The law firm of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP proudly announces the addition of Brian Schroeder as a new partner to its legal team. Schroeder is a skilled appellate lawyer who brings more than 20 years of experience in appellate law, having argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the Illinois Supreme Court, and all five Districts of the Illinois Appellate Court. 

Schroeder is highly respected by his peers, having been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in appellate law for the past seven consecutive years. He is recognized as a skilled advocate in the legal community, well known for his groundbreaking work in the field of reproductive rights. In Szafranski v. Dunston, Schroeder set the legal precedent in Illinois for how to resolve disputes about what happens to frozen embryos when a relationship dissolves. As medicine and technology continue to advance, there is a growing need for laws to meet these issues. This case represents a topic that has great ramifications in the area of family law. In order to pursue his passion for this field, Schroeder left the firm he founded to join Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, the largest law firm in the country focusing exclusively on family law.

“Schiller DuCanto & Fleck has an established reputation as leaders in the legal community and they continue to be at the forefront of precedent-setting matters that have shaped family law practices. This case represents a larger issue that deals with the most important thing of all – a human life. Joining this firm will allow me to help grow and develop this area of the law as technology continues to advance,” said Schroeder. “I am honored to become a member of this team and I look forward to continuing their record of legal excellence and innovation.”

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck’s mission of ensuring quality, knowledge and experience to clients is evident through numerous awards, including being named as one of the best law firms in 2011-2014 by U.S. News & World Report. It is also recognized as having outstanding lawyers in peer ratings and publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Law Dragon Top 500.

 “We are thrilled to have an attorney like Brian who goes above and beyond to advocate for his clients,” said Don Schiller. “Brian is a seasoned appellate attorney who brings great experience and ability, and we look forward to him joining us and our appellate family law practice achieving the best possible results for our clients. His knowledge and experience in appellate law makes him a great asset to our firm.”

As a respected leader in the Chicago legal community, Schroeder is active with many organizations including the Appellate Lawyers’ Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. He has authored several articles for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and has taught Continuing Legal Education courses on Appeal Issues for the Chicago Bar Association and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.

Schroeder received a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received his law degree, cum laude, from Northern Illinois University where he was a Notes and Comments Editor for the Law Review. 

About Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP 

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP is the largest law firm in the country focusing exclusively on family law. Internationally recognized in the field of family law, its 45 lawyers have more than 700 years of combined experience and have been named as outstanding attorneys in peer ratings and publications including The Best Lawyers in America, Illinois Super Lawyers, and the Leading Lawyers Network. With three offices in the Chicagoland area, the firm’s large size is unique among family law firms.  Using a team approach, the firm’s attorneys concentrate on particular practice areas within family and matrimonial law. Schiller DuCanto & Fleck’s talented lawyers have served the profession in many capacities including former Chief Judges of county Domestic Relations Divisions, former Justices of the Appellate Court and Judges of the Illinois Circuit Court. Its attorneys are on the faculties of several Chicago law schools and authors of numerous articles in state and national publications.

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck’s mission is to work with clients to solve problems and achieve the best possible result, providing a wide range of services tailored to its clients’ unique needs. As part of their commitment to the local community, the firm’s lawyers give a minimum of 40 hours a year to pro bono activities. In addition, DePaul University College of Law recognized Schiller DuCanto & Fleck by naming its family law center in honor of the firm. The Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center is the largest center in the nation at an accredited law school focused on teaching students family law. For more information about Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP visit www.sdflaw.com