It can and will get better when you have the right team

WE GUIDE OUR CLIENTS THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES EFFICIENTLY, WITH INTELLIGENCE, COMPASSION AND DEDICATION
It can and will get better when you have the right team

WE GUIDE OUR CLIENTS THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES EFFICIENTLY, WITH INTELLIGENCE, COMPASSION AND DEDICATION
It can and will get better when you have the right team

WE GUIDE OUR CLIENTS THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES EFFICIENTLY, WITH INTELLIGENCE, COMPASSION AND DEDICATION

Areas of Practice

Chicago Family Law & Employment Law Attorneys

The attorneys of Avery | Kill, LLC concentrate exclusively in the areas of family law and employment law. Nationally-recognized and based in Chicago's West Loop, Avery | Kill, LLC provides exceptional legal representation. A law firm of dedicated and skilled lawyers, we have established a reputation for aggressive advocacy on behalf of our clients, while helping our clients achieve their individual goals.

Avery | Kill, LLC has successfully litigated cases at all levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We are known and respected for our integrity, compassion, commitment and results.

Our attorneys include those selected as the Best Lawyers in America ®, Leading Lawyers ®, and Super Lawyers ®. We have also achieved the exclusive rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell ®. We have an unwavering commitment to providing our clients the very best legal expertise, in a caring and cost-effective environment.

Meet Our Team

Mary Katherine Avery

Partner and Founding Member

Mary Katherine Avery is a principal partner of Avery | Kill, LLC, where she concentrates her practice in family law. She has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer ® and Illinois Super Lawyer ® ...

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Annemarie E. Kill

Partner and Founding Member

Annemarie E. Kill is a principal partner with Avery | Kill, LLC, focusing her practice in the areas of family law, QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders), QILDROs (Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order), and employment law. She is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. She has tried many cases, ...

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Samantha R. Donne

Associate Attorney

Samantha R. Donne is an associate with Avery | Kill, LLC. Samantha has concentrated her practice primarily in family law and has represented clients in all aspects of domestic relations matters including custody disputes, property division, child support, and post-decree matters.

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Sydney Goggins

Attorney

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Reviews & Ratings

5.0/5.0

I have the highest regard for Ms. Kill as a seasoned experienced litigator. I refer clients to her and never once has a client expressed the slightest hint of concerns about her representation. She has achieved excellent results for her c...
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I have the highest regard for Ms. Kill as a seasoned experienced litigator. I refer clients to her and never once has a client expressed the slightest hint of concerns about her representation. She has achieved excellent results for her clients.
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5.0/5.0

Annmarie is a formidable opponent but always very collegial and fair minded. I have great respect for her.

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5.0/5.0

Ms. Avery is a true professional. I interviewed three attorneys to represent me during my divorce and chose Ms. Avery because of her honesty and sincerity (even though she cost a little more). She explained the entire process very clearly. ...
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Ms. Avery is a true professional. I interviewed three attorneys to represent me during my divorce and chose Ms. Avery because of her honesty and sincerity (even though she cost a little more). She explained the entire process very clearly. I would highly recommend her to any man who is going through a divorce. Even though my wife and I ended up reconciling, I know that I had the best possible representation had things proceeded. If I could give her and her firm 10 stars I would!
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5.0/5.0

Mary Katherine Avery is a truly extraordinary attorney who listens carefully to her clients concerns and goals and then implements an aggressive and vigorous strategy to attain those goals. Ms. Avery is an experienced trial attorney, having...
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Mary Katherine Avery is a truly extraordinary attorney who listens carefully to her clients concerns and goals and then implements an aggressive and vigorous strategy to attain those goals. Ms. Avery is an experienced trial attorney, having practiced for 20 years in the field of family law, where she is recognized and well known for her legal knowledge and skill. If you are in need of an attorney for a divorce or child custody case you will not find a better advocate than Mary Katherine Avery.
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5.0/5.0

Annemarie is an excellent plaintiffs' side employment lawyer. I have had several matters with her and found her to be collegial, fair-minded, but tough and appropriately aggressive in her litigation style.

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Recognition and Awards

Mary Katherine Avery - Named an Illinois Leading Lawyer"® and one of the Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers in Illinois by the Leading Lawyers Network®. and selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer®.
Annemarie E. Kill - Selected as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Illinois by Super Lawyers®, Top 100 Lawyers in Illinois by Super Lawyers®, Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers in Illinois by Leading Lawyers Network®, an Illinois Leading Lawyer® and one of the Best Lawyers in America®.
Samantha R. Donne - Named an Illinois Emerging Lawyer by Illinois Leading Lawyers®, and a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers®.

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Chicago, Illinois 60611

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Avery | Kill, LLC is located in Chicago, IL and serves clients in Cook County and Chicagoland.

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It can and will get better when you have the right team

It can and will get better when you have the right team

It can and will get better when you have the right team

Areas of Practice

Chicago Family Law & Employment Law Attorneys