Kathryn Homburger Mickelson

Kathryn Homburger Mickelson

also known as Kathryn Lee Mickelson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

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

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL

About Kathryn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20 years

20%
Family 20%

My practice focuses on all areas of family law, from divorce and separation to visitation and pre-/post-nuptial agreements. Each case is unique; my practice is tailored to each individual client's needs and goals & what is important for that client.

20 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 650-650 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

BEERMANN LLP

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60601

Beermann LLP

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

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Kathryn Homburger Mickelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chandni | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer and Firm

My family and I are so grateful to have worked with Katy. My parents were divorcing and we wanted to help my mom who had no source of income get a fair case. It was our mistake for not hiring Katy from the beginning. We hired an expense lawyer who charged in 15 min increments and burned through ou...r initial deposit and dumped us. Then we hired a very inexpensive lawyer that put my mother in a terrible situation. None of the lawyers we hired cared about my family and their future, until we hired Beermann Law. Not only did Katy handle the case far better than the predecessors but she also made sure we were making the right decisions from a cost benefit analysis. We also had an opportunity to meet with the partners and get a sense of relief that the firm was looking out for us and not just looking to make a profit. I highly recommend Katy and Beermann Law.

Posted by Lindsay | August 07, 2015

Hire Katy ASAP if you are getting divorced....

I don't have enough good things to say about how great of a lawyer Katy is and how she really looks out for the best interest of the client. Katy came on to my case late in the game and she didn't miss a beat. She makes you feel like you are her only client and that you matter. She's thorough and ...thoughtful. Diligent and timely. She is super responsive and always puts you at ease. She thinks outside the box and is very careful. I am not the only client who feels this way; everyone I know that has used her thinks she's the best out there. Do yourself a favor and hire her, you won't regret it!

Posted by Jim | March 31, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Excellant Lawyer!

I hired Katy for post-decree work after my divorce was finalized. I found her to be very knowledgeable, and well prepared. She always responded to my e-mails in a timely fashion and took the time to answer any questions that I had. She was able to get everything done in a timely fashion.

Posted by Megan | January 14, 2015 | Child Custody

Incredible Attorney!

Katy was a godsend for us. I live in Northern VA and needed counsel for an emergency hearing. The timing could not have been worse. I first meet Katy over a daytime phone call from Northern VA on New Year's Eve. Her genuine responsiveness and legal competence was a relief. She is an attorney you can ...trust. Her diligence and hard work was evident even during the holiday moments. Emails were replied to extremely quick. I am definitely keeping her contact information. I strongly recommend her to anyone needed counsel, especially, in interstate child custody matters.

Posted by TJ | November 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Katy Mickelson is a great attorney.

Katy Mickelson terrific lawyer. I know she is a good lawyer, because I went through two other very poor lawyers prior to hiring Katy. Katy Spring when knowledgeable and thorough as an attorney. She has highest degree of morals and ethics, she will provide good representation. She also will counsel... and advise, helping you set your own expectations for your legal circumstances. She does a very good job of assessing the merits of your case and giving you a realistic possible outcomes. I cannot stress enough how meticulous and detail focused Katy is. Katy is He is an expert in the legal process, her motions are very precise and extremely effective. She knows court room procedures and practices. When you get to court, you will soon learn that often these legal activities are more about making sure that all of your motions, responses and petitions are done correctly and in the right sequence. If or when you get to court, you will find that judges seem to be more concerned that motions have been processed legally correctly, with the right language, instead of what is the substance at hand. I watched many folks, good and smart folks, attempt to represent themselves. Often they had very valid and compelling points to make it to the court, but because their motions were not written correctly, file in the right timeframe, or proper notice not given to the other party, I saw countless of these good people be sent away. Katy is a very good lawyer, she will take the time to understand your situation and all of the nuances of your case. She will be totally prepared should you have to go to court. Katy will help you to fairly assess your situation, and help you to come to as quick a resolution as possible. She will also correctly try to advise that you try to settle your case in a reasonable manner, the same likely outcome should you go to the expense and time of trying to have the court hear your case. I went through a very difficult divorce, with a truly unreasonable spouse, hampered by two terrible lawyers prior to retaining Katy as my attorney. This is one of the most difficult situations you will face in life, you need every chance for a successful outcome. Katy Mickelson is that lawyer. TJ Flanagan.

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Kathryn Homburger Mickelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Mickelson. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with family legal problems to contact her first."

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2018

One of Most Notable Women Attorneys, Crain's Chicago Business

2017

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2017

Woman of Influence, Best Lawyers

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Equity Partner, Beermann LLP

Associations

2019 - Present

Chicago Writers Museum

President, Chicago Council

2017 - Present

ProVisors

Group Leader

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Economic Club of Chicago

Member

2015 - 2018

Coalition of Women's Initiatives in the Law

Board Member

2014 - 2021

Make-a-Wish Illinois

Women's Network/Philanthropy Chair

2012 - 2020

Women's Bar Association of Illinois

Co-chair - Domestic Relations Committee

Education

2005

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors

N/A

Center for Conflict Resolution

Speaking Engagements

2020

ISBA's Solo and Small Firm Conference

Social Media Best Practices – In the Courtroom and with Clients

2020

If the Glove Doesn't Fit, You May be on Mute Preparing For and Presenting Trials Over Zoom

2017

Practice Tips for the Intermediate Family Law Practitioner

Domestic Relations Roundtable

2016

Practice Tips for the Intermediate Family Law Practitioner

Domestic Relations Roundtable

2015

Practice Tips for the Intermediate Family Law Practitioner

Domestic Relations Roundtable

2014

Practice Tips for the Intermediate Family Law Practitioner

Domestic Relations Roundtable

2013

Practice Tips for the Intermediate Family Law Practitioner

Domestic Relations Roundtable

2012

Practice Tips for the Intermediate Family Law Practitioner

Domestic Relations Roundtable

2012

IICLE Family Law Webinar Series

Removal

2011

IICLE Family Law Webinar Series

Parental Alienation

Publications

2017

ABA Journal How We Give 100%

2016

Parent to Parent Newsletter How I Got Involved in my Kid's School Without Losing My Day Job

2012

Parent to Parent Magazine United Parenting in a Divided Household

Languages

English

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