As I see there is many good reviews and some bad reviews, well 1000' people may have different experiences , right ? Mine experience with Margaret Bennett was great and I like to say thank You one more time . Thank You gor taking care of my case . Divorce is very hard and difficult experience for all who is involved but may be less stressful and quick if there is someone who can help . And Margaret was here . She is very experienced person and yes , I would highly recomend her
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Sabina Jancikova
I was so pleased with Margaret Bennett and how she was able to assist me. She and her staff are exceptional! Margaret is one of the best layers in the Chicago-landm area. She has been more than great helping me with my case.
Following the breakdown of my marriage I was recommended Margaret Bennett by a lawyer colleague. Having been married in England but living in Illinois for the last few years she was an obvious choice given her qualifications both in Illinois as well as in England and Wales, and after our first consultation it was clear that Margaret was the right person to represent me at this difficult time. Margaret and her paralegal colleagues Jan and Maureen were always friendly, efficient, professional and empathetic. They patiently walked me through every step of the process and were always very fair and honest when it came to the hours they billed. I would not hesitate to utilize their services again should the need arise (although of course I hope it doesn’t!) and wholeheartedly recommend them to others should the situation fit with their expertise.
Review Left On 03/28/2019
Kimberly Gratton
I was very fortunate to be represented by Ms. Bennett during my divorce. She stood up for me when I was being emotionally and financially abused by my ex-husband . She expertly guided me through the complex divorce process. Margaret Bennett and the Bennett Law firm are wonderful. Ms. Bennett was thorough, conscientious, efficient and well organized. I am very grateful that a family member recommended her to me. Ms. Bennett was always available to answer my questions and discuss my case. The Bennett Law team showed me how truly amazing they are; one staff member actually packed my most precious personal possessions and mailed them to my new home! I now have my life back and I enjoy every second of it, all thanks to Ms. Bennett and her wonderful team.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Slavka
An excellent attorney!! Ms. Margaret Bennett vent beyond my expectation! She has handled my divorce, custody, and alimony case incredibly well! Before I filed for divorce I had heard all kinds of horror stories about how long it was going to take and how much it was going to cost and how ugly it was going to be …. NOT WITH Ms. MARGARET BENNETT! My divorce was clean and fast thanks to her. A reliable, smart, hard working, and kind attorney, She guided me through my divorce process with integrity and skills, always took time to answer my questions. I am very thankful for it. If you are in need of a family attorney I highly recommend Ms. Margaret Bennett and her team! You can't find better. Thank You Ms. Bennett!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Dawn Marie Plotts
Maggie Bennett is one of the most brilliant women I've ever had the opportunity of working with in any capacity. After what I deemed a horrific experience with another divorce lawyer almost 7 years ago, Maggie was able to take over my case and bring it to a resolve in less than 3 months. She is the epitome of professionalism. Over the course of the past 7 years I've had to call upon her for her expertise in a variety of post divorce situations and on all accounts she has been prompt, courteous and generous with her time in answering questions and advocating on my behalf. Thank you for always going above and beyond!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Alex Yorko
Congratulations on being named by Super Lawyers amongst the top 50 women lawyers in the State and amongst the top 100 lawyers in the State. Ms. Bennett is a great lawyer who has years of experience in family law. She cares about her clients and deserves the awards that she received.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Wanda Crowsley
Maggie recently represented me in my divorce and we used the Illinois collaborative process. Maggie's professionalism and kindness made an emotionally charged and difficult situation much more bearable. Additionally, her extensive knowledge of and experience with the collaborative process allowed for a swift resolution, helping to keep legal costs to a minimum. I would not hesitate to recommend Maggie and the Bennett Law Firm to anyone needing representation in a divorce.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Andrew Bellon
Ms. Bennett is the best family law attorney in the Chicagoland area! Not only does Ms. Bennett care about her clients and the results of the cases she is involved in, but she cares about improving the state laws surrounding child support, maintenance, and other family law related issues. I highly recommend Ms. Bennett and her team to anyone looking for the best possible family law advice out there.
