Michael S. Strauss 1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300 Libertyville, Illinois 60048 |  |
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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.
- Areas of Practice:
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Separation
- Premarital Agreements
- Paternity
- Custody & Support
- Juvenile Cases
- 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
