Strauss, Michael S.

Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

Mr. Strauss joined the Law Office of Gary L. Schlesinger in March, 2006, and he became a partner on September 1, 2010, when Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, was formed.  Michael has practiced only family law since being admitted to the Illinois Bar.  He has handled family law cases in seven counties in the state of Illinois.   

On October 9, 2006, and February 12, 2007, Michael Strauss completed 16 hours of training to be certified as a child representative and guardian ad litem in custody and adoption cases.  He is now certified to serve in those capacities in the 16th, 18th, and 19th judicial circuits in Illinois.

Michael has been chosen by the incoming president of the Lake County Illinois Bar Association to be one of two co-editors of the monthly publication, The Docket.  The appointment is for the year beginning July 1, 2009.

Mr. Strauss was elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly for a three-year term.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Adoption
• Divorce
• Separation
• Premarital Agreements
• Paternity
• Custody & Support
• Juvenile Cases

West Practice Categories

Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2004
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2005

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Lake County Bar Association, 2006 - Present (Member)
• Illinois State Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
• Kane County Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
• University of Illinois College of Law Alumni Association, 2004 - Present (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Recipient, F. Dennis Franz f/k/a Russell Bundeson Award presented by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and given to the top law student dedicated to the field of Family Law, 2004
• Dean's List, 2003

Past Employment Positions

• Shaw, Jacobs & Associates, P.C, Associate, 2004 - 2006

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 2004
  J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
• University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, 1999
  B.S., Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Family Studies

Fraternities/Sororities

• Phi Alpha Delta
• Zeta Beta Tau

Address

1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville, IL 60048

Phones

847-213-9065
888-361-4745

Faxes

(847) 680-5459

Emails

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Websites

http://www.illinois-family-lawyer.com