Masah S SamForay
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Masah S SamForay
Biography
Masah S. SamForay, has earned national recognition as a force for her clients. Beyond being recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer, Masah SamForay knows the concerns of clients, intimately. She is a divorcee and working mother who understands what it means to fight for her family during a difficult divorce.
Atty. SamForay is a Co-Founder and Past-President of the Black Bar Association of Will County. She is a member of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. and served on the 2017-2018 Board and as the Co-Chair of the Small and Solo Firm Committee from 2013-2016. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association- where she holds appointments to the Family Law Section Counsel, Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Law Committee. She is also active in the Cook County Bar Association, where she was the 2016 and 2017 Chair of the Family Law Committee.
Atty. Masah S. SamForay founded The Foray Firm to preserve the dignity of families in transition. She received both her Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University-Bloomington. She is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Illinois. Outside of the legal community, Atty. SamForay is very active in her community and holds multiple appointments for organizations with a focus on women, children, and underserved populations. Most recently Atty. SamForay was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Governor’s State University. Atty. SamForay is of Sierra Leonean descent, so she enjoys international culture and travels.
Appointed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner - to the Board of Trustees of Governor’s State University 2017
"10 Best Female Attorneys" - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2016, 2017 and 2018
"Top 100 Lawyers" - -The National Black Lawyers 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018"Woman of Empowerment" - -The Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County 2016
"Attorney Spotlight" - Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism 2016Practice Areas
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
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Founder The Foray Firm
Year: 2017 - Current
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Co-Founder Lakeside Law Group, LLP
Year: 2011 - 2016
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Attorney Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.
Year: 2010 - 2011
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Assistant State's Attorney Will County State's Attorney's Office
Year: 2006 - 2010
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Professional Associations
Cook County Bar Association Chair of the Family Law Committee 2016 -2018 (Current)
Governors State University Board of Trustees 2017 - Appointed By Governor Bruce Rauner (Current)
National Bar Association Member, Family Law Section Council (Current)
Black Bar Association of Will County Co-Founder and Past-President (Current)
State Bar of Illinois  # 6288570 2018 Vice Chair of Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law Committee, Member of the Family Law Section Council 2015-present (Current)
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc 2017-2018 Board of Directors member and Small and Solo Firm Committee Co-Chair 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (Current)
Publications
The Foray Firm Announces Launch of Scholarship Program for Black Law Students MarketWatch (September 21, 2022)
The Foray Firm Announces Launch of Scholarship Program for Black Law Students PRWeb (September 21, 2022)
Foray Firm Announces Scholarship Program for Black Law Students Latest Finance (September 21, 2022)
Awards
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Attorney Spotlight 2016
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
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Top 100 Lawyers 2015-2018
The National Black Lawyers
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Woman of Empowerment 2016
The Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
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10 Best Female Attorneys 2016-2018
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Education
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Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington B.A. (2002) | Psychology
Year: 1999 - 2002
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Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington J.D. (2005) | LAW
Year: 2002 - 2005
Speaking Engagements
Property Division, Panelist, Illinois State Bar Association, May 18, 2017, Illinois State Bar Association
Property Division, Panelist, Illinois State Bar Association, May 18, 2017, Illinois State Bar Association
Websites
https://theforayfirm.com/
The Foray Firm - Preserving the Dignity of Families in Transition
Orland Park, IL Office
https://theforayfirm.com/
15255 S 94th Ave 5th fl, Orland Park, IL 60462
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Foray Firm Houston, PLLC
https://www.foraylawhouston.com/
16225 Park Ten Pl, Houston, TX 77084
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed