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Kathryn Rose Engel

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Avvo Rating8.8
  • Hinsdale, IL
  • Licensed for 29 years
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About Kathryn

Practice areas

Divorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 100%

Contact

15 Spinning Wheel Road Suite 210
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Law Office of Kathryn Engel

15 Spinning Wheel Road Suite 210
Hinsdale, IL, 60521

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law199112/06/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
2,000 Notable American WomenAmerican Biographical Instute2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney at LawLaw Office of Kathryn R. Engel2006 - Present
Benefits ConsultantGCG Financial, Inc.2006 - 2006
In-House CounselJVM Realty2006 - 2015
Assistant General CounselAdministaff, Inc.2002 - 2003
In House Counsel/VP OperationsTandem Professional Employer Services, Inc.1999 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisFellow2007 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember2007 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
State of Illinois BarMember1990 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisPresident2013 - 2014
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisPresident-Elect2012 - 2013
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisSecretary2011 - 2012
Downers Grove Park District CommissionerPark District Commissioner2007 - 2009
Village of Downers GroveEx-Officio Human Service Commissioner2007 - 2009
Chicago Chapter of the Association for Conflict ResolutionMember2007 - 2007
NAPEOLegal Advisory Counsel2003 - 2006
Midwest & National Association of PEO'sMember, Board of Directors1993 - 2006
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Quarterly"Time Is Of The Essence, Or Is It?"1992
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
DePaul University College of LawMediation Certificate2007
Capital University Law SchoolMasters of Business Administration1992
Capital University Law SchoolJuris Doctor1990
Loyola University ChicagoBS - Bachelor of Science1987

Reviews

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Reliable, professional, collaborative

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Kathryn expertly guided me through the divorce process, acting throughout as a confidante, advocate and educator. When we first met at her offices, I immediately felt confident she could get me through the difficult journey I was undertaking. During the divorce process, she demonstrated regularly how deeply she cared to help me reach the best possible outcome in my settlement agreement—for my own future and for that of my kids. I'm so thankful for her guidance and patience.
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Hired attorney

Highly recommended

Posted by

Kathryn was confident, organized, creative and in control. She helped move the process forward swiftly and intentionally. Could not recommend more highly!
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Hired attorney

Efficient, Fair, and Kind

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My ex and I worked through a mediator at first and then when things were finalized, I hired Kathryn. She was excellent! She also works hand-in-hand with my mediator, which was very helpful. Katheryn's fees are quite fair and she even worked at reducing/eliminating certain fees when they were not needed.
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Hired attorney

Highly Recommended

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Kathryn helped me with my divorce. She was very thorough and informative. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking counsel.
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Hired attorney

Couldn't ask for better service.

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Kathryn helped me with my collaborative divorce. She was so very thorough and professional. She was organized and insured my divorce was handled in a timely manner. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Hired attorney

EFFICIENT

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Kathryn Engel handeled my uncontested divorce. I needed the process to be handled efficiently and at a reasonable cost, she delivered both. I would recommend Kathryn for any family law matter. She is professional, compassionate, and thorough.

Very Pleased-Would Highly Recommend

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I had the good fortune of working with Kathryn Engel for some legal work, and was very pleased with her handling of my legal needs, in both situations (one of which was not in her area of specialization). She was very responsive (I was able to interact with her beyond normal business hours), handled matters in a very confidential manner, and really took the time to listen to/understand my situation, and determine the best course of action. Our family was also going through a very emotional time, during the time that she helped me, and she was very sensitive to our situation. I'd absolutely recommend her for someone needing legal assistance.

Kathryn did not take my case

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I recently contacted the Law Office Of Kathryn Engel. Ms. Engel was unable to take my case but she referred me to a very capable attorney that could and did accept my case. In the meantime, somebody from her office contacted me several times with several alternatives to paying for counsel, providing phone numbers, addresses and the like, and I didn't pay her a dime! I will certainly look to Ms. Engel if another need ever arises.

The best imaginable counselor for divorce.

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Kathryn Engel helped me get through a difficult divorce. She was available, responsive, and efficient. She took both party's needs into account and helped us get to an extremely rapid resolution. The entire process took 10 weeks. I can't recommend say enough good things about her and her team.

Excellent professional attorney

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Divorces can be difficult, not only emotionally, but lengthy and expensive. Kathryn made this process much easier to deal with. She was up front about all aspects of the process and was continually making sure that I understood everything every step of the way. I always felt she had my best interest in mind, while keeping the process moving forward. She always made me feel like I was her first priority.
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James Loumos, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have collaborated with Kathryn Engel on a number of legal and professional matters and have found Kathryn to exhibit the highest professional and ethical standards at all times and in everything she does. Her counsel and advice is always sound and on target. If you want some thing done right, done timely and economically, Kathryn is your attorney. Kathryn has my highest recommendation in all that she does. - Jim

Paul Marzano, Family Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Kathryn for many years through her work in the legal community. I have found her to be an experienced attorney who puts her clients interests first so as to achieve the best possible results. Her clients can look forward to having a hardworking attorney on their side who will strive to accomplish their goals.

Carol Di Giacomo, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have had the pleasure of working with Kathryn on a Collaborative divorce case, as her opposing tomorrow. She is a highly skilled professional and is well respected in the industry. Kathryn represents her clients aggressively, yet is respectful to all and very creative in her problem solving. I would welcome working with her in the future and I feel very comfortable recommending her services as a family lawyer.

Margaret Zuleger, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I've worked with Kathryn on collaborative cases and think she's great. I really had the feeling that we were working together to help these families through a challenging time.

James Lenahan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have worked with Kathryn on some difficult collaborative divorce matters, and I think she does a great job in keeping the focus on helping the family to accomplish their goals as they transition through the divorce process.

Karen Covy, Family Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is an outstanding and knowledgeable family law attorney with the highest ethical standards.

Karyn Vanderwarren, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Not only does Kathryn bring a high level of professionalism and experience to her clients, but she also has a personal touch that I really admire. She truly cares about her clients and the difficulties they are facing . She is a great advocate and is respected in the legal community. I count myself fortunate to have her as a colleague.

Peter Daniels, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
Relationship: Friend

Kathryn is a wonderful lawyer who truly cares about her cases and wants to make sure that her client has a fair and sustainable settlement. There should be more lawyers like her.

Jill Daniels, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Kathryn is a wonderful, compassionate and smart lawyer. We have worked together as opposing counsel on a demanding collaborative divorce case and without her support and dedication to her client we would not have had a successful outcome.

Anne Mudd, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer whole heartedly as an excellent collaborative family law attorney. She and I have worked together on many cases. I know her to be a powerful advocate for her clients, while being respectful of their spouses and their needs. Her professionalism, intelligence and hard work are truly admirable. I highly recommend her.