Besides my legal interests, which consume a large amount of my time, I enjoy spending time with my family, the outdoors, home improvement projects, football, and golf.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Not Authorized To Practice Law Due To Discipline | 2011 | 03/03/2022 |
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Disbarment on consent means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2015 Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
"10 Best" Family Law Attorneys in Illinois | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
2016 Illinois Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
DeGunther Writing Award | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Faye M. Lyon & Associates | 2011 - 2012 |
Extern | 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois | 2011 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP | 2010 - 2010 |
Law Clerk | Cicero, France, Barch & Alexander, LLC | 2009 - 2009 |
Sergeant | United Stated Marine Corps Reserve | 2005 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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DuPage County Justinian Society | Member | 2012 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Kane County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Northern Illinois University School of Law | Law Review - Online Articles Editor | 2010 - 2011 |
Northern Illinois University School of Law | Law Review - Assistant Editor | 2009 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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DCBA Brief | Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Owner’s Payment Obligations Under the Mechanics Lien Act | 2012 |
Northern Illinois University Law Journal | Nolan & Ready – “Settling” for Less than Perfect in Illinois when Determining the Role Defendants Play in the Litigation after they Settle | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northern Illinois University | J.D. | 2011 |
Wheaton College | B.A. | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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MKFM Conference | Understanding Stock Options | 2015 |
Capstone Event for Paralegal Curriculum | What Legal Employers Look For in Paralegals | 2015 |
Tips on Finding and Retaining a Job | Young Lawyers Association of DuPage County Bar Association | 2013 |
Incoming 1L Orientation | Managing the Pitfalls of Lawschool | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re the Marriage of Birkhaug | 50% of gross income as and for maintenance; 50% of marital Estate; |
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Michael Hudzik, Family Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ben is an excellent litigator and a zealous advocate for his clients.
Keenan Ballo, Family Attorney on Sep 1, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Ben is diligent and attentive to each client's individual set of needs.
Michael Hudzik, Family Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ben is an excellent litigator and a zealous advocate for his clients.
Keenan Ballo, Family Attorney on Sep 1, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Ben is diligent and attentive to each client's individual set of needs.
Katherine Becker, Family Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ben is professional, courteous and goes above and beyond to work on behalf of his clients. I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly.