Beth Fawver McCormack

Beth Fawver McCormack

4.7
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

161 North Clark, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 33 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1992

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Beermann, LLP

161 North Clark, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60601

Beermann LLP

2275 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Bannockburn, IL, 60015

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Beth Fawver McCormack's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Wonderful & Compassionate

Beth McCormack is a very compassionate and wonderful lawyer who really listened and understood my needs. I would recommend anyone looking for a family law lawyer to meet with her because she really helped me when I needed it.

Posted by Terrance | April 01, 2014 | Family

Unwavering Child Advocate-Excellent Attorney-Community Leader

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice. Over the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of working with Beth on many challenging divorce cases. What truly sets Beth apart is her dedication to the collaborative process and her unwavering advocacy for the best interest of children.... Over 15 years ago, Beth was a pioneer in bringing to the forefront the issue of domestic violence. Beth continues to donate her time and considerable talents to numerous causes that contribute to the common good. Beth is not only an excellent attorney and fierce child advocate, but also a recognized and respected leader in the Collaborative Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence communities. It is with the greatest respect and honor that I highly recommend Beth as a Family Law Attorney, Collaborative Fellow and respected leader of our community.

Posted by Heather | November 06, 2011 | Family

Pragmatic, Caring Professional

Beth is an excellent attorney who is pragmatic and caring.  Beth always responds to emails and calls the same day and was very efficient and effective in my collaborative case. As a CPA and CFP, I have helped many women transition through divorce in my wealth management practice and Beth has a uniqu...e ability to lead with collaboration or mediation if possible, but be a tough negotiator when necessary.  Beth's vast family law experience and perspective as a Mother enable her to come up with creative solutions to restructure the finances and parenting time in ways that will best serve that particular family. 

Posted by Kathy | September 07, 2011 | Family

former client

I initially worked with Beth as a "second opinion" consultant when my child custody case was going very badly. I had been embroiled in a 2+ year custody/support case that had no resolution or end in sight, despite mounting fees and frustration. Beth reviewed my entire case, gave me some great recomme...ndations and directions. I subsequently transferred my case to her firm, and had resolution within 2-3 months. I have since hired her firm to manage some other parenting issues that have arisen. I have also referred friends to her. This short description cannot convey the respect and gratitude I feel for Ms McCormack, or the trust I have in her firm's integrity and expertise. I feel that Ms. McCormack literally salvaged my emotional and financial well being when she took on my case. My previous attorney was clearly recommending trial and prolonged negotiations, likely costing $30-40,000. The emotional toll was enormous. Ms McCormack proposed a plan that allowed resolution to the case quickly, saving me not only a ton of money, but all the heartache that goes with extended legal interactions and a contentious trial. Ms McCormack is empathetic, smart, supportive, and brings an honest face to a profession that most non-legal people are wary of. I could not be more effusive in my praise of her as a person, and her firm, in the way they handled my case.

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Beth Fawver McCormack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Beth is smart, professional and a great attorney to have in your corner."

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Danielle McKinley

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. McCormack. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."

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Jordan Rosenberg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Beth has amazing ability to connect with people and bring people together. She is problem solver, creative, knowledgeable, compassionate and an incredible mentor. I highly highly endorse Beth."

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Elizabeth Westover

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Beth and I had a very difficult case but through it all Beth was not only a great attorney but a gracious person. In the end this really helped our clients obtain an outcome that served both of the parties' best interests."

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Marie Fahnert

Child custody lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Beth was the children's representative in a highly contested child-custody case. I represented the mother. I thought it was nearly impossible to get the two parents to agree on a custody judgment. Soon after Beth was appointed, a custody judgment was entered. I was amazed."

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Carol Di Giacomo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Beth in the past and she is a very skilled and knowledgable practitioner. Her clients love her........ and as opposing counsel, it is always a pleasure to work with her. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Gantt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beth is a consummate professional. She fights hard for her clients, knows the law, gets results, cares about her clients, and is a person you can trust. I would recommend her highly to anyone."

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Sean McCumber

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Beth and I have a very collegial relationship that took a potentially messy case to conclusion with both parties working together with a financial mediator to resolve their case. I enjoy working with Beth, as do my law partners"

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Elliot Heidelberger

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Beth is highly respected in our Family Law community. She is a worthy opponent and an aggressive advocate. Betlh is always prepared to negotiate, and if necessary, litigate."

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James Quigley

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. Beth is both tough and compassionate at the same time, always putting her client's needs at the forefron t of every matter she handles. I have had a number of cases opposing Beth and consider her to be the consumate professional. Beth is widely respected throughout the division by other practioners as well as judges because of how professional she is. Beth also has a particular knack for working with children and is regularly appointed by many judges to act in the capacity of a child's representative due to her exceptional insight to the special needs of children whose parents are divorcing."

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Lindsey Markus

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beth brings to the divorce practice a unique set of skills. She has the ability to aggressively litigate with the best of attorneys to help her clients achieve their goals. However, most impressive is her ability to bring compassion, calm, and amicable resolution to what is traditionally an arduous battle. She has tremendous experience in Collaborative Law, and facilitates mediation so that both parties walk away with dignity and respect. I have referred many clients to Beth and I continue to recommend Beth unconditionally."

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Jordan Rosenberg

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Jason Sposeep

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Elliot Heidelberger

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James Quigley

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Community Partner Friend of the Year, Between Friends

2013

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Founding Partner, Kamerlink, Stark, McCormack & Powers, LLC

Associations

2013 - Present

Rainbows for All Children

Board Member

1996 - 2002

Between Friends f/k/a Friends of Battered Women and Their Children

Board Member

Education

1992

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Illinois State University

Speaking Engagements

2016

Women in Transformation

Divorce Options Workshop

2015

Women in Transition

Divorce Options Workshop

2013

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois Collaborating Financially

2013

Chicago Bar Association

Domestic Violence 101

2011

Domestic Violence 101

Domestic Violence Panel Discuss

2010

Violence Against Women-Shout it Out and Stop it Now Domestic Violence

2007

Divorce 101

Basic Understanding of all aspects of Divorce Law

Publications

2013

Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Attorneys in Illinois

2013

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Collaborative Concepts

Languages

Spanish

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