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Frances H. Krasnow
T: 312 726-0440, ext. 233
F: 312 726-1448
fkrasnow@fischelkahn.com |
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Chicago Bar Association |
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Illinois Bar Association |
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American Bar Association |
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State of Illinois, 1978 |
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
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Federal Trial Bar |
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Ms. Krasnow is a principal of the firm.
Ms. Krasnow has been practicing law for more than 30 years. With extensive experience in general civil litigation, Fran specializes in all aspects of complex family law, including marital dissolutions, asset identification and allocation, custody issues, child support and maintenance issues, prenuptial agreements, and post-decree matters. Ms. Krasnow is a talented negotiator and trial attorney who brings her resourceful, supportive perspective to assist clients during this important time.
Ms. Krasnow also is very involved in the Chicago community, serving on a number of boards. She’s currently on the Board of Directors of the Anti-Defamation League; the Illinois Appleseed Foundation; the Hillels of Illinois; and she is also a director of the Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company. Ms. Krasnow is a former Commissioner of the City of Highland Park, and a former director of the Standard Club of Chicago.
Professional Honors:
Ms. Krasnow has consistently been recognized by her peers to be a leader in her field, having received many honors, including:
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Best Lawyers in America
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Top 50 Women Consumer Lawyers in Illinois |
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Illinois Super Lawyers |
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Leading Lawyers' Network |
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AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell |
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| Education: |
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Northwestern University School of Law, 1978, J.D. American Academy of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy and the Lowden Wigmore Prize.
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University of Michigan, A.B. with High Distinction, 1973; Phi Beta Kappa, and James B. Angell Scholar. |
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| Primary Practice Areas: |
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Family Law
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