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Michael A. Haber
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Michael A. Haber
Partner | Chicago, IL & Highland Park, IL
Michael is a preeminent attorney, providing individualized service and broad expertise to clients in all areas of corporate law and civil litigation with a concentration in family law.
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Michael A. Haber has been a preeminent attorney in the Chicago and North Shore area for over 45 years. Mr. Haber began as a sole practitioner and grew his practice into a successful boutique litigation firm with several associate attorneys. In 2006 he merged with Michael W. Kalcheim to establish Kalcheim Haber LLC. Mr. Haber concentrates his practice in representing individuals, families, and companies through wide ranging legal problems. While concentrating in family law (including allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, parentage, dissolution of marriage and pre and postnuptial agreements), Michael also represents clients in both commercial and civil litigation, commercial and residential real estate, and corporate transactional work. Mr. Haber’s varied practice enables him to bring his particular knowledge to the multiple areas of law often confronted in complex matrimonial proceedings and estate planning. Mr. Haber has extensive experience dealing with multiple complex issues often confronted in matrimonial litigation, including the valuation and distribution of stock options, restricted stock awards, executive compensation and valuation of closely held businesses, such as hedge fund investment companies.
The personal attention Michael affords every case allows clients to feel relaxed and secure in his representation and also lends itself to his mediation work. As a certified mediator, Mr. Haber has worked successfully countless times to resolve issues between parties outside of the courtroom. His collaborative and creative process helps clients find workable, and often unique, solutions to their legal disputes to all parties’ satisfaction.
Mr. Haber is a seasoned professional who values integrity and tenacity in his work. He is dedicated to providing effective, proactive representation for all of his clients and believes in going the extra mile for his clients.
Mr. Haber’s community and civic experience enhances his practice and provides a unique perspective allowing him to better serve his clients. Mr. Haber is a retired Board member of a local community bank and served as an elected Trustee in the Village of Riverwoods for over 30 years.
Mr. Haber is married, has three children, and two grandchildren.
Capabilities
Estate Planning
Estate & Trust Administration
Trust, Estate & Tax Controversies
Estate & Trust Litigation
Family Law, Divorce, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Family Business Advice
Corporate & Business Law
Real Estate Services
Speeches & Publications
Haber, Michael & Justn Haber. “Dating Without Losing Maintenance: A Counterpoint.” Illinois State Bar Association Family Law (August 2020)
Haber, Michael A. “Leading Lawyers on Navigating Civil Partnerships, Resolving Custody Disputes, and Adapting to a Changing Environment.” Adapting to Changing Strategies and Statutes in Illinois Family Law Cases. Asapatore (September, 2011)
Haber, Michael A. “No Dogs, Cats, or Voluntary Families Allowed – Village of Belle Terre v.Borass.” 24 DePaul Law Review 784 (1975)
Representative Matters
In Re the Marriage of D.T. Wade v. S.L. Wade, 2012 Ill. App. (1st) 111203
Successfully appealed the Court’s retroactive vacatur of a preliminary injunction in a hotly contested divorce proceeding enjoining the Petitioner from dissipating and transferring martial funds.
In Re Marriage of Charous, 2006
Successfully litigated before the Second District of Illinois Appellate Court in a case regarding the enforcement of visitation and visitation abuse.
Vasquez v. Rodriguez, 2006
Successfully defended a foster child in a hotly contested case against multiple claims protecting her interest in real estate transferred to her by her foster father.
In Re Marriage of Elies, 618 N.E.2d 934, 248 Ill. App.3d. 1052 (1st Dist 1993)
In a case of first impression successfully argued that in determining support and maintenance income averaging was appropriate where the court found that income from employment at a family-owned business was manipulated.
In Re Marriage of Bator-Smith, 1995
Secured custody for a maternal uncle and a multi-million-dollar judgment in favor of two minor children in divorce case after husband was found guilty of murdering his estranged wife.
Admissions
Illinois
State of Illinois Supreme Court
United States District Court of Northern Illinois
Supreme Court of the United States of America
New York
Education
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, J.D., cum laude
DePaul Law Review, Editorial Associate
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, B.A.
Awards & Honors
AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Judicial Edition, 2025Organizations
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Member, Chicago Bar Association
Member, Lake County Bar Association
Former NorthSide Community Bank Director
Former Trustee, Village of Riverwoods, Illinois Former Member, Plan Commission, Village of Riverwoods
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