Elaine Knowles Named One Of Law Bulletin Media’s 2022 “40 Under Forty” Illinois Attorneys To Watch

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP is pleased to announce that Elaine Knowles has been named as one of Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty” Illinois attorneys to watch for 2022. Honorees of this prestigious award are selected based on intelligence, passion, community involvement and a willingness to work hard and be successful in their areas of practice. This year, Elaine earned recognition out of more than 1,500 nominees throughout Illinois.   

A veteran practitioner with over a decade of experience, Elaine is lauded for her extraordinary ability to build strong relationships not only with her clients, but with opposing counsel as well. She prides herself on always maintaining the highest level of civility and professionalism.  

Lynn Weisberg of Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona who worked with Elaine on a particularly contentious case said, "Elaine is smart, prepared and well-versed in both the prosecution and defense of her case. Further, she builds bridges with opponents, rather than burns them, which is rare in the area of domestic relations.” Elaine deeply cares about her clients and skillfully counsels them so they fully understand the pros and cons of the case strategy implemented in order to achieve the client’s desired goals.  

Elaine focuses her practice on negotiating and litigating complex family law matters involving business valuations, high conflict custody issues and domestic violence. She believes that communication and honesty are crucial in developing case strategies for her clients in order to obtain the best possible outcomes. She works closely with her clients to help them evaluate their goals and provides realistic advice regarding how best to achieve those objectives.