Karen V. Paige

PARTNER

Phone: (847) 317-9500

Fax: (847) 317-0286

Email: Kpaige@kgwlaw.com

Born: Michigan

Education: University of Michigan, A.B., 1989, DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1994

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Matrimonial Law, Litigation, Settlement Negotiations, Custody and Visitation, Maintenance or Alimony, Child Support, Property Division, Business Valuation, Retirement Plans and Benefits, Discovery and Financial Analysis, Post-Decree Proceedings, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, MEdiatoin, Collaborative Law.

Membership: ISBA, Lake County Bar Association, Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County

Admissions: California, 1995; Illinois, 2007

Miscellaneous Information: Named a Southern California “Super Lawyers Rising Star” in 2005 and 2006 by Los Angeles Magazine. Nominated to and served on the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section from 1998 through 2005, including overseeing the yearly Family Law Walk-Thru Program educational program for new lawyers in conjunction with the Supervising Judge of the Family Law Division for five consecutive years and serving on the legislative sub-committee, which reviewed and provided input regarding pending family-law legislation in California.

BIOGRAPHY

Legal Experience

Practiced in Los Angeles, California for 12 years before returning to Illinois. Litigated and mediated cases involving child custody (including move-away cases), and complex financial matters including spousal support, child support and business valuation in the entertainment industry, automobile dealerships, private equity, and medicine, among other areas.

Admissions Information

Ms. Paige is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and California.

Law Memberships

Ms. Paige is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County.

Educational Background

Ms. Paige received a dual major in English and Political Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI and her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law.

Community Involvement

The Art Center, Highland Park, Illinois, Glencoe Family Service, Glencoe, Illinois

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