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John L. Steele / 10 Reasons to Use the Steele Law Firm

Our family law and estate planning attorneys offer experienced legal advice and bring professional representation to your case. In court we are effective advocates, professional, elegant, and fair.  

But we believe there‘s more to practicing law than that.  A good lawyer has good instincts and a deep understanding of human nature.   A good lawyer can analyze the symptoms of larger issues and address both the symptoms and the issues intelligently and effectively.   A good lawyer has a team of experts at his or her fingertips ready and available to assist you with your case.   We make it a high priority to prepare you for life after your case.

Our attorneys are experienced, skilled, and highly energetic, ready to fight zealously for your cause.  Our approach is to keep our clients well informed and involved in their cases.  We believe that informed and empowered clients make better decisions and achieve the best results in protecting and preserving what’s rightfully theirs.

When you contact us, you can be assured that we will listen to you.  We will have a full understanding of your situation so that we can move forward in the most effective manner.  

For more information, please review the following attorney profile or give us a call at (312) 893-5888.  

John L. Steele Attorney Profile

Tel:  (312) 893-5888

Fax:  (312) 893-5604

Email:  john@steele-law.com

John is an experienced attorney who will listen to your needs and help you take control of your situation.  Any attorney can tell you how he or she “understands what you’re going through,” but only John really does understand.  John has been through the system himself as a divorced father.  Having a counselor who has “been there and done that” truly gives you an edge. 

John will advocate for your best interests in court.  He knows when it‘s time to negotiate, and when it‘s time to stand firm.  In court he is poised and professional but zealous in advancing your best interests.

John is dedicated to the effective practice of law.  He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and a member of the Chicago Bar Association.

For more information call John directly at his office in Downtown Chicago to talk with a caring and effective attorney about your estate planning or family law matter. 

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10 Reasons to Use the Steele Law Firm

When it comes to competent and zealous legal representation as it relates to your divorce, family law, or estate planning matter, here are the reasons clients keep coming to us:

1. Client-focused Technology:  We use the latest in advanced office and communications technology.  The majority of our research tools are in electronic format and accessible on-line, which allows us to work more quickly and efficiently.  
2. Easy Access to Our Offices:  We’re available to meet with you in Downtown Chicago, Oak Brook, Oak Park or Schaumburg.
3. Early, Late and Weekend Appointments Available.  During the week, we start the day at 8 o’clock, making it easy for you to speak with us before you go to work.  Similarly, we’re also known to have early evening meetings – as late as 7:30 p.m. Others choose not to miss school, work or even evening social time.  Accordingly, in the Oak Brook, Oak Park and Schaumburg areas, we offer appointments exclusively on Saturday and Sunday!  Just call us – during the week – for a weekend appointment.
4. Client Empowerment:  We involve our clients and give them an active role in their case to the extent that they desire. We will explain your options in a direct manner, empowering you to make informed choices that will have a positive impact from here forward.  Since family law matters are so fact intensive, client involvement achieves the maximum result:  we know the law and you know the facts (the story of your marriage).  Between us, we’ll achieve the best result in protecting and preserving what’s rightfully yours!
5. Pre-divorce Counseling:  Like most things in life, preparation is the key to success.  Our firm offers protective planning, and we take the time to individually meet with each client to discuss your options in the divorce process, if that is the best course of action. 
6. Use of Experts:  Many family law cases require technical or specialized knowledge that is often not directly related to the law itself, but nevertheless critical for purposes of advising clients and presenting evidence. We have established relationships with knowledgeable and respected experts in various fields including tax, financial planning, parenting investigation, private investigation, actuarial services, business valuation, employment benefits valuation, and real estate valuation.
7. Mediation: We are skilled trial lawyers, but we are also skilled negotiators and well versed in the use of alternative ways of reaching a divorce settlement.  In fact, we achieve out-of-court settlements in a high percentage of the cases we handle because the settlement represents a more favorable and predictable resolution of the particular case.  We have found that it is easier on the children and less stressful for the parents who also benefit from lower legal costs.
8. Sensitivity Relating to Children and Divorce:  As a divorced father himself, John Steele knows firsthand the importance of children’s relationships with both of their parents.  He believes that every member of the family benefits from shared parental responsibility – especially the children!  We believe that children deserve to be protected in a divorce, not treated like an asset to be traded or bargained for.  We can’t protect your children’s hearts, but we can protect their rights.
9. Empathy:  Any attorney can tell you how he or she “understands what you’re going through,” but only Attorney John Steele truly does understand.  John has been through the system himself as a divorced father.  Having a counselor who has “been there and done that” truly gives you an edge. 
10. Tenacity:  When your case cannot be easily solved, we will fight hard and use all our legal resources to win.  Unlike other firms, we have no fear of the courtroom and regularly achieve the best possible outcome – even when faced with the best attorneys in the nation.

Call (312)-893-5888 for more information, if you have any questions, or to set up a FREE consultation.