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Reno R. Renzetti
Reno R. Renzetti Attorney at Law
225 W. Washington St.
22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 325-7330 | Fax: (312) 277-7110
http://www.renzettilaw.com
A Hard Working and Honest Lawyer at a Reasonable Price
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer divorce cases, but will entertain all types of family law cases.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Restraining Orders
- Enforcement Actions
- Domestic Violence
- Child Support
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Marriage
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I prefer divorce cases, but will entertain all types of family law cases.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Custody/Visitation Rights
- Delinquent Support Payments
- Division of Property
- Restraining Orders
- Uncontested Divorce
Bar Admissions
IL, May 2005
Bar Number: 6285113
Other Court Admissions
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and I regularly practice in Cook, Will, and DuPage Counties.
Association Memberships
Chicago Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of family law and trial litigation.
Example Cases
In an instance where my client’s (mother’s) child was severely disabled, I was successful in establishing a 503 (g) trust for the benefit of the remaining children should the disabled child die and bypass the father’s ability to benefit in any way from this death.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
The John Marshall Law School
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
2004
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
University of Illinois
City:
Champaign-Urbana
State:
IL
Year:
1983
Honors:
Dean’s List 6 of 8 semesters.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Business Minor
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Illinois
Firm Focus and History
My firm focuses on family law, including divorce and custody. My law practice and my familiarity and knowledge of this field is undisturbed by other areas of practice.
My firm was established shortly after I was licensed to practice law.
Previous Employment Summary
I have a varied employment past, including teaching high school in the Chicago Public School system and working as a purchasing manager for companies that did work for world-class companies.
Activities and Awards
I have 50 hours of Pro Bono work in DuPage County in 2005 to 2006.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I welcome those clients who have educated themselves in the law and who have met with other attorneys. Being comfortable with the attorney they hire is many times overlooked.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I routinely offer free consultation with clients and will review their self-prepared documents, while advising them of the possible benefits of incorporating their ideas in an alternate document.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to meet with a client who wants to represent themselves on an hourly basis at an hourly rate. I also conduct divorce consultations with both spouses. However, with both options, professional ethics controls (i.e.: I will not meet with a pro se party on an ongoing basis and I cannot represent either spouse once I meet with, and counsel, both of them).
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be a lawyer at a young age, after observing and experiencing what my mother went through during her divorce process. I believe I can, and do, make the process less stressful for my clients.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My broad-based education, my outstanding performance in school, the fact that my parents’ divorce had a direct impact on me and the fact that I’ve been a hard worker since age 12 make me a better lawyer for my clients. I also was a very tough negotiator as a purchasing manager.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Having grown up as a product of divorced parents, I have the need to try to help clients navigate the court system and the emotions better than my parents.
What do you like best about your career?
The best thing about my career is that I can use my education to offer clients different methods to help them with an optimal result.
Tell us about your law firm:
As a solo practitioner, all clients deal and meet directly with me, versus a figure-head attorney or partner that is unreachable after an initial meeting.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths include prompt attention to client needs, thoroughness, professionalism but firmness with opposing attorneys, and an appreciation for the value of a dollar in this economy.
Personal Interests:
I am an avid musician and have owned Chihuahuas my entire life. I also enjoy sports, both playing and watching.
Fax
(312) 277-7110
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
I also have access to conference room space in Naperville, Illinois.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
I speak some Italian and French.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
It depends on the case.
Hourly Rates
$150.
Free Initial Consultation?
Free consultation, for up to two hours. Typically, initial meetings last one hour.
Typical Retainer
My typical retainer is $850.
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