Misty has worked hard to become an attorney, which was her dream. She earned her two undergraduate degrees while being on active duty in the United States Air Force. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Wesleyan College with dual degrees. During her four years in the military, Misty was responsible for producing a weekly flying and aircraft maintenance schedule for a fleet of 24 F-15 fighter jets. Misty also provided support for Operation Noble Eagle in response to the 9/11 attacks.
At the core of Misty’s practice is her love of the law and her desire to help people. Her practice focuses on representing small business owners in business disputes, family law (i.e., divorce, child custody, and child support issues), estate planning and personal injury.
Misty’s passion of the law is exceeded only by her love for animals. She also currently volunteers with PAWS Chicago, the area’s largest no kill humane organization. An animal-lover since she was a child in rural Wisconsin, Misty assists fellow animal-lovers in providing for their pets after they are gone or can no longer care for them. There are several ways to provide for your pet, including wills and trusts for animals.
- North Carolina Wesleyan College
- B.A. (2005) | Criminal Justice, Psychology
- Honors: summa cum laude
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- Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
- J.D.
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- Bellas & Wachowski - Attorneys at Law
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- A defamation action under Rule 224 is not afforded First Amendment protections so long as the “necessity” requirement is met”
- Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs, vol 61, no. 3, October 2015
- Developments in piercing the corporate veil
- Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs, vol. 59, no. 12
- Say Goodbye to Boilerplate Objections & Responses to Discovery Requests
- Illinois State Bar Association Trial Briefs, May, 2017
- The concept of ‘inherent power’ does not divest a circuit court of its jurisdiction
- Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs, vol 60, no. 10, April 2015
- Illinois State Bar
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- PAWS Chicago
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- Illinois State Bar Association
- Task Force Member on Unauthorized Practice of Law
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- Florida
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- Illinois
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- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
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- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- 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
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Foreclosure Defense
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Workers' Compensation
- Car Accidents
- English