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Marie Sarantakis, Esq. (Principal Attorney)
Concentration: Family Law
Licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas
Marie Sarantakis is a prominent divorce litigator frequently representing high net worth and notable spouses in courtrooms in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will County. She has earned the designation of CFP, as a Certified Professional Litigator, with the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. Ms. Sarantakis is also trained in collaborative law and mediation for those who prefer alternative methods of dispute resolution.
Marie Sarantakis has been recognized as a Top Ten Attorney Under 40 in Illinois for family law by the National Association of Family Law Attorneys, featured as a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers in Chicago Magazine for four consecutive years, and has been named as a Fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Ms. Sarantakis is highly active in the legal community and serves as Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Family Law Committee, Chair of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association Ethics Committee, and on the Board of Governors of the West Suburban Bar Association. She is a frequent lecturer and author in the legal community. Prior to starting her own practice, she interned for Justice Thomas Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court, the Kenosha County States Attorneys Office, and the Kenosha County Public Defenders Office.
In addition to representing clients in the courtroom, Marie Sarantakis is the President of Adrikos, LLC. She serves as a divorce coach helping clients overcome narcissistic abuse.
To view Ms. Sarantakis' curriculum vitae, click here.
Christine Svenson, Esq. (Of Counsel)
Concentrations: Family Law and Domestic Violence
Attorney Christine Svenson obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and her Juris Doctor degree from the Chicago – Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. Ms. Svenson’s legal experience includes handling cases in family law, workers’ compensation, employment, domestic violence, and election law. She is fluent in English and French and highly proficient in Spanish and Italian. Ms. Svenson is a frequent TV guest as a political and legal commentator. She is the founding attorney of Svenson Law Offices and serves as an elected Trustee of Palatine Township. Mr. Svenson is also a board member of Journeys, The Road Home, and an active volunteer at the Willow Creek Care Center where she provides legal advice to the economically disadvantaged. In her free time, she plays tennis.
Tom O'Brien, Esq. (Of Counsel)
Concentrations: Real Estate, Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Trusts & Estates
Licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri
Attorney Tom O’Brien received his Bachelors and Juris Doctorate degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He was sworn into the Illinois bar in 1968 and was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1980. He remains one of just a few attorneys practicing daily in two different states. His fluency in both states’ laws, especially in family law and bankruptcy law has proven an invaluable aid to clients in interstate matters. In 1994, Mr. O’Brien was admitted to the Federal bar in Michigan and participated in the Embrace Systems case, a famous Grand Rapids bankruptcy trial for which the opinion is 42 pages long. He is also licensed in Missouri.
Mr. O’Brien’s unique skill is his ability to rapidly assimilate the details of a case, provide a quick analysis, and respond to nearly any legal issue presented. This skill, coupled with his extensive network of contacts and unshakable integrity has earned Mr. O’Brien the loyalty of clients from St. Louis to Milwaukee
Jim Fine, Esq. (Of Counsel)
Concentrations: Real Estate, Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Trusts & Estates
Attorney Jim Fine received his Bachelor's degree in U.S. History and English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his Master of Arts at Northwestern University, and his Juris Doctorate Degree at the DePaul University College of Law.
Mr. Fine is a full-time Professor at Roosevelt University, where he has been teaching since 1983. He is the Principal Attorney of the Law Office of James Fine located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Mr. Fine’s passion extends beyond teaching and practicing law. He is a tennis pro, singer, songwriter, and guitar player. He even has an album on iTunes, “I’ve Got ‘em Covered” released in December 2011.
Faraz Nayyar, Esq. (Of Counsel)
Concentration: Employment Law
Attorney Faraz Nayyar received his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve School of Law and is admitted to practice in Illinois, Missouri and the Northern District of Illinois (U.S. District Court).
Mr. Nayyar is a Founding Attorney of Khan Nayyar & Associates in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois. He is passionate about employees' rights and works tirelessly to achieve the best results possible for all of his clients.
Omar Khan, Esq. (Of Counsel)
Concentration: Immigration Law
Attorney Omar F. Khan received his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University – Moritz College of Law and is admitted to practice in Illinois and in front of the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Mr. Khan is a Founding Attorney of Khan Nayyar & Associates in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois. His practice of law is focused on immigration law and criminal defense.
Amy Garechana (Paralegal)
Amy Garechana is a Paralegal with a certificate in Paralegal Studies from COD’s ABA-approved program. Ms. Garechana is the former President of the College of DuPage Paralegal Club and a member of Lambda Epsilon Chi. She holds a NSLT (National Society for Legal Technology) certificate in Legal Technology. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.
Kurtis Schreiber (Executive Assistant)
Kurt Schreiber studied Biblical theology and doctrine at Trinity International University. Mr. Schreiber has worked in both the legal and medical fields and is proficient in office management systems and procedures. Mr. Schreiber's attention to detail and discretion help him act as a liaison between Ms. Sarantakis and clients.