Reviews

Great attorneys!

Jessica Defino was the opposing counsel for part of my divorce case. All she had to do was to get a "minor travel consent form" notarized , which she failed to do. This caused my attorney to have to attend another billable court appearance which cost me an additional $285. I would expect someone with a law degree who charges $400 an hour to be able to understand that a simple form needs to be notarized.

Jessica Defino was extremely efficient and professional! She made sure she had every detail understood and she provided outstanding communication throughout my case. 10/10 would recommend!

Daniel, Karen and Melissa are wonderful! The time they took, the professionalism and timely communication made this whole experience with no stress to me. I had been turned down by several lawyers but Dan called me and took his time answering my questions and making sure I understood everything. Living in Florida and having to find someone in DuPage County, this law firm is the one you should go to and trust. Thank You SO much.

I had the pleasure of meeting William today at Dupage. We discussed a few matters and I was impressed with his demeanor and attention to his practice. I was also pressed with his knowledge of criminal cases and probate matters. He is thoughtful and I would not hesitate to have him as my attorney. Thanks again!

I met with 8 or so firms before meeting with Kollias & Giese. I went with this firm because out of all the firms I met with, Dan was a straight shooter from the beginning of my case. Kept me informed the entire time every step of the way, and even calmed me down before taking the witness stand (which I was very nervous to do). I could not have hoped for a better outcome, I got everything I fought for (mostly child support reduction but there were other matters involved as well). Was pretty sure that some of the stuff I was going for was a long shot but Dan made it all happen. The case lasted 8 months and Dan was there for me throughout. Way more than I could have ever hoped for in an attorney. Worth every penny.

I would like to say that Lisa and her team have been wonderful to work with. The professionalism and attention to detail as well as timely communication all made an incredibly stressful and tough time in my life easier to handle. I always felt she was there in my corner and achieved results to my satisfaction. There were also numerous times other professionals commented on how good a lawyer she was which I agreed with. I would not hesitate to hire her or recommend her to a friend based on her performance and personality in my divorce proceedings.

Daniel Kollias has been my lawyer since my divorce in 2008 and my friend (full disclosure here) since junior high. Dan has been nothing but professional in all of my legal proceedings and a wealth of information. One of the main things I really appreciate about Dan is that he is a straight shooter and does not sugarcoat anything which for me is important. I do not want a "yes" man. Dan is the first to tell you that you are the client and he will act on your behalf to your wishes but he is also proficient at giving you your options and explaining what the consequences or benefits may be to a particular course of action. I appreciate that in him because I would rather know all the scenarios than be surprised or uninformed. He is intelligent and intuitive and fully explains his intentions in regards to why he is filing a particular motion or pursuing a particular avenue on your behalf. Dan has also been there with me through any subsequent proceedings such as having to return to court to obtain funds owed by my ex husband outside of child support and any child modification issues that arose. Dan is excellent at communication and quick to respond to any questions. Dan has even provided valuable assistance to my husband as well with questions he has had regarding child modification issues for his own children after my husband's original lawyer retired. Dan's staff is also very professional and reliable which helps communication and documentation go very smoothly. Determining which lawyer is best for you to represent you in a divorce is a stressful and important decision especially when you are in the emotional tidal wave of dissolving a marriage and possibly a family. My friendship with Dan notwithstanding, I am a very direct and practical person who does not pull any punches with my endorsements. I highly recommend that you consider Dan for your representation; at the very minimum, meet with him and see for yourself how Dan can assist you in navigating such a sad and frustrating life event as a divorce. And to you reading who may be struggling, I wish you good luck.

Dan has an incredible ability to put you right at ease from the minute you speak to him. That is something that helped me a lot while I was going through a very contentious divorce. I went to two law firms before I met with Dan and In just 15 mins of speaking with him , I had made up my mind and knew I wanted him to represent me . Dan and his law firm have a wonderful reputation in the community and are highly respected . Dan keeps you grounded and is also very realistic in terms of demands and that’s what I liked best. I have referred several of my friends and will continue to do so. You want him on your side , he will fight for you and is very well respected amongst his peers and in the courtroom.

Daniel was able to help me expand my company with contracts. He was so nice and took time to really understand what I needed. He thought of things I had no idea I even needed to think about. He took time to explain things to me I was unsure. He wrote everything for me in a perfect time frame. I would highly recommend Daniel with any small business needs!!!

I was referred to Dan Kollias for my divorce case by other family members who had used his services in the past. Dan worked very hard on what turned out to be a complicated case and was professional and helpful throughout. He kept me informed of status and changes and met with me whenever a face-to-face meeting was requested or needed. I highly recommend Dan to others who need professional legal assistance.