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Maureen Sullivan Taylor built her career on a desire to help others. Acting on a steadfast commitment to her beliefs, she founded her own law firm, Sullivan Taylor & Gumina P.C. (STG), which provides a full range of family law services for the residents of Chicago and its suburbs, and assists clients in their life transitions.

Family law matters, such as divorce and child custody, often have effects that last years beyond the courtroom. STG ensures that every client gets the support he or she may need, even after the case is closed.  Clients are encouraged to think about their lives after divorce, and those interested in alternative dispute resolution opportunities are introduced to options such as mediation or collaborative law.

"It's so rewarding when I can help," Sullivan Taylor says. "I can provide guidance to help our clients through the difficult times in their lives---divorce, children and custody issues, finances, and property allocation."

The services of family attorneys are often needed during clients’ darkest days. These cases are emotionally charged, and the stakes are high. Because these outcomes affect lives, the STG legal team has the experience and diversity, both personal and professional, to serve clients in a truly compassionate and caring manner while guiding them through the complexity of the legal system.

"I introduce my clients to a team of professionals who can help them," Sullivan Taylor says, adding that this sometimes extends beyond their in-house team. When the situation warrants it, STG partners with a variety of specialists ranging from psychologists to forensic accountants to financial advisors. The goal is to guide the client through the proceedings as painlessly as possible.

Since passing the Bar in 1982, Sullivan Taylor has kept her sights on the humanitarian side of the law while actively volunteering for family and educational support organizations. She has earned numerous honors and awards for her contribution to family law, and is frequently praised for her charitable assistance to victims of domestic violence.

Sullivan Taylor says that although her firm has been diligent in creating a client-friendly atmosphere, it still bothers her when others in the field don't share the same sense of compassion. "I've noticed a disregard for clients by their attorneys," she says. "There are some attorneys who are not civil, and place their goals for the case above their own client's wishes."

But within the legal system, Sullivan Taylor knows that building strong relationships matter. Having a strong team helps STG stay true to its founder's ideals by helping clients move beyond personal challenges that require legal counsel. This is a commitment that does more than win court cases—it changes lives and heals broken relationships.

www.stglawfirm.com

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