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Mr. Sevin has successfully litigated issues including maintenance and child support, fraudulent transfer of assets and dissipation claims, valuation and division of assets, adequate compensation and characterization of marital and non-marital assets.
He has successfully represented parties in international and multi-jurisdictional family law litigation, including actions under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA).
Mr. Sevin is an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law where he teaches and frequently speaks on various litigation and trial-related matters, including drafting, cross examination, trial strategy and oral argument. He has also completed the intensive family law trial advocacy program of the National Family Law Trial Institute in Houston, Texas.
He has been selected by Super Lawyers magazine as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and an “Illinois Rising Star” from 2011 to 2018. He has been selected by Leading Lawyers Network as an “Emerging Lawyer” in 2016, 2017, and 2020.
Michael was also appointed to the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association for 2020-2021.
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Chat withState: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
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161 N Clark St., Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60601
1 Client Review
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | 5 stars
Posted by Joe | January 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Genuine Lawyer
Michael was a responsive, sympathetic and genuine attorney. His care in this case made the whole divorce process much more manageable. He was thorough and I highly recommend his work.
"I am happy to say that I have been friends with attorney Michael Sevin for many years. I have also had the pleasure of speaking with Michael about his practice area of law multiple times. I respect his hard work and dedication to his profession and clients. As such, I have referred various people to Michael for family law issues, because I know Michael will diligently represent them. I strongly recommend Michael Sevin as an attorney."
"I send many of my clients to Michael who have family law questions. He does a fabulous job of not only contacting them immediately, but making them feel at ease. Any client that I have referred to Michael has complimented him and told me how wonderful he is. I trust him completely and know that he will always do an exemplary job for anyone that I need to send his way. He is smart and has the ability to talk to people in a way that makes them comfortable. He is extremely personable and likable which is what makes him an even better attorney than those who only possess the knowledge and not the people skills. I would recommend that anyone who needs help in the Family Law arena should contact him right away."
"Michael and I have been friends since law school, and while his intelligence was apparent then, the extent of his talent as an attorney has truly been realized since he began practicing. I've known him to be understanding and sympathetic to client needs while remaining steadfast and firm in his efforts to represent the client's best interests. I believe it takes a special type of attorney, particularly in the practice of divorce and separation, that can advocate aggressively for clients without losing optimism and a calm demeanor for the possibility of amicable resolutions. Michael is clearly that unique type of attorney, and I confidently endorse him for that reason."
"I highly endorse Mr. Sevin. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch, Law Bulletin Media
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, DePaul University College of Law
2016 - Present
Partner, Beermann LLP
2011 - 2015
Associate, Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP
2008 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Nadler, Pritikin & Mirabelli LLC
2020 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionCouncil Member
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2019
DePaul University College of Law, Family Law CenterAdvisory Board Member
2012 - 2019
Jewish Council for Youth ServicesBoard of Directors
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JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
Practicing Family Law in a Pandemic
2021
English