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Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), Harvard Law (Summa Cum Laude), Northwestern Law (Chicago), Stanford Graduate Business 4.0/4.0 GPA, University of Michigan (Summa Cum Laude). Maureen put herself through school while working Full-Time throughout As a Full-Time, Paid Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at University of Michigan to Dr. Arnold J. Sameroff, Dr. Susan C. McDonough, and especially Dr. Sandra A. Graham-Bermann both during and after school for 8 years in Statistics; as a Full-Time Paid Research Assistant at Law School to Law Professor Zanita E. Fenton; as a Full-Time Paid Judicial Law Clerk to Law Professor and Law Dean Arthur J. Lombard for several years after law school; and Litigator at: Criminal Court at Child and Family Abuse Bureau, Traffic Court, IL Dept. of Children and Family Services, Baker Tilly, and YMCA, with prior experience at 1L Intern at IL Dept of Insurance. Graduate Student Volunteer at Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University (Chicago). Demonstrating perseverance and commitment, dedicated legal professional and competitive marathon runner with a track record of accomplishing challenging goals through rigorous preparation and discipline.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Tax
Posted by Lawrence | January 28, 2025
Friendly well informed lawyer with helpful information
Ms. Hawkins was very informative and placed me at ease to discuss my tax liability issue. She answered my living trust and FEMA questions regarding my house (in a designated fire zone). I will be proceeding with her recommendation regarding my back taxes. Hoping the IRS results will be as Ms. Hawki...
Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
President
She was able to get my tax returns completed so I could get my insurance license, driver's license, and my vehicle registration renewed. This is giving me a renewal on my life and the ability to start all over again! Thank you
Thank you - Congratulations!
Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2024
Security, Guest Services for Leading the Way
Marueen was so helpful in leading me in the right direction to figuring out how to navigate through the complicated Capital Gaines issue that I was dealing with. She was so quick in dealing with the IRS and getting back to me today. So professional. Thank her for all the help I received from Offer ...
Posted by Charlie | July 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Charlie Dees, MD
Maureen did an outstanding job. My problem with the IRS was fixed promptly and I did not have to pay any interest fees. I would highly recommend her and the whole offer tax team: Joe, Josh, and Amber. The experience exceeded my hopes and expectations.
Posted by Christine | May 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Tax Attorney
I highly recommend Attorney Maureen Hawkins for her exemplary work in resolving my tax issues. She far exceeded my expectations and I can't begin to thank her enough for her knowledge, experience and professionalism. Attorney Hawkins provided consistently outstanding legal services and I am beyond p...
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Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
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Client Champion Gold Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Preeminent rating highest ethical standards & legal ability, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Client champion platinum award, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
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Client champion platinum award, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Client champion platinum award, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Client's Choice Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Attorney of the year, Above the Bar Awards
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Senior Litigation Attorney, Handler, Thayer & Duggan, LLC
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Defense Trial Lawyers AssociationChair
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Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University (Chicago)Graduate Student Volunteer
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Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (Catholic Charities)Competitive marathon runner rigorous preparation and discipline
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Summa Cum Laude - Washington, D.C.
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Summa Cum Laude - Cambridge, MA
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Summa Cum Laude - Chicago, IL
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Summa Cum Laude - Ann Arbor, MI
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