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Daniel J. Kollias

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  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence...
  • Illinois
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Peter C. Wachowski
Peter C. Wachowski February 4, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Dan knows the areas of law in which he practices. He concentrates his practice to family law. He is a very effective attorney and litigator. He cares about doing a good job representing his clients. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Friend

I met Dan, through an attorney friend with whom Dan went to law school with, many years ago. We have referred each other cases.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I have referred divorce clients to Dan.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Approximately 2006 to the present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Dan knows the areas of law in which he practices. He concentrates his practice to family law. He is a strong advocate for his clients and he strives to get great results.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Dan knows the areas of law in which he practices. He concentrates his practice to family law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Dan knows the law and works at applying it well to his client's cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Dan is a well rounded person. He is an excellent communicator. Both in court and with clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I believe Dan to have the best of morals. I have known him to always do the right thing for clients and in his personal life.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law. Divorce law. Child custody matters.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Brian J. Banahan
Brian J. Banahan May 16, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Dan is an excellent attorney. I would probably give him a 10 but in my business nobody is perfect. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Have known Dan for quite some time. I have referred cases to him and worked on related cases the required both of our expertise. Clients and I always satisfied with Dan's knowledge and professionalism.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Opposing Client

I have worked on cases with Dan where our areas of expertise have been on the same and opposing sides of issues or cases. I have referred clients to Dan. He has referred them to me and we have consulted with each other on others.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2016 - 2109
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Dan knows the law well, and is a very effective communicator.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Dan knows the areas he specializes in thoroughly. He has lots of practical experience as well as legal knowledge concerning divorce and family law matters.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Dan is a very professional and well informed attorney. He is very knowledgeable in the areas of divorce, family and many other related areas of the law. His ability to analyze legal problems is top notch.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Dan is an excellent communicator both in and out of the courtroom and the many various settings where the lawyers work is done.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Dan is an extremely competent, fair minded, and ethical professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Divorce and Family Law and related areas.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Dan is a very practical and professional attorney and he knows his stuff. I feel very comfortable sending clients with divorce or family law matters to him and have for many years.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Martin S. LaScola
Martin S. LaScola May 15, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
For all the reasons stated above (and more) Dan is a great choice for anyone in need of a superior family law, probate, or estate planning lawyer. He is ethical, fair and highly effective. I endorse him with no reservations to anyone in need of the services Dan provides. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We worked together as prosecutors in Cook County many years ago and we refer legal matters to one another since we practice in separate areas of law.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Represented Me or My Company

Dan assisted in the formation of my law office as a corporation. He did an excellent job and made the process very simple to understand.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Dan and I worked together as prosecutors over 15 years ago in Cook County.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Dan was always hard working and diligent. He is extremely intelligent and it shows both in his work inside and outside of the courtroom.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

After practicing law for over 20 years, Dan knows his way around the courtroom. He has always possessed a keen legal mind and is also a skilled researched and writer for motions and briefs. Dan is a well-balanced, effective lawyer with a broad base of knowledge, especially in those area he concentrates in.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Dan has a natural intelligence that few possess - so his ability to analyze a client’s matter or interpret case law is far superior to his colleagues. He excels in this domain.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Dan is personable and relatable. He explains things in a way that anyone can understand and will adjust according to the level of understanding possessed by his clients. He has a natural ability to read his audience which makes him a very effective communicator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Dan practices law with utmost integrity. I have never heard if any occasion when Dan has ever compromised his reputation in any legal situation.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law, Probate, Corporate, Estate Planning
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Document Review
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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