$ 500-500 per hour
Mr. Hurst has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law for more than a decade, handling matters relating to divorce, custody (parental responsibility), child support, visitation (parenting time), and the preparation of premarital and post-nuptial agreements. During this time, Mr. Hurst has had the pleasure of representing many current and former professional athletes, members of the media, Grammy award-winning artists and pillars of Chicago’s business and civic communities.
Mr. Hurst’s legal representation has always been premised upon empathy, attention to detail and depth and breadth of legal knowledge and acumen. Mr. Hurst has for many years been acknowledged by his peers as one of the most astute Family Law attorneys in Chicago. Mr. Hurst has been voted by his peers as a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2017 (a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois under the age of 40); Mr. Hurst has been voted by his peers as an Emerging Lawyer in the area of Family Law by Leading Lawyers Network every year since 2015 (a designation reserved for the top 2% of attorneys in Illinois under the age of 40); and, most recently, Mr. Hurst was voted by his peers as a Best Lawyer by Best Lawyers in America©.
However, perhaps most important to his clients is the attention, care and responsiveness that Mr. Hurst brings to every case and every client. No matter how large or small the case, Mr. Hurst treats every client as if they are his only client.
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140 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, IL, 60603
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Elois | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Strategic, Competent, Ethical, and Responsive!
Jason was nothing short of exceptional. Sharp and calculated, he navigated the complexities of my case with finesse, always prioritizing my best interests. In contrast, the opposing counsel seemed intent on prolonging the process in numerous unthinkable ways. Yet, Jason remained undeterred consis...
Posted by Jessica | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best
I sought out Mr. Hurst as my lawyer for my divorce from my husband this year. Mr. Hurst was extremely attentive, sensitive and thorough. I have already recommended a couple of my closest friends to consult with Mr. Hurst in regards to their domestic relations cases. Highly recommend and am very happy...
Posted by Julie | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Efficient, communicative, humane, eternal advocate
During my diviorce from opposing council & spouse that behaved as if rules did not apply to them, Jason provided a consistent & hopeful advocate. In face of multiple times of my spouse going back on agreed upon MSAs, Jason's relentless work, professionalism and reminders to me that the divorce would ...
Posted by Jevon | May 15, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
"Sometimes Divorce is Just the Beginnning"
Jason, kept me calm and to focus on just the necessary issues during the divorce proceedings. Even though at times and maybe even now that it is over I still linger on those issues, I definitely feel he kept me focused and it was in my best interest at all times. He managed me very well, to get it ...
Posted by George | February 17, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Experience with Compassion
Now that my divorce is over, I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Jason Hurst and his law firm. I am sure that Jason encounters all kinds of unique clients and deal with varying situations during a divorce proceeding. But I suspect that what occurred in my case may have been somewhat special. W...
"Jason is an extremely hard working, knowledgeable, and creative attorney who is capable of both working with opposing counsel to resolve pending issues or litigate if the parties are unable to work through their differences. Jason is also a good communicator whose words and actions are consistent with one another."
"In my opinion, Attorney Hurst is the premier family law attorney in the City of Chicago. Competent, reliable, and hard working. This fact is buttressed by the numerous awards and recognitions bestowed upon him. I feel confident enough in Attorney Hurst that I will not only refer clients, I have referred family."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Jason is a smart, agressive, yet practical lawyer, who is able to see the bigger picture in trying to help families in divroce and family law realted matters. Jason is very attentaive to his client's needs."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2022
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2021
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2020
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2020
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2019
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2019
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2018
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2017
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
2016
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Men of Excellence Award, Chicago Defender
2015
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Most Distinguished Men of the State of Illinois, CAT, Inc.
2020 - Present
Partner, Beermann LLP
2017 - 2020
Partner, Harrison & Held, LLP
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Harrison & Held, LLP
2010 - 2015
Attorney, Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP
2008 - 2008
Clerk, Beermann Swerdlove, LLP
2007 - 2007
Clerk, Honorable John O. Steele
2011 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
A Night Out, Inc.Board Member
Retroactive Child Support Judgment Vacated
Mother's Removal Petition Denied
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
Family Law Issues for Estate Planners
2015
Ethical Dilemmas in Family Law (Assisted)
2015
Clarifying the Confusion on Contempt (Assisted)
2018
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