Karen Conti

Karen Conti

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Commercial, Employment & Labor

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 39 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1986

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Karen Conti's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Knowledgeable, Straightforward, Honest, Efficient

Karen returned my call within an hour. She asked questions about my case that I wouldn't think to ask and I could tell that she was processing how to best solve each layer to my very complicated divorce case. She was intuitive, knowledgeable, empathetic, and was able to answer my questions. She was r...eady to get into the case an is what I would call a "go-getter." I could tell that she loves what she does and it fascinates her. As complicated and contentious as my case is, she was eager to dive in. Most of all, she was honest about her assessment of my case and gave it to me straight. Most attorneys I've spoken to tend to say what they think I want to hear. Karen didn't. Straightforward, honest, and efficient are the best words I can use to describe Karen. I am thankful for her. I recommend Karen, without a doubt.

Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bailed on representation

She was a clear example of an attorney who will work the emotions of her client for a nice pay day. Disgusting! 1) Never red-lined ONE draft to the opposing counsel, instead just said "This isnt good". 2) Tried to debunk any and all negotiation of fairness and basically wanted the agreement to follow... IL law as if no agreement was ever in place. 3) Kept working the emotional aspects instead of simply representing me. 4) Bailed as my counsel when I simply asked her to "make this fair". The WORST family lawyer I have ever seen!

Posted by Lisa Spring | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Karen really cares!!! She became my right hand when my world was turned upside down. She is truly a beautiful soul and was there with me through this traumatic time every step of the way. She would go out of her way throughout this whole process just to check on how I was doing. She would always put ...me first, I know her work load is over the top but never made me feel rushed or like I was taking up her time. She is a true savior and fights for what is right. She helped me as well as my son, so much words just can not describe it. This is her true calling and she excelled at it with my case like I never would have anticipated. Her staff is top notch as well, you feel like you have an army behind you with the confidence you will cross the finish line miles before the opposing counsel realizes what happened. They are of the utmost professional in their strong and honest work ethics and they know their stuff. As far as I am concerned you would be silly not to have Karen by your side. From the bottom of my heart I will always be forever thankful to her and her staff. She is utterly THE BEST at what she does!!!!

Posted by Joe | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Resolves Issues, Aggressively, Skillfully, Prepared = Services Matched with Value

My divorce was finalized on July 17, 2012. Karen Conti was hired and jumped right into the process picking up the various pieces to my puzzle and moved very quickly through what is a rather slow legal process. She is an extremely exceptional professional Family Law Attorney. And, on top of that s...he is a very good person with compassion but also aggressive when required. Karen knows how to handle herself professionally and has a war chest filled with knowledge and resources from her many years of experience of addressing numerous types of Family Law issues. I am glad to have had the pleasure of meeting, interviewing, and ultimately hiring Karen to represent my case as my legal advisor and to guide me through some of the overwhelming, emotional and frustrating divorce legal processes. Karen’s services where matched with her value and I highly recommend hiring her. Personally speaking, Karen, you are just as important as my Oncologist who saved my life. You have improved the quality of my life by assisting me with closing many old chapters, allowing me to open new ones. Simply put “what a life saver”. Hopefully our paths will cross again under different circumstances. But, if not you should know you will always be tops in my book. Karen Conti, Thank you for doing a great job for me. Client and perhaps a new friends JWS

Posted by Meredith | September 15, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A Wonderful Experience

My colleague and I had the pleasure of collaborating with Karen for a feature on her radio show and it was a truly wonderful experience. Karen's insight was spot on and her attention to detail offered us the necessary platform to educate the community about programs that we offer and services that w...e provide. Karen is a consummate professional and it was an honor to work with her.

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Karen Conti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Epstein

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having seen Karen in the classroom, I can attest to her tremendous skills as a law professor bringing along the next generation of counsel. Those skills are matched or surpassed by the fantastic work she does for clients. I endorse this exceptional advocate."

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John Zrnich

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Karen for a number of years. As a practicing attorney, I can vouch for her fierce litigation skills, her depth and breadth of legal knowledge, and her ability to analyze a client's legal issue and recommend the best course of action. I would not hesitate to have Karen represent me in my own legal matters should I ever need representation--in family law or otherwise."

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Marc Siegel

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is an outstanding person and lawyer. She knows all aspects of law and is very well respected by judges. Karen is aggressive and assertive without being antagonistic. She has tremendous experience trying cases (which very few lawyers do) and is a skilled negotiator. I highly recommend Karen!"

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Thomas Tuohy

Unknown lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a fearless advocate."

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James Quigley

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Impressa Award, Joint Civic Committee Of Italian Americans

2010

Member, Leading Lawyers Network

2001

100 Women Making a Difference, Today's Chicago Woman

2001

Distinguished College of Law Graduate Award, University of Illinois College of Law

2000

Forty Under Forty Award, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin/Chicago Lawyer Magazine

1998

Outstanding Recent College of Law Alumni, University ofIllinois College of Law

1998

Best Public Affairs Program, Achievement in Radio Award

N/A

Meritorious Achievement Recognition, Herman Kogan Competition

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove

2011 - Present

Adjunct Professor, DePaul University College of Law

2010 - Present

Lecturer, Themis Bar Review

2009 - Present

Guest Host/Contibutor, Tribune Company/WGN Radio

1994 - 2010

Adjunct Professor, University of Illinois College of Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marshall

People v. John Wayne Gacy

Maksimovic v. Tsogalis

The Harold Washington Party v. Cook County, Illinois Democratic Party

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Education

1986

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Northern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Keynote speaker

Why Lawyers Should Talk to the Media

2014

Adjunct Professor of Civil Procedure

Illinois Bar Examination Lecturer

2002

Family Rights Rally

Headline Speaker Family Rights

Publications

2015

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin This Day in Legal History

Languages

English

Activity

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