Donna L Otis

Donna L Otis

also known as Donna L. Moore

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Government Lawyer Practice Areas: Government

About Donna

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Government 100%

Government employee - no longer in private practice

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2010

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

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Donna L Otis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rick | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Superb!!

I would like to just say I have worked with a few attorneys in the pass and it has always been either okay or the worst. But thank God I finally got a chance to work with a real attorney, Attorney Otis was superb. Attorney Otis was very professional and very knowledgeable in her field. I always recei...ved timely updates about my case and for any concerns I would have. Attorney Otis fought for my family and I. It was never about the money which is very rare. I give Attorney Otis 10 stars and I will definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a guardianship/probate attorney..Thanks

Posted by Rami | August 03, 2015 | Probate

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Probate attorneys are in your life during life's most difficult moments. I can say Attorney Otis was extremely comforting during extremely challenging circumstances. She is knowledgeable and detail oriented. She doesn't cut corners and is her advice is honorable, upright, and principled. I always... felt secure during her representation of my grandfathers estate. I highly recommend her services!

Posted by Associate Attorney | March 25, 2015

Reliable Attorney

Attorney Otis is very knowledgeable of many areas of the law. I highly recommend Attorney Otis she's very professional and easily breaks down the court process for clients.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills

EXCELLENT LAWYER!!!

Donna Otis was very professional and knowledgeable. She came highly recommended. She assisted me with my will. The process went smoothly and she was almost always available and open to any questions I had. I would definitely return to Attorney Otis in the future.

Posted by Michelle | August 01, 2013 | Elder Law

Thompson/Paytes Review

Attorny Otis is a reliable, honest attorney with a vast knowledge in elder law, probate and estate planning. Her holstic approach makes it comfortable for clients to discuss the enevitable (death) as well as manage the possibility of living with illness. She helps you to understand the necessity o...f her services and the importance of developing/maintaining an estate/trust.

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Donna L Otis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maria Barlow

Probate lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna is a professional and competent lawyer. She works hard for her clients and gets the job done. I refer probate and guardianship matters to her."

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Oscar Brown

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenny Olatunji

Probate lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna has an in-depth knowledge of probate and guardianship litigation and procedure. I endorse this lawyer."

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Adebayo Adesina

Unknown lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adrian Zeno

Probate lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I find Attorney Donna Otis to be extremely confident and knowledgeable in the area of Probate Law."

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Maria Barlow

Child support lawyer

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Deborah Cole

Estate planning lawyer

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Adrian Zeno

Real estate lawyer

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Adebayo Adesina

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Crown Jewel Awards for Women in Legal Profession, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Lincoln Park Chapter

2016

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2011

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2011

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Christian Business & Professional Group

2009

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Otis Law Group, Ltd.

2010 - Present

Arbitrator, Cook County Circuit Court

2007 - Present

Hearing Officer, Attorney Registration Discipline Commission

2005 - Present

Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem, Cook County Circuit Court

2011 - 2015

Contract Hearing Attorney, Bill Gordon & Associates (Natl Social Security Firm)

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Quarles & Brady LLP

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Cassiday Schade LLP

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, City Of Chicago Department Of Law

2003 - 2003

Intern, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois

2002 - 2002

PILI Scholarship Recipient, Chicago Legal Clinic

2002 - 2002

Externship with Judge Marvin Aspen, Northern District of Illinois

Associations

2004 - Present

Black Women's Lawyers Association

Member/Former Board Member

2013 - 2015

Calahan Foundation

Board Member

2011 - 2014

WealthCounsel

Member

2011 - 2013

National Asssociation of Elder Law Attorneys-NAELA

Member

2011 - 2012

Chicago Volunter Legal Services

Board Member

2009 - 2011

Chicago Estate Planning Council

Member

2009 - 2015

Street Justice, Inc.

Board Member/Founder

2006 - 2011

Illinois State Bar Association

Trust & Estates Section Counsel/Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Wilmon Turner

Case settled

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Education

2004

John Marshall Law School

Juris Doctorate

1997

University of Phoenix

Masters in Business Administration

1995

Roosevelt University

Bachelor of General Studies

Speaking Engagements

2015

Information for Caregivers

Estate Planning/Caregiver

2013

Elder Law Presenter - grandparents visitation rights

Elder Law Seminar Presenter

2012

Estate Planning Seminar

Delta Sigma Theta/AARP

2011

Northern Trust Bank

Estate Planning Seminar

2011

Depaul University School of Law

ProBono work at large law firms

2011

Calumet Heights Organization

Estate Planning Seminar

2010

Chicago Bar Association Overview of the Probate Process

2009

South Suburban Church of God Conference

Estate Planning Workshop

2009

Illinois State Bar Association

Ethics in Estate Planning

2009

Illinois Attorney Registration Disciplinary Commission New Professional Rules of Conduct

2008

Illinois State Bar Association

Decedent's Probate Estate Start to Finish

2007

Illinois State Bar Association

Estate Planning Fundamentals

Publications

2010

Chicago Bar Association Overview of the Probate Process

2008

Illinois State Bar Association Closing the Probate Estate

2008

Illinois State Bar Association Joint Representation of Spouses

2007

Illinois State Bar Association Trust & Estates Newsletter Another Health Care Power of Attorney: Mental Health Treatment Preference Designation

2003

Languages

English

Activity

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