Elizabeth M. Feely

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Elizabeth M. Feely

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

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

401 N. Michigan, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL

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About Elizabeth

Biography

100% Women-focused . 98% out-of-court settlements.

100% Women-focused . 98% out-of-court settlements.

100% Women-focused . 98% out-of-court settlements.

100% Women-focused . 98% out-of-court settlements.

100% Women-focused . 98% out-of-court settlements.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

39 years

40%
Child Custody 30%

39 years

30%
Family 15%

39 years

15%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

39 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kazmar | Feely LLC

401 N. Michigan, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL

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1755 Park Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL, 60563

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10 North Martingale Rd, Suite 400, Schaumburg, IL

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Elizabeth M. Feely's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by C | November 04, 2021 | Divorce & Separation

Professional, real, compassionate...

I called Elizabeth Feely to inquire for divorce representation, but unfortunately she is not accepting cases in the county where I reside. Nevertheless, Ms. Feely spoke with me for thirty minutes during which she provided excellent information, advice, and feedback – including a stellar recommendatio...n for another lawyer who does practice where I live. The time she spent on the phone with me, knowing upfront she could not take my case, was beyond impressive. I would have hired Elizabeth without hesitation if I could have, most especially since she displayed an exceptional level of insight, expertise, and passion for representing men facing dissolution of marriage. Based just on this phone call, I could not possibly recommend her more highly!

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2020 | Divorce & Separation

star only review

Elizabeth advised me of my options at this time while separated from my uncompromising spouse. He forced me out of the house because of his narcissistic behavior and I don’t have any money to file. He hides everything. Won’t let me in our home without a huge display of childish tantrums. I’m on his i...nsurance.

Posted by Marc | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lawering At It's Best

Its been over ten years since Ms. Feely represented me for my divorce. I would just like to say that her long term foresightedness is what really stands out as to the great way she managed my case. This is now years after my divorce and the fantastic work she put in is still positively influencing ...the big issues from my divorce. In particular, all issues regarding my children and the time I get to spend with them. During my divorce I was extremely worried as to the time I would have with my children since my ex was doing everything possible to gain sole custody and thus trying to nullify my role as a parent. Ms. Feely used her lawyering skills to craft an excellent arrangement of joint custody that has held up for the past 13 years. If Elizabeth excepts your case you are a lucky client!

Posted by Bill | August 26, 2014 | Family

FIRST CLASS LAWYER. PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Elizabeth is an excellent lawyer. I was not confident in how my case was going with my first lawyer and sought a second opinion with the Kazmar Feely law firm to address my concerns. During this consultation, Elizabeth and I reviewed many issues/open questions and Elizabeth presented a well laid out... plan for how she would move forward if she took over the case. I was extremely impressed with her professionalism and clear knowledge of all aspects of family law. I retained her on the spot. Elizabeth far exceeded the expectations set in our initial consultation. In the end, my decision to fire my first lawyer and hire Elizabeth paid tremendous dividends. Elizabeth was aggressive with opposing counsel when the situation called for it, but persuasive when she needed to negotiate a settlement. Elizabeth’s results in court were superb. Elizabeth and her law firm gave extra attention when I was not comfortable with or unsure of what to expect during the process. It goes without saying that Elizabeth leverages her 27 years of experience in all aspects of her practice and the results show. Elizabeth runs a first-class operation. I would not hesitate to recommend Kazmar Feely.

Posted by Michael | July 13, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Knowledgeable, and Realistic

I worked with Elizabeth on a divorce case. Some words that describe her are:professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly, realistic. Her passion for her profession became obvious as she made the effort to know me and to understand my situation. It is wasn't for Elizabeth and Luke (her partner)..., I would have lost my home and the little bit of retirement money that I had saved. I didn't always like the advice she gave me..and at times didn't even follow that advice...but her counsel was dead on accurate. She and Luke always had my interests at heart and were extraordinary in their legal knowledge...they had a well-thought out strategy. As a result, they were nearly always acting, not reacting. I very highly recommend Elizabeth and Luke to anyone in need of a family law team and highly competent advocates.

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Elizabeth M. Feely's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Hanaford

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

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"Elizabeth has a reputation for providing excellent legal representation as well as empathy for her domestic relations clients. Her professionalism toward other attorneys is a standard for the legal profession."

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James LasCola

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

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"Counselor Feely is a compassionate advocate and an experienced litigator. She is a leader in the profession who is generous with her time. She is an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Feely is a highly experienced and well respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."

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John O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Peter Zneimer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is highly respected in the area of family law."

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Conor Malloy

Family lawyer | Aug 08

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"While I have not worked with, or against, Ms. Feely in the courtroom, I've found her answers and comments on avvo.com to be concise, thoughtful, and valuable to those in need. Clients would be well-served by Ms. Feely."

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Erin Farley

Family lawyer | Aug 03

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"Attorney Feely is well-respected among other attorneys in the Avvo community. Ms. Feely can successfully tackle even the most complex and difficult legal problem with a clear well written response. I endorse and recommend Attorney Feely and her legal services."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jul 30

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Feely is one of the finest Divorce and Family law attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Joshua Rohrscheib

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Feely is an intellectually gifted and experienced advocate for family law clients. She has big firm experience and excellent academic credentials. She is also generous with her time and counsel as a contributor to Avvo message boards. I found her answers helpful and insightful."

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Howard Lewis

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Top 10 Family Law Attorney

2019

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

Featured Attorney, Avvo

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Fellowship, Public Interest Law Initiative

1987

magna cum laude, University of Illinois College of Law

1984

magna cum laude, University of Notre Dame

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, KAZMAR | FEELY LLC

1994 - 1994

Attorney, Grund Nadler P.C.

1987 - 1993

Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Associations

2024 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

2024 - Present

Irish American Bar Association

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

University of Illinois

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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