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
Divorce, support, support litigation .
18 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2002 | 12/06/2020 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Holwell Law Group, LLC | 2011 - Present |
Partner | Santilli Law Group | 2008 - 2011 |
Trial Attorney | Law Offices of Laura A. Holwell | 2004 - 2008 |
Attorney | Macey, Chern & Diab | 2003 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Supreme Court Bar | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Norther District of Illinois Bar | Attorney Member | 2002 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2011 - 2014 |
American Bar Association | Affiliate Member | 2002 - 2006 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Office Guide | What Insurance Companies Know and So Should You! | 2012 |
Legal Helpers Law Blog | Bankruptcy, Now What? | 2004 |
Legal Helpers Law Blog | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Your Credit | 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
University of Illinois, Chicago | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Quarterly Adjustors meeting | Issues ripe for Declaratory Judgment | 2016 |
Holwell Law Group | Pre-marital Agreements and Asset Allocation | 2015 |
Seminar | Post-Bankruptcy Credit | 2004 |
Farmer Insurance Group | Claim Fraud Indicators | 1998 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Gilberts v. Famous Freddy's, LLC | For Plaintiff; confidential settlement award |
Unique Insurance Company v. Tiyon Tyson, et al. | Trial Verdict for Plaintiff (Unique) |
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Michael Goldberg, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 12, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Christopher Holwell is exceptional at family law issues and will be a tenacious advocate for clients. I highly endorse him.
Chris Brockman, Appeals Attorney on Nov 20, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Jared Duggan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 6, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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!
Timothy Somen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 6, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Kimberly Anderson, Family Attorney on Jan 4, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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
Laura Holwell, Litigation Attorney on Dec 14, 2015
Relationship: Family member
Fearless and knowledgeable, Chris has my endorsement.
Nichole Capraro, Insurance Attorney on Dec 14, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Susan Sherman, Litigation Attorney on Dec 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Christopher is an excellent lawyer. He has a great reputation with both lawyers and judges. I highly recommend him.
Gina Colaluca, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 14, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Alexandra Martinez, Family Attorney on Dec 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Chris is a very thorough and effective attorney.
Kelly Llorens, Litigation Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Tzinberg, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is an excellent attorney and someone you should be confident with representing you in and out of Court.
Nicholas Drury, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
William Ransom, Litigation Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Nathalie Silva, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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