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| Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in: | |
| Family Law | |
| Advisory Board Member | |
| County: DuPage | |
| Practice Description: Prior to joining Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck in 1982, Mr. Fleck had distinguished careers in the state legislature and the judiciary. He served three terms in the Illinois General Assembly, where he was a member of the House Judiciary Committee, and served as chairman of the Domestic Relations Subcommittee. Later, Mr. Fleck was appointed chief presiding judge of the Domestic Relations Division of the Cook County Circuit Court. He is a highly respected trial lawyer who has been listed by Town & Country magazine and Best Lawyers in America as one of the country's foremost matrimonial lawyers. Mr. Fleck has been involved in drafting major divorce legislation, including laws governing no-fault, property division, child abduction, custody and visitation. He is a frequent lecturer at national, state and local bar associations. Bar Admissions: Illinois, 1967 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1967 Retainer: Varies by individual case. Undergraduate School: Northwestern University, B.A., 1963 Representative Clients: Leaders or the spouses of leaders from the business, professional and entertainment/sports communities. Names are not disclosed to respect client privacy. Employment History: Illinois House of Representatives Member, 1971-76 House Judiciary Committee and Chairman, Select Subcommittee on Divorce Legislation Member, 1974 to 1975 Circuit Court of Cook County, Trial Section of the Domestic Relations Division Judge, 1978 to 1979 Domestic Relations Division, Circuit Court of Cook County Chief presiding judge, 1979 to 1982 Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck Partner, 1982 to present Bar/Professional Association Involvement: Chicago Bar Association Member, 1979 to 1982; chairman, 1981 for seminar panels on matrimonial law presentations Member, 1978 to present; chairman, 1980 to 1982, Matrimonial Law Seminar Committee, Annual Associate and Circuit Judges Conference of Illinois convened by the Illinois Supreme Court Illinois State Bar Associaton Bench and Bar Section-Council, 1983 to 1987, chairman, 1987 Family Law Section, 1982 to 1989 American Bar Association Family Law Section, 1982 to present Illinois Judges Association Board of Directors, 1980 to 1982 Published Legal Writing: "Discussion of New Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act"; "Child Snatching by Parents: What Remedies for Flee and Plea," Kent Law Review, Vol. 55, No. 11, 1979 "Recent Developments in Marital Property Law," Illinois Bar Journal, Vol. 68, No. 11, July 1980 "Taming Transmutation: A Guide to Illinois New Rules on Property Classification and Division," Vol. 72, No. 7, 1984 "Historical Impact and Practical Application of Alternatives A.B. of the Uniform Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act," 1981 Edition, Institute of Matrimonial Lawyers "Special Contributions to Illinois Legal Systems," Domestic Relations, Matthew Bender Legal Systems, 1984 "Practice Tips: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words," American Bar Association Family Advocate, Vol. 11, No. 1, Summer, 1988 "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound in Attorneys Fees," American Bar Association Family Advocate, Summer, 1988 "FinPlan's Divorce Planner," American Bar Association Family Advocate, Winter, 1992 issue "Marital Settlement Agreements," chapter 18, Illinois Family Law, IICLE, 1992 Legal Lectures: Panelist, American Bar Association's Joint Family Law-Litigation Seminar Panel Annual Meeting, 1989 Seminar Panelist, American Bar Association Midyear Meeting, 1988 Annual Convention, San Francisco, 1992 Annual Convention, New York City, 1993 Seminar Panelist, Illinois Institute, Legal Education, "Marital Settlement Agreements" Lake County Bar Association Annual Seminar, Napa, California, 1998 Lecturer and Seminar Panelist: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Illinois Chapter, September, 1991 "Contributions Pursuant to Sec. 503(c)(1) & (2) and 503 (d)(1) of the IMDMA"; Illinois Institute For Continuing Legal Education, March, 1988; Illinois Bar Association, June and December, 1988 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. Additional Office Locations: 200 North LaSalle Street 30th Floor Chicago, IL 60601-1089 (312) 641-5560 (312) 641-6361 Fax 311 S. County Farm Rd. Suite G Wheaton, IL 60187-2477 (630) 665-5800 (630) 665-6082 Fax 50000056 | |
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