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Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Michelle | August 01, 2013 | Estate Planning
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...
Donna L Otis's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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"Donna has an in-depth knowledge of probate and guardianship litigation and procedure. I endorse this lawyer."
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"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember/Former Board Member
2013 - 2015
Calahan FoundationBoard Member
2011 - 2014
WealthCounselMember
2011 - 2013
National Asssociation of Elder Law Attorneys-NAELAMember
2011 - 2012
Chicago Volunter Legal ServicesBoard Member
2009 - 2011
Chicago Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - 2015
Street Justice, Inc.Board Member/Founder
2006 - 2011
Illinois State Bar AssociationTrust & Estates Section Counsel/Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Wilmon Turner
Case settled
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
John Marshall Law Review
Implementing a National Putative Father Registry
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I obtain a copy of a legal guardianship court order?
08 Aug 2011
Q&A
What exactly does Co-guardianship mean??
23 Apr 2011