Maxine Weiss Kunz

• Emerging Family Lawyers, "2016 Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago," Leading Lawyers Magazine, 2016
• CALI Award of Excellence in Family Law, Chicago Kent College of Law, 2005
• Super Lawyers "Rising Star", 2011, 2012, 2014
• American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Lawyer Under 40, 2017, 2018, 2019
• Best Arbitrators & Mediators in Chicago, Expertise, 2016
• Super Lawyers "Super Lawyer", 2017, 2018, 2019
• Lawyers of Distinction, 2018
• Top Women Attorneys in Illinois, Chicago Magazine, 2013
• Nominated as top 10 lawyers under the age of 40 by the National Academy of Family law Attorneys., Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
• Selected as an Emerging Lawyer for year 2016 in the area of Divorce and Family Law., Emerging Lawyer, Emerging Lawyers, 2016
• Rated a top 10 superb attorney by Avvo.com, in Family Law., 10 Stars by Avvo, Avvo.com, 2014
• Selected as "10 Best" by clients. Recognizing excellence... allowing clients to make wise decisions., 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016

• Family Law Trial Advocacy Program, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, July 2015
• Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., Telecommunications & Psychology, Minor in Business, 2002

• In 2013, published article on balance between working and lawyering as a mother., Tips from Working Mom, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
• ARCD hearing board recommends overturning disciplinary action charged against family law attorney: summary of hearing., Article on ARDC Disciplinary Review Hearing, ISBA, Newsletter 2012

• Ethical Considerations for Lawyers, Basic Skills Course for New Lawyers, 2008, Presnter/Lecturer, Ethical Considerations for Lawyers, DCBA, Law, 2008
• Due to her recognition in the legal community, Maxine was interviewed on the podcast regarding her many achievements in the family law community., Presenter/Interviewee, The Managing Partners Podcast, Hosted by Erik J. Olson, Law, 2022
• Presented on the do's and dont's of drafting Premarital Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements., Presenter/Lecturer, Do's & Don'ts of Premarital Agreements, DCBA, DuPage County Bar Association, 2021
• Caselaw Update: Parental Unfitness in Adoption Actions, GAL Training for Adoption Cases in DuPage County, 2007
• A non-modification clause in a Marital Settlement Agreement was upheld despite the unallocated nature of the award of child support and maintenance, Author, IRMO Doermer, 955 N.E.2d 1225, (1st Dist. 2011), Illinois Appellate Court, 2011
• "Email Etiquette," Illinois State Bar Association Bar News, 2007
• "Collaborative Law - A Brief Overview," Illinois State Bar Association, 2009
• Changes to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 216, Illinois State Bar Association, 2011
• "Stress-Free Divorce: Conversations With Leading Divorce Professionals - A Conversation with Maxine Weiss Kunz," Featuring Maxine Weiss Kunz, 2017
• ARDC hearing board recommends overturning disciplinary action charged against family law attorney, Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Newsletter, 2012
• "Tips From One Working Mom," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2013
• Authored article providing tips to young lawyers entering the world of law., Author, "Interviewing Tips: Suggestions for Wowwing Your Interviewer", Illinois State Bar Association, newsletter, Law, 2015
• "New law intends to create transparency for woman consumers," The Catalyst, 2018
• Lectured on how orders of protection are abused in they system., Lecturer, "Orders of Protection: sword or shield", Chicago Bar Association, Law, 2015
• Presented on advanced topics in custody litigation., Visitation Rights, Visitation Rights of Nonparents. Advanced custody issues., MCLE, Law, 2014

• Certified Child Representative and GAL (Cook County, IL), 2014
• Guardian ad Litem, Cook County
• Certified Mediation, Cook County (Chicago), 2013
• Collaborative Law certification, 2006
• Certified - Parenting Coordinator, 2014

• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, 2020 to present, 2020
• Chicago Bar Association, Member, 2008-2013
• DuPage County Bar Association, Member, 2005-Present
• Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, Fellow, 2005-Present
• Illinois State Bar Association, Liaison for the Health Care Section Council, 2015-Present
• Illinois, 2005
• Council Member of Illinois State Bar Association., 2007
• Federal Court (Northern District), 2013
• American Bar Association, Member, and Delegate for ISBA, 2015
• Member, Lilac Tree (Development Committee), 2015

• Family Law

“Maxine is a hardworking detailed attorney. She is not only an advocate for her clients, but is professional and courteous.”

“Maxine has a broad base of knowledge and experience in divorce law. She is a fierce advocate for her clients yet always professional with opposing counsel. Maxine provides her clients with expert and compassionate representation, skillfully guiding them through the divorce process.”

“I have had occasion to work directly with Maxine on many cases over the past 10 years and have found her to be a very effective advocate for her clients while maintaining a high degree of professionalism toward counsel. She is respected by her peers and well-liked by judges in the jurisdiction in which we both practice.”

“Maxine is an outstanding family law lawyer. She is knowledgeable and ethical, and I always recommend her to clients, family and friends.”

“Maxine Weiss-Kunz is an outstanding family law attorney to whom I give my highest recommendation, without reservation.”

“Maxine is a fierce advocate for families and children. I have personally observed her work and have referred friends to her when I am unable to assist or if there is a conflict.”