$ 275-320 per hour
PRO
also known as Joanne Bruzgul, JoAnne Bruzgul
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JoAnne Bruzgul has been a well-respected member of the Chicago legal community for over 25 years. Her general civil law practice is recognized for its expertise in structuring legal arrangements, preparing estate plans, transacting and litigating real estate matters, family law, and probate matters.
Forward thinking and innovative, JoAnne founded her firm to bring personalized attention with creative common-sense solutions to her clients. She has assembled a talented team of attorneys and other professionals for creative collaboration, specialized expertise, and a dedicated workforce as needed. Her goal for each client is to achieve favorable results, and to do so cost-effectively.
JoAnne’s strong client advocacy and steadfast dedication resonates in all aspects of her legal representation. She guides and assists her clients through a multitude of challenging situations with compassion and empathy, and aggressively fights for their interests. JoAnne is one lawyer that you want to have on your side.
JoAnne earned her Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law and served as judicial clerk to Judge William C. Lee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. She is admitted to the Illinois bar and to federal trial bars in Illinois and Wisconsin. Jo Anne is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.
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$ 275-320 per hour
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
21 Client Reviews
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Posted by Sandy Kita | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent probate lawyer!
JoAnne solved a particularly thorny probate problem we had. There is no question of her understanding of the law and its ramifications and, even more, of the people involved in the legal, financial, and business world of Chicago. She was particularly good at explaining different legal strategies and...
Posted by Jessica | September 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Support with property damages
I worked with JoAnne regarding extensive damages to my condo due to negligence from the HOA. She was great to work with, super attentive, detailed and organized. We worked together for more than 2 years in order to settle with the board. In the end, she was able to negotiate a great deal that helped ...
Posted by dave | August 03, 2024 | Child Support
very helpful consultation
I was trying to find help for my brother regarding a child support case. He had waited until the last minute and was completely unprepared for his court appearance, which was only a couple days away. I contacted the Chicago Bar and was referred to Joanne Bruzgul. I was a little surprised when ...
Posted by Kyle | July 22, 2024 | Employment & Labor
World-Class Legal Advice
I recently consulted with JoAnne regarding a complex employment issue that could impact my career opportunities. The advice provided was insightful and strategic, helping me focus on the big picture while addressing immediate legal concerns. JoAnne demonstrated a deep understanding of employment law...
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent lawyer - VERY satisfied!
I worked with Joanne Bruzgul recently to get my divorce filed, and she was excellent to work with! Thank you Joanne once again! She was very professional, I found her to be really positive & personable, and she was always very responsive throughout the process. Start to finish, the whole process wen...
"Jo Anne is stellar attorney, smart, resourceful and able always to suggest creative, practical solutions to client problems. She is hard-working, highly professional and has genuine empathy for clients. I recommend Jo Anne highly on probate and family law matters, and always enjoy working with her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I picked Joanne to personally represent me as a lawyer in a complicated family law case involving college contributions and a special needs child. She is brilliant , tough and a smart negotiator in addition to her wisdom and experience in multiple practice areas. I further work with her on complex real estate litigation and probate matters. Her reputation with judges and colleagues is impeccable."
"I endorse Jo Anne Bruzgul. She is an excellent family lawyer who advocates for her clients in a professional manner. Jo Anne has a wonderful approach of balancing preparation with results and does not "over-lawyer" a case. She is very hard working and practical."
"We have referred various types of cases to Jo Anne over the years, and I have found her to be a very competent and passionate attorney. She has good litigation skills and takes a practical approach to her cases. I have been pleased with the work she has performed."
"I have known Jo Anne Bruzgul for several years and find her to be a very competent, resourceful, creative attorney. She has good communication skills and also has the ability to negotiate AND litigate. In particular, she does an excellent job in family law practice including divorce, paternity, custody/visitation and support. I endorse her without reservation."
"I have known Jo Anne professionally for more than 20 years. She is a diligent and caring attorney, who will work hard for her clients."
"I have known Jo Anne for many years and she is an excellent, hard working attorney. I highly recommend her."
"Jo Anne is a skilled divorce attorney and fierce advocate for her clients. She is compassionate and has a worldly understanding of the day-to-day and long-term challenges of families experiencing the dissolution of a marriage. She is an experienced litigator and adroitly handles the various legal issues that may arise in divorce, such as parenting responsibilities, child support, finances, real estate, family businesses, and tax considerations."
"I endorse attorney Jo Anne B. Bruzgul. She is an excellent attorney who fights hard for her clients and is always attentive to their needs. She is a seasoned attorney with a pragmatic approach to the many aspects of representing family law clients."
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2019
Pro Bono Advocacy Award, Federal Circuit Bar Association
2017
Excellence in Pro Bono Service, Federal Bar Association
1995 - Present
Owner, Bruzgul & Associates Ltd.
1992 - 1995
Nation Wide Claims Specialist, coregis f/n/a Crum & Forster Managers Group
1990 - 1992
Associate, Willians & Montgomery Ltd.
1987 - 1990
Associate, Conklin & Adler
1985 - 1987
Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
2016 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Lawyers Referral Service CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
1997 - Present
Supreme Court of the United States of AmericaAdmitted to Practice
1989 - Present
Chicago Bar AsssociationMember
1987 - Present
Illinois Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Illinois Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
1987 - Present
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
1987
J.D.
1979
Master's Degree
1976
B.A.
2023
Building a Legal Practice
2011
Lawyer Training
2009
Real Estate Closings
2007
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