Clare McMahon

Clare McMahon

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Adoption, Estate Planning

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL

About Clare

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 9 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2016

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Clare McMahon

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Clare McMahon's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Jamie | November 13, 2012 | Child Support

Child Support & Visitation case for an Army Officer

Over the years I have had to retain multiple attorneys due to Child Support and visitation modifications, Ms. McMahon has been far more superior than any of the attorneys I have worked with. She is technically competent, thorough, and caring. During my case Ms McMahon always responded timely to my ...emails and phone calls even while she was on vacation. I would highly recommend MS. McMahon to anyone needing a persistent, hardworking, and technically proficient Child Custody attorney.

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Clare McMahon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. McMahon. 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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Chase Morinaka

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She is well respected among her peers."

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Jessica Marshall

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Clare. We have worked together on contested cases and Clare advocates very well for her clients. She is honest and fair as an opposing attorney and well represents her client's interests."

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Christopher Johnsen

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. McMahon's patience and commitment to her client's needs are evidenced in her handling of her work. I would sincerely recommend Ms. Mcmahon."

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Joseph Brabender

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Clare cares more about her clients than almost anyone I know. She tirelessly advocates for their benefit and I recommend her services to those seeking a divorce."

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Michael Elkin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Clare has an encyclopedic understanding of Illinois divorce law. What impressed me is her ability to be fearless in the court room, all the while, maintaining a graceful composure. She is extremely dedicated to her clients as can be seen by her results in the cases she chooses to undertake. I am honored to endorse her as she is an ethical attorney with a brilliant mind."

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Kelly Thames Bennett

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked as opposing counsel with Ms. McMahon on a contested divorce matter involving young children. Ms. McMahon always maintained open communication with her client and with me. Ms. McMahon was a strong advocate for her client's interests while remaining professional and courteous. I welcome the opportunity to work with Ms. McMahon as opposing counsel again and would not hesitate to refer a client to her."

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Ari Kirshner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Clare has developed a reputation as a go-getter and strong advocate for her clients. She trained with some of Chicago's finest domestic relations attorneys and is on my short list of divorce attorneys to whom I can comfortably refer a client or friend."

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Jason Ott

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Clare is an excellent attorney. She truly cares about her clients and works diligently for the best possible result."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Clare McMahon

2013 - 2014

Partner and Attorney at Law, Elkin McMahon

2013 - 2013

Attorney at Law, Barry L. Gordon & Associates, P.C.

2012 - 2013

Attorney at Law, Suhre & Associates, LLC

2010 - 2012

Attorney at Law, Holt Law Group, PC

Associations

2011 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member of the CBA Editorial Board

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

2009

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

2013

Vashe.com Radio Show Prenuptial Agreements

2013

Vashe.com Radio Show Custody and HFS Arrearages

2013

Law Day Live Divorce

2013

Guest Speaker on Domestic Relations Call-In Show Parentage and Divorce

Publications

2012

CBA Record Career Development Through Volunteerism: Getting Back by Giving Back

2011

CBA Record Illinois Workers’ Compensation Reform for the Rest of Us

Languages

English

Activity

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