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LEON I. FINKEL
Born: Chicago, Illinois, February 3, 1958; admitted to bar, 1983, Illinois.
Education: Northern Illinois University (B.S., magna cum laude, 1980); Loyola University (J.D., 1983). Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award for Family Law.
Publications: "Goodwill of a Business as a Divisible Asset," Illinois Family Law Report, June 1996. Co-Author: "Assessing Frequent Flier Miles for Divorce," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, January 2, 1996; "Child Support Orders Based on Percentage of Pay 'Okay'," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, January 20, 1995; "Life Insurance as Security for Maintenance," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 22, 1994; "Agreements to Go Below Support Guidelines Ð Are Findings Necessary?" Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section, September 1990.
Member: Illinois State (Member, Family Law Section) and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations. Board Member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter).
Fellow: Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Other Affiliations: Member, Board of Education - District 219 (Niles North and Niles West High Schools).
Practice Areas: Family Law; Domestic Relations; Matrimonial Law; Divorce.
Published Legal Writing: Recently submitted for publication to the Illinois State Bar Association: "Unraveling the Confusion of When Judgments are Stayed by Motions to Reconsider". "The Case for Allowing Expert Assistance at Depositions", Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section, March, 2004.
Community Involvement: Member of Board of Education District 219, Niles North and Niles West High Schools (1998-2003).United States Holocaust Memorial Council (Law & Justice Committee). Board of Directors for Haven Youth and Family Services.
Email: lfinkel@bergerschatz.com
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