DiMonte & Lizak, LLC announced today that Julia Jensen Smolka has been elected to partner. As a Commercial and Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney, she defends preference actions, prepares consumer bankruptcy petitions, under Chapters 7 and 13, and business petitions under Chapters 11 and 7. Julia advocates Creditors Rights in Bankruptcies, as well as, prosecuting and defending breach of contract suits. She has extensive litigation and collection experience and considerable experience in perfecting, prosecuting and defending mechanic liens and construction litigation claims.

"Julia is an accomplished lawyer, capable of vigorously representing her clients without losing sight of their overall business objectives. We are delighted to welcome her to the partnership and look forward to her future," said David T. Arena, Member at DiMonte & Lizak, LLC.

Julia received her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and her B.A. from The University of Illinois at Chicago. Julia is also an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Harwood-Heights Norridge Chamber of Commerce, the Senior Assistance Center and is active in the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

About DiMonte & Lizak, LLC
Clients want attorneys who know the law, answer their phone calls, listen to their needs and objectives, give practical advice, provide and execute creative solutions, and do so consistently and at a fair cost. We understand this and strive to meet these standards whether you are a first-time or longstanding client and whether you are a business or an individual.

As a mid-sized firm with attorneys skilled in multiple practice areas, we offer "small firm" personal attention and relationships and "big firm" expertise. Your matter will be handled promptly and competently. You will be apprised of fees and cost arrangements at the outset and will be able to reach your attorney when you need to. Legal matters often raise issues across a range of legal practice areas. Because we are a multi-practice firm and because we take a collaborative approach to the practice of law, we can meet your needs in multiple areas of law. For more information about Julia and DiMonte & Lizak, LLC., please visit www.dimontelaw.com.