Beermann LLP

Beermann LLP Beermann – An award-winning divorce and family law firm serving the Chicagoland area since 1958.

“The Family Law Firm That Cares”
For over 60 years, Beermann LLP has provided clients with zealous representation in divorce and family law matters with excellent results which has allowed the firm to grow into what it is today. Beermann consists of 40 plus top-tier lawyers who advocate for clients and families so that they can move on with their lives with dignity, peace of mind, and financial s

ecurity. With a large and diverse team of attorneys, we have the resources to handle the largest and most complex family law cases. We always keep our client matters private and work with the utmost integrity while representing a range of clients from well-known, high-net-worth individuals and their spouses to everyday people. Our mission at Beermann is to treat each client with respect, integrity, and high-quality client care while providing excellent results. From complex litigation to negotiated settlements to appeals, our deep bench, passionate and talented lawyers, years of experience, and reputation in courts are here to serve each of our valued clients. Beermann LLP handles every type of family law case, including:
• Divorce
• Child Support
• Custody (Decision-making)
• Parentage and Paternity
• Premarital Agreements
• Postnuptial Agreements
• Appeals
• Modification of support
• LGBTQ specific protection, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and “post-decree” issues (such as enforcement and modification), as well as appeals from such cases. We also have extensive experience handling the needs of LGBTQ clients, ranging from the dissolution of partnerships to second-parent adoptions.

08/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 30 Beermann LLP attorneys named in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Best Lawyers is one of the legal profession's most respected peer-reviewed recognitions. Our attorneys were honored across multiple practice areas, including Family Law, Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Family Law Arbitration, and Appellate Practice.

Attorneys selected to Best Lawyers in America® are recognized based on geographic region and area of practice. Honorees are evaluated through an extensive peer-review process that assesses their professional abilities and are subject to a rigorous verification process to ensure they are actively practicing and in good standing within the legal community.

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® distinction recognizes associates and other early-career attorneys across the United States who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence and earned the respect of their peers in their respective practice areas.

Congratulations to all our attorneys on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to celebrate their dedication, talent, and commitment to serving our clients with excellence.

2027 Best Lawyers in America®

John M. D'Arco, | Thomas T. Field | Howard A. London | Beth McCormack | Kathryn H. Mickelson (chicagodivorceattorney) | Enrico J. Mirabelli | Joseph R. Napoli II, | James M. Quigley | Jordan D. Rosenberg | Morgan D. Stogsdill | Shana L. Vitek | Leonidas L. Bezanis II | Madison H. Boland | Brooke I. Golding | Britnee Ann N. Hart | Jason A. Krawetz | Craig M. Mandell | Candace L. Meyers | Benton H. Page | Karen V. Page | Jared B. Pinkus | James B. Pritikin | Michael D. Sevin | Jonathan D. Steele

2027 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch®

Jessica E. Alvarez | Claire M. Cunningham | Marcus Dominguez | Nicole C. Edidin | Robert J. Friend | Madeline J. Sefton

Please join us in welcoming Associate Rossana “Ana” Garduno to the firm. Since 2022, Ms. Garduno has focused her practic...
08/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Associate Rossana “Ana” Garduno to the firm. Since 2022, Ms. Garduno has focused her practice on all facets of family law including prenuptial agreements, maintenance, child support, parenting time, and property division.

Welcome to the firm, Ana!

For more on Ms. Garduno, please visit: https://beermannlaw.com/team/rossana-ana-garduno/.

08/12/2026

When it comes to childcare after a divorce is finalized, Partner Brooke I. Golding discusses the important how, when, and why’s of Right of First Refusal in her article, “The Right (or Fight) of First Refusal: Factors to Consider When Including Right of First Refusal (ROFR) in Parenting Agreements.”

To read this article, please visit: https://beermannlaw.com/the-right-or-fight-of-first-refusal-factors-to-consider-when-including-right-of-first-refusal-rofr-in-parenting-agreements/.

08/03/2026

Hinsdale Living and Sheridan Road magazines release their 2026 Premier Lawyers editorials and feature 8 Beermann attorneys.

Amongst the recognized attorneys are Managing Partner John M. D’Arco, Equity Partner Kathryn H. Mickelson, Equity Partner Joseph R. Napoli II, Equity Partner Shana L. Vitek, Partner Colleen M. Breems, Partner Michael J. Levy, Partner Karen V. Paige, and Partner Prerna Patel Pasulka.

To read these features, please visit: https://beermannlaw.com/8-beermann-attorneys-featured-in-hinsdale-living-and-sheridan-road-magazines.

Go Team Beermann!

Sheridan Road Magazine | Hinsdale Living | JWC Media Group

John M. D'Arco, Divorce and Family Law Attorney | Joseph R. Napoli II, Attorney at Law

07/23/2026

Beermann LLP is proud to announce its Band 1 ranking in Family/Matrimonial Law in the Chambers 2026 High Net Worth Guide.

This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s market-leading expertise and exceptional service in navigating complex asset and family disputes for high-net-worth clients.

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is one of the most rigorous and respected legal directories in the world. Rankings are determined through independent, in-depth research, including thousands of interviews with peers and clients. Achieving a Band 1 designation signifies that our firm has demonstrated outstanding technical legal ability, commercial astuteness, and an unwavering commitment to client service.

Whether navigating high-asset divorces, handling sensitive custody matters, or structuring complex prenuptial agreements, our attorneys provide discreet, tailored, and strategic legal counsel. This top-tier ranking reflects our dedication to protecting the futures and legacies of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and executives.

To view the guide, please visit: https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/family-matrimonial-high-net-worth-illinois-21:2735:12471:1?l=en-GB.

07/23/2026

Beermann is thrilled to announce that Equity Partners Howard A. London, Beth McCormack, and Morgan L. Stogsdill have been individually ranked in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 for Family/Matrimonial Law.

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide identifies the world’s leading lawyers handling sophisticated, high-value private wealth and family disputes. Individual rankings are based on rigorous, independent peer and client reviews. Achieving a spot on this list highlights an attorney’s superior technical ability, professional conduct, and elite client service.

This recognition reflects our attorneys’ deep commitment to protecting the legacies, businesses, and futures of high-net-worth individuals, executives, and families.

To view the guide, please visit: https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/family-matrimonial-high-net-worth-illinois-21:2735:12471:1?l=en-GB.

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