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Scott Kramer

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Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Scott P. Kramer pursued his bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan where he graduated with highest honors and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. Scott then received his law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law. During law school, Scott served as a Notes Editor for the University of Illinois Law Review and as a member of the National Frederick Green Moot Court team. Upon graduation, Scott received the Rickert Award for Excellence in Advocacy and was named a member of the Order of the Coif national honor society.Scott’s introduction to family law began as a law clerk for Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP. Scott then continued his legal career practicing complex commercial litigation at Sidley Austin LLP, until 2010, when he joined Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP.Scott now practices exclusively in the area of family law, where he has been selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as an Illinois Rising Star in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Scott has successfully represented clients across a diverse spectrum of family issues such as parenting time, asset allocation, custody, child support, and maintenance. In doing so, Scott offers his clients solutions both in and out of the courtroom. When litigation is necessary, Scott's trial and appellate court experience provide his clients with the advocacy necessary to move forward during an otherwise challenging time. In 2015, Scott successfully completed the National Family Law Institute's rigorous Trial Advocacy Training Program. For clients seeking an alternative to litigation, Scott is a qualified practitioner of Collaborative Divorce and is skilled at navigating clients through collaborative and mediated divorces. 

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP55 W Monroe StSuite 990Chicago, IL, 60603-5143

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Elizabeth
September 3, 2017

Scott Kramer is an exceptional attorney! He is extremely knowledgeable and well respected in the field. He is determined to defend the rights of his clients and settle cases fairly and collaboratively. More importantly, Scott is kind, patient and attentive to the concerns and emotional well-being of his clients. Scott Kramer gave me the guidance, the strength and the courage to get through a very difficult time in my life. I cannot thank Scott enough for all of his support. He was caring, compassionate and had my best interests at heart. I highly recommend Scott Kramer!

Steve
August 23, 2017

Scott was attentive, responsive, always on top of the facts of my case, a true advocate

Steve
August 12, 2017

It was highly recommended to use Scott for my recent divorce. Even though he's a lawyer (and we know their reputation) he's a caring and kind human first and foremost. He guided me through my angst, calmed me down when I needed it and was always accessible. If you have to get divorced, Scott will give you the guidance and support you'll need.

Michael
August 8, 2017

Scott is a fantastic family lawyer. From the beginning, I told him that the well-being of our children was the number one focus in our case and he never lost sight of that. Admittedly I wasn't the quickest, the smartest, nor the calmest client but Scott was always patient and guiding and talked me off a figurative ledge many times--I joke that he is seemingly part attorney, part therapist. When all was said, and done, and we walked out of the courtroom, my ex-wife told me that she learned more in the short amount of time she spent with Scott, than she did in all the time she spent with her own attorney. That said, if you're in the unfortunate circumstance of divorce, Scott is the man you want on your side to see you through it. P.S. His supporting team of paralegals are also top-notch.

anonymous
August 6, 2017

I was referred by Scott P Kramer by a dear friend. After reluctantly delaying because of the personal difficulty in following through with divorce proceedings. I called the offices of Griffin McCarthy & Rice and arranged for a consultation with Mr. Kramer. From the moment of our introductory handshake and throughout the hour and a half consultation I was made to feel comfortable with the care that Scott Kramer showed. I made it clear to him that I did not want to either go through or put my wife through a contested or contentious divorce. Scott explained the options thoroughly and eventually sent me on my way to consider all that we had talked about. The path that I agreed to was to have a mediated divorce. This required my wife and I to go to mediation sessions with an independent and impartial mediation professional. Scott listened carefully to and advised me on the findings that were determined to be fair after mediation sessions. He also deciphered legalese from my wife's attorney and advised me on any details he felt were not in my best interest. I came back to Scott throughout that time and had various phone calls with him which again proved to me that he cared deeply for the outcome of our case and most importantly to me that he respected my opinions and decisions of how I wished to see those outcomes transpire. Scott synchronized perfectly with another attorney who had been recommended to me and consequently hired to draft documents about business separations and related filings. Scott was highly professional and to the point in court and the process proved to be efficient. I would highly recommend Scott P Kramer. Divorce is the most disappointing thing that I have experienced in my life. He made that process more tolerable and comforted me with excellent guidance throughout a very difficult time.

