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Graduating cum laude from the University of California Los Angeles with her undergraduate degree and receiving her Juris Doctorate degree from the UCLA School of Law in 2009, Isolde has developed her personal approach to Family Law through professional work, volunteerism, and advocacy. In addition to being named the Director of the Women’s Law Journal at UCLA, Isolde has received numerous accolades and honors, such as the distinction of Moot Court Honors and Merit Scholarship Recipient. She was an extern at the Securities Exchange Commission in Washington D.C. and also clerked for the Organized Crime Division of the...

Since joining the firm in 1970, Francis J. (Jerry) Jahn has been responsible for building and expanding the business practice of Meyer Capel. He served as President of the firm from January 1999 until December 2010. A 1967 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law, Jerry was winner of the Frederick M. Green Moot Court Competition and the Horner Cup and Waterman Prize for Excellence in Moot Court Competition as a law student. He was also recipient of the Harno Scholarship. Jerry is a member of the Illinois State and Champaign County Bar Associations. He served on CCBA's board of...

Planning and Estate

John H. Elder brings a special degree of experience to the clients of Meyer Capel. John works with his clients to deal with the tax issues of estate planning, but has always realized that this is only one component of the planning process. It is very important that an attorney work with the family members to learn about the needs and personalities of the various individuals and to develop a plan that meets the family goals and objectives. Some of the greatest qualities of an estate planning attorney are compassion, trust, and communication skills and it is only...