Valkenburgh, Christine M.

"OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CLIENTS is more than just words on a piece of paper. Our clients experience our commitment to them in every aspect of their relationship with our firm. From the initial conference to the conclusion of their case, our clients see, hear and feel that we care about them and their legal concerns, and that we are working with them to obtain a fair, just and equitable result."

MR. URBAN concentrates his practice primarily in the area of Family Law and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  Mr. Urban has been recognized by his peers as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in the area of Family Law in 2012 and 2013 and was selected for inclusion in 2012 and 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers.  Mr. Urban has been involved in all facets of Family Law practice since 1990, including divorce, contested custody matters, original and post decree support and maintenance proceedings, division of large and complex marital estates including medical professionals, legal professionals, executives, farm divorces, business owners and self employed individuals, division of retirement income plans and stock option plans, domestic violence matters, paternity, custody modification matters, contested grounds matters, pre and post nuptial agreements, modification of divorce judgments, civil unions, dissolution of civil unions, and appeals.  In addition to his Family Law Practice, Mr. Urban has over sixteen years of experience in the representation of employers in employment law related matters including discrimination claims, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, wage and hour claims, assisting employers in development of procedures and employment documents such as employee handbooks and related materials, and advising employer's human resource personnel on a regular basis on employment matters as a preventative measure.  Mr. Urban also is experienced and available to assist clients with a variety of litigation related matters including real estate, personal injury, contract disputes, probate/estate litigation, insurance and administrative proceedings.