Van A. Schwab

Van A. Schwab

3.7
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 47 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

134 N. LaSalle St. Ste. 1820, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 43 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Van A. Schwab

134 N. LaSalle St. Ste. 1820, Chicago, IL, 60602

Law Offices of Van A. Schwab (Skokie)

10024 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 245, Skokie, IL, 60077

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Van A. Schwab's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Terrible

This guy should retire or work for the mob. I found him through legal insurance and in hindsight, wished I never had legal insurance so I wouldn't have met him.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2023 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Despicable

Look how many people he’s disappointed!! Anyone can write a good review, I’m sure he tries to hide them himself. How sad it must be to have been hurt so badly that he has turned a potentially honorable career into a travesty for so many innocent people. Shame on you for degrading the American justice... system. You are deplorable. Be better.

Posted by Emil Danov | August 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Mr. Schwab and his assistant Richard Labovitz helped me a lot and went an extra mile with my tough divorce. They treated me with respect and they were always behind me in the most difficult situations during the case. Thanks to them I can enjoy spending time with my little girl again :)

Posted by Igor G | December 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Happy with representation.

I hired Mr. Schwab to represent me in court regarding child support/ spousal maintenance/ marital property issues. My case was complicated and lengthy. However, I was advised by Mr. Schwab on each step and turn it may take, on how to act in particular situation, which happened the way he had predicte...d. Due to this outcome he has earned my full trust. I am very happy with the fact that he was my attorney and with the end results. I could not have wished for a better lawyer! Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce was professional

I was recommended by a physician friend to call Mr. Schwab because he'd assisted my friend with his divorce, and was told that he highly recommended him and that his divorce took 5 months. After sending an e-mail to Mr. Schwab's office, within the day I was contacted by him personally to discuss my c...ase. Each meeting, he worked with me during irregular hours and assisted in my hours of availability. He was professional when discussing fees, was transparent in what those fees would be, and was clear in how he billed. As the case went on, more documents needed, Mr. Schwab and his clerks were very responsive to my inquiries, and were quick to answer questions I may have during the process. Having three young children, and I would say not a case that was disputed by my spouse, we moved quickly to come to agreements with opposing counsel. I do have to say that amicable communication in a divorce is key to completing the process. My spouse also has disabilities, and with that in mind, Mr. Schwab was also able to give advice in Elder Law issues. At no time did he communicate personally with my spouse as I’ve read other reviewers say. He at no time seemed to be interested in only money. When I asked for a meeting, we had one. When documents were needed, I gave them and he filed within a quick turnaround. I had no motions. I had no disputes over major things with my spouse, which I am sure contributed to an easier way through the process.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Chicago Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1978

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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