This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Local Voices

Local Attorney Named 2014 Super Lawyer

Winnetka Resident Jennifer Dillon Kotz Recently Named 2014 Illinois Super Lawyer 


Jennifer Dillon Kotz is a partner at Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP and has been litigating family law cases for more than 13 years. Her ability to navigate successfully through complex financial business valuations and high conflict child custody related matters sets her apart from other attorneys in her field.

Kotz lives in Winnetka with her husband, Paul, their daughter, Kaitlyn, 9, and son, Dillon, 7. As a wife and a mother, she understands the importance of preparing and protecting her clients not only from the financial matters but also the emotional challenges they will face during a divorce.

“Becoming a mother gave me a new perspective on the family issues I help others deal with every day. My personal experiences help me better serve my clients in a way that I could not have learned in school or the courtroom,” said Kotz. “Some of the most challenging issues in family law involve complex finances and child custody disputes. For me, it's especially gratifying to help my clients resolve these issues successfully.”

Find out what's happening in Winnetka-Glencoewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

In addition to her experience in litigating family law matters, Kotz also received her certification in Collaborative Law, helping her to determine which cases should be tried and which cases can be effectively settled. She is skilled at dividing assets, negotiations and mediation.

In addition to being selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer, she has also been recognized in Leading Lawyers Top 100 Women Lawyers in Illinois as well as in Chicago Lawyer’s Top Lawyers Leading Women Lawyers. Kotz established a positive reputation early in her career, being selected as one of the “40 Under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and in 2008 she was inducted into the Leading Lawyers Network of Top Family Law Lawyers.

Find out what's happening in Winnetka-Glencoewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Kotz obtained her bachelor degree’s cum laude from Bucknell University and her juris doctorate degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

When she is not serving her clients, Kotz spends time with her family coaching her daughter’s AYSO soccer team and watching her husband coach their son’s team in the Winnetka Hockey House League and his American Youth Soccer Organization team.

About Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP 

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP is the largest law firm in the country focusing exclusively on family law. Internationally recognized in the field of family law, its 46 lawyers have more than 700 years of combined experience and have been named as outstanding attorneys in peer ratings and publications including The Best Lawyers in America, Illinois Super Lawyers, and the Leading Lawyers Network. With three offices in the Chicagoland area, the firm’s large size is unique among family law firms.  Using a team approach, the firm’s attorneys concentrate on particular practice areas within family and matrimonial law.  Schiller DuCanto & Fleck’s talented lawyers have served the profession in many capacities including former Chief Judges of county Domestic Relations Divisions, former Justices of the Appellate Court and Judges of the Illinois Circuit Court. Its attorneys are on the faculties of several Chicago law schools and authors of numerous articles in state and national publications.

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck’s mission is to work with clients to solve problems and achieve the best possible result, providing a wide range of services tailored to its clients’ unique needs. As part of their commitment to the local community, the firm’s lawyers give a minimum of 40 hours a year to pro bono activities. In addition, DePaul University College of Law recognized Schiller DuCanto & Fleck by naming its family law center in honor of the firm. The Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center is the largest center in the nation at an accredited law school focused on teaching students family law. For more information about Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP visit www.sdflaw.com

 

 

                                                            ###

 

 

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?