Berger Schatz
Marcy Kott is the Principal of Berger Schatz, a position held since January 2013, where expertise in family law is demonstrated through smart, concise, and direct advice aimed at efficiently guiding clients through complex legal issues. Areas of focus include Alternative Dispute Resolution, financial matters, corporate valuations, asset protection, spousal support, child custody, visitation rights, and international abduction cases under the Hague Convention. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, obtained from 1989 to 1992, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Indiana University Bloomington, completed from 1985 to 1989. Marcy Kott also contributed to the UIC John Marshall Law Review during law school.
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Berger Schatz
We are one of the largest law firms in the nation dedicated exclusively to family law. Our clients come to us because we have the knowledge and experience to resolve their most challenging and complex issues. Since 1987, we have been dedicated to providing the finest services to our clients. Our attorneys are smart and compassionate people who understand every aspect of family law. Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Chicago Crain’s Business and many more have consistently recognized our attorneys for their excellence. We are leaders and experts in our field. We pride ourselves on our involvement in the community and charitable organizations. We structure our firm around the key principles of results, privacy and care. These key principles influence how we work with each of our clients and have directly contributed to our decades of success. We offer an array of services. In addition to litigation and appeals, we also provide alternative dispute resolution services including collaborative and cooperative law, mediation and arbitration. We also handle assisted reproductive technology and adoption matters, as well as drafting pre and postmarital agreements. Our attorneys have successfully handled cases with well-known, high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professional athletes and celebrities. To better serve our clients, we have offices in the Chicago Loop (across from the courthouse) and Lake Forest.