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Ron R
I was very pleased with Ms. Bennett and her staff. My divorce was a difficult time for me, as I imagine it is for most. Throughout the entire process, from initial consultation through to the last day in court, Maggie was professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. She and her staff were prompt to reply to my questions and always very understanding. My best interest was always at the center of everything they did. I highly recommend Bennett Law Firm.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Barbara Wichman
Sharing my experience in working with Margaret Bennett and the Bennett Law Firm is something I do with ease and with appreciation. Maggie is extremely knowledgable, fair and detailed in focus. Divorce involving children is a very difficult experience yet having an attorney such as Maggie makes it a much more comforting experience. Maggie not only knows family law extremely well, she also has the ability to consider the whole picture. She is concerned with the children having a positive and safe relationship with both parents and consistently puts the child's experience as a highest priority. My relationship with her and her law firm exemplifies professionalism, responsiveness and willingness to listen and understand. She asks very good questions to provoke a well thought out understanding of the situation. Maggie consistently looks for a balanced outcome. I highly recommend Maggie and Bennett Law Firm and have recommended her to several individuals who are facing the difficult situation of divorce and custody.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Nashena Parris
Divorce, when you have children can be quite challenging. I was dealing with an extremely difficult situation with my ex husband regarding my decision to relocate my children. Mr. Bennett facilitated an agreement that both parties found acceptable. My move went smoothly and our transition has been amazing. I want to thank Mr. Bennett for spending two days assisting me with moving on with my life and starting over with my children.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Ashley Lind
I hired Bennett Law Firm to handle my custody case over my child with my exboyfriend. Amy was absolutely amazing with making me feel comfortable and took the time to explain each step of the process with me. She always got back to me via e-mail (which was my preferred method of contact) very quickly and answered every question that I would have. My ex and his lawyer tended to be less than cordial toward us and Amy handled every situation with class. She was unwavered by their aggressive tactics and always kept mine and my son's best interest in mind. When mediation and attempting to settle did not work, we began to prep for a trial; this is when Marc joined our team. Marc was a former prosecutor and I can tell you from experience, it's definitely better to have him with you instead of against. We spent a lot of time prepping for trial and making sure I was as comfortable as possible and ready for almost any situation. Marc made me feel very confident in regard to being able to deal with my abusive ex. They took the time to truly understand the situation and sympathized with why I felt so strongly about certain aspects of it. In the end, I was fortunate that on trial day my ex decided to finally agree to what we had been proposing nearly the whole time in regard to custody/parenting time etc. If we had gone to trial, I feel that the outcome would have been the same because I had a top notch team that was extremely thorough and well prepared. Thank you Amy & Marc, you have truly made a tremendous positive impact on my life and more importantly, on my son's.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Barbara Collins
When facing a divorce after a 38 year marriage, I knew it was critical to have an extremely talented and experienced attorney. Margaret was strongly recommended to me by three outstanding attorneys. I continue to appreciate their advice and direction.
Margaret's skill, expertise, professionalism, efficiency, integrity and personal concern guided me through a very distressing 15 month period due to an extremely aggressive and argumentative opposing counsel. She was able to skillfully maintain a focused, professional and financially efficient approach and avoid unnecessary litigation. During this process I underwent two surgeries requiring long rehabilitations. Margaret was always on top of all legal matters and she and her entire staff always extended themselves to compassionately deal with my physical limitations. Through Margaret's skill and integrity, I was able to come through the process with my two critical goals accomplished, my financial safety and my ability to maintain my own personal integrity. I am extremely appreciative and grateful.
