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Curtis Bennett Ross

Divorce and separation Attorney at Chicago, IL

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  • Licensed for 42 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1980
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

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About Curtis

Learn Curtis’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. 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.

    40 years, 600 cases

  2. 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.

    40 years, 250 cases

  3. Child custody
    5%

  4. 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.

    40 years, 25 cases

Chicago, Illinois lawyer providing legal representation in family law matters

Curtis Bennett Ross is a Cook County attorney who concentrates his practice on divorce and family law. Mr. Ross's background is in the business and financial sector. Mr. Ross obtained his CPA (certified public accountant) license in 1977 and is currently registered as a CPA in Illinois. Mr. Ross received his license to practice law in 1980. The combination of financial and legal education has served Mr. Ross well in that he has been recognized by the Court for his specialized business and financial knowledge by appointment as a receiver and as a financial expert in family law matters. This distinction is unique and not one the Court often makes. These appointments are a vote of confidence in Mr. Ross's abilities and set him apart from his peers. Mr. Ross has given back to the community by lecturing on behalf of the Illinois State Bar Association in the area of family law and has also enjoyed full semesters of teaching in the areas of accounting and federal income taxation at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Mr. Ross enjoys a good reputation among his peers and other professionals such as mental health care providers and accountants.

Chicago Family Law Attorney with Many Honors
Curtis Bennett Ross is known for representing a wide variety of clients, with a wide variety of issues. Mr. Ross has a consistent track record for success and works for his clients without compromising his ethical obligations. Mr. Ross enjoys recognition from the judiciary and serves as an officer on several committees. Mr. Ross has been given the highest Avvo rating of 10.0 and has a high level of industry recognition from his peers for his efforts. Mr. Ross's peers find him to be honest and knowledgeable, always staying on top of the latest legal developments. The Law Office of Curtis Bennett Ross, LLC is staffed with friendly professionals and uses up to date technology to meet today's innovative standards.

Using a Respectful Approach to Get Satisfactory Results
Mr. Ross approaches each case from a position of respect; respect for his clients, the Court, and the other side. His years of experience show that treating all the parties fairly yields the best results for his clients. Mr. Ross fights hard for your rights and the rights of your children while maintaining a level of professionalism recognized by his adversaries. Mr. Ross's peers and former clients give him high marks for his honesty and knowledge. Mr. Ross also receives recognition for his specialized financial knowledge, and this allows him to represent clients with a broad range of financial needs and status. Mr. Ross is able to effectively value complex business assets and other property valuations. Outside of the office and in his spare time, Mr. Ross enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

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The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross, LLC
100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1111
Chicago, IL, 60602

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross, LLC
  • 1984 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Jerome H. Torshen, Ltd.
  • 1983 - 2013
  • Tax Staff
  • Arthur Andersen & Co. Certified Public Accountants
  • 1980 - 1982

Education

  • University of Illinois College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1980
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1977

Associations

  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • Decalogue Foundation Board Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Finance Committee for the Assembly Member
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • 2018 - Present
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • Board of Managers
  • 2017 - Present
  • Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
  • Fellow
  • 2014 - Present
  • Illinois Bar Foundation
  • Fellow
  • 2010 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Family Law Section Council member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Women's Bar Association of Illinois
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Co-chair of Representing Children Sub-Committee
  • N/A
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member of the Joint Maintenance and Child Support Sub-Committee
  • N/A
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • President
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member of Personnel Committee
  • 2015 - 2017
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • First Vice-President
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • Second Vice-President
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chair of the Finance Committee for the Assembly
  • 2014 - 2017
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • Treasurer
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Finance Committee for the Assembly Member
  • 2012 - 2017
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • Board of Managers
  • 2010 - 2013
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10.0 (Superb) AVVO rating
  • Avvo
  • 2021
  • Peer Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell®
  • 2021
  • Presidential Commendation
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • 2017
  • Presidential Citation
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
  • 2014
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Publications

  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers Tablets
  • Jewish and Muslim Issues in Family Law
  • 2016

Speaking Engagements

  • North Shore Collaborative Practice Group Continuing Legal Education
  • Income Shares Maintenace legislation
  • 2016
  • 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
  • 2015
  • Divorce Nuts and Bolts
  • Pleadings, Responses and Appearances
  • 2011
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Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (10)
Endorse Curtis
Family Attorney | 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"
Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is unique among his peers for his even-temparment."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Curtis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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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Chicago Divorce and separation Lawyer Curtis Bennett Ross
Curtis Bennett Ross
Divorce and separation Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 42 years