Upon my initial consult with Jonathan Merel I knew he was the right attorney for me. Jonathan showed compassion and genuine care for me, my children and my case. My case was complicated and fierce. My ex constantly change his mind and disagree just to cause more drama and strife. Jonathan was abl...e to keep my case and I headed on the right path. Although it was a long divorce, Jonathan and his team (Melissa and Stefani included) stayed the course and helped me stand strong and not wavier. Jonathan never made a promise - he always delivered; not only what was expected from him as an attorney but went above his role and was more. He explained details to help me through the process and allowed me to ask questions, lots of questions, without making me feel incompetent. He always made himself available and put my best interest first. He is worth every penny! I am very grateful!

Jonathan was very responsive from the beginning. We met, reviewed the situation and how I was feeling, he encouraged me to take some time to figure out what I really wanted and explained certain outcomes to me. The lawyer on the other side was pretty ruthless and Jonathan kept his professional tact a...nd cut right to the chase, leaving the unnecessary emotional cuts out of the situation, which I greatly appreciated. He faithfully read my emails and preferred a phone call to address my concerns without too much back and forth. I did feel like the lawyer on the other side had a different agenda, one to take me down personally and therefore spent a lot more time meeting with my ex and reviewing and adjusting the documents. In the end, Jonathan spent my time wisely and kept me informed well above the other side so I knew what classes I needed to take and what needed to be filed and what to look for down the road. He also encouraged me to speak to my ex directly, considering the other lawyer's tactics and that proved to be very beneficial. I was glad to be in good hands, to keep everything on the up and up and to feel heard and well informed. I am appreciative and would certainly seek his counsel again, knowing that we'd get to the point professionally and reasonably. Thank you!

Jonathan and Co. got me through a life changing event with finess and confidence that I needed under the EXTREEM duress of a divorce. He saw the big picture and kept my skyrocketing blood pressure from getting the best of me by keeping me informed throughout. A friend recomended him and I worried t...hat I only selected him based on someone else's opinion. Hiring Jonathan was the first and BEST decision I made in my divorce. By the end of a drawn out drama with my ex, having Jonathan and Melissa on my side of the table gave me the support, knowledge and upperhand that everyone wants and hopes for. Johnathan didn't make promises, he delivered and was worth every penny because of the outcome.

Being a Single dad can be tough. Add to that, the KIDNAPPING of your kids. Taken to a third world country and not knowing their where-abouts, or anything about them has to be every parent’s worst nightmare; especially for 18 long months of pain. Trust me when I tell you the anxiety was just about unb...earable. Unfortunately, I speak from experience. I live in the state of Illinois and have been a Chicago resident my whole life. To date, the state of Illinois has backed me up and supported me as much as possible. This could of never been accomplished without the help of my lawyers. Both Jonathon and Melissa were outstanding in fighting for what is right and they will give you a 100%. They are the only lawyers I found truth in and that in itself is the most important thing anyone can ask for. They always kept me informed and took the time to explain everything in details. Pros and cons.. I mean... they are the total package in lawyers. I can't repay them enough for all they have done ! One thing I have learned about Jonathan is that he IS A MAN OF HIS WORD !! Enough said ! Sincerely, Happy Dad

Jonathan did a great job representing me. He listened to the matters at hand and handled them efficiently and quickly. I would definitely refer Jonathan to anybody who needs a great lawyer. In fact, I already have. Nobody likes to have to hire a lawyer so when you have to do so, you want to have ...somebody you can trust and get the job done.