Jill
August 4, 2017

Scott was my attorney for almost three years during a very difficult divorce from now my ex-husband. There were many issues involved in my case -- we have two young children, we had been married for 17 years -- and our divorce was emotional and contentious. Scott handled any and all issues that arose with a calm and understanding demeanor. He did a wonderful job of explaining complex legal issues and made them easy for me to understand (i.e., financial aspects of divorce). Scott is an impeccable writer who successfully articulated my side during a pre-trial meeting with our judge. Thanks to Scott, the judge awarded me the appropriate financial support in terms of maintenance and child support. I highly recommend Scott for his attention to detail, compassion and savvy legal expertise.

Andrew
August 4, 2017

Scott was very helpful. He was thoughtful, kind, responsive and did not pressure me to push for anything I wasn't comfortable with. He made the divorce process very smooth and walked me through everything.

Elizabeth
September 3, 2017

Scott Kramer is an exceptional attorney! He is extremely knowledgeable and well respected in the field. He is determined to defend the rights of his clients and settle cases fairly and collaboratively. More importantly, Scott is kind, patient and attentive to the concerns and emotional well-being of his clients. Scott Kramer gave me the guidance, the strength and the courage to get through a very difficult time in my life. I cannot thank Scott enough for all of his support. He was caring, compassionate and had my best interests at heart. I highly recommend Scott Kramer!

Steve
August 23, 2017

Scott was attentive, responsive, always on top of the facts of my case, a true advocate

Steve
August 12, 2017

It was highly recommended to use Scott for my recent divorce. Even though he's a lawyer (and we know their reputation) he's a caring and kind human first and foremost. He guided me through my angst, calmed me down when I needed it and was always accessible. If you have to get divorced, Scott will give you the guidance and support you'll need.

Michael
August 8, 2017

Scott is a fantastic family lawyer. From the beginning, I told him that the well-being of our children was the number one focus in our case and he never lost sight of that. Admittedly I wasn't the quickest, the smartest, nor the calmest client but Scott was always patient and guiding and talked me off a figurative ledge many times--I joke that he is seemingly part attorney, part therapist. When all was said, and done, and we walked out of the courtroom, my ex-wife told me that she learned more in the short amount of time she spent with Scott, than she did in all the time she spent with her own attorney. That said, if you're in the unfortunate circumstance of divorce, Scott is the man you want on your side to see you through it. P.S. His supporting team of paralegals are also top-notch.

anonymous
August 6, 2017

I was referred by Scott P Kramer by a dear friend. After reluctantly delaying because of the personal difficulty in following through with divorce proceedings. I called the offices of Griffin McCarthy & Rice and arranged for a consultation with Mr. Kramer. From the moment of our introductory handshake and throughout the hour and a half consultation I was made to feel comfortable with the care that Scott Kramer showed. I made it clear to him that I did not want to either go through or put my wife through a contested or contentious divorce. Scott explained the options thoroughly and eventually sent me on my way to consider all that we had talked about. The path that I agreed to was to have a mediated divorce. This required my wife and I to go to mediation sessions with an independent and impartial mediation professional. Scott listened carefully to and advised me on the findings that were determined to be fair after mediation sessions. He also deciphered legalese from my wife's attorney and advised me on any details he felt were not in my best interest. I came back to Scott throughout that time and had various phone calls with him which again proved to me that he cared deeply for the outcome of our case and most importantly to me that he respected my opinions and decisions of how I wished to see those outcomes transpire. Scott synchronized perfectly with another attorney who had been recommended to me and consequently hired to draft documents about business separations and related filings. Scott was highly professional and to the point in court and the process proved to be efficient. I would highly recommend Scott P Kramer. Divorce is the most disappointing thing that I have experienced in my life. He made that process more tolerable and comforted me with excellent guidance throughout a very difficult time.

Jill
August 4, 2017

Scott was my attorney for almost three years during a very difficult divorce from now my ex-husband. There were many issues involved in my case -- we have two young children, we had been married for 17 years -- and our divorce was emotional and contentious. Scott handled any and all issues that arose with a calm and understanding demeanor. He did a wonderful job of explaining complex legal issues and made them easy for me to understand (i.e., financial aspects of divorce). Scott is an impeccable writer who successfully articulated my side during a pre-trial meeting with our judge. Thanks to Scott, the judge awarded me the appropriate financial support in terms of maintenance and child support. I highly recommend Scott for his attention to detail, compassion and savvy legal expertise.

