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Michael C. Craven

Michael C. Craven

Partner | Chicago, IL

Michael has extensive experience negotiating settlements, mediating conflicts, and litigating family law cases in court. He works closely with his clients to help them understand their case and the law, allowing them to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.

Michael C. Craven - Harrison LLP
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Craven_Michael_2024     Michael Craven

Michael Craven has represented clients in all aspects of family law for over 40 years. He has extensive experience negotiating settlements, mediating conflicts, and advocating for his clients in court when necessary. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive tax law experience.

An advocate for his clients, Michael understands the divorce process can be difficult and overwhelming, and he works alongside his clients through each step. Michael looks for solutions that work best for both his clients and their families, and helps his clients make smart and informed decisions while accounting for their individual and unique situations.

Michael strives to reach his clients’ goals without a long and disjointed court battle. As a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney, he can offer clients alternatives to litigation to resolve their disputes. When a case cannot be resolved without litigation, Michael brings decades of in-court experience on behalf of his clients. Michael is dedicated to keeping the best interest of children at the forefront of every family law case.

Michael is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and volunteers at The Lilac Tree, an organization dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals and families involved in the divorce process.

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Capabilities

Family Law, Divorce, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Speeches & Publications

"Interactive Divorce Education, Support & Empowerment," Divorce University, by The Lilac Tree, May 7, 2023

"Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements Workshop," Presented by IICLE, September 13, 2022

Guest, “Finding Hidden Assets,” WGSN-DB Going Solo Network (June 28, 2022)

“Divorce in Later Life, The Gray Divorce Trend,” presented by Realtor Betsy Phillips, (June 17, 2022)

“Divorce Math II – How (and When) to Find HIDDEN Assets & Debts,” The Lilac Tree, 39th Virtual Divorce University Conference (May 1-3, 2022)

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Admissions

Illinois

U.S. Tax Court

Certified Public Accountant

Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois, Domestic Relations Division, approved court-certified mediator in Cook County

Education

The UIC John Marshall Law School, LL.M.

The UIC John Marshall Law School, J.D.

Northern Illinois University, B.S.

Awards & Honors

The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law (2015-present)

Leading Lawyers Network (2009-present)

Illinois Super Lawyer (2009-present)

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings

Organizations

Illinois State Bar Association

Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois, Domestic Relations Division, Approved court-certified mediator in Cook County, 2014 

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow

The Lilac Tree

Pro-Bono work through JUF/JCLS Community Legal Services

JUF/JCLS Community Legal Services