Young, Shelley Alyssa

David B. Yavitz is the senior partner in the Chicago matrimonial law firm of Yavitz & Levey, LLP. He received his Juris Doctorate degree with honors from the University of Illinois Law School in 1969 and was elected to the Honorary Order of the Coif. Mr. Yavitz has been selected by a distinguished panel of attorneys as one of the Leading Lawyers in Illinois for Family Law, a group comprised of the top 5% of Illinois family law attorneys. He has also been selected to Illinois Super Lawyers for Family Law. As Chairman of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section he represented the organized bar in its lobbying which was instrumental in the successful passage of the Illinois Spousal Health Insurance Rights Act of 1985, the forerunner of the Federal Cobra law which allows the continuation of health insurance benefits to a divorced spouse of a covered employee. He has served as Editor of the Family Law Section's newsletter in addition to being elected to two terms as a delegate to the ISBA Assembly.

Mr. Yavitz is past Chairman of the Matrimonial Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. Mr. Yavitz is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association and has served on numerous bar committees. Speaker ABA Techshow 1998 and 2005. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a frequent lecturer and author of articles concerning Family Law. Mr. Yavitz is the author of two chapters in the ISBA Family Law Handbook, "Distinctions Between Marital and Nonmarital Property" and "Marital Property Valuation". In the computer field he is a member of the Apple Consultants Network, Apple Computer's organization of recognized consultants, developers, systems integrators and other experts in computer solutions.

In addition to his family law practice he runs David B. Yavitz Consulting, a computer consulting business dedicated to assisting attorneys in the use of computers in the practice of law. Mr. Yavitz is twice Past Chairman of the Continuing Committee on Legal Technology of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Committee for Uniform Standards For Electronic Court Filing. For over 25 years he has constantly maintained the coveted “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell. An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

Endorsements:

Mark Goldstein, President/Clinical Psychologist at Mark L. Goldstein, Ph.D. & Associates.
Top qualities: Expert, On Time, High Integrity
As a forensic psychologist, I have been involved in a number of custody cases with David. He has always been well prepared, thoughtful, and works extremely hard for his clients. He also attempts to settle cases and cares about the children. He has made referrals to me for counseling for the children as well.

Todd Flaming (former client, attorney)
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
“David is a top-notch attorney who is mindful of details but with his eye on the big picture. He knows the law and the judges and makes good recommendations. I have recommended him to friends and colleagues.”

Linda Forman CPA, President, Linda Forman CPA P.C.
“David Yavitz is an excellent attorney who understands the financial issues of settlements on a level rarely seen in divorce attorneys. He is also excellent at devising settlement solutions that are innovative and that can close difficult cases. He does not back down from hard issues and seeks just solutions. I highly recommend him.”

Robert Rolek (former client, business executive)
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
“David represented me on a very complicated case which spanned a great many years. Throughout our many office meetings, correspondences, and court appearances I was continually impressed with David’s ability to recall an exceptional amount of case detail, provide outstanding insight and recommendations, and to confidently guide the numerous aspects of the case to the appropriate conclusions.”