John Peskind and Steven Peskind recently obtained a successful result for our client in the Second District Appellate Court. After we first achieved a positive verdict in the trial court, the opposing party appealed the ruling. The issue before the appellate court was whether the trial court properly classified certain property as marital property, as opposed to the non-marital property of the other spouse. In … Continue reading John Peskind and Steven Peskind recently obtained a successful result in the Appellate Court →

Mr. Peskind is celebrating his 15th consecutive year as a member of the American Law Institute’s Class of 2006. His selection is a product of his professional achievement and demonstrated interest in the improvement of the law.  The American Law Institute is the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law. ALI drafts, discusses, revises, … Continue reading Mr. Peskind celebrates his 15th consecutive year as a member of the American Law Institute →

Peskind Law Firm is proud to announce its very own virtual courtroom, incorporating state of the art technology to adapt to the changing legal environment. With no clear end to virtual court appearances and depositions, our Zoom Room provides our clients with key advantages during virtual litigation. Varity of Uses The Zoom Room adapts to almost any use. Whether it is used for virtual depositions, … Continue reading The Peskind Zoom Room – Combining Experience with Technology →

In a recent appellate court victory, Peskind Law Firm has successfully defended a favorable judgment against reversal. In the trial on the matter, Peskind Law Firm defended against claims that their client had violated a court order related to the payment of a minor child’s expenses. They were further able to compel a substantial contribution for the college expenses of the child, and attorney’s fees. … Continue reading Appellate Court Win →

Peskind Law Firm is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a ‘Best Law Firm’ in the area of Family Law for the Chicago region by U.S. News for our sixth consecutive year! To be selected, a rigorous evaluation process initiated that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information … Continue reading PESKIND LAW FIRM RECEIVES RANKING FROM U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® ‘BEST LAW FIRMS’ 2021 →

Steven Peskind recently presented at Summit 20, the annual meeting of the Illinois CPA Society. Mr. Peskind lectured on the 10 Things An Accountant Needs to Know About Illinois Divorce Property Law. Topics covered by him included: classification, valuation, and distribution of property in a divorce case.

The Atlantic monthly magazine published an article featuring a child abuse case that Steven Peskind, Mollie Peskind, and their co-counsel, Matthew Haiduk successfully defended in 2018. The case involved false claims of child abuse brought by DCFS and the Kane County State’s Attorney based upon a controversial report by a child abuse pediatrician at Lurie Children’s Hospital. The article, written by Stephanie Clifford, is entitled … Continue reading Peskind Law Firm Featured in National Publication →

Steven N. Peskind has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for the practice area of Family Law. This is Mr. Peskind’s 7th consecutive year being chosen for this award. “Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 148 practice … Continue reading MR. PESKIND RECEIVES AWARD: BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA© →

Edward E. Milas has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Peskind Law Firm. This promotion acknowledges his exceptional legal skill and high level of service to Peskind Law Firm clients. Mr. Milas is a graduate of Loyola College of Law and has been licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since 2011. He has practiced law at Peskind Law Firm since 2014. … Continue reading Edward E. Milas has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney →

Attorney Mollie Peskind has been inducted as the co-chair of the family law committee of the Kane County Bar Association. As chair, Mollie will oversee family law seminars, facilitate discussions between judges and lawyers, and organize Family Law Committee events. Mollie hopes to continue to improve the working relationship between family law lawyers and our judiciary, while providing substantive and important continuing education for family … Continue reading Attorney Mollie Peskind co-chair of the family law committee of the Kane County Bar Association →