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Michael S. Strauss 
1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
 

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Phone: 847-213-9065
888-361-4745
E-mail: straussfamilylaw@aol.com
Fax: (847) 680-5459
Web site: http://www.illinois-family-lawyer.com


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Mr. Strauss joined the Law Office of Gary L. Schlesinger in March, 2006, and he became a partner on September 1, 2010, when Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, was formed.  Michael has practiced only family law since being admitted to the Illinois Bar.  He has handled family law cases in seven counties in the state of Illinois.   

On October 9, 2006, and February 12, 2007, Michael Strauss completed 16 hours of training to be certified as a child representative and guardian ad litem in custody and adoption cases.  He is now certified to serve in those capacities in the 16th, 18th, and 19th judicial circuits in Illinois.

Michael has been chosen by the incoming president of the Lake County Illinois Bar Association to be one of two co-editors of the monthly publication, The Docket.  The appointment is for the year beginning July 1, 2009.

Mr. Strauss was elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly for a three-year term.

Current Employment Position(s):
Partner
Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Adoption
Divorce
Separation
Premarital Agreements
Paternity
Custody & Support
Juvenile Cases
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 2004
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2005
Education:
University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 2004
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence


University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, 1999
B.S., Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Family Studies


Honors and Awards:
Recipient, F. Dennis Franz f/k/a Russell Bundeson Award presented by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and given to the top law student dedicated to the field of Family Law, 2004


Dean's List, 2003


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Lake County Bar Association, 2006 - Present
Member


Illinois State Bar Association, 2004 - Present
Member


Kane County Bar Association, 2004 - Present
Member


University of Illinois College of Law Alumni Association, 2004 - Present
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Shaw, Jacobs & Associates, P.C, Associate, 2004 - 2006


Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Alpha Delta
Zeta Beta Tau

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Schlesinger & Strauss, L.L.C.

1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville IL 60048


Toll Free: (888) 361-4745
Phone: (847) 213-9065
Fax: (847) 680-5459
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