WSW is a Lake County Divorce firm specializing in family law, business litigation, and appeals. History - Founded in 1968 by Roger White, he was joined by Kendrick Scott in 1981. Christopher White resigned his partnership in a Chicago law firm to join the practice in 2002. WSW is now and always has been located at its present address, representing Lake County and North Shore divorce litigants and business owners.
Few other firms can boast of being such a long-standing presence on the North Shore and in Lake County.
Few other firms can boast of being such a long-standing presence on the North Shore and in Lake County.
Services
Aggressive and Effective Representation - Our goal is to settle every case on terms favorable to you. Settlements keep your fate in your hands, and are less costly and less stressful than trials. However, for a strong settlement posture to be effective, it must often be backed by a credible litigation threat.
Mary Brandes, our only associate, joined the firm in 2014, after a decade of successful practice as a family law attorney in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. She was admitted to the California bar in 1990 and to the Illinois bar in 1999. She received her B.A. from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1987 and her juris doctorate cum laude from the University of Michigan in 1990.
Is it free? No. We charge our usual hourly rates and expect payment at the conclusion of the interview. You pay only for the amount of our time that you use. For instance, if you meet with Christopher White for one-half of an hour, you will be expected to pay $200 - that is, his billing rate of $400 per hour (unless a lesser rate has been agreed upon in advance) multiplied by the time you spent meeting with him.
Reviews (5)
Don Fredbeck
Dec 14, 2020
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Chris pulled me out of the fire. My "issue" had fallen into never-ending "process" and was getting more expensive than it was worth. When I needed a new attorney I was pointed to Chris and I am quite pleased that I got that referral. Chris quickly recognized that a fast resolution could be and should be - not to mention - cheaply - accomplished. He did just that.
Gene Katz
Nov 20, 2019
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Chris is exceptional. I had a complicated case that lasted for 15 months total. I had a different attorney for the first 13 months, at which point Chris took over. After Chris took on the case, it went from being 'nowhere near completion', to full settlement (parenting agreement and financial settlement) within 2 months. Chris is expensive per hour, but is well worth it, due to his efficiency and skill. He was phenomenal at understanding the intricacies of the case, and finding a reasonable solution for both sides. He is highly respected by opposing counsel and by the judge, which helps in negotiation
Maria McKinsey
May 06, 2019
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Chris White is an extraordinary attorney. My ex is an attorney and a vexatious litigant. Throughout my long and acrimonious pre and post divorce matters, Chris has always taken the high road. His ethics are unquestionable and he is a man of his word. He is rational and wants to find resolution in the most efficient way. He never pulls punches and tells me like it is. His goal is to stay on track and avoids wasting time and money.
When we go to trial, Chris does his homework and makes sure he is familiar with all the facts in my case, has great knowledge of the law, remains calm, and uses his words
When we go to trial, Chris does his homework and makes sure he is familiar with all the facts in my case, has great knowledge of the law, remains calm, and uses his words
Tammy VanDixhorn
Jul 09, 2018
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My divorce process started about 5 years ago when my then husband filed for divorce. I was scared, heart broken and lost. A friend recommended Chris White and it was the best decision I made during this process. Chris was kind, yet tough, with both me and my ex-husband. He always returned my calls promptly...even the crazy ones! My ex-husband burned through 4 lawyers in 4 years and so I witnessed that Chris was able to negotiate with anyone to get things done. He helped manage my settlement, the sale of my home and continues to this day to give me solid advice and counsel. He was always fair with
Scott Twyman
May 20, 2018
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Chris has been great. Family court sucks; there are times that the answers you get are unfair and infuriating. However, your lawyer’s job is to help you navigate the lunacy and be your firm advocate, but also give you the real facts (even if you don’t want to hear it) as soon as possible so you can create a good plan.
We trust Chris and know he has our best interests at heart and that is the most important thing in our mind.
We trust Chris and know he has our best interests at heart and that is the most important thing in our mind.
