Burton F. Grant
Burton Grant
Chicago
Illinois (IL)
Family Law
Collaborative Law
Appellate
Profile
Burton F. Grant, a highly experienced matrimonial trial lawyer, has lectured and written extensively on Illinois family law. NorthShore magazine named him one of 20 top divorce attorneys. Mr. Grant has represented judges, attorneys, medical and other professionals, elected public officials, prominent business entrepreneurs, homemakers, and clients of great diversity in their domestic relations litigation. Mr. Grant taught family law at DePaul College of Law, and is the recipient of many bar association honors for his contributions to family law education. He practices with his wife, Joan C. Grant. They are a unique husband and wife team, highly recognized in all phases of matrimonial law, providing an individualized approach to their clients' needs. PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE: Family Law; Divorce; Appellate Practice; Divorce Taxation; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Paternity; Premarital Agreements; Spousal Support; Child Custody; Child Support; Postnuptial Agreements; Post Divorce Modification; Complex Litigation; Collaborative Family Law.
Years of Selection
• Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2013
Certifications and Credentials
About Burton Grant
Admitted: 1962, Illinois
Professional Webpage: www.grantandgrant.com/Firm Info/Lawyers/920225.aspx
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Memberships: Chicago (Chair, Fees and Ethics Sub-Committee of Matrimonial Committee, 1992-1994), North Suburban (Board of Managers, 1994-) and Illinois State Bar Associations; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow; Member, Admissions Committee, 1993-).
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Listed in Law and Leading Attorneys, 1996-. Named to the "Super Lawyers", list 2006-2012. Author: "IICLE, Family Law-Motion Practice," DePaul Law Review. Instructor, Family Law, DePaul College of Law, 1978-1984. Listed as top 5% of attorneys by Best Attorneys Network in 2005; Selected by peers as Leading Lawyer in Family Law by Leading Lawyers Network; Top 20 Divorce Lawyers by Northshore Magazine.
Educational Background:
- DePaul University, J.D., 1962; John Marshall Law School, LL.M., 1965, DePaul University, B.A., 1959
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