Atty. Karen Conti

Atty. Karen Conti

Karen Conti is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child support and 29 other areas of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen Conti at a glance

Karen Conti is a Founding Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Conti & Dolan. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, discrimination, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1986) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen Conti is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child support and 29 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Karen practices at Conti & Dolan in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Conti's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen Conti handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Karen Conti is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Workplace Discrimination

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Karen Conti is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Karen Conti is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen Conti

Where is Karen Conti's law office located?
Karen Conti's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Conti & Dolan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Conti handle?
Karen Conti focuses on divorce, child custody, discrimination, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Karen Conti practiced law?
Karen Conti has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Karen Conti go to law school?
Karen Conti earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Karen Conti for a consultation?
You can contact Karen Conti directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Karen Conti received?
Karen Conti's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1986
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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