Maxine Weiss Kunz, Attorney
Maxine Weiss Kunz
Divorce & Family Law, Adoption, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Collaborative Law, Mediation, Appeal Prosecution and Defense, Child Representative/Guardian ad Litem, Uncontested Guardianships, Uncontested Guardianships Dissolution of Same Sex Marriages
- Law Office: Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC
- Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D. 2005
312-605-4041
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introduction
Maxine Weiss Kunz is a Founding Member and Partner of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC and has been practicing 100% family law since 2005, including traditional litigation, adoptions, and collaborative law. She is certified for appointment as a Child Representative or Guardian ad Litem in Cook County. She is also certified to practice collaborative law in Illinois. Maxine is on the board of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a certified mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution and the Cook County courts.
Maxine received her undergraduate degrees from Indiana University-Bloomington, where she double-majored in Psychology and Telecommunications. She earned her J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law where she received a certificate in its Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution program, and was a member of Kent's prestigious Mock Trial Advocacy Team.
Maxine Weiss Kunz has published numerous articles, lectured on various family law issues, and is a member of the following professional organizations: Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, Chicago Bar Association, and DuPage County Bar Association. She is substantially involved in the ISBA, including sitting on committees and frequent volunteer work.
Maxine, her husband, son, daughter, and their pets live west of the city. In her "free time," she enjoys swimming, yoga, and dancing, and is involved in a monthly book club.
Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner and Founding Member | Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC | Illinois | 2014-Present |
| Attorney | Rosenfeld Hafron Shapiro & Farmer | Illinois | 2008-2014 |
| Attorney | The Law Firm of Debra J. Braselton, P.C. | Illinois | 2004-2008 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology | J.D. | Law School | 2005 |
| National Institute of Trial Advocacy | Family Law Trial Advocacy Program | 2015 | |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | B.A. | Telecommunications & Psychology | 2002 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Federal Court (Northern District) | 2013 |
| Illinois | 2005 |
Associations
- AFCC (Illinois Chapter), Board of Directors
American Bar Association, Member, ISBA Delegate (2015-Present)
Illinois State Bar Association
-Council Member of the Young Lawyer Division (2005-Present)
-Liaison for the Health Care Section Council (2015-Present)
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
-Membership Board Committee (2019)
-Fellow (2005-Present)
DuPage County Bar Association, Member (2005-Present)
Chicago Bar Association, Member (2008-2013)
Alumni Ambassador for Chicago-Kent College of Law
Honors & Awards
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2018
Super Lawyers "Super Lawyer" (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 (2017, 2018, 2019)
Best Arbitrators & Mediators in Chicago, Expertise, 2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
Emerging Family Lawyers, "2016 Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago," Leading Lawyers Magazine, 2016
Top 10 Under 40 (Family Law), National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
Super Lawyers "Rising Star" (2011, 2013)
Rated a 10.0 "Superb" on Avvo
CALI Award of Excellence in Family Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law (2005)
Cases
Publications
- "New law intends to create transparency for woman consumers," The Cataylst, 2018
"Stree-Free Divorce: Conversations With Leading Divorce Professionals - A Conversation with Maxine Weiss Kunz," Featuring Maxine Weiss Kunz, 2017
"Interviewing Tips - Suggestions for 'wowing' your interviewer," Illinois State Bar Association, 2015
"Tips From One Working Mom," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2013
ARDC hearing board recommends overturning disciplinary action charged against family law attorney, Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter, 2012
IRMO Doermer, 955 N.E.2d 1225, (1st Dist. 2011): A nonmodification clause in a Marital Settlement Agreement was upheld despite the unallocated nature of the award of child support and maintenance.
Changes to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 216, Illinois State Bar Association, 2011
"Collaborative Law - A Brief Overview," Illinois State Bar Association, 2009
"Email Etiquette," Illinois State Bar Association Bar News, 2007
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Closed |
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- Practice Areas
- Chicago Same Sex Marriage and Divorce Lawyers
- Elmhurst, Illinois Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers
- Chciago Attorneys for Illinois Paternity
- Divorce Mediation Lawyers in Chicago, DuPage County, and Lake County
- Lincolnwood Child Representation Attorneys
- Family Law Attorneys in Lincolnwood
- Lincolnwood Spousal Support Lawyers
- Park Ridge Divorce Attorney for Child-Related Issues
- Chicago, IL Divorce Lawyers
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Additional Info
With offices in Chicago, Park Ridge, and Elmhurst, Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC serves clients throughout Northern Illinois, including the areas of Skokie, Evanston, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Morton Grove, Glenview, Wilmette, Niles, Des Plaines, Oak Park, Oak Brook, Glen Ellyn, Riverside, River Forest, Downers Grove, Westchester, Naperville, Wheaton, Woodridge, Westmont, Cook County, Lake County, and DuPage County.
Fee: Contact Weiss Kunz & Green, LLC to schedule an initial consultation. Call 312-605-4041.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
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