Morgan Elizabeth Given

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Morgan Elizabeth Given

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Uncontested Divorce ... +6 more

181 W Madison Street, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL

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About Morgan

Biography

Strategic, compassionate, and experienced family lawyer. Call for a free consultation

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

35%
Mediation 20%

20%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%
Alimony 5%

5%
Child Support 5%

5%
Family 5%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Taradash Given, P.C.

181 W Madison Street, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Morgan Elizabeth Given's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brittany | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Relocation & custody

Morgan represented my son and I in a very complicated situation with my sons father. Relocation , order of protection, supervised visits...a whole lot of complications & honestly she helped me every step of the way & was very diligent. I had no idea what I was doing or where to start, just knew the e...nding goal was to keep me and my son safe. Morgan always answered any question I had and was very thorough. Everything Morgan suggested to be granted relocation worked. My son and I were granted permanent residency and it was a true relief. Morgan is very intelligent and knows the court system. I am very grateful for everything Morgan did. Truly. If you are in bad situation and need to get out, do it. Lawyers like Morgan make it possible to create a better life. Extremely grateful for the outcome of this case and I highly recommend her to everyone that needs to be represented. Living my west coast dream with my baby boy thanks to Morgan and her team & all the hard work.!

Posted by Haysam | May 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very professional and understanding

Morgan and Madeline both help me with my divorce. They understood my situation, and advocated for me. Never been divorced before nor did I know what to expect. They helped me through the entire process heard my moments of being upset and didn’t judge me one but. Instead they guided me, listened to me..., and still advocated. They were both tremendous at what they do, and will always be greatly appreciated. Highly recommend either one and or the law firm in general. Thank you so much.

Posted by Julie | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Morgan helped us immensely

We hired Morgan Given and her colleague Brianna Meyer to guide us and represent us during the most difficult and heartbreaking time our family has faced. We were intervenors, as grandparents, in a custody dispute regarding our granddaughter, whose parents (our son and our granddaughter’s mother) wer...e going through an unusually complicated and contentious custody case. Both Morgan and Brianna were extremely professional, reliable and trustworthy every step of the way. They were very efficient with their time, and ours, and were very cost-conscious, which of course was greatly appreciated. They responded to our inquiries quickly, translated “legalese” for us after every court zoom call so we had a full understanding of all of the issues, and just in general helped us understand what our rights were, what our options were, and what they thought was the best path to pursue. Beyond that, on a more personal level, they were both also very caring and kind, and gave us wonderful advice and support as we made our way through this difficult process. Most importantly, they got us grandparent visitations, which is why we hired them. We believe they gave us excellent representation, and give them the highest endorsement. If, and when, we need legal representation again regarding this matter, we will hire them again without hesitation.

Posted by Jmg | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

AMAZING /PROFESSIONAL

Morgan Given is Skilled Hardworking and very caring, Morgan helped me through the painful process of custody and settlement , she fought very hard for me and I always feel like had my back through the process ,she went about and beyond and always there to listen ,she's very attentive and resp...ond to my calls and emails very quickly (even on weekends) , Morgan is extremely knowledgeable in a family law and perused my case with tremendous skills and expertise , I would highly recommend Morgan to anyone in need of a caring genuine and skilled legal representation . having Morgan on my side gave me a piece of mind that I will always be grateful for. Thank you Morgan

Posted by Adeeb | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Lawyer

This review is long overdue. In short, Morgan is an excellent divorce lawyer, and here is why. I hired Morgan in July 2018 to handle my divorce case. My case was simple but my ex-spouse wasn't easy to deal with. Morgan was able to deal with my ex very professionally and legally very very patiently a...nd helped me achieve my goal. I only showed up to court once for my final judgment. She was very supportive and professional and will definitely recommend her services to others. Thank you for all the hard work you put in my case.

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Morgan Elizabeth Given's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brianna Meyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nichol Broshous

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Riemer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have always know Morgan to have a real passion for her clients and her work. She is intelligent and hard-working. She sets the bar high with her ethics and diligence. Not only is Morgan an excellent attorney, she is also an excellent person! You should definitely consider hiring her."

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Charles Terry

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Melton

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse this attorney. Morgan and I battled against each other for several days on a family law matter. She was very thorough and convincing. I had not known her prior to the handling of this case and I was very impressed by her abilities and advocacy."

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Jeffrey Esser

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposing counsel on a fairly difficult divorce case. Morgan was tough but always professional and a pleasure to work with."

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Zachary Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Morgan is a fierce advocate, yet she presents her client's case in a calm and reasoned manner that results in great success with judges."

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Alexandra Martinez

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a fierce advocate for her clients."

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Gabriela Asrow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It was a pleasure to have Morgan as opposing counsel on a recent divorce case, both in and out of court. She was a strong advocate for her client, while being practical in terms of settlement negotiations. I endorse this attorney."

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Marc Bangser

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Morgan and I were counsels on opposite sides of a case recently. In a field where the list of substandard, inattentive and nonresponsive attorneys grows by the week, I was extremely impressed with her quick response time and attention to detail, while advocating for her client's interests without being unreasonable. I absolutely endorse Morgan."

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Joanna Funke

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Ms. Given in law school and we worked together at an organization for a year as attorneys doing domestic violence and custody law. She is honest, hard working, and I endorse her."

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Dean Taradash

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Morgan is a very diligent attorney who has a passion for zealously protecting her clients' rights."

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Agnes Zielinski Olechno

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Morgan is an intelligent and zealous advocate. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of family law."

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Madeline Lloyd

Family lawyer

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Brianna Meyer

Family lawyer

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Joseph Riemer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Terry

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Esser

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Zachary Williams

Child custody lawyer

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Gabriela Asrow

Family lawyer

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Amy Melton

Family lawyer

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Alexander Beck

Family lawyer

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Kathryn Ciesla

Family lawyer

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Linda Kagan

Family lawyer

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Marc Bangser

Family lawyer

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Rachael Krane

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Dean's Certificate of Pro Bono Recognition, George Washington University

2011

Thurgood Marshall Award, George Washington University

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Taradash Given, P.C.

2020 - 2023

Partner, The Taradash Group, P,.C.

2014 - 2014

Law Fellow, Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services

2014 - 2020

Associate, The Taradash Group, P.C.

2013 - 2014

Project Attorney, American Bar Association

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern, Legal Services of Northern Virginia

2013 - 2014

Law Fellow, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities

2012 - 2013

Health Insurance Counselor, GW Health Insurance Counseling Project

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

Associations

2017 - Present

Midwest Access Coalition

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

2013 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2013 - Present

George Washington Alumni Association

Education

2013

George Washington University

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

DePaul University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2010

DePaul University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

WP Diamonds Engagement Ring Laws

Languages

English

Activity

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