Jill Peters
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Licensed for 30 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English
About
Established in 1993, Jill M. Peters helps clients put the pieces of their lives back together. She offers clients professional experience, knowledge and compassion throughout all phases of every case. Communication is the cornerstone of her practice. Client involvement in negotiation, strategy, and planning is central to her skillful case management. Intelligent advice and guidance are afforded throughout all phases of the proceedings. Ms. Peters has extensive experience in handling child custody, child support and maintenance, visitation, business and asset valuations and division of property, allocation of debts, non-marital vs. marital property disputes, domestic violence, and guardianships. She utilizes expert witnesses and consultants on a variety of complex issues.
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Language
English
Contact
The Law Offices of Jill M. Peters, LLC70 West Madison Street.Suite 2222Chicago, IL, 60602-4286
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Jill was the most effective attorney I have met in Chicago. She taught me how to present a case that I was losing Pro Se. Even the Public Guardian was wrong and we saved my daughter who then graduated (early) HS as the top construction & automotive student@ a good HS, combining both her mother & father's wishes.
SUMMARY Very sharp and experienced, strong negotiator, aggressive yet diplomatic, strategic, respectful, compassionate, dynamic confident, honest, client-oriented, creative, positive, problem-solver, encouraging, always courteous, thorough, organized and prompt. REVIEW People don't get married thinking they'll be getting divorced. So when my eighteen year marriage fell apart and the divorce was filed, I was lost. A friend who works in the Leal profession recommended Jill and other four Attorneys to me. I called all of them. When I called Jill, I retained her services immediately. Jill knows the ins and outs of the legal system extremely well specifically in Family Law. Furthermore, with over twenty years of experience, she knows many Judges in Chicago and, based on past trials, she has a good idea on how they tend to rule. She also knows lots of other Lawyers, their firms and their approach as well. Jill's very knowledgeable in every aspect to every question and concern I had addressed. And if she didn't know the answer to highly specific questions, Jill did her research and provided me with an accurate response. Jill was always very prompt in getting back to me to answer any issue or concerns that I had. She's able to address such a personal and emotional matter as a divorce at a highly professional level. At Court in front of the Judge and with my ex-spouse Lawyers, Jill always exercised the appropriate protocols and guided me to ensure I did the same. She's very good at taking the high-road during tense moments when other Attorneys had unfair demands or used colorful language. Jill excels under pressure while not deviating from our goal to get a fair resolution. Anna B. Tondelli is Jill's Paralegal. Anna was very polite, effective, excellent and responded immediately upon my attempt to reach her. Followed instructions exactly as I indicated then to be. Always pleasant and professional. In closing, Jill will provide the type of support needed in a very complex and complicated process full of emotional tensions and uncertainties.
I worked with Jill Peters for a year and a half through a complicated divorce. I found Jill to be compassionate, knowledgable and astute on everything from the nuances of various judges to the legal intricacies of crafting an agreement that provided my children with every advantage they deserved through this difficult and emotional time. Jill was an absolute financial wizard armed with sophisticated technical knowledge and superior analytical and quantitative skills that enabled me to achieve the outcome I desired in a settlement that was ultimately amenable to both parties. Divorce is a process where some fires need to be fought more immediately than others based upon timing and even random human actions that impact others' safety and security. If Jill wasn't available, service remained seamless due to the accessibility of her staff. I trust Jill Peters and would highly recommend her to anyone facing the tough decision to get a divorce. She was attentive, sympathetic and surprised me with her ability to remember and cite details that were critical to my case during challenging times.
I was involved in very long, frustrating, complicated and difficult divorce that ultimately resulted in sole custody of our three children being awarded to me. Ms. Peters worked hard for me, was agressive when she needed to be and worked well with the judge, who I always believed saw her as the voice of reason. She was leveled headed, responded to my calls and emails,always, listened and was knowledgeable of the law. I was never afraid to call about even the smallest issue. I recommend Ms. Peters highly.
Excellent combination of knowledge, attentiveness, fair billing, responsiveness to the needs of both myself and the case.
