Law Firm Overview

Susan A. Marks, is an attorney and founder of S.A.M. LAW, LLC.  As a plaintiff's trial attorney Ms. Marks goal is to win cases for her clients.
Whether in the field of family law or personal injury, Ms. Marks is a strong advocate for her clients.  She will take the time to help you to determine the objectives of your case and then she will design her strategies to help you get where you want to go.  Not every case requires a fight.  Some can be handled with skilled and planned negotiations.  Others cases go all the way to a jury trial.  When you choose Ms. Marks as you attorney you will know the likelihood of success in your case and what you can and cannot achieve.
Armed with this knowledge, you can use it to begin planning your fresh start and your new future.

Areas of Practice
Family Law/Divorce
Child Custody
Paternity
Automobile Accident
Medical Malpractice

Ms. Marks began her career in health care. During her undergraduate education she worked as a nursing assistant attending to the needs of her elderly patients. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, she became a nursing home administrator. Ms. Marks worked as the executive director of Midwest Orthopedic Network LLC, where she managed a network of over 120 orthopedic physicians. Ms. Marks has held various executive positions and worked for some of the largest hospitals, physician groups and health plans in the area. Most recently, Ms. Marks worked at CCH Incorporated as an editor where she analyzed the health law in the areas of Medicare, HIPAA, OIG, false claims/qui tam, anti-trust and stark provisions.

Ms. Marks has volunteered at area domestic violence shelters. She is an active member of the Lake County Bar Association, Northwest Suburban Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Ms. Marks is a member in good standing of the American Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. A graduate of The John Marshall Law School she is a member of the Illinois and Federal Bars. Ms. Marks resides in Lake Zurich, Illinois where she is a single mother of three teenage children.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce 50%
• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff 50%
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Nursing Home
• Products Liability Law

West Practice Categories

Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Medical Malpractice