Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Past President, Illinois Chapter. Named: one of Illinois 40 Attorneys under 40 to watch, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin; Leading Lawyer in Family Law. Awarded AV rating (highest destination) by Martindale-Hubbell; designated Illinois Super Lawyer. Education: Juris Doctor, DePaul University College of Law (1995). In addition to extensive family law experience, has litigated in other areas of the law including the Law Division, Chancery and County Division. Based upon his experience, has been invited to speak before the Chicago Bar Association. Successfully litigated the first jury trial held in the Domestic Relations Division of Cook County, Illinois since 1977.