There are many family-law practitioners, but few of them excel in every facet of their profession. You need a divorce lawyer with first-rate skills in all the potential issues of your case, whether it's property division, child custody and visitation, support, litigation, mediation, and/or collaborative law; your attorney also must be able to create a solid, personable working relationship with you.

Meet Margaret Bennett, one of the Chicago area's most distinguished lawyers. She has been named a Leading American Attorney (an honor bestowed on fewer than 6% of Illinois attorneys) and earned a prestigious AV rating and "Preeminent Lawyer" listing in the Martindale-Hubbell guide. Bennett is the rare family-law attorney who succeeds on every level.

Actively pursuing clients' goals

"We're goal-focused," Bennett says of her firm, Bennett Law. "We actively develop a position and strategy, and then follow that strategy. Our firm plays offense: we don't just sit back and play defense. We make a plan and implement it. The goal is a good outcome." Bennett and her colleagues work expeditiously with the tools they have to achieve a settlement that's in your family's best interests.

"We're professional, compassionate, efficient, aggressive, and willing to negotiate when possible," adds Bennett. "A divorce case has a life of its own, so it's important to be patient, focus on the overall settlement, and adhere to the plan. You don't want to win the battle and lose the war."

Equally adept with property and children's issues

As a full-service family-law firm, Bennett Law handles cases involving all family issues. And Bennett's own background in forensic analysis helps her trace hidden assets. "In most cases, certain assets are not disclosed," she explains. "Whether inadvertent or intentional, the information in the opposing party's documents is incomplete. We need an accurate picture of assets, liabilities, and income for a fair result."

The firm always prioritizes the best interests of the children as well. "We have been very successful in maximizing our clients' parenting opportunities," says Bennett. "Child-related disputes always go through mediation; as a court-appointed child-custody mediator, I view things from a different vantage point."

Great client relationships

Bennett says that the chance to help other people drew her to family law as a profession, and her firm maintains excellent relations with clientele through clear communication. "We're prompt in informing clients on the issues. We always keep them in the loop. It's important to educate clients on the process so that they can make informed decisions on how to proceed and what their ultimate goals are."

One subject the firm educates clients on is alternatives to divorce litigation, such as mediation and collaborative law. "They're wonderful alternatives that save clients money and use up less time in court," says Bennett. "We initiate an alternate resolution if both parties agree to financial and emotional transparency. If they want a resolution, these avenues work well."

Obtaining the best outcome

Bennett and her colleagues live by a professional responsibility to treat clients fairly and ethically and to do a great job for them – and clients frequently thank them afterward. While winning cases is always good, Bennett gets the most job satisfaction from "presenting the case well and obtaining a good disposition for the client."

For more information or to book and appointment, please contact:

Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Phone: (630) 573-8800
Fax: (630) 573-9810
Website: www.divorcedifferences.com
e-mail: Margaret.Bennett@lawbennett.com