Super Lawyers - Illinois 2012

DARRYL A. GOLDBERG

MECZYK GOLDBERG

111 West Washington Street Suite 1025

Chicago, IL 60602

Tel: 773-793-3196

Fax: 312-782-7074 dgoldberg@goldbergdefense.com www.goldbergdefense.com Darryl A. Goldberg is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who represents those accused of the most serious criminal offenses in both federal and state courts. Based in Chicago, he regularly travels to other state and federal district and appellate courts to represent his clients, often in high-profile cases. In the course of his criminal defense practice, his clients have included professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers, accountants, and law enforcement officers. His relentless efforts as a trial lawyer have resulted in jury verdicts acquitting his clients of everything from first-degree murder to large-scale drug conspiracy charges. He chairs many committees for the American and Chicago Bar Associations, including the Criminal Law and Criminal Trial Evidence Committees.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

LINDSEY P. MARKUS

CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C.

30 South Wacker Drive

26th Floor Chicago, IL 60606

Tel: 312-855-6417

Fax: 312-444-9027 lmarkus@chuhak.com www.lindseymarkus.com Lindsey works closely with clients to design estate plans, formulate business succession plans, advise on choice of entity formation, maximize wealth preservation, and minimize gift and estate taxation. Lindsey’s early career in business, finance, and clinically applied neuroscience enables her to bring a unique perspective to developing innovative solutions for her clients. She is comfortable with numbers and understands how a client’s needs are most effectively met in our dynamic economic environment. Lindsey is an engaging speaker on estate planning and asset protection, writes timely articles on topics in her field, and has authored two books. Lindsey is licensed in Illinois and Florida and was named in the Illinois Rising Stars list in 2010 and 2011.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE TAX

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

TRICIA D. GOOSTREE

SHAW, JACOBS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

555 South Randall Road Suite 200

St. Charles, IL 60174

Tel: 630-584-4800

Fax: 630-513-8565 tricia@familydivorcelaw.com www.familydivorcelaw.com Tricia D. Goostree is an equity partner with the law firm of Shaw, Jacobs & Associates, P.C. in St. Charles, Illinois. Ms. Goostree concentrates her practice entirely on matrimonial law and has demonstrated proven success in complex custody and financial litigation, including appellate work. Ms. Goostree earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1998 and earned her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in 2002. Ms. Goostree is currently a member of the Prairie State Legal Services Board of Directors, has lectured at various family law seminars, and was the chair of the Kane County Bar Association Public Relations Committee for two years.

FAMILY LAW

CRIMINAL DEFENSE THROUGH FAMILY LAW

RISING S TARS / ILLINOIS 2012

DOMINIQUE A. BUTTITTA BUTTITTA LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 South Cook Street 2nd Floor Barrington, IL 60010 Tel: 224-548-1300 Fax: 630-883-4300 dominique@buttittalaw.com www.buttittalaw.com
Dominique, co-founder of Buttitta Law Offices, LLC,
concentrates her practice on estate planning and probate,
asset protection planning, corporate and business transactions,
complex business litigation, and commercial and residential
real estate matters. Her experience also includes representing
businesses in corporate mergers and restructuring, resolving
shareholder disputes, and advising on business formation and
wealth preservation. She has a B.S. in accounting from Miami
University, an MBA from Dominican University, and a J.D. from
John Marshall Law School. She is a respected, skilled, and
tenacious advocate whose business background adds value
in her strategic counseling to individuals, entrepreneurs, and
businesses alike. Offices located in Barrington and Roselle.
BUSINESS LITIGATION
REAL ESTATE

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

JENNIFER M. FLETCHALL LEVIN & BREND, P.C. 20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2920 Chicago, IL 60606 Tel: 312-726-4440 Fax: 312-726-0029 j.fletchall@levinbrend.com www.levinbrend.com Jennifer M. Fletchall joined the law firm of Levin & Brend, P.C. in 2001. While in law school she clerked full-time for the firm and then went on to join the firm as a full-time associate in 2004. In 2007, Ms. Fletchall became a Junior Partner of Levin & Brend, P.C. and obtained her CPA license. In addition, she recently earned an LL.M. degree in taxation from the Chicago-Kent School of Law. Ms. Fletchall is an attorney who focuses her practice on the areas of family law, domestic relations, tax law, business valuation, and forensic accounting. Her professional memberships include The Chicago Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, American Bar Association, Illinois CPA Society, American Society of Appraisers, and Business Valuation Association.

