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Van A Schwab

Van A Schwab

The Law Offices of Van A. Schwab
  • Divorce, Family Law, Probate ...
  • Florida, Illinois, New Jersey
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Biography

Along with his years of experience, Lake County divorce attorney Van A. Schwab has a solid educational basis for his divorce and family law practice. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, he received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Because of recent, up-to-date training, Mr. Schwab is a certified divorce mediator, and is prepared to handle family law issues through collaborative law methods. He has published an article on cohabitation in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Licensed to practice family law in the states of Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey, he is a member and children's representative of the Matrimonial Committee of the Chicago Bar Association.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Illinois
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New Jersey
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
The Law Offices of Van A. Schwab
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Professional Associations
Collaborative Lawyers Association of Illinois
Fellow Member
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Chicago Bar Association
Member, Family Law Section
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American Bar Association
Member, Family Law Section
Current
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Florida Bar Association
Member, Family Law Section
Current
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New Jersey Bar Association
Member, Family Law Section
Current
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Illinois Township Attorneys Association
Secretary
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Lake County Child's Representative and/or Guardian Ad Litem
Current
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Certifications
Cook County Child's Representative and/or Guardian Ad Litem
Appointment of the Cook County Court, 1989
Certified Fellow of the Illinois Collaborative Law Association
Illinois Collaborative Law Association, 2008
Mediation Certification
Completed 40 Hour Mediation Certification through Northwestern University, 2008
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Offices of Van A. Schwab
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Skokie IL Divorce Lawyer | Libertyville Family Law Attorney | Illinois
Contact & Map
Law Offices of Van A. Schwab
134 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 1820
Chicago, IL 60602
US
Telephone: (312) 372-4569
Fax: (312) 372-4010
Law Offices of Van Schwab
10024 Skokie Blvd
Suite 245
Skokie, IL 60077
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Telephone: (847) 208-4569
Fax: (312) 372-4010
Law Offices of Van Schwab
1641 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 12
Libertyville, IL 60048
US
Telephone: (847) 737-4953
Fax: (312) 372-4010
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