Atty. Jeffery M. Leving
Jeffery M. Leving received his Juris Doctor from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1979.
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Jeffery M. Leving is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1979) and Southern Illinois University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeffery M. Leving received his Juris Doctor from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1979
- He is licensed to practice law in Illinois, the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S
- Supreme Court
- Jeffery Leving has been named one of "America's Best Lawyers" by Forbes Radio™ and selected by his peers as one of Illinois' top attorneys
- His professional associations include the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the McHenry County Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, the LaSalle County Bar Association, the Federal Trial Bar, and the Decalogue Society of Lawyers
- He is the author of Fathers' Rights: Hard-Hitting & Fair Advice for Every Father Involved in a Custody Dispute (Basic Books) and Divorce Wars: A Field Guide to the Winning Tactics, Preemptive Strikes, and Top Maneuvers When Divorce Gets Ugly (HarperCollins)
- Mr. Leving has a newly released book, How to be a Good Divorced Dad: Being the Best Parent you Can Be Before, During, and After the Break-Up (Jossy-Bass,) which garnered an endorsement from Francis Cardinal George of the Archdiocese of Chicago, who said "This is a pain-filled book that offers good advice about how to preserve a family born of a marriage that has failed
- It's a book that is, unfortunately, more and more needed
- Mr. Leving's accomplishments include co-authorship of the Illinois Virtual Visitation, Right to DNA Testing Notice, and Unlawful Visitation or Parenting Time Interference Laws as well as the Illinois Joint Custody Law
- He has also delivered testimony before both branches of the Illinois Legislature on Joint Custody, Grandparent's Visitation and Child Support Accountability bills
- Mr. Leving has lectured locally and nationally on family law issues
- His firm concentrates in Matrimonial and Family Law where he leads a team of highly skilled and leading litigators
- Mr. Leving received the Recognition and Commendation Award for Meritorious Service to the Public and Legal Community from the Illinois State Bar Association and the coveted "Protection of the Family" award from the Illinois State Crime Commission
- Jeffery M. Leving was chosen by the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships to provide expert input in the first Town Hall Meeting on Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families in Chicago and recently met with President Obama in Washington, D.C. to discuss critical issues facing the nation
- Leving was honored with the 2012 Professional Achievement Award from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law for outstanding achievement in the legal profession and bringing distinction to himself as well as credit to the university
- On April 26, 2012, the Illinois House of Representatives honored Leving by adopting Resolution No. 995 "for his work in safeguarding the rights of fathers and protecting the welfare of children and families in this State" and for his "hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois
- The Illinois House of Representatives resolved that Leving be presented with a copy of this Resolution "as a symbol of our esteem and respect."
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jeffery M. Leving is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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