TAX COLLABORATIVE LAW

FAMILY LAW

HILARY A. SEFTON

GRUNYK & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

200 East 5th Avenue Suite 113

Naperville, IL 60563

Tel: 630-428-3300

Fax: 630-428-3313 www.grunyklaw.com

ADAM J. SHEPPARD

SHEPPARD LAW FIRM, P.C.

180 North LaSalle Street Suite 2510

Chicago, IL 60601

Tel: 312-443-1233

Fax: 312-609-0578 adam@sheppardlaw.com www.thesheppardlawfirm.com Adam Sheppard is a partner in Sheppard Law Firm, P.C., which concentrates on defense of all types of criminal cases. Bar admissions include: U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Trial Bar, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, N.D. Illinois, E.D. Wisconsin, and State of Illinois. Adam sits on the Editorial Board of the Chicago Bar Association Record magazine as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Young Lawyers Journal. He has authored numerous articles which have been published in respected legal periodicals, some of which appear on Westlaw. Adam has lectured to the CBA/YLS Criminal Law Committee and sits on the CBA/ YLS Executive Council. He is a member of the Illinois Constitutional Rights Foundation, NACDL, ISBA, Decalogue Society of Lawyers, and NORML Legal Committee.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE
NICHOLE M. CAPRARO

STEWART AND CAPRARO, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW

1010 Lake Street Suite 612

Oak Park, IL 60301

Tel: 708-383-6551

Fax: 708-383-6550 ncapraro@stewart-caprarolaw.com www.stewart-caprarolaw.com Since 2003, Nichole M. Capraro has practiced law in Illinois and is partner in the law firm of Stewart and Capraro, P.C. Ms. Capraro’s ability to effectively negotiate complex legal and financial matters has made her one of Chicagoland’s most trusted and sought-after family law and real estate attorneys. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Capraro taught for the City of Chicago for seven years. This experience as a former teacher brings a compassion, a focus on children, and a balanced approach to family law issues that is unique and unparalleled.

REAL ESTATE

FAMILY LAW

JONATHAN MEREL LAW OFFICES OF JONATHAN MEREL, P.C. Two Prudential Plaza 180 North Stetson Avenue Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel: 312-408-7000 Fax: 312-819-4001 jmerel@merelfamilylaw.com www.merelfamilylaw.com Jonathan Merel has an excellent track record of obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients involved in family law proceedings. His ability to settle heated divorces and custody disputes has gained him a great deal of respect from fellow attorneys and judges. When settlement is not a viable option, Jonathan’s experience as a zealous litigator in the courtroom produces outstanding results for his clients. Always committed to his clients and their causes, his philosophy is to build strong, trusting relationships founded on caring, listening, smart legal strategy, and regular communications. A skillful and aggressive negotiator with strong tenacity, he has an impressive track record of protecting his clients’ best interests and helping them meet their legal goals. Offices located in Chicago and Skokie. FAMILY LAW

SUPER LAWYERS / ILLINOIS 2012 81 Hilary A. Sefton is a partner at Grunyk & Associates, P.C. Hilary attended the University of Michigan and received her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2007. Hilary has well-rounded experience in all matters pertaining to family law, which is her sole area of practice. Her primary concern is the long-term implications that arise from the resolutions she seeks for her clients. Hilary’s skills, knowledge of case law, and career experiences enable her to be an effective client advocate in negotiating favorable settlements, including litigating successfully for her clients. Hilary handles all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, visitation, complex financial issues, adoption, marital agreements, and post-divorce issues.