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| Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in: | Extensive Experience in: |
| Family Law | High Profile Cases |
| International Custody | |
| Custody & Child-Support | |
| Advisory Board Member | |
| County: Cook | |
| Practice Description: A practicing divorce attorney for nearly 50 years, Mr. DuCanto is recognized nationally as one of the foremost authorities on divorce taxation and finance, as well as trusts and estate planning. For instance, the board of regents of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers has elected him as a laureate in the Academy. Such election is extended each year to 12 attorneys from state bar members, including those recognized posthumously. The academy was formed in 1993 to honor and recognize members who exemplify the best of the legal profession and Mr. DuCanto was selected as a true example of the high standards and integrity of that profession. Mr. DuCanto is a prolific author. He has contributed articles to numerous professional journals and published various practice aids used by lawyers and accountants. Town and Country magazine cited Mr. DuCanto as one of the nation's best matrimonial lawyers, and he has been named in Naifeh and Smith's Best Lawyers in America since its inception in 1983. Bar Admissions: Illinois, 1955 U.S. Tax Court, 1958 U.S. Supreme Court, 1960 Retainer: Varies by case. Date of Birth: 1927 Law School: University of Chicago Law School,J.D., 1955 Law School Honors/Involvement: Research assistant (1954-1955) Undergraduate School: Antioch College B.A., 1952 Representative Clients: Mr. DuCanto represents individuals whose complex cases involve multi-million-dollar holdings and require sophisticated financial expertise in matters of personal tax consequences, business valuation, the discovery of assets, property settlement, support issues, and trust and estate planning, which are incident to the division of upper tax bracket marital estates. Bar/Professional Association Involvement: American Bar Association Chairman, Family Law, Taxation Committee, 1982-1984 Illinois Bar Association Board of governors, 1983-1989 Chicago Bar Association Board of managers, 1976-1978 Loyola University Visiting professor, 2002 Visiting lecturer in family law, 1968-1992 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow National president, 1977-1979 Chicago Crime Commission Board of directors, 1994-present American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 1970-present Published Legal Writing: Mr. DuCanto has published extensively over the past 40 years, primarily dealing with the tax, financial and estate planning aspects of matrimonial law, keeping pace with the rapid changes in tax law. A full listing of Mr. DuCanto's publications is available upon request. Legal Lectures: Mr. DuCanto has addressed numerous state bar, continuing legal education, law schools, and public forums over the past 40 years. Firm Description: Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP is the largest law firm in the country focusing exclusively in matrimonial law. The firm is nationally known for handling large asset cases and major litigation, as well as the many prominent positions that Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP lawyers have held. Members of the firm have served as presidents of the Illinois State Bar Association and the National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and as distinguished jurists, including two former appellate court justices, four former chief judges of domestic relations divisions, and four circuit court judges. Best Lawyers in America named Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP the Top Ranked Family Law Firm in the Nation with fifteen of the firm's attorneys listed as Best Lawyers. The firm's attorneys are leaders in teaching and publishing matrimonial law continuing legal education seminars. The firm also has the distinguished honor of having its name on DePaul University's Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center. Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP represents many individuals whose cases involve the distribution of multi-million-dollar holdings and require sophisticated financial expertise. Given this niche, it is not surprising that a number of the firm's attorneys have extensive backgrounds in business, financial planning, taxation, and accounting. The firm is also known for its success in resolving difficult custody and visitation matters. Although Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP attorneys are aggressive advocates and highly regarded litigators, the firm is equally skilled at negotiating and drafting tax-wise settlements. While the circumstances of each case determine which course is taken, regardless of the method chosen, the goal remains the same: to secure the best possible resolution for the client. Family: Mr. DuCanto is married and the father of three. He also has two grandchildren. Additional Office Locations: 225 East Deerpath Road Suite 270 Lake Forest, IL 60045-1973 (847) 615-8300 (847) 615-8284 Fax 311 S. County Farm Rd. Suite G Wheaton, IL 60187-2477 (630) 665-5800 (630) 665-6082 Fax 1005369 | |
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