Jill Peters represented me in a post-dissolution matter in 2004/05 and I FOOLISHLY let her go! I have had several other attorneys since that time and have learned a great deal about what it is to be a GREAT attorney. Especially in matrimonial situations; it is difficult to find an attorney that is as intelligent, ethical, understanding, candid, and responsive as Jill. She is highly recommended and try to obtain her services before it's too late and your money has been wasted! Sincerely!
I spent over half of my retainer and then had to hire another attorney because Jill was always "on trial" and unable to meet deadlines that she herself offered. We had the same conversations over again because so much time would pass in between when we talked and when she was supposed to produce the resulting paperwork. Be sure to ask if she has time for your case before hiring her.
Jill was the most effective attorney I have met in Chicago. She taught me how to present a case that I was losing Pro Se. Even the Public Guardian was wrong and we saved my daughter who then graduated (early) HS as the top construction & automotive student@ a good HS, combining both her mother & father's wishes.
SUMMARY Very sharp and experienced, strong negotiator, aggressive yet diplomatic, strategic, respectful, compassionate, dynamic confident, honest, client-oriented, creative, positive, problem-solver, encouraging, always courteous, thorough, organized and prompt. REVIEW People don't get married thinking they'll be getting divorced. So when my eighteen year marriage fell apart and the divorce was filed, I was lost. A friend who works in the Leal profession recommended Jill and other four Attorneys to me. I called all of them. When I called Jill, I retained her services immediately. Jill knows the ins and outs of the legal system extremely well specifically in Family Law. Furthermore, with over twenty years of experience, she knows many Judges in Chicago and, based on past trials, she has a good idea on how they tend to rule. She also knows lots of other Lawyers, their firms and their approach as well. Jill's very knowledgeable in every aspect to every question and concern I had addressed. And if she didn't know the answer to highly specific questions, Jill did her research and provided me with an accurate response. Jill was always very prompt in getting back to me to answer any issue or concerns that I had. She's able to address such a personal and emotional matter as a divorce at a highly professional level. At Court in front of the Judge and with my ex-spouse Lawyers, Jill always exercised the appropriate protocols and guided me to ensure I did the same. She's very good at taking the high-road during tense moments when other Attorneys had unfair demands or used colorful language. Jill excels under pressure while not deviating from our goal to get a fair resolution. Anna B. Tondelli is Jill's Paralegal. Anna was very polite, effective, excellent and responded immediately upon my attempt to reach her. Followed instructions exactly as I indicated then to be. Always pleasant and professional. In closing, Jill will provide the type of support needed in a very complex and complicated process full of emotional tensions and uncertainties.
I worked with Jill Peters for a year and a half through a complicated divorce. I found Jill to be compassionate, knowledgable and astute on everything from the nuances of various judges to the legal intricacies of crafting an agreement that provided my children with every advantage they deserved through this difficult and emotional time. Jill was an absolute financial wizard armed with sophisticated technical knowledge and superior analytical and quantitative skills that enabled me to achieve the outcome I desired in a settlement that was ultimately amenable to both parties. Divorce is a process where some fires need to be fought more immediately than others based upon timing and even random human actions that impact others' safety and security. If Jill wasn't available, service remained seamless due to the accessibility of her staff. I trust Jill Peters and would highly recommend her to anyone facing the tough decision to get a divorce. She was attentive, sympathetic and surprised me with her ability to remember and cite details that were critical to my case during challenging times.
I was involved in very long, frustrating, complicated and difficult divorce that ultimately resulted in sole custody of our three children being awarded to me. Ms. Peters worked hard for me, was agressive when she needed to be and worked well with the judge, who I always believed saw her as the voice of reason. She was leveled headed, responded to my calls and emails,always, listened and was knowledgeable of the law. I was never afraid to call about even the smallest issue. I recommend Ms. Peters highly.
Excellent combination of knowledge, attentiveness, fair billing, responsiveness to the needs of both myself and the case.
Jill Peters represented me in a post-dissolution matter in 2004/05 and I FOOLISHLY let her go! I have had several other attorneys since that time and have learned a great deal about what it is to be a GREAT attorney. Especially in matrimonial situations; it is difficult to find an attorney that is as intelligent, ethical, understanding, candid, and responsive as Jill. She is highly recommended and try to obtain her services before it's too late and your money has been wasted! Sincerely!
