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Cecilia Hynes Griffin, Principal Attorney
Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce, Paternity, Adoption Law
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Address: 55 W. Monroe St., Ste. 990, Chicago, IL 60603
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Law Firm:Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP
Lawyer:Cecilia Hynes Griffin
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Lawyer Title:Principal
Practice Areas:Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce, Paternity, Adoption Law
Bio:Cecilia (Leah) devotes one hundred percent of her practice to the area of family law. She handles complex financial estates, including multifaceted business valuations, income determination issues, valuation and division of employee benefits such as stock options and restricted stock, dissipation claims, tracing of marital and non-marital assets, as well as custody, visitation and removal disputes. She has been hired as a consultant and expert witness in family law matters.   During her 29 plus years of practice, Leah has become a strong advocate of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). To that end, Leah has had extensive training in mediation and collaborative law. Whenever possible and appropriate, Leah encourages parties to participate in ADR through which parties can achieve an individualized post-divorce plan for their family. ADR also allows Leah’s clients privacy and confidentiality. However, when necessary, Leah will advocate for her clients aggressively in the courtroom. She has extensive litigation experience and has been a faculty member at the prestigious National Family Law Trial Institute teaching other family law attorneys advanced courtroom skills. Leah began practicing law in 1990 in the areas of environmental and commercial real estate law. Seeking a more family oriented practice, in 1993, Leah transitioned to family law and has never looked back. After six years of training at a well-known Chicago family law firm, Leah struck out on her own, openi
Admitted:1990, Illinois; 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois;
College:University of Notre Dame, Class of 1987, B.A.
Law School:Loyola University School of Law, Class of 1990, J.D.
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Languages:English

Lawyer Cecilia Hynes Griffin, graduated from University of Notre Dame, Class of 1987, B.A. Loyola University School of Law, Class of 1990, J.D., is now employed by Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP at 55 W. Monroe St., Ste. 990 Chicago, IL 60603.Cecilia Hynes Griffin is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Cecilia Hynes Griffin as your lawyer, you should consider whether Cecilia Hynes Griffin offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Cecilia Hynes Griffin has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Cecilia Hynes Griffin's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Cecilia Hynes Griffin has been admitted in 1990, Illinois; 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois;. His or her practice areas include Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce, Paternity, Adoption Law.

Cecilia Hynes Griffin's college and law school education includes University of Notre Dame, Class of 1987, B.A., Loyola University School of Law, Class of 1990, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Cecilia (Leah) devotes one hundred percent of her practice to the area of family law. She handles complex financial estates, including multifaceted business valuations, income determination issues, valuation and division of employee benefits such as stock options and restricted stock, dissipation claims, tracing of marital and non-marital assets, as well as custody, visitation and removal disputes. She has been hired as a consultant and expert witness in family law matters.   During her 29 plus years of practice, Leah has become a strong advocate of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). To that end, Leah has had extensive training in mediation and collaborative law. Whenever possible and appropriate, Leah encourages parties to participate in ADR through which parties can achieve an individualized post-divorce plan for their family. ADR also allows Leah’s clients privacy and confidentiality. However, when necessary, Leah will advocate for her clients aggressively in the courtroom. She has extensive litigation experience and has been a faculty member at the prestigious National Family Law Trial Institute teaching other family law attorneys advanced courtroom skills. Leah began practicing law in 1990 in the areas of environmental and commercial real estate law. Seeking a more family oriented practice, in 1993, Leah transitioned to family law and has never looked back. After six years of training at a well-known Chicago family law firm, Leah struck out on her own, openi. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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