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Michael Scott Schiffman
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Biography
I founded Schiffman Family Law, LLC, because from the start of my legal career I always felt a personal calling to assist people during one of life's most significant transitions. I treat each and every case with close personal attention to resolve the issues for every one of my clients. When not attending to my cases, I believe it is essential that I remain aware of emerging practices by pursuing the latest issues and trends within the practice of family law.
While the name recognition and cache of larger law firms leads some to believe that the level of expertise or success rate would be greater, after a career that included my working at various size firms, I came to the realization that founding my own practice allowed me the greatest freedom and opportunity to provide a higher level of personal service and attention to my clients, eliminating the non-casework distractions of a law firm practice.
I am here to personally answer your questions and address all your issues during this process so you may resolve matters and move forward with your life. It is my priviledge to be of assistance to my clients and I am proud to have worked with well over two thousand people thus far in my career.
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Licensed in Illinois for 43 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Schiffman Family Law, LLC
15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 122, Hinsdale, IL, 60521
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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
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I called around before I went to Mike Schiffman for my divorce. I wanted a fair custody arrangement for our kids, and the issue of maintenance payments needed to be reasonable. The kids were still young so it would be years of family issues to consider. From the start Mike was so easy for me to ta...
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"Michael Scott Schiffman gives all of his clients the tenacious defense that has earned him a reputation of being one of the very best divorce and separation lawyers in the country."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Scott Schiffman is highly skilled in divorce and separation law matters. If there was a case that I needed to refer out, I would refer it to him. He cares for the law and for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Owner, Schiffman Family Law, LLC
Associations
2017 - Present
The American Institute of Family LawyersMember
1982 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1996 - 1997
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationChairman
Education
1982
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Northeastern University
Matrimonial Law
Publications
2014
Divorce Magazine
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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