My experience with Carlo Colosimo was frustrating and maddening. I'm a gay father who had a close…read morerelationship with my daughter as I raised her for 12 and a half years. The mother petitioned for sole custody and Carlo Colosimo was appointed by the court as guardian ad litem. His duty was to act in the best interest of my daughter. Mr. Colosimo never took me seriously as a father and he failed to properly evaluate the importance of a father in my daughter's life. He dismissed every single mention I made of the mother coaching my daughter and alienating her from me. "I'm an attorney, not a psychiatrist," he said. That is for sure, as he was easily manipulated by my daughter's mother. For mandatory reunification therapy (a good idea), Carlo Colosimo designated a licensed clinical social worker with no experience in reunifying alienated parents and their children, no idea of how to proceed with reunification, no plan to bring me together with my daughter, and a documented hostility to the role of fathers in their children's lives. The therapist actually told me my daughter "does not need her father." She based this principle on her own divorce and her own children's relationship with her former husband. THIS is who Mr. Colosimo thought was more qualified and suitable than any other experienced reunification therapist in the region. He said that because my daughter was already familiar with her, she was the best choice. Sure my daughter is more familiar with her than with any other counselor she had not yet met. This was Mr. Colosimo making a decision that posed the least amount of trouble to himself. There were 3 other qualified counselors he could have chosen from but he did not want to take the time to evaluate them. I complained about Mr. Colosimo to ARDC. They closed the complaint after an initial inquiry because as an attorney, he enjoys broad discretion. In his letter in response to the inquiry, though, Carlo Colosimo made factual errors about the number of attorneys involved in my case and who they were representing, exaggerated his effort, and put forward false assertions. He is careless with facts. As a result of the complaint, he removed himself from further involvement in my daughter's case. A representative suggested that Carlo Colosimo specified this particular social worker with no experience because Colosimo did not expect me to follow through with therapy. That is irresponsible and disgraceful behavior from a guardian ad litem. He completely abdicated his responsibility to act in the best interest of my daughter and deliberately set up a reunification therapist guaranteed to fail. Look at the "Guardian Ad Litem" page of his website and he will inform you about the importance of treating him with respect. He wants respect but did not treat me with respect nor did he respect his duty to my daughter. I am glad he removed himself because who knows what further damage he could do, but it is too late to prevent the damage he has already caused and the precious time he has wasted. Carlo Colosimo as guardian ad litem took numerous short cuts, did not delve behind his first impressions to get at the heart of this complex situation, and was arrogant, dismissive, and condescending in our interviews and in his final recommendations. Even though guardians are appointed, not hired, I recommend that you avoid him in any legal capacity.

From the owner: Colosimo Law Office is a leading general practice law firm serving additional cities of Yorkville,…read moreOswego, and the Kendall County and Kane County areas. The practice covers family law, criminal defense, DUI, wills & trusts and personal injury. Attorney Carlo D. Colosimo is an experienced US Army veteran, JAG attorney, father, and husband, with 14 years of legal experience in Illinois. Weekend appointments are available, as well as free consultations. The goal of the Colosimo Law Office is to provide our clients the best and most efficient legal representation. The ultimate decision on how to proceed in any case is left to the client. However, the Colosimo Law Office provides you with the best and most accurate information to make an informed decision. Each client is well-advised and thoroughly informed throughout the pendency of his or her case. If you are looking for personal injury law in Yorkville, or the Kendall County area, there is no better office. The Colosimo Law Office is dedicated to protecting your rights and getting vindication of citizens who are seriously injured by the negligence of others. Attorney Colosimo has extensive court and trial experience, and has served as a Mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Family Law cases. Mr. Colosimo is fluent in Spanish, and currently serves as the hearing officer for the Village of Oswego for all administrative, zoning and ordinance violations.

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I had an opportunity to work with Brian to close a condo. He was professional and fast to respond…read morethroughout the process with a reasonable price. Highly recommend Brian if you are looking for an attorney to close a property.

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During what was undoubtedly one of the most challenging times of my life, Teresa McAdams proved to…read morebe an invaluable support. She navigated through my divorce proceedings with sensitivity and grace. Teresa was thorough in her approach, making sure I understood all my options for child custody. Her genuine care and empathy made a significant difference in my experience. The process was just over two years from the day I filed for divorce. After psych evals and a GAL, I was awarded full custody of one child and primary custody of the other two. My ex went through a local attorney that ended up firing her after the psych evals and then she hired a Chicago attorney at Davis Friedmans law firm. This just goes to show you that you don't need to pay $525 an hour for a Chicago attorney to be represented. Teresa's paralegal Lori was the best! Lori's professionalism and timely communication helped alleviate my stress. At times I think I used her more as a therapist! I am deeply grateful for her service and highly recommend Teresa McAdams to anyone facing similar circumstances.

Working with Attorney Kris Piereth was an incredibly positive experience from start to finish. From…read morethe very first phone call, they took the time to listen carefully to my situation and made me feel heard and supported. What impressed me most was their ability to explain complex legal matters in a way that was easy to understand, without ever making me feel rushed or overwhelmed. Throughout the process, Attorney Kris Piereth was consistently responsive and proactive. Every email and call was answered promptly, and I always knew exactly where things stood. Their attention to detail and thorough preparation gave me complete confidence that my case was in the best possible hands. Beyond their legal expertise, Attorney Kris Piereth showed genuine compassion and empathy. They understood the stress I was under and went out of their way to reassure me, offering not just legal guidance but also peace of mind. It's rare to find someone who combines such sharp professionalism with such kindness. The outcome of my case exceeded my expectations, and I truly believe it was due to Attorney Kris Piereth's skill, dedication, and strategic approach. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and caring attorney. If you're looking for someone who will fight for you while also treating you with respect and compassion, Attorney Kris Piereth is the person you want by your side

I had Attorney Piereth assigned to my case, and I could have sworn that he was working for my ex…read morewife. I'm a professional salesperson and my income is heavily influenced by commissions. He "advocated" for my support payments in the temporary support order to be roughly 85% of my income, which tanked a bunch of micro loans I'd taken to help build my credit score back up. In my consultation I told them that my main concern was parenting time with my children, which they never addressed and wasn't resolved until the parenting agreement was signed. They missed a number of court dates due to miscommunication in their office, called me abusive when I was voicing my frustration at their inaction, one of their attorneys gave me professional advice to stop paying my ex anything until the court orders it which would have been financially devastating to me. Another issue is that they stopped invoicing me and then sent me one invoice for a large sum the same day they submitted a motion to withdraw from my case. The judge reprimanded them and it was so shameless that my ex's attorney actually took my side to judge against them. They did the exact same thing again with a new judge and it worked, and I'm going into court next week for them to get the court to order me to pay them, which they said they wouldn't do. These people are liars, wildly incompetent, and I'm guessing that unless you are extremely wealthy they will do nothing but provide you with invoices. I would not recommend these people to my worst enemy. DO NOT trust yourself or your children with these scumbags.

Was seeking legal advice while contemplating a divorce after almost 20 years of marriage and was…read morebasically told I would get none without paying a full retainer for divorce. Not only did Russelburg interrupt me numerous times, but failed to ask crucial questions about a premarital property as well as a 401k of mine that was also earned premarital. His advice contradicted the 2 other attorneys that did provide me with effective counsel without retainer. His tone seemed very condescending as well as sexist. Would not recommend him for any FEMALE seeking opinion on a contemplated divorce, you won't get much... if allowed to even complete your sentences. Nor does he do post nuptial agreements... but he is ready to take your retainer for divorce... even if you are not certain that is in your best interests!

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