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Timothy Michael Daw
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Biography
Known for his strategic approach, Tim Daw draws on 28 years of experience in litigating and negotiating complex family law cases to help clients achieve their objectives. He works with clients to take charge of their situations by identifying issues, setting priorities, and mapping a course of action to arrive at their goals. As a senior partner of the firm, Mr. Daw assists families and individuals, including executives, business owners, athletes, doctors, celebrities and their spouses and significant others in resolving divorce and other family law matters.
Mr. Daw urges clients to see their divorce strategically, looking beyond the moment and short-term gain to the long-term impact of their decisions. Early in the process he offers a cost/benefit analysis to help clients take the right steps. Because divorce is likely to be one of the largest financial transactions of an individual’s lifetime, Mr. Daw stresses achieving a balance of cash, real estate and retirement investments in the settlement.
Respected as one of the top family lawyers in the Chicago area, Mr. Daw brings expertise to a wide range of family issues including complex financial matters, business valuations, tax planning, shareholder divorce, custody disputes, property division, maintenance issues, and prenuptial agreements.
Mr. Daw has been recognized by his peers and the community for his trial and litigation skills and for his philanthropic efforts. He has been listed among the Best Lawyers in America by Neifeh and Smith, an Illinois Super Lawyer, and a member of the Leading Lawyers Network. The DuPage County Bar Association has recognized him for his outstanding service to the Bar. The DuPage County Legal Assistance Foundation has recognized his pro bono service.
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Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
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Location
Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck LLP
200 North La Salle Street 30th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP
310 S County Farm Rd., Suite 300, Wheaton, IL, 60187
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Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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During the period that Mr. Daw represented me, he was not responsive to my requests for information and I did not feel that I was getting accurate information regarding the court proceedings. After I terminated Mr. Daw's representation, I learned that much of the information he had provided to me re...
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Neifeh and Smith
2014
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
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Board of Directors Award for Outstanding Service, DuPage County Bar Association
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Foundation Pro Bono Service Award, DuPage County Legal Assistance
N/A
Certificate of Appreciation for the Trial Advocacy Institute, DuPage County Bar Association
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Certificate of Appreciation for Chair Person of Family Law, DuPage County Bar Association
Associations
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member Family Law Section
DuPage County Bar Association
Member
Will County Bar Association
Member
Education
1985
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2017
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Effort to seek work and maintenance
2017
Family Law Newsletter
Clarification Needed for the New Shared Parenting Child Support Adjustment
2016
Family Law Newsletter
Defining and Preserving "Gifts"
2016
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
The new Illinois marriage act: Striving for accountability, prompt resolutions
2015
Family Law Newsletter
Limitations of Alternative Dispute Resolution
2015
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Standard of Living: A limitation or a factor?
2014
Family Law Topics Blog
A Child Does Not have the Right to Ultimately Choose His or Her Custodian
2013
Family Law Topics Blog
Children of Divorced Parents Can Sue for College Expenses
2012
Family Law Topics Blog
Divorcing in a Volatile Economic Market
2011
Family Law Topics Blog
“Net Income” for Child Support Purposes
2011
Family Law Topics Blog
Can There Be Such a Thing As a Civil Divorce?
2007
DuPage County Bar Association Brief
Motions to Strike and Dismiss in Domestic Relations Cases
2006
Chicago Bar Association
Guideline Child Support and Deviation Therefrom
2004
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Illinois)
The Modification of Judgments for Dissolution of Marriage
2003
Illinois Family Law Series Volume 1, IICLE
Client Management & Education
2003
DuPage County Bar Association Brief
Revisiting Transmutation 20 Years Later: Still Untamed?
2002
ABA Section of Family Law Fall CLE Meeting
Preparing for the Great Cross: What Do You Know
2001
DuPage County Bar Association Brief
The Possible Interjection of the New Spouse's Finances Into Post-Decree Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings
1995
Illinois CPA Society
Financial Planning and Tax Considerations of Divorce
1990
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Sifting Through the Tax Return
1987
Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Newsletter
Contempt Proceedings in Domestic Relations Cases
Languages
English