AVERY & KILL, LLC

03/05/2026

Always proud to support the Illinois Bar Foundation!

11/20/2024

Partner Annemarie Kill is proud to serve on the Board of the Illinois Bar Illinois Bar Foundation and Vice Chair of the IBF Champions Program. Please join us to support the IBF, and honor these esteemed members of our Illinois legal community at our annual Champions Breakfast.

Don't miss the 2024 Champions Breakfast, in conjunction with the Illinois State Bar Association & Illinois Judges Association Joint Midyear Meeting on Friday, December 13 in Chicago! We look forward to honoring two exemplary attorneys and longtime members of the ISBA & IBF family: Elizabeth Kaveny (Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers) and John Locallo (Amari & Locallo). Tickets, sponsorships and more info: https://ow.ly/FpRI50U1ELh

11/20/2024

We are looking forward to the Illinois State Bar Association Midyear Meeting in December! If attorneys have not yet registered, Friday is the last day for discounted early registration!

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Joint Midyear Meeting! Join the Illinois State Bar Association & the Illinois Judges Association in downtown Chicago from December 12-13.

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Lodging reservation deadline at JW Marriott: November 14

Info: isba.org/jointmeeting

09/26/2024

Proud to support the great work of the Irving Park Community Food Pantry!

We want to give a shout out to our sponsors for our 40th Anniversary Celebration on 10/6 at the Irish American Heritage Center: Eris Brewery and Cider House, J.T.’s Genuine Sandwich Shop, Wintrust Mayfair, Culver's, Smoque BBQ, AVERY & KILL, LLC, Old Irving Brewing Co., the EWW Crew, Stephanie Cutter Group: Chicago Real Estate, City Auto Group, McDonald's, Erwin Law, Senator Robert Martwick, Pulaski Elston Business Association, Katherine Anne Confections, Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada, Representative Mike Kelly, State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, Old Irving Park Association (OIPA), and our host, the Irish American Heritage Center.

These organizations and businesses have made it possible for us to thank our volunteers, sponsors, donors, elected officials and partners with what we're sure will be an amazing afternoon! Tix and info: https://bit.ly/IPFPAnniversary

02/02/2023

For another year, all of our attorneys have been named to the 2023 Superlawyers or Rising Stars list! While we continue to be proud of our exceptional work in the courtroom, we are most grateful when we can give back to our profession and community. Thanks to so many amazing organizations including Pro Bono Network, Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Bar Foundation.

10/13/2022

"The most significant predictor of how teens will do after a divorce depends on how well their parents get along. Researchers have found that conflict between divorced parents increases the risk of mental health problems in kids."

Thanks to Amy Morin, LCSW, for tips to help teens navigate the complexities of divorce.

Divorce can be difficult for any child, but teenagers are more likely to engage in risky behavior. Learn how you can help teens coping with divorce.

09/30/2022

A case study as to why judges should not quickly defer to court-appointed experts— whether they be custody evaluators, guardian-ad-litems, or parenting coordinators.

“Evaluators’ findings in custody cases are consequential: The Leadership Council on Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence estimates that each year 58,000 children are placed in the custody of an abuser. Since 2008, 864 children have been killed in cases where a divorcing or separating caretaker has been accused of the crime, according to the Center for Judicial Excellence, which tracks news reports of child deaths; in 117 of those cases, a family court was involved prior to the death but failed to prevent it.”

In Colorado family courts, parents can request an expert evaluation of their case, which sometimes includes allegations of abuse. Mark Kilmer is routinely appointed to evaluate families despite his own history of domestic violence.

09/19/2022

"Many middle-aged and older adults are divorcing after decades of emotional needs being unmet and imagining a future either alone or with someone new . . . While it may be too late for some marriages, it is certainly not too late to reshape a culture that honors trust, commitment, and consistent emotional connection. . . Here's one initial step every romantic relationship can take to begin a weekly ritual of emotional connection. Spend one hour this Saturday or Sunday and schedule a 'State of the Union' conversation with your spouse."

Thanks, Greg Matos: https://lnkd.in/gHW6egdj

09/08/2022

Especially as a women-owned law firm, we are so incredibly honored to announce partner Annemarie Kill's selection for the 2023 “Best Lawyers in America” list appearing in U.S. News and World Report. This is her tenth year on the list in the field of Family Law.

For 40 years, Best Lawyers awards are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys of tens of thousands of leading lawyers who confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Best Lawyers recognizes only the top 5.3% of lawyers in the nation across 150 practice areas. This exclusive list is highly regarded by both clients and legal professionals.

https://lnkd.in/g6uafV8S

08/07/2022

It is important to find your purpose in life, especially after the end of a relationship. “A sense of purpose in life refers to the feeling that one’s life is valuable and has a direction and goal.”

Having a sense of purpose in life is associated with reduced loneliness.