Mark Lawrence Kezy

Mark Lawrence Kezy

1.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 35 years

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

55 W Monroe, Suite 3550, Chicago, IL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1990

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kezy & Associates

55 W Monroe, Suite 3550, Chicago, IL, 60603-5020

Kezy & Associates

15255 South 94th Avenue, Suite 500, Orland Park, IL, 60462

Kezy & Associates

50 South Main Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL, 60540

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Mark Lawrence Kezy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

1.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
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1 star (6)

Posted by Kevin | December 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He takes money and runs

Literally charged me my whole retainer 2500 for one court appearance and asked him about the charges and he filed a motion to withdraw.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Complete waste!

I hired mark as my attorney for child support/parenting time, paid $3500 retainer and wasted my time and money! Never filed the paperwork for bsck child support, told me my evidence of violence didn't matter. Made me drop restraining order so that he could give parenting time even though I wasn't com...fortable. Never represented me but went against everything I felt told him evidence everything then got mad when I wouldn't agree with him on what's best for my child and withdrew from the case 5 days before next court date and didn't even tell me. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND OR WASTE MY MONEY!

Posted by Brent | July 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bad Experience

Mark got out-maneuvered by my ex-wife's opposing counsel at every turn. He unnecessarily dragged out the proceedings by missing scheduled meetings and arbitration, and routinely responded very late to requests from opposing counsel. I should have fired him half-way through my proceedings, but didn't ...and it was a huge mistake. He overlooked a provision in our retirement disbursement that ended up costing me over $60000. I didn't find out until we were standing in front of the judge to dissolve the marriage... a court date he missed, by the way. He sent an associate I never met in his place who showed up 20 minutes after our scheduled time. An absolute mess. Avoid this guy at all costs, because you will be let down.

Posted by Patricia | May 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

STAY FAR AWAY

Mark is the most dishonest lawyer you will ever meet. I hired him to handle my child support/ parentage case and he dragged it out, was dishonest, and disorganized. He bullshitted me the whole time, overcharging me for times he was late to court because he overbooks himself. I only found out because ...the other party's attorney mentioned in court how he at times was over an hour late. Even when asking numerous times to consolidate my case oppose to having to cases (I was paying him to show up for each case instead being in one court for both) his response was that the judge wouldn't allow it. When I got a new lawyer, I found out the judge actually recommended he consolidate and gave him time to do so. Since he lied to me (I have all the emails), I ended up having to pay a $1500 fine because of his dishonesty and unethical behavior to not consolidate. My new lawyer couldn't believe how long he dragged my case out when it was a simple case. This is just a small part but I would stay away from this man, he is a fraud.

Posted by Jennifer | November 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN!!!

DO NOT TRUST this man with your hard earned money or whatever situation you need services with!! Everything started out fine. I gave a $2500 retainer for some modifications needed to a parenting arrangement. He went to court and filed the appropriate papers. Then never did what he was supposed to aft...er that. He kept continuing my case without my knowledge all the while charging me for every trip to court. Then after four months and 3 trips to court continuing everything he ceased all contact with me. He never informed me what happened in court. Never informed me that he was continuing my case to a further date. He didn’t show up to court and my case ended up being dismissed because of him. Now I have to start all over with a new lawyer. Over a month and a half, I called him 5 times and emailed 4 times trying to get some communication. Only after I emailed did he finally call back only to feed me BS about being busy, promising he was finally going to do his job, only to be blown off again. Well I’m a client who paid upfront and I’m entitled to time like everyone else. I was treated like dirt and can’t even believe that all of this happened for no reason because of his negligence. Do not trust this man.

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Sep 07

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"I highly endorse Mr. Kezy. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Scott Anderson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Reidy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 29

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"Mark fights for his clients but is respectful to his opponents. He is a true professional."

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Jonathan Pearson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Pankau

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Feb 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Maher

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 17

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Managing Partner, Kezy & Associates

Associations

1991 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Wabash College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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