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Christopher William Holwell
About Christopher
Biography
Christopher's interest in the law began before attending law school. Christopher grew up in Bridgeview/Oak Lawn and attended Oak Lawn Community High School.(1991) After attending college at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1996), Christopher worked for Farmers Insurance Group as an injury claims adjustor and later, a senior claims adjustor. After graduating from John Marshall Law School (2002), he worked as an insurance defense and divorce trial attorney. In 2008, Christopher moved exclusively to a personal injury practice, involving car accidents, slip and fall injuries and civil rights violations. Since 2011, Mr. Holwell's practice focused on divorce. Christopher is married to Lauren and has 3 children.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Divorce and Separation
100%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Holwell Law Group, LLC
20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Christopher William Holwell's Reviews
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Posted by Rob | June 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Rob Schulz Divorce
I was very happy with Mr. Holwells representation during a very difficult time.
Posted by Dan | December 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dan
Chris was a great lawyer. He handled my case in a very timely manner and helped get me the most money he could for my injury. He made the process very easy in this diffucult time.
Posted by Lauren | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce Attorney
I retained Christopher Holwell's office for my divorce. I was referred to his office from a friend that used him for another matter. From the start, he never judged my situation. My divorce was a fight but he got me thru it. He was very aggressive in court during a hearing and I think it helped get m...
Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2011
Real estate closing
Chris was very helpful and kept me informed during the process of my 2 real estate closings. He is very thorough! Lauren G.
Posted by Erin | August 8, 2011
Great support!
I was in an auto accident while 8 months pregnant and had to be hospitalized as a result. Mr. Holwell took the time to explain my rights, how the whole process works and obtained a wonderful settlement for me. Thank you again! Erin K.
Christopher William Holwell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christopher Holwell is exceptional at family law issues and will be a tenacious advocate for clients. I highly endorse him."
"I highly recommend Mr. Holwell. I worked against him as opposing counsel on an appeal case. It is not too often that working with opposing counsel is pleasurable experience. He was always respectful and timely."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is one the best lawyers I know. I would highly recommend him to anyone searching for a lawyer they can trust and count on to win!"
"Chris Holwell is my colleague and go-to referral for all matters divorce. He is thorough, aggressive and highly respected by his peers and adversaries. If you want effective representation in divorce, custody, child support or related matters Mr. Holwell is an excellent choice and will provide you with the representation you deserve."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris was fair, but also aggressively was able to secure more money for his client than what the court initially proposed. Would recommend this attorney"
"Fearless and knowledgeable, Chris has my endorsement."
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"Christopher is an excellent lawyer. He has a great reputation with both lawyers and judges. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Chris because he is an excellent litigator. He is tenacious, knowledgeable, and works hard for his clients, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism and respect for his fellow attorneys."
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"Chris is a very thorough and effective attorney."
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"Chris is an excellent attorney and someone you should be confident with representing you in and out of Court."
"Chris was very professional while defending his client. He made some great strategic decisions at the arbitration of this matter which eventually led to an amicable settlement."
"Mr. Holwell is a fine attorney who works hard for his clients, with knowledge, passion and tenacity. Each time I have had the pleasure to work with him, I have greatly benefitted. I endorse Mr. Holwell without reservation."
"I endorse Chris because he has years of experience in this area - he is competent, efficient and knowledgeable. I would trust him to represent me, or my loved ones, in a personal injury case, if the need arose."
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Janice Boback
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Experience
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Holwell Law Group, LLC
2008 - 2011
Partner, Santilli Law Group
2004 - 2008
Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Laura A. Holwell
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Macey, Chern & Diab
Associations
2015 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAttorney Member
2014 - Present
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of IllinoisAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Norther District of Illinois BarAttorney Member
2011 - 2014
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - 2006
American Bar AssociationAffiliate Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Universal v. Naglak, et al.
Finding in favor of our Plaintiff
KAI Advantage Ins. v. Krystal Hastings, et al
Finding in favor of our Plaintiff
Daniel Erhardt v. Michael Delaney
Policy Paid to Plaintiff
Shah, et al v. Michael Epley
Policy limits to our Plaintiff
Kirk v. Badesch
Settlement for our Planitiff
KAI Advantage Ins. v. Francisco Alvarez
Find for our Plaintiff
Gilberts v. Famous Freddy's, LLC
For Plaintiff; confidential settlement award
Unique Insurance Company v. Tiyon Tyson, et al.
Trial Verdict for Plaintiff (Unique)
Education
2002
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Quarterly Adjustors meeting
Issues ripe for Declaratory Judgment
2015
Holwell Law Group
Pre-marital Agreements and Asset Allocation
2004
Seminar
Post-Bankruptcy Credit
1998
Farmer Insurance Group
Claim Fraud Indicators
Publications
2012
Office Guide
What Insurance Companies Know and So Should You!
2004
Legal Helpers Law Blog
Bankruptcy, Now What?
1998
Legal Helpers Law Blog
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Your Credit
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was backing out and a speeding driver hit me am I at fault?
25 Jun 2018
Q&A
Can a plaintiff or/and defendant call witnesses to testify at trial if the witnesses were not deposed during discovery?
31 May 2016
Q&A
Would a separate Memo of Law & Affidavit In Support of cross-MSJ be better than a combined Memo/Affidavit in Opp2PMSJ/SupportDef
30 Mar 2016