Tanya Witt

Tanya Witt

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

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

564 W RANDOLPH ST FL 2, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1994

Active

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

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by M. | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very good

I switch to Tanya after my previous attorney was not letting me know what was going on in the case. I discussed this with Tanya prior to hiring her and she said she would keep me well informed, which she has. I get an email within a day or so of any new movement, which i like - I need to at least k...now what is happening. My divorce is a little complicated in that we have 2 small children and pretty different ideas on how to raise them. Tanya is helping me understand my options and how the law tries to do what is best for the children, and what rights I have, and how to come up with a reasonable position about coparenting. Probably no one really likes getting divorced, but she has been good to have on my side as we sort all of the issues out.

Posted by Bill | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

She did a great job

I work out of state now and I hired Tanya to represent me in my divorce from my wife who still lives in Chicago. Tanya was really easy to work with and did a great job representing me. She kept me informed of what was happening along the way, helped me know what to expect regarding the process of get...ting divorced, and was very responsive to my questions. I recommend her.

Posted by Vicky | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very Happy

I would recommend this firm for a family law matter. I am a physician and know the value of a focused practice area. I like that family law is all they do, so they know it very well. They represented me in my divorce and really looked out for my interests. The divorce process was stressful, but t...hat was not really their fault - it is just how it works in the courts with the laws, and dividing assets and agreeing to custody arrangements is just not fun. That said, this firm guided me through the process and pointed out a lot of things that I had not thought about, which really made them very valuable to me. I was very pleased with what they did for me and how it worked out.

Posted by JS | May 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Very thorough and detailed

I own my own business and have high standards. The Witt Law Firm did a great job handling my divorce. They were thorough and very detailed. It was an unfortunate situation, getting divorced. But, I feel like I had great representation and am very pleased.

Posted by Mary | May 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Guided me through it. Gave me confidence.

After being married for almost 20 years, my husband decided to file for divorce. I was shocked and did not really know what to do. Ms. Witt took the time to listen to me and my worries and gave me the confidence to fight for what I deserved. I am really glad I found her firm and that they represented... me through this awful process. They made it more bearable and helped me keep my dignity. Thank you.

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Tanya Witt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marie Sarantakis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rachel Laborde

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sean Cleary

Child custody lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Jeffrey Kroll

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Patrick Markey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Russell Knight

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Efficient and effective co-counsel."

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Marie Sarantakis

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Family Law Section Council Appointee

2022 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

ARDC Committee Appointee

1997 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Kane County Bar Association

Member

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2022

Illinois State Bar Association

Judicial Evaluations Committee Appointee

2011 - 2016

Harvard Law Society of Illinois

Board 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

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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 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

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