Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP - Riverwoods, Illinois

Coogan F.

Josh helped me with a change in child support and a child starting college. Josh is an excellent attorney. He listens to you and what is important and needed by you. He knows the laws exceptionally well and gives advice and works hard to get you the best possible outcome for your situation. He responds to emails and vm in a timely manner. I always felt he was doing all he could to assist me and get the outcome that was best for my children and for me.

Lily F.

Joshua Schwartz to the rescue

Joshua Schwartz was a life raft in the storm with my ex husband. A court order in 2012 stated that he was to contribute to a disability trust as well as maintain a life insurance policy with the trust as beneficiary. He violated that court order. Joshua Schwartz to the rescue! He was always available, he replied to my concerns quickly and he calmed me down when I was panicking. My case may have been simple compared to others, but I always felt like I was a priority for him. He saved my sanity and gave my kids back the safety net their dad tried to take away

Brian W.

I was going through a very difficult divorce and I did not think the lawyer I was using was doing a good job for me. A friend of mine recommended Schwartz, Wolf & Bernstein. I worked with Joshua and sometimes with his father Marc. They were amazing. They knew how hard it was going to be for me financially and emotionally so they made sure I wasn't overwhelmed. They explained things to me and made sure I understood everything. They did a great job reaching a settlement with my wife's lawyers. Joshua and Marc's support meant the world to me. They treated me like a friend and I know their care was genuine. I trusted them and I truly wasn't ready to trust anyone. They helped me through the hardest time of my life and I recommend them highly to anyone going through the trauma of a divorce.

Ronald W.

I have known and worked with (and against) the lawyers in this firm for many decades. They are bright, diligent, and genuinely care about their clients. I first met attorney Dan Wolf many years ago as an opposing attorney on a civil litigation case. Dan aggressively represented his client, but was always professional. Dan is an exceptional lawyer, and also a quality person. I highly recommend Schwartz, Wolf & Bernstein.

Meg M.

I recently went through a very difficult divorce and Josh Schwartz was there to rely on every step of the way. He listened with compassion, offered advice when asked, steered my thinking into more productive territory when I was flustered and truly represented my best interests. Josh made every effort to understand my feelings and needs and then ensure that I was moving in the right direction with respect to my rights. I very much appreciated his prompt communication as well as his attention to detail. Directly after being hired, Josh ensured I submitted the correct paperwork to keep my case moving in the right direction. Without him I would have had to start the whole process over. I honestly can't recommend him enough. He acted with integrity, supported me, and ended up getting me a divorce that included literally everything I wanted and hoped for.

Sheila F.

Working with Josh Schwartz on my recent divorce has been a positve experience. Josh has always reached out to me to make sure that everything needed for the future would be in order. He is an outstanding attorney that knows the intricacy of the law making sure everything was taken care of. I highly recommend Josh to anyone going through this difficult period in their life.

Alena M.

I am the mother, legal co-guardian, and full time caregiver of my 32 year old son with physical and developmental disabilities. In 2008, at the age of 18, my son became a Ward of the State of Illinois at which time his father and I were awarded co-guardianship. During a contentious divorce in 2013, a parenting schedule was established. After remarrying in 2015, the co-guardian gradually and significantly decreased his allotted parenting time and voluntarily relocated to another state without informing the court. In light of these circumstances, I enlisted the services of Mr. Joshua Schwartz to seek removal of the co-guardian and to be granted sole guardianship of my son.

Mr. Schwartz accepted my case and worked on my behalf in a very professional manner. He was always direct and honest about the issues at hand throughout the process. Mr. Schwartz was clear and punctual in his communications, whether it was sending me copies of court filings or responding to my email messages. Regardless of whether sole guardianship would be granted by the court, one primary issue was that of a new parental visitation schedule. Mr. Schwartz continuously encouraged me to offer the proverbial olive branch to the co-guardian in order to reach a compromise which would likely be more acceptable and fair than depending on the court for a settlement. To that end, mediation was attempted, but a compromise settlement was elusive.

Ongoing attempts with opposing counsel to negotiate an updated visitation schedule while holding both co-guardians accountable for the benefit of our son proved unsuccessful. So the last best hope was to present our case before the probate judge at trial. Mr. Schwartz was exceedingly thorough and conscientious in his trial preparation. For the entire duration of this case, he acknowledged my positions and validated my concerns. It was important to me that I was heard and that my viewpoints were credible and defensible.

Given the fact that removal of the co-guardian was highly unlikely and the reality that opposing counsel's client was exceptionally difficult, Mr. Schwartz had his work cut out for him. Thankfully, he had the experience, perspective, and savvy to negotiate the best possible outcome for me without requiring a trial. As a client in a vulnerable situation, I depended on the viewpoint and guidance of Mr. Schwartz to achieve resolution. Considering the situation, I'm confident that no one else could have secured a better outcome for me than did Mr. Schwartz.

I highly recommend Mr. Joshua Schwartz for issues regarding family law, probate, and related matters. He is very competent, competitive, and compassionate. Should I require legal counsel in the future, I will definitely enlist the services of Mr. Joshua Schwartz of Schwartz Wolf and Bernstein LLP.

Thyra C.

Josh Schwartz was an incredible lawyer. Talked me through every process before court and expectations for each step of the divorce and child custody allocation. Trustworthy and reliable