Don is a passionate and enthusiastic problem solver who loves the intellectual challenges of family law from the initial consultation to the final agreement or judicial ruling. As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, Don handles every type of case from the simple agreement to the most intricate and delicate situations with precision, persistence and care. Don takes pride in his ability to communicate with clients. Don gives clients one-on-one attention every step of the way. He thoroughly explains the legal process from the first action to the last. Don always makes it his goal to specifically tailor an individualized strategy for his clients in order to attain a favorable outcome. This includes considering the calculation of cost-benefit analysis in every case, carefully taking into account his clients' wishes and finances simultaneously. Don has valuable experience working with clients in every financial situation, including the protection of multi-million dollar estates. The ultimate intellectual challenge in family law is in the courtroom, which Don lives for and where he thrives. The three keys to courtroom success are preparation, preparation, and preparation. In every case, Don analyzes the facts and applies the law thoroughly in preparation for presentment to the Court before he ever steps foot from his office. At the Courthouse, his constant presence and honest, hard-working approach has earned him a reputation, amongst his peers and the judiciary, for credibility that serves his clients well. As a result of Don’s devotion to divorce and family law, he has completed the advanced training to represent children and is Court-approved in DuPage County to serve as a Guardian ad Litem, child's representative or attorney for the child as the Court may consider appropriate. In addition, Don is also Court-approved in DuPage County to serve a Mediator to resolve custody and visitation matters.
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- J.D. (2005)
- DePaul University
- B.A. (2000)
- Attorney / Owner
- Pesce Law Group
- - Current
- Mediator
- DuPage County
- Guardian Ad Litem
- DuPage County & Kane County
- Arbitrator
- DuPage County & Cook County
- Collaborative Law
- Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
- Emerging Lawyers
- Leading Lawyers Network
- Rising Stars
- Superlawyers
- Rising Stars
- Superlawyers
- Superb - Top Family Attorney
- Avvo
- Avvo Rating 10
- Illinois State Bar Association  # 6287081
- Member
- Current
- Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
- Member
- Current
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Member
- Current
- Florida
- Illinois
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- English: Spoken, Written
- Italian: Spoken
- Spanish: Spoken, Written