Barbara Morton
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Biography
Barbara Morton graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication in 1992. Ms. Morton followed her BA with an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1996. Ms. Morton received her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1998. She has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since May 1999. Her practice emphasis is in Family law issues, Real Estate, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Traffic and Personal Injury. She has represented clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Ms. Morton has over 20 years of experience as a litigator trying over 30 jury trials, along with over a hundred arbitration hearings, bench trials, and contested motions.
Before starting her firm, Ms. Morton was an Associate with firms that practiced Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Real Estate, Wills/Trusts, and General Practice.
She is admitted and qualified to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - To learn more about how our firm can assist you, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. From our offices in Plainfield and Joliet, we represent clients throughout Will County, Grundy County, Kendall County, and beyond.
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Professional Experience
Partner Law Office of Tedone & Barbara Morton, P.C.
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar Member (1999 - Current)
Will County Bar Association Member (1999 - Current)
Publications
The Herald-NewsJoliet Family Law Attorney Makes AIOFLA '10 Best' List The Herald-News (2019)
Awards
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10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, 2015-2019
American Institiute of Family Law Attorneys 2019.0
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Top 10 Attorneys
American Jurist Institute 2018.0
Education
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University of Colorado B.A. (1992) | Communication
Year: 1992
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan J.D. (1998) | Law
Year: 1998
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Regis University MBA (1996) | Finance and Accounting
Year: 1996
Websites
https://www.tedonemortonlaw.com/
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C.
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C.
58 N. Chicago Street, Suite 606, Joliet, IL 60432
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C.
15300 S. Route 59, Suite 104, Plainfield, IL 60544
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed