About
Ventrelli Simon LLC, founded in 1995, is a dedicated family law firm serving Northfield, IL and surrounding areas. With a focus on both negotiation and litigation of complex divorce matters, the firm aids clients in resolving crucial family law matters. This includes assistance with uncontested, contested, and high-net-worth divorces, child custody, spousal support, and co-parenting agreements. The firm employs collaborative law, valuing its ability to craft mutually beneficial solutions. Partners Mario R. Ventrelli and Neal A. Simon bring over 20 years of combined family law experience to the table, ensuring expert guidance through each case.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Ventrelli Simon LLC
191 Waukegan Road.
Northfield, IL 60093
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Work Experience
Partner
Ventrelli Simon LLC
2014 - Present
Partner
Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck
1998 - 2014
Associate
Peskind Law Firm
1995 - 1998
Attorney
Ventrelli Simon LLC
2014 - Present
Attorney
The Law Offices of Neal Simon, P.C.
2013 - 2014
Attorney
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP
2003 - 2013
Education
DePaul University College of Law
1995
DePaul University
1991
DePaul University College of Law
2003
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2000
DePaul University College of Law
2018
DePaul University
2015
DePaul University College of Law
Law
2003
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2000
DePaul University College of Law
Law
1995
DePaul University
1991
Associations & Affiliations
American Bar Association, Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute
Faculty
Justinian Society
Member
Pi Sigma Alpha
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Lake County Bar Association
Co-Editor of The Docket (legal periodical)
Publications
American Journal of Family Law
How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Liars and Love Microexpressions
2012
ABA Family Advocate
Litigating the Agreement
2002
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Appeals Court Ruling Imperils Unallocated Support Payment
2000
Kane County Bar Journal
A Leveling-of-the-Playing Field Primer
1997
Kane County Bar Journal
Practice Tips
1997
American Journal of Family Law
How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Liars and Love Microexpressions
2012
Speaking Engagements
Arizona American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Conference
Sure Fire Techniques in Cross Examining the Financial Expert
2015
AICPA Skills Workshop
Expert Witness Skills Workshop
2015
ABA Annual Meeting
Is It Admissible? Social Media Evidence
2015
Indiana Bench and Bar Conference
Deception is Reality
2014
Chicago Bar Association CLE
Detecting Deception
2014
New Mexico Family Law Institute
Ex, Lies & Videotape
2013
Louisville Bar Association 16th Annual Family Law Seminar
Liar's Court
2013
Florida AICPA Valuation, Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Conference
A Brief Education on Prevarication
2013
North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section Seminar
Detecting the Liar
2012
AICPA/AAML National Conference on Divorce
The Truth About Lies
2012
Advanced Evidentiary Issues at Trial
The Role of Social Media
2012
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Conference
Liar's Court: Defeating Lies in Matrimonial Matters
2011
ABA Section of Family Fall Conference
Ex, Lies and Videotape
2010
American Bar Association Section of Family Law, 2009 Fall/Spring CLE Conference
Everything You Wanted to Know About Reasonable Compensation(But Were Afraid to Ask)
2009
AICPA Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference, Fall 2009
Machiavellian Negotiation and Mediation Tactics
2009
AICPA Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference
Family Law Hot Topics
2009
American Bar Association/American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Webinar
Assets or Income? Double Dipping in Divorce
2008
DuPage County Bar Association Family Law & Practice Committee MCLE
Ante Nuptial Agreements
2007
Nevada Bar Association Annual Meeting
Uncovering Hidden Income
2004
Lake County Bar Association Family Law Conference
Personal Property Issues In Divorce
2004
Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Conference
A Brief Education on Prevarication
2013
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Kentucky chapter)
Liar's Court
2013
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, AICPA Divorce Seminar Committee
The Truth About Lies
2012
North Carolina Bar Association
Detecting the Liar
2012
23rd AAML Ohio Chapter; Harold R. Kemp Annual Family Law Symposium
How to Determine if a Witness is Lying
2011
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Liar's Court: Defeating Lies in Matrimonial Matters From Negotiation to the Courtroom
2011
Chicago Bar Association
Detecting Deception
2011
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Ex, Lies, and Videotape: Defeating Machiavellian Tactics and Lies in Negotiation
2010
Services offered
Divorce Lawyer
Family Law Attorney