May 2010
Gary has been asked by the Chief Judge of the Lake County Court Family Division to be a member of the committee planning a seminar in May for the lawyers who wish to become or are members of the Child Representative list kept by the court. Gary will also be a speaker at the seminar. Both Gary and Michael will attend it.
June 2010
Beginning June 2010, Mike has been elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, the Legislative body of the organization, for a three year term.
In June 2010, Gary is completing his second consecutive three year term on the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, the Legislative body of the organization. Due to the rules of the association, Gary is not eligible to run for a third consecutive term.
"Thank you very much "for what your works have done to ensure a better, more peaceful life for" me."
"Thanks Gary, You're the best!"
"Gary, Thank you for your expertise and professionalism in the court room today. You definitely held [my ex-husband, name omitted] accountable for his actions, which no other attorney has ever accomplished to date. I appreciate your support during these very difficult times. I'm very fortunate to have selected you to represent me. Again, thank you for all your help."
"Thank you both for all the effort you made on my behalf. I'm glad you were on my team." --From a soldier in Afghanistan whose case we just finished.
"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work and putting up with my panic attacks. Thank you for your support. I shall be a life long fan."
"I am completely delighted with the outcome but better was your court room maneuvers. Awesome! To watch a master at work had me holding my breath at times."
"I appreciate your help and guidance through the past year."
"Thank you so much for all your help in bringing this divorce to a close. You were magnificent and your professionalism in court was and is burnt in my memory. Thank you again. Your staff was as professional as you are."
"I appreciate everything you did for me and will always remember that."
"...thank you for your representation. Your help has been invaluable."
"Thank you for your help guiding me through my divorce."
"Thank you and your staff for all your help."
"I want to thank you for believing in me. You are one hell of an attorney and I am glad you are on my side."
"The controls that you think you once had in your life have now spiraled out of control and are now in the hands of the courts. Without Michael at my side I do not know what I would have done. His confidence and responsiveness was key and extremely valuable. He is not just an attorney with all the knowledge of the law. He is an attorney that cares. As scary as situations arise during the divorce, Michael would take the time to explain them to me because they were beyond my comprehension. He is extremely understanding and patient as I would ask the same questions or panic over things that seemed frightening to me. He would help me cope not just by listening to all my concerns but also giving me advice based on each situation as it arose. No matter how big or small the question or concern, he had an answer. . . I want to thank you, Mike for all your hard work and dedication that lead me through the most trying time of my life. No words, actions, or amount of money can ever repay all the things that you have done for me and my family."
