Even at the start of her family law career in 1995 as a fierce litigator at a well-known matrimonial firm in Chicago, deep down Nanette knew she would be most effective at helping families if she led her own firm. Realizing that goal eight years later, she founded what today is GMR Family Law LLP - a highly respected boutique divorce practice in Chicago. Since then, Nanette has worked with individuals in highly complicated divorce situations, including those involving main wage-earners with complex compensation structures, overseas assets, special needs children, and mental health issues such as borderline personality disorder, narcissism, and bipolar disorder. Nanette has been appointed by the Cook County Court to act as a child’s representative and guardian ad litem in custody and visitation proceedings. As a result of this, Nanette’s experience includes hearing and understanding the perspective of children caught in the middle. Nanette guides her clients toward alternative dispute resolution settings such as collaborative divorce and mediation; however, Nanette understands not every client is able to take advantage of these processes. As a skilled and experienced litigator, Nanette can masterfully guide clients through traditional litigation if the alternatives do not prove fruitful. Lawyer Monthly caught up with Nanette to discuss the Benefits of Collaborative Law and Mediation in Chicago. 18 LAWYER MONTHLY APRIL 2024
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