well-prepared, thorough and professional. Mark is indeed a one of a kind, family lawyer and I would highly recommend him.

Mr. Mark Brent is an award-winning attorney and author of Divorce Proceedings in Illinois. His awards adorn the office walls of the Drendel & Jansons Law Group, but only begin to speak for who he is as an attorney. To say he is outstanding is not sufficient. My 29-year marriage was shattered wit...h my husband's arrest and a protective order. Six months post-arrest, he removed all marital funds from our bank accounts and ceased paying our marital bills. I called Mr. Brent to end my marriage. My case included a home foreclosure, personal property division, temporary maintenance, interstate move, bankruptcy and two children that needed to continue their college educations. Mr. Brent lead me through every step with his controlled and knowledgeable expertise. Mark is straight-forward honest, cost-conscious and efficient. You can count on his timely responses and patient listening to solve problems. He knows the law and his job. If you are thinking of divorce, purchase his book. If you need a family law attorney, he should be your first call. Mr. Brent will only tell you what you should hear and never mislead you with what you want to hear. Listen to him, trust him to do his job and you will move forward to a new life. My children and I are in a better place today because God blessed us with Mr. Mark Brent.