Andrew
August 4, 2017

Scott was very helpful. He was thoughtful, kind, responsive and did not pressure me to push for anything I wasn't comfortable with. He made the divorce process very smooth and walked me through everything.

Elizabeth
September 3, 2017

Scott Kramer is an exceptional attorney! He is extremely knowledgeable and well respected in the field. He is determined to defend the rights of his clients and settle cases fairly and collaboratively. More importantly, Scott is kind, patient and attentive to the concerns and emotional well-being of his clients. Scott Kramer gave me the guidance, the strength and the courage to get through a very difficult time in my life. I cannot thank Scott enough for all of his support. He was caring, compassionate and had my best interests at heart. I highly recommend Scott Kramer!

Steve
August 23, 2017

Scott was attentive, responsive, always on top of the facts of my case, a true advocate

Steve
August 12, 2017

It was highly recommended to use Scott for my recent divorce. Even though he's a lawyer (and we know their reputation) he's a caring and kind human first and foremost. He guided me through my angst, calmed me down when I needed it and was always accessible. If you have to get divorced, Scott will give you the guidance and support you'll need.

Michael
August 8, 2017

Scott is a fantastic family lawyer. From the beginning, I told him that the well-being of our children was the number one focus in our case and he never lost sight of that. Admittedly I wasn't the quickest, the smartest, nor the calmest client but Scott was always patient and guiding and talked me off a figurative ledge many times--I joke that he is seemingly part attorney, part therapist. When all was said, and done, and we walked out of the courtroom, my ex-wife told me that she learned more in the short amount of time she spent with Scott, than she did in all the time she spent with her own attorney. That said, if you're in the unfortunate circumstance of divorce, Scott is the man you want on your side to see you through it. P.S. His supporting team of paralegals are also top-notch.

anonymous
August 6, 2017

I was referred by Scott P Kramer by a dear friend. After reluctantly delaying because of the personal difficulty in following through with divorce proceedings. I called the offices of Griffin McCarthy & Rice and arranged for a consultation with Mr. Kramer. From the moment of our introductory handshake and throughout the hour and a half consultation I was made to feel comfortable with the care that Scott Kramer showed. I made it clear to him that I did not want to either go through or put my wife through a contested or contentious divorce. Scott explained the options thoroughly and eventually sent me on my way to consider all that we had talked about. The path that I agreed to was to have a mediated divorce. This required my wife and I to go to mediation sessions with an independent and impartial mediation professional. Scott listened carefully to and advised me on the findings that were determined to be fair after mediation sessions. He also deciphered legalese from my wife's attorney and advised me on any details he felt were not in my best interest. I came back to Scott throughout that time and had various phone calls with him which again proved to me that he cared deeply for the outcome of our case and most importantly to me that he respected my opinions and decisions of how I wished to see those outcomes transpire. Scott synchronized perfectly with another attorney who had been recommended to me and consequently hired to draft documents about business separations and related filings. Scott was highly professional and to the point in court and the process proved to be efficient. I would highly recommend Scott P Kramer. Divorce is the most disappointing thing that I have experienced in my life. He made that process more tolerable and comforted me with excellent guidance throughout a very difficult time.

Jill
August 4, 2017

Scott was my attorney for almost three years during a very difficult divorce from now my ex-husband. There were many issues involved in my case -- we have two young children, we had been married for 17 years -- and our divorce was emotional and contentious. Scott handled any and all issues that arose with a calm and understanding demeanor. He did a wonderful job of explaining complex legal issues and made them easy for me to understand (i.e., financial aspects of divorce). Scott is an impeccable writer who successfully articulated my side during a pre-trial meeting with our judge. Thanks to Scott, the judge awarded me the appropriate financial support in terms of maintenance and child support. I highly recommend Scott for his attention to detail, compassion and savvy legal expertise.

Andrew
August 4, 2017

Scott was very helpful. He was thoughtful, kind, responsive and did not pressure me to push for anything I wasn't comfortable with. He made the divorce process very smooth and walked me through everything.