Curtis Bennett Ross

Curtis Bennett Ross

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

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

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1111, Chicago, IL

About Curtis

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 84%

Divorce is the main focus of my practice including joint and sole custody, visitation and parenting time, distribution of assets and liabilities, valuation of businesses and other assets, retirement accounts, maintenance (alimony), child support, college education expenses, orders of protection. My practice includes modification and enforcement of existing judgments and court orders. Judges also sometimes appoint me as a Child's Representative or Guardian Ad-Litem and Receiver for finances.

43 years | 600 cases

84%
Family 10%

My practice of family law besides divorce includes paternity cases with related sole and joint custody issues, parenting and visitation time, child support, college educational and related issues. I also represent clients in adoptions, guardianship and juvenile court cases.

43 years | 250 cases

10%
Adoption 1%

here are different types of adoptions. My firm has helped clients with adoptions from related parties such as spouses, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and also from unrelated parties. My clients have sometimes used adoption agencies or social service organizations. Most of the adoptions are by agreement, but there is sometime the need for a trial in a contested adoption.

43 years | 25 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 45 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1980

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross, LLC

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1111, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Curtis Bennett Ross's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrendous Experience with Attorney Curtis Ross

My experience with Attorney Curtis Ross was nothing short of a nightmare. From the outset, he displayed a level of rudeness and disrespect that was utterly appalling. When I sought clarification on certain legal matters, he dismissed my concerns with the utmost arrogance, labeling my questions as "id...iotic." Instead of fulfilling his role as a legal advocate, he left me to fend for myself in court, all the while painting a false picture of me as argumentative. His complete lack of support and guidance was both shocking and deeply disappointing. Save yourself the headache and avoid hiring Curtis Ross at all costs. He is an utter disgrace to the legal profession and will leave you high and dry when you need support the most.

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Curtis Bennett Ross's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arnold Goldstein

Family lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have had several cases together as opposing attorney's and I have always found Curtis to be professional, extremely knowledgeable, and always prepared. He is reasonable to work with, but definitely an advocate for his client's"

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Joel Chupack

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is unique among his peers for his even-temparment."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Ross. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Thomas Bruno

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Curtis is a hard-working lawyer who is an effective advocate for his clients. He gets great results."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Curtis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Elkin

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Ross. As a fellow member in the legal community Mr. Ross is known to have a stellar reputation for his sincerity and devotion to his clients. I hold him to a very high esteem as he is always professional and curtious to his colleagues, which dissuades acrimony between opposing attorneys and allows for the opportunity to resolve the issues that are quite litigious and sophisticated to be handled in an effective and above competent level. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Antonelli

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis Ross constantly keeps abreast of the latest developments in family law and the family law courts he practices in. I have known Curtis for over 10 years and never witnessed him doing anything other than properly advocating for his client."

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Carol Di Giacomo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Curtis in litigation and found him to be very knowledgeable. He pursued his client's rights in a respectful, but strong manner. It was a pleasure to work with him. I endorse this lawyer."

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Zedrick Braden

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis Ross is brilliant in his knowledge of the law and in his negotiating skills. He can truly be considered a super lawyer and he is highly respected in the legal community. Mr. Ross is also great about reaching out to help other lawyers and has given me great advice on many occasions. Curtis Ross is truly a scholar and a gentlemen."

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Edward Clinton

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Curtis is a thoughtful and well-prepared family law attorney. He has excellent negotiation skills and a fine sense of humor. He is one of the most intelligent people I know. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

10.0 (Superb) AVVO rating, Avvo

2021

Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Presidential Commendation, Illinois State Bar Association

2014

Presidential Citation, Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross, LLC

1983 - 2013

Attorney, Jerome H. Torshen, Ltd.

1980 - 1982

Tax Staff, Arthur Andersen & Co. Certified Public Accountants

Associations

2018 - Present

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Decalogue Foundation Board Member

2018 - Present

Finance Committee for the Assembly Member

Illinois State Bar Association

2017 - Present

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Board of Managers

2014 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Fellow

2010 - Present

Illinois Bar Foundation

Fellow

2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Family Law Section Council member

Women's Bar Association of Illinois

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Co-chair of Representing Children Sub-Committee

Illinois State Bar Association

Member of the Joint Maintenance and Child Support Sub-Committee

2016 - 2017

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

President

2015 - 2017

Illinois State Bar Association

Member of Personnel Committee

2015 - 2016

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

First Vice-President

2014 - 2015

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Second Vice-President

2014 - 2017

Illinois State Bar Association

Chair of the Finance Committee for the Assembly

2013 - 2014

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Treasurer

2012 - 2017

Illinois State Bar Association

Finance Committee for the Assembly Member

2010 - 2013

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Board of Managers

Education

1980

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

North Shore Collaborative Practice Group Continuing Legal Education

Income Shares Maintenace legislation

2015

West Suburban Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Maintenance Income Shares model proposed legislation

2015

Northwest Suburban Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Maintenance Income Shares model proposed legislation

2015

Decalogue Society of Lawyers Continuing Legal Education

Jewish and Muslim Issues in Family Law

2011

Divorce Nuts and Bolts

Pleadings, Responses and Appearances

Publications

2016

Decalogue Society of Lawyers Tablets Jewish and Muslim Issues in Family Law

Languages

English

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