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| Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in: | ||||||||||||||
| Adoption & Reproductive Technology Law | ||||||||||||||
| Family Law | ||||||||||||||
| Advisory Board Member | ||||||||||||||
| County: McHenry | ||||||||||||||
| Litigator: Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Practice Description: Mr. Gitlin has been named one of the nation's best divorce lawyers in the book Best Lawyers in America since 1983 and has been named one of the nation's top 43 matrimonial lawyers by the National Law Journal. Mr. Gitlin is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is on the cutting edge of family law, chairing the American Bar Association's Surrogacy Committee during the time of the famous "Baby M" case, and currently chairing the ABA Laws of Reproduction & Genetic Technology Committee. He has appeared on national and local television and radio shows, and is frequently quoted in the media. Mr. Gitlin is a widely published author of books and articles on family law issues and regularly lectures to fellow lawyers. Bar Admissions: Illinois, 1959 United States Supreme Court, 1967 Hourly Rate: $301-$400/hour Retainer: Varies upon case Date of Birth: 1932 Law School: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1959 Undergraduate School: North Park College and DePaul University Bar/Professional Association Involvement: McHenry County Bar Association President, 1968 Illinois State Bar Association Laureate, 2002 Chairman, Family Law Section, 1978-1979 Vice-chair, Task Force on the Family in Our Society, 1988 American Bar Association Member, Family Law Section Chair, Laws of Reproduction and Genetic Technology Committee, 1988-2001 Surrogacy Committee, 1987-1988 Member, Council of Family Law Section, 1992 Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow Member, Board of Governors, Illinois Chapter, 1978-1984 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute for Training New Lawyers Co-Dean and founder, 1996-1997 American Academy of Adoption Attorneys International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer Diplomate American College of Family Trial Lawyers Academy of Illinois Lawyers. Community Involvement: McHenry County public defender, 1967-1976; appointed High School Board of Education, Woodstock, Illinois, 1964-1965; appointed to fill vacancy Councilman, city of Woodstock, 1969-1971; appointed to fill vacancy. Mayor, city of Woodstock, 1973-1977; elected. Delegate to Republican Presidential Convention, 1980; John Anderson delegate; elected. Former president, Official Board, First Methodist Church, Woodstock Former president, Mental Health Center for McHenry County Founder and former president of Family Service Agency for McHenry County Former president of (Woodstock, Olson School) PTA. Published Legal Writing: Illinois Matrimonial Law System, published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Adoptions: An Attorney's Guide to Helping [Adoptive] Parents, published by Callaghan & Company (now part of West Group) Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law, second edition published by Michie (now part of Lexis Publishing) in 1997, with cumulative supplement published annually. Monthly columnist on family law topics, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin "Gitlin on Divorce Reports," issued bimonthly. "Child Custody Litigation," published in 1998 by IICLE with Mr. Gitlin as general editor. "The Standard for Changing Child Custody Within Two Years of Final Order," Illinois Bar Journal, Vol. 87, No. 9 9/99. "Kessel and Kessel v. Leavitt et al.: A Case of Interest to Adoption Attorneys," American Journal of Family Law, Vol. 13, No. 1, Spring 1999. "No Standing to Adopt Unless Parents Are Found Unfit: Would It Prevent Baby Richard II?" Illinois Bar Journal, Vol.85, No. 9, 9/97. "Defining the Best Interest of Children: Parents vs. Others in Custody Proceedings," Illinois Bar Journal, Vol. 83, No. 4, 4/95. Legal Lectures: Lecturer, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, American Bar Association, Family Law Section, etc. Firm Description: Gitlin & Kasper is a five-lawyer firm practicing exclusively in the field of family law. The firm practices primarily in the Illinois counties of: McHenry, Cook, Lake, Kane, and DuPage. The goal of Gitlin & Kasper is to provide clients with superior legal services. Three objectives help Gitlin & Kasper achieve this goal: Concentrated Practice The firm Gitlin & Kasper concentrates its practice in family law. The firm handles: By concentrating its practice, the firm of Gitlin & Kasper is more familiar with family law than a firm that does not specialize in this area. Concentrating the practice also increases the firm's efficiency in handling a cas, as it is likely that a similar case was handled before. Up-To-Date Practice The lawyers at Gitlin & Kasper have an active, working knowledge of the most recent changes in the family law area. Their research and writing abilities enhance their ability to remain up-to-date on ever-changing laws. Each member of the firm participates in researching and writing firm publications, including: Commitment to Clients The lawyers at Gitlin & Kasper use their expertise and knowledge to strongly advocate a fair result for their clients. By combining experience, knowledge, and strong advocacy, Gitlin & Kasper reaches its goal of providing superior legal services. Family: Married to Val Johnson. Children: Laura Gitlin-Petlak is a certified family law specialist in Los Angeles; Gunnar J. Gitlin practices family law in an independent practice in Woodstock, Illinois.1040314 | ||||||||||||||
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