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Gemma B. Allen

also known as Gemma Cassaretto Allen, Gemma Bridget Allen

3.0
2 reviews
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 55 years

Child custody Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

150 N Michigan Ave Ste 3600, Chicago, IL

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About Gemma

Biography

A heartfelt plea to help her mother’s friend with a complex high stakes divorce led Gemma B. Allen to dedicate most of her professional career to family law. Though an advocate for marriage, she has lo...

Practice Areas

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Alimony 16%

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Child Custody 16%

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Divorce and Separation 16%

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Family 16%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 16%

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Mediation 16%

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Other 4%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 53 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1972

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001

Licensed in Florida for 55 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1970

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

Location

Ladden & Allen Chartered

150 N Michigan Ave Ste 3600, Chicago, IL, 60601-7572

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3.0 /5.0

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Child Custody (2) Divorce & Separation (1) Family (1)
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Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A true professional

Gemma Allen and Todd Glassman are THE legal team to have. I was in an urgent situation in which my previous lawyer dropped my case 1 month out from trial where my ex was fighting me for sole custody of our son on unsubstantiated and false grounds. These two saved my case, my son, and our time. I can ...say with certainty we would not have had the positive outcome we did, had they not been my representation. Gemma is a brilliant, honest lawyer who is an expert in divorce and family law. Todd is equally an expert and an excellent co-lead. Illinois is known as one of the worst states to get or be divorced in, and this team seamlessly navigates a broken system. I am forever grateful for the quick and diligent work Gemma and Todd did to salvage my case and to settle with an outcome far better than I ever imagined. Do not let one negative review on this site deter you from exploring this team as your legal representation. They are truly the best of the best - you will not find better, more honest representation elsewhere!!

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ineffective

My experience was similar to the other posting on this site and so I think it is worth posting since there appears to be a pattern. Gemma Allen also quit on me while I was petitioning for a change in a custody order. She really was not able to influence the situation in any way and after 8 months, ...she told me we needed a trial. I asked her to withdraw my petition and she quit!

Gemma Allen

Replied last July 29, 2016

It is frustrating not to be able to respond to this kind of public accusation because I am bound by confidentiality. Over the years, our law firm has helped more than 2,000 couples successfully dissolve their marriage and assisted them with other family law matters. We have files full of letters from satisfied clients who voluntarily shared their appreciation. We encourage AVVO visitors to contact us about your legal needs and learn about our strategic approach to family law.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.

Censure issued in IL, 2001

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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Partner, Allen, Glassman & Schatz, LLC

Education

1969

University of Michigan Law School

Doctor of Law (JD),

1966

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science (BS),

Speaking Engagements

2015

Business Valuation, Financial and Tax Issues in Divorce

Business Valuation in Divorce

Publications

2015

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association “Social Media and Divorce”

2014

2014

2011

Aspatore Book publication Family Law: A Mission and a Career

Languages

English

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