William James Arendt

William James Arendt

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Burr Ridge, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Litigation ... +2 more

7035 Veterans Boulevard, Suite A, Burr Ridge, IL

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Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 40 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1985

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

William J. Arendt & Associates, P.C.

7035 Veterans Boulevard, Suite A, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527-5677

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William James Arendt's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Legal Counsel - Nicola

My 30+ year marriage went into a tailspin, which forced me to pursue legal counsel. My very close circle of family and friends overwhelmingly recommended William J. Arendt & Associates. I scheduled an appointment to meet and discuss my situation with Nicola K.B. Latus (Nikki). When I met with Nikki, ...I was a broken man. Nikki’s ability to listen, have compassion, and creatively interject with questions, concerns, and what the law dictates, far exceeded all my expectations. During my journey, Nikki consistently demonstrated superb communication skills, superior analytical and logical abilities, and unsurpassed knowledge of the legal system, that completely morphed me from a broken man to being revitalized and stronger than ever. Imagine this, not only is Nikki a phenomenon of an attorney, she is also concern about your finances. As battles erupted with opposing counsel during this process, Nikki will proactively advise the best logical path moving forward, minimizing your financial hit. In summary, and you have heard this excerpt before, “I pity the fool that doesn’t hire Nikki for legal representation.”

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

I hired Bill to represent me when I filed for divorce. He did an excellent job of focusing me on the important issues throughout the process. I was impressed with his thorough and comprehensive approach. I always felt informed as to where we were in the process as he set realistic expectations for... timelines. It was very apparent during my divorce that Bill has earned the respect of the judges and GALs which made him very effective at navigating the obstacles that arise during every divorce. I would highly recommend Bill to anyone needing assistance with their divorce.

Posted by janys | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Did not get adequate representation

We hired Bill Arendt for a simple family case last year. During the initial consultation, Mr Arendt answered well and was hired immediately. Subsequently, communication dropped off, and phone calls went unanswered. It took weeks before he got back to me on simple questions. I didn't have any idea re...garding next steps or what my legal options were. I felt helpless. Opposing counsel kept pounding on us and Mr Arendt didn't take a firm stance. He didn't take the time to review the case and seldom answered phone calls. He was always very busy. His associate Nicola didn't help much and had no adequate knowledge of the law to provide guidance. I didn't get a good legal representation and my options seemed slim. My partner and I finally reached and an agreement that could have been handled better.

Posted by Cindy | February 11, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Billy

Bill handled a very long, drawn out, and difficult case for me over a 4 year period. His professionalism was exceptional as was his knowledge of the law. Bill performed thorough research when needed and kept me informed of issues continually throughout the case.

Posted by Jim | January 18, 2011

Best I've seen

I have dealt with many well known lawyers over 20 years. Bill is the best I have ever come in contact. Bill has a wealth of legal knowledge and is able to express his ideas both in writing and verbally. Bill will defend his client but just as important he will do what is right by his clients. Bill wi...ll lead you in the right direction, and he takes a true interest in his clients.---No matter how hard you look you will never find a better lawyer to be in your corner. I very seldom recommend people, but in this case, he is truely outstanding.

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William James Arendt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ausaf Farooqi

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Lazzari

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arendt is a professional attorney who is well versed in his areas of practice. He is a an excellent advocate for his clients and a professional to work with"

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J. Kulerski

Unknown lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill is a top notch attorney in our county who is highly respected by lawyers and judges alike. I give him all five stars."

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Colleen Henes

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the lucky opportunity to work for Bill and I highly endorse him. While working for Bill, I came to know the high quality of his work, his constant professionalism, and his good standing among his peers. He cares about his clients and understands how to not only help them, but to go beyond the surface of the issues to exceed clients’ expectations. His dedication to educating himself on the issues related to his practice areas demonstrates his commitment to better serve the needs of his clients. I am privileged to have had the opportunity to work with him. He is an excellent attorney who is well-respected by judges, his clients and peers."

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Michael Maher

Litigation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. No one knows the law or the mechanics of the law bettter than Bill Arendt. He is reasonable, practical and well respected by the Judges as well as other attorneys. I recommend him without reservation."

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Timothy Koppang

Litigation lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bill Arendt comes to each case with a plan to win. He knows how to negotiate, but always remains aggressive. Bill has the knowledge and experience to litigate a wide range of cases, including everything from commercial and business law to divorce."

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Sean McCumber

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had several cases with Bill that have had difficult issues or tense emotions. We can argue our sides with dignity and then resolve the case like gentlemen. I endorse Bill"

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Nicola Joyce

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bill Arendt's 26 years of experience trying cases and negotiating settlements show in his representation of each of his clients. He has a straightforward and honest approach that both his clients and his opponents appreciate, and an ability to get results without fighting needlessly. He is extremely knowledgable in all areas of the law, particularly family law and business law. If you have a question, Bill Arendt is usually the man with the answer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Admitted to Practice, United States Supreme Court

1985

Executive Editor of the Law Review, John Marshall Law School

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, William J. Arendt & Associates, P.C.

1993 - 1999

Partner, Field, Golan & Swiger

1985 - 1993

Partner, Kanter & Mattenson, Ltd.

Associations

2005 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section

Member

Education

1985

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Loyola University Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1993

Bar Review Course

Illinois Civil Procedure

1992

Sonja Live

Men Seeking Custody

1991

Oprah Winfrey Show

Paternity Testing

Publications

1985

John Marshall Law Review Cameras in the Courtroom

1984

John Marshall Law Review Search & Seizure on the High Seas
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