John D'Arco | Chicago Divorce & Family Lawyer

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Known nationwide to prominent figures or their spouses from the business, professional sports and entertainment communities, John M. D’Arco is recognized for handling the most complex and contentious family law disputes in matters pertaining to divorce, custody, complex division of assets, child and spousal support, paternity and business valuation while maintaining the privacy needs of his diverse clientele.  He is known for his financial and business acumen, a keen sense of the divorce law governing the practice, unparalleled experience litigating and negotiating countless high stakes divorce and family law matters, exceptional trial litigation skills, and the ability to get results for his clients while maintaining the sanctity and privacy of the family.

While a tenacious divorce and family law litigator, Mr. D’Arco is no stranger to what divorce can do to a family, as he was a child who witnessed and experienced his parents divorcing when he was at the young age of 10.  Mr. D’Arco’s primary goal is to assist his clients in resolving difficult family matters and helping them move forward with their lives in a dignified and respectful manner.  Recognizing that not every situation requires a courtroom, Mr. D’Arco resolves some cases through negotiation, as warranted by the particular circumstances of a case and the client’s individual needs.

His work to diverse clients regularly earns him praise for the ability to bring calm to the storm and for the individual attention, care, and sensitivity he brings to each case.  Mr. D’Arco is renowned among his peers for his outstanding ethical standards and commitment to resolving complex legal issues with minimal conflict.

In recognition for his work in divorce and family law, Mr. D’Arco has been honored by many legal organizations, including The Leading Lawyers Network (awarded Leading Lawyer recognition consecutively each year since 2008) and Super Lawyers Magazine (awarded Super Lawyers recognition consecutively each year since 2010).  His peers selected him as an Illinois Super Lawyer in the area of Family Law; a recognition designated to the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois and was featured in Super Lawyers and Chicago Magazine.  In addition, Mr. D’Arco has been listed consecutively each year, since 2015, in the “Best Lawyers in America,” the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication of its kind.

A well-known authority in his field and well-respected among his peers, Mr. D’Arco is a frequent speaker on family law, business valuations, trial procedure, evidence, and the law.

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Experience

Partner

Beermann LLP

Present

Chicago, IL

Admission

Verified Florida

1998

Verified Illinois

1995

Education

University of Illinois

Bachelors

1991

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Illinois State Bar Association | Member
  • Chicago Bar Association | Member
  • Florida Bar | Member
  • Justinian Society | Member
  • Sports Lawyers Association | Member
Honors / Awards
  • Best Lawyer Best Lawyers
    2015-2020
  • Super Lawyer SuperLawyers
    2010-2020
  • Leading Lawyer Leading Lawyers Network
    2011

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