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Bruce Cole

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Pragmatic Representation, Aggressive AdvocateBruce B. Cole has been licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois since 1973. He is a solo practitioner based in Chicago and has concentrated his practice on Family Law since 1980. While most of Mr. Cole’s practice is focused in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties, he has also appeared in Kendall and Kane counties on behalf of his clients.Bruce B. Cole’s approach is pragmatic and realistic based on his vast experience in the field of Family Law. He is straight-forward in his counsel and tells his clients what they need to hear — not what they want to hear — always keeping their best interest front of mind. While resolving a case with a mutually agreeable settlement is the goal, Mr. Cole is ready with aggressive and competent litigation when needed. He guides his clients though the family law system while educating them on their rights, focusing on their goals and acting as their advocate in the court system. His practice is very personal and his clients will never be handed off to associates or paralegals. He feels his clients are owed his full attention and he frequently takes calls on weekends and meets clients at locations and hours of their choosing.Bruce B. Cole is very well respected within the Family Law community.  He has acted as a court facilitator and is an approved Guardian Ad Litem/child advocate in Cook County.  He regularly consults and networks with the top attorneys and law firms in Chicago and has relationships with top therapists, forensic accountants, and private investigators. Many of his clients are referred to him by professional colleagues and he is often called on to represent other attorneys and their families. Mr. Cole continues his education on a regular basis by attending seminars and workshops given through local bar associations.Bruce B. Cole is a graduate of DePaul College of Law and he maintains membership in the Illinois State Bar Association. In 1987, he published his first children’s book, The Pumpkinville Mystery.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

33 N. Dearborn Suite 2330Chicago, IL, 60602

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Reviews

Katherine
September 6, 2020

Bruce was always very honest with us, straight to the point and with realistic expectations. Talking to many different attorneys i am very happy we went with bruce. He never gave us false expectations or played dirty. He was honest and with the amount of experience he has we had the best possible outcome for our contested adoption case. I highly recommend bruce he is not like other attorneys he is very fair and really knows his stuff ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Doc
January 9, 2011

Bruce was recommended to me by a lawyer friend when I told him I was filing for divorce - he said that if he ever needed to get a divorce lawyer, this was who would represent him - and I can see why. Bruce helped me through a very difficult time, not only anticipating and representing my legal interests, but frankly also giving me personal support and insight to help me deal with this transition. I am a physician who is late in his career, and faced a divorce settlement involving multiple properties and accounts, issues related to support of a handicapped adult child, and a very angry and well-coached ex. After 18 months of wrangling my ex did not get a nickle more than offered from the beginning, the settlement went off without complication, and I am finally starting to put my life back in order. I appreciate his good work and expertise, found him very professional, and also very understanding, but aslo very direct and tough when he needed to be. I needed someone like him to protect me, and help me make the best of a very bad situation - good work Bruce, and thank you.

Katherine
September 6, 2020

Bruce was always very honest with us, straight to the point and with realistic expectations. Talking to many different attorneys i am very happy we went with bruce. He never gave us false expectations or played dirty. He was honest and with the amount of experience he has we had the best possible outcome for our contested adoption case. I highly recommend bruce he is not like other attorneys he is very fair and really knows his stuff ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Doc
January 9, 2011

Bruce was recommended to me by a lawyer friend when I told him I was filing for divorce - he said that if he ever needed to get a divorce lawyer, this was who would represent him - and I can see why. Bruce helped me through a very difficult time, not only anticipating and representing my legal interests, but frankly also giving me personal support and insight to help me deal with this transition. I am a physician who is late in his career, and faced a divorce settlement involving multiple properties and accounts, issues related to support of a handicapped adult child, and a very angry and well-coached ex. After 18 months of wrangling my ex did not get a nickle more than offered from the beginning, the settlement went off without complication, and I am finally starting to put my life back in order. I appreciate his good work and expertise, found him very professional, and also very understanding, but aslo very direct and tough when he needed to be. I needed someone like him to protect me, and help me make the best of a very bad situation - good work Bruce, and thank you.

Katherine
September 6, 2020

Bruce was always very honest with us, straight to the point and with realistic expectations. Talking to many different attorneys i am very happy we went with bruce. He never gave us false expectations or played dirty. He was honest and with the amount of experience he has we had the best possible outcome for our contested adoption case. I highly recommend bruce he is not like other attorneys he is very fair and really knows his stuff ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Doc
January 9, 2011

Bruce was recommended to me by a lawyer friend when I told him I was filing for divorce - he said that if he ever needed to get a divorce lawyer, this was who would represent him - and I can see why. Bruce helped me through a very difficult time, not only anticipating and representing my legal interests, but frankly also giving me personal support and insight to help me deal with this transition. I am a physician who is late in his career, and faced a divorce settlement involving multiple properties and accounts, issues related to support of a handicapped adult child, and a very angry and well-coached ex. After 18 months of wrangling my ex did not get a nickle more than offered from the beginning, the settlement went off without complication, and I am finally starting to put my life back in order. I appreciate his good work and expertise, found him very professional, and also very understanding, but aslo very direct and tough when he needed to be. I needed someone like him to protect me, and help me make the best of a very bad situation - good work Bruce, and thank you.