I spent over half of my retainer and then had to hire another attorney because Jill was always "on trial" and unable to meet deadlines that she herself offered. We had the same conversations over again because so much time would pass in between when we talked and when she was supposed to produce the resulting paperwork. Be sure to ask if she has time for your case before hiring her.
Jill was the most effective attorney I have met in Chicago. She taught me how to present a case that I was losing Pro Se. Even the Public Guardian was wrong and we saved my daughter who then graduated (early) HS as the top construction & automotive student@ a good HS, combining both her mother & father's wishes.
SUMMARY Very sharp and experienced, strong negotiator, aggressive yet diplomatic, strategic, respectful, compassionate, dynamic confident, honest, client-oriented, creative, positive, problem-solver, encouraging, always courteous, thorough, organized and prompt. REVIEW People don't get married thinking they'll be getting divorced. So when my eighteen year marriage fell apart and the divorce was filed, I was lost. A friend who works in the Leal profession recommended Jill and other four Attorneys to me. I called all of them. When I called Jill, I retained her services immediately. Jill knows the ins and outs of the legal system extremely well specifically in Family Law. Furthermore, with over twenty years of experience, she knows many Judges in Chicago and, based on past trials, she has a good idea on how they tend to rule. She also knows lots of other Lawyers, their firms and their approach as well. Jill's very knowledgeable in every aspect to every question and concern I had addressed. And if she didn't know the answer to highly specific questions, Jill did her research and provided me with an accurate response. Jill was always very prompt in getting back to me to answer any issue or concerns that I had. She's able to address such a personal and emotional matter as a divorce at a highly professional level. At Court in front of the Judge and with my ex-spouse Lawyers, Jill always exercised the appropriate protocols and guided me to ensure I did the same. She's very good at taking the high-road during tense moments when other Attorneys had unfair demands or used colorful language. Jill excels under pressure while not deviating from our goal to get a fair resolution. Anna B. Tondelli is Jill's Paralegal. Anna was very polite, effective, excellent and responded immediately upon my attempt to reach her. Followed instructions exactly as I indicated then to be. Always pleasant and professional. In closing, Jill will provide the type of support needed in a very complex and complicated process full of emotional tensions and uncertainties.
I worked with Jill Peters for a year and a half through a complicated divorce. I found Jill to be compassionate, knowledgable and astute on everything from the nuances of various judges to the legal intricacies of crafting an agreement that provided my children with every advantage they deserved through this difficult and emotional time. Jill was an absolute financial wizard armed with sophisticated technical knowledge and superior analytical and quantitative skills that enabled me to achieve the outcome I desired in a settlement that was ultimately amenable to both parties. Divorce is a process where some fires need to be fought more immediately than others based upon timing and even random human actions that impact others' safety and security. If Jill wasn't available, service remained seamless due to the accessibility of her staff. I trust Jill Peters and would highly recommend her to anyone facing the tough decision to get a divorce. She was attentive, sympathetic and surprised me with her ability to remember and cite details that were critical to my case during challenging times.
I was involved in very long, frustrating, complicated and difficult divorce that ultimately resulted in sole custody of our three children being awarded to me. Ms. Peters worked hard for me, was agressive when she needed to be and worked well with the judge, who I always believed saw her as the voice of reason. She was leveled headed, responded to my calls and emails,always, listened and was knowledgeable of the law. I was never afraid to call about even the smallest issue. I recommend Ms. Peters highly.
Excellent combination of knowledge, attentiveness, fair billing, responsiveness to the needs of both myself and the case.
Jill Peters represented me in a post-dissolution matter in 2004/05 and I FOOLISHLY let her go! I have had several other attorneys since that time and have learned a great deal about what it is to be a GREAT attorney. Especially in matrimonial situations; it is difficult to find an attorney that is as intelligent, ethical, understanding, candid, and responsive as Jill. She is highly recommended and try to obtain her services before it's too late and your money has been wasted! Sincerely!
I spent over half of my retainer and then had to hire another attorney because Jill was always "on trial" and unable to meet deadlines that she herself offered. We had the same conversations over again because so much time would pass in between when we talked and when she was supposed to produce the resulting paperwork. Be sure to ask if she has time for your case before hiring her.