Barb
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Jimmy Young
Life savers literally. My Daughter had custody issues with her soon to be ex in another state. We were in a place where we knew no one. Our lawyer from our home state found Marc Bangser and Emily Hansen. Marc and Emily made us feel comfortable with great conversation, down to earth attitude, and an awesome repoir with us. They were tireless in their effort making sure we had the best opportunity to settle our case. We had a short window to work within and they got it done in a short amount of time. Settling our case in our favor and getting us back to our home state. I would definitely recommend Marc Bangser and Emily Hansen at the Bennett Law Firm for a peace of mind knowing you have great representation, for their relentless effort for you, for making you feel welcome and answering all of your questions, and above all they are winners. Thank you Marc and Emily.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
James Jorgensen
I reached out to Mr. Bennett while serving in Korea in order to start my divorce process. I have not met or even dealt with a more professional man who took the time and dedication that Mr. Bennett did in order to help me out. Mr. Bennett was outstanding and I could not possibly think any other lawyer who took my case on would have been able to handle as much as he did. The tireless effort that Mr. Bennett took in order to answer every question that I have had and to go above and beyond to make sure that no question was never answered. I would recommend Mr. Bennett to anyone in the Chicago land area who would need a lawyer for their needs.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Brian Ashe
Making the divorce process easier--Maggie was referred to me by another attorney group. She was the consummate professional, not only providing me with a good understanding of the law applicable to my case but also practical considerations necessary to bring my divorce to a successful close without unnecessary litigation and confrontation. She efficiently and forcefully defended my rights while protecting total assets--an important consideration for both sides in a divorce. I would not hesitate to recommend her. She is always at the top of her game.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Kelle VZ
Ms. Schellekens instilled confidence from the very beginning. At our first meeting she gave me a big picture look of the divorce process and then broke it down into smaller pieces for me. From the first filing to the prove-up, I felt like I had a partner in a very difficult process. Ms. Schellekens was not afraid to go to the mat if need be. Her primary concern was for me and my children and getting us to the best possible result. When I was hesitant, she reassured me. When I needed more information, she provided it without delay. She always had options and strategies for me for me to consider. I made decisions based on sound advice and practical thinking.A huge concern for me going into my divorce was the cost. Ms. Schellekens was a good steward of my limited finances. I even got money back at the end! I was a little fish to her firm, but never felt less important. I was treated with respect at all times.I would recommend Ms. Schellekens without hesitation. Hopefully, I will never need her services again, but if you do, you will have peace of mind.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Annie Coolio
Ms Bennett and team has been extremely helpful in ressolving my difficult divorce case. Unfortunately after ten years of marriage and a child, I had to get a divorce and it was ungly. With the help from Ms. Bennett's firm, we tried to mediate and use collaboratory tactics. After many conservatory approached failed, we moved on to the court trial. The case initially ended, "fairly" as standard as one would expect in the State of Illinois. Then there was second trial due to another claim from my greedy-crazy Ex. Even through latter case was very much more challenging, Ms. Bennett and staff was able to pull me through to the end!
Overall, the lawyers and staff are very courteous, knowledgeable, & powerful. They are not only supportive but will go full force legally if need be. I recommend them very highly.
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Before I filed for divorce I had heard all kinds of horror stories about how long it was going to take and how much it was going to cost and how ugly it was going to be …. NOT WITH Ms. MARGARET BENNETT! My divorce was clean and fast thanks to her. A reliable, smart, hard working, and kind attorney, She guided me through my divorce process with integrity and skills, always took time to answer my questions. I am very thankful for it.
If you are in need of a family attorney I highly recommend Ms. Margaret Bennett and her team! You can't find better.
Thank You Ms. Bennett!
Maggie not only knows family law extremely well, she also has the ability to consider the whole picture. She is concerned with the children having a positive and safe relationship with both parents and consistently puts the child's experience as a highest priority.
My relationship with her and her law firm exemplifies professionalism, responsiveness and willingness to listen and understand. She asks very good questions to provoke a well thought out understanding of the situation. Maggie consistently looks for a balanced outcome.
I highly recommend Maggie and Bennett Law Firm and have recommended her to several individuals who are facing the difficult situation of divorce and custody.
Margaret's skill, expertise, professionalism, efficiency, integrity and personal concern guided me through a very distressing 15 month period due to an extremely aggressive and argumentative opposing counsel. She was able to skillfully maintain a focused, professional and financially efficient approach and avoid unnecessary litigation. During this process I underwent two surgeries requiring long rehabilitations. Margaret was always on top of all legal matters and she and her entire staff always extended themselves to compassionately deal with my physical limitations. Through Margaret's skill and integrity, I was able to come through the process with my two critical goals accomplished, my financial safety and my ability to maintain my own personal integrity. I am extremely appreciative and grateful.
Barb
Overall, the lawyers and staff are very courteous, knowledgeable, & powerful. They are not only supportive but will go full force legally if need be. I recommend them very highly.