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Tanya Witt
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Biography
Tanya Witt earned her law degree from Harvard Law School in 1994. Ms. Witt represents men and women in divorce and accepts cases in the counties of Cook, Kane, DuPage, and Lake. In addition to divorce, Ms. Witt handles child custody matters, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She is a Certified Mediator and trained in Collaborative Practice. A double Ivy League graduate, Ms. Witt attained her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Ms. Witt is a member of the Illinois State Bar and its Family Law Section. Prior to founding her own practice, Tanya Witt practiced law in the Chicago office of Baker & McKenzie, one of the world's largest international law firms.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
80%
17 years
Child Custody
20%
17 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Illinois for 28 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
The Witt Law Firm, P.C.
564 W RANDOLPH ST FL 2, Chicago, IL, 60661
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Tanya Witt's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 32 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Neil | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trust worthy attorney
When I was going through my divorce she kept me apprised and focused on the tasks I needed to complete to make the proper decisions concerning my case. Every step of the way she focused on what was right and fair legally as opposed to my emotional desires.
Posted by E | February 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I felt well represented and Tanya got me what I wanted
There was a lot at stake in my divorce. I am glad I hired Tanya Witt. I would've made costly mistakes without her. Once I hired Tanya, my ex and her lawyer immediately stopped trying to take advantage and became rational. There was something related to my child that I was trying to get in place for o...
Posted by Jeff | August 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend
Tanya did a great job - better than my wife's big firm lawyer. She knew her stuff, promptly replied to all my calls and emails, and prevented me from making some big mistakes. Highly recommend.
Posted by RL | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding, highly recommend
Tanya Witt strongly advocated for me and successfully protected my interests throughout the case. We were against a large firm and I am pleased with the results she got. Highly recommend.
Posted by Jason | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Cost-conscious protection
Tanya was cost-conscious and pointed out ways I could keep my legal fees down. She protected my interests without making the case unnecessarily adversarial.
Tanya Witt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tanya is an outstanding attorney and well-respected litigator. We are involved in many of the same legal associations and she is a class act who always goes above and beyond in anything that she does. I highly recommend this colleague."
"Attorney Witt has an expansive knowledge of the law and an impressive enthusiasm for cases. Anyone would be lucky to her as their counsel. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I think Tanya is a tremendous Family Law lawyer. She is well respected in Chicago's legal community, She is known for her intelligence (Harvard educated), compassion with clients and civility in the courtroom. I will continue to refer clients to Tanya as I know they are in good hands."
"Tanya is a good lawyer to work with. She has a high attention to detail and is very thorough in her cases. She is very professional and has high integrity."
"Efficient and effective co-counsel."
Marie Sarantakis
Divorce and separation lawyer
Jeffrey Kroll
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Patrick Markey
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney & Practice Magazine’s Top 10
2022
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, American Assoc. of Attorney Advocates
2021
Committee Appointment -- ARDC, Illinois State Bar Association
2021
10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Collaborative Practice Certification, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
2020
Mediator Certification, Center for Conflict Resolution
2016
Appointed to Judicial Evaluation Committee, Illinois State Bar Association
2016
Appointed to Continuing Legal Education Committee, Illinois State Bar Association
1991
Magna Cum Laude (graduated with high honors), The University of Pennsylvania
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Founding Attorney, The Witt Law Firm, P.C.
Associations
2022 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Council Appointee
2022 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationARDC Committee Appointee
1997 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Kane County Bar Association
Member
DuPage County Bar Association
Member
2021 - 2022
Illinois State Bar AssociationJudicial Evaluations Committee Appointee
2011 - 2016
Harvard Law Society of IllinoisBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Successfully Enforced Prenuptial Agreement in High-Stakes Divorce
Successful enforcement of prenuptial agreement - no maintenance ("alimony")
Successful, High-Net Worth Divorce From A 25-Year Marriage
Divorce with client's desired terms
Education
1994
Harvard Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
IICLE: One Spouse's Huge Loss May Be The Other Spouse's Huge Gain
Cryptocurrency Dissipation in Illinois Divorces
2022
DePaul University College of Law Family Law Symposium
Cryptocurrency in Divorce Cases
2021
Northwest Suburban Bar Association Panel Discussion CLE
Ethical Practice in the Digital Age
2011
Continuing Legal Education for attorneys
Managing Client Expectations
Publications
2020
The Witt Law Firm, P.C. Blog
Co-Parenting Solutions for Pandemics
2020
The Witt Law Firm, P.C. Blog
Is Mediation Right For You?
2020
The Witt Law Firm, P.C. Blog
Avoid These Expensive Mistakes When Divorcing
2013
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Five Attributes of Great Lawyers
2012
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
New Year’s Resolutions
2011
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
The Pursuit of Fairness and Justice Demonstrating Compassion When Representing Individuals
2011
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
The Best Advice I Ever Received
2011
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Dog Owner’s Guide to Practicing Law
2011
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Getting the Most Out of Your Day
2011
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Passion is a Beautiful Thing
2011
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Managing Client Expectations
2011
Today’s Chicago Woman (TCW)
Gestational Surrogacy: Path to Parenthood
2010
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Big Gifts Come in Small Practices
2010
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Office Hunters: Finding the Best Space
2010
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Enjoying the Independence
2010
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Focusing on Results, Not Hours
2009
Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Collaborative Databases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Custodial parent calling my child out of school without notifying me?
15 Dec 2020
Q&A
When and how should I refinance the mortgage of my marital house so that I am the only one responsible for the mortgage?
15 Dec 2020
Q&A
Do i have to be separated for a certain time if i find my wife cheating to file a divorce?
02 Jan 2015