Atty. Morgan Given
Morgan Given is committed to providing the highest quality legal services to families throughout the Chicagoland area. Her mission as an attorney is to help clients navigate the divorce process in a way that preserves both their emotional and financial wellbeing.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 12+ Years Experience
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About Morgan Given at a Glance
Morgan Given is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Taradash Given, P.C.. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2014). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2013) and DePaul University B.A. History and English, magna cum laude (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Morgan Given
- Morgan Given is committed to providing the highest quality legal services to families throughout the Chicagoland area
- Her mission as an attorney is to help clients navigate the divorce process in a way that preserves both their emotional and financial wellbeing
- Ms. Given takes on cases both big and small and has experience working on complex financial matters for clients with multi-million dollar businesses and assets and on hotly contested custody trials
- Ms. Given draw on her extensive litigation experience to advise clients on how to avoid protracted court battles while obtaining excellent outcomes
- Ms. Given is a certified mediator and is passionate about helping clients resolve disputes via mediation when appropriate
- Many clients are not aware of mediation as an option
- Through mediation, Ms. Given serves as a neutral third party to help clients resolve their issues together
- This saves clients an enormous amount of money and time and also allows them to generate a customized settlement agreement uniquely tailored to their specific family needs
- Ms. Given is also a member of Collaborative Divorce Illinois and has received specialized training in the Collaborative Divorce process, enabling her clients to stay out of court and resolve even very complex disputes through strategic negotiation and support
- Ms. Given has represented clients throughout every stage of the divorce process and is known for her compassionate and detailed approach to family law
- She recognizes the importance of not only serving as a lawyer but also as a counselor to her clients
- Clients come to Ms. Given during some of the most difficult times of their lives, and Ms. Given understands how to help them through these challenges by being responsive and fully explaining the legal process from the beginning of each case
- As her many client reviews can attest, she puts her clients’ needs first and foremost
- Ms. Given’s clients find her confidence and expertise deeply reassuring
- A particular area of family law where Ms. Given flourishes is with cases involving children
- Ms. Given is keenly aware of how important it is to protect and shield children from the ugly side of divorce
- Far too often, one parent will attempt to use the children as pawns between themselves
- Fortunately, Ms. Given has the dedication and experience to handle such situations
- Ms. Given has been exclusively practicing in the area of family law since graduating law school
- She began her career in Washington, DC, representing and advocating for victims of domestic abuse as a law fellow at the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
- Ms. Given returned to Chicago in 2014 to work with the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, where she provided legal services to under-represented men and women going through difficult contested divorces
- Ms. Given joined the Taradash Group in December 2014, inspired by Mr. Taradash’s personalized approach to family law, and his deep commitment to his clients
- In 2019 she was elevated to partner and is now a named partner at Taradash Given
- Ms. Given is the Legal Chair of the Chicago chapter of the Amicable Divorce Network
- She received her Juris Doctor from the George Washington University Law School
- In law school, she was recognized as a Thurgood Marshall Scholar and was also a recipient of the George Washington Presidential Merit Scholarship and Dean’s Pro Bono Service Award
- Ms. Given graduated from DePaul University magna cum laude with Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and English
- Ms. Given serves clients throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties
- Find her on Instagram at @taradashgiven
Practice Areas Explained
Morgan Given's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Morgan Given handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Family Law in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Morgan Given
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Morgan Given's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Morgan Given brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Morgan Given's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Morgan Given attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Morgan Given Handles in Chicago
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