Burton Sanford Hochberg

Burt Hochberg is among the top 5% of all the attorneys I have worked with – and against – in my professional career. His expertise is unmatched & his pragmatism is founded in the crucible of extensive experience. I have known Burt for 15 years, when he first represented me in a divorce. Recently, ...he assisted me to resolve a lingering issue from that agreement. The “Top 5%” is a lofty position given my professional experience in the venture capital industry for over 25 years. I worked with some 120 attorneys representing me or my companies & worked against another 120 or so on the other side of the table. Add to that another 40-ish attorneys in jurisdictions outside the US. So, how does Burt earn such a high rating? Five specific reasons come to mind. First, he is a clear communicator. Listen carefully & you will ALWAYS know the important points to focus upon & which points are of lesser value to support your position. Second, Burt adroitly mingles legal expertise with practical knowledge of how the legal system functions in his realm. As in the first point, you will always understand which points will have bearing with a judge & which will likely be ignored. Third, you can depend on him to patiently help you with any topic at any time. Sometimes he will push you when it’s appropriate. Fourth, he assembles strong teams of professionals with complementary skills to support his efforts. I include accolades for Elaine Knowles, SDF Partner, & Chimene Granados, Associate. Finally, Burt will never, ever make you feel inadequate with some flippant remark, a condescending tone or a dismissive attitude. I encourage you to speak with Burt, ask him probing questions and get comfortable with his expertise, his skills & his style. I believe that you will come to agree with me that Burt will represent you well.

Burt Hochberg displayed the utmost legal expertise combined with human compassion at a very difficult time in my life. My marriage of over twenty-five years was being destroyed against my wishes. Not only had I reared four children and felt my world crumbling beneath me, but I needed the most profici...ent help in what could have been an untenable position for my children and me. From three different discerning sources I was told that Burt Hochberg is the best divorce attorney in the Chicago area. That clinched my decision to phone Burt and from the moment we spoke I knew he would carry me through this disastrous phase. The manner in which Burt navigated very difficult opposition was both adroit and ethical. During this long, arduous and sad process, I never once doubted Burt’s competency. Burt Hochberg has my wholehearted recommendation.

I will always be grateful to Burt Hochberg and his team for their unwavering commitment and professionalism while representing me during my divorce. Initiating a divorce is a life altering a decision and it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, Burt immediately put me at ease. D...uring our initial meeting he patiently listened to my particular situation, needs and concerns. He explained the end-to-end legal process, including alternatives to divorce and settlement options. He managed my expectations regarding typical time frames and the expenses I should expect to incur. Burt answered all of my questions, and at the end of our meeting, I felt well educated and informed. From that point forward, Burt and his team acted swiftly, efficiently and effectively on my behalf. They were easy to reach, and my questions were always answered promptly and professionally. I was kept informed by office meetings, phone calls and emails. While representing me in court, Burt was confident, thorough and delivered results. He did not engage in unnecessary drama or theatrics with the opposing party (despite their best efforts). Out of the courtroom, Burt was a compassionate, pragmatic and thoughtful person, who always made me feel like I was his most important client. I am thankful I am not one of those people who have a horrible divorce story to tell. I had the benefit of the support and guidance of a clever and gifted legal team, reaching an outcome in my favor (exceeding my expectations) without sacrificing my dignity or integrity. It wasn’t easy, but having Burt Hochberg as my attorney made all the difference.

Burt was my attorney, my advocate, my guide, and on some days my therapist during the arduous 18 months of my divorce. The process was highly contentious and delicate, as it hinged on a parenting agreement for a toddler. Through the entire ordeal, Burt was patient, supportive, and informative. He an...swered every email and every panicked phone call. He explained the law, the consequences of the law, as well as the real world implications. Although I was not a "big" client, I always felt like I was Burt's top priority. He fought for every extra hour on the parenting agreement and every extra dollar on the child support. Nothing was too minuscule if I deemed it important. In addition to the personal attention, I was grateful for Burt's cognizance of my finances and the mounting legal fees; he made sure we didn't "spend $10,000 to get $5,000." The resolution was almost exactly what I asked, a feat I am not sure could have been accomplished by anyone else. Divorce is a miserable, gut-wrenching, torturous process. I couldn't have survived it without him.