Benton Page

About Benton

From the simplest cases to the most complex, Benton H. Page is celebrated for his empathy, pragmatism, and ability to ensure his clients attain their desired results and successfully transition to the next chapter of their lives. Understanding that divorce is typically the most impactful experience his clients will ever undergo, Mr. Page listens and keeps the calm while finding the best and most practical solutions for his clients. Mr. Page has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation. Where alternative dispute resolution is the appropriate path, he ably guides his clients through those alternative processes and negotiates the best possible outcome for his clients. In the rare cases where settlement is not possible, Mr. Page has the litigation experience, skills and training stemming from his extensive trial practice to secure the outcomes his clients want in the courtroom. He has worked with the greater Chicago area’s most premier matrimonial attorneys and knows how to navigate each opposing attorney and the courts. Mr. Page has also represented clients in numerous appeals and argued before the Supreme Court of Illinois. Mr. Page is well experienced in drafting both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, enforcing those agreements and, where the situation requires it, challenging those agreements. While he works with clients from all backgrounds, Mr. Page represents some of the most prominent families in the Midwest. He has the financial depth and acumen needed to appropriately navigate the most intricate family investment, trust, and financial structures. Coming from a family of divorce composed of eight children and step-children, Mr. Page saw firsthand how important it is to structure separated families in a way that protects those important familial connections with as little conflict as possible, while preserving the family’s financial security. Mr. Page is married with two children and lives in Chicago. In 2021, Mr. Page earned a distinguished credentialing as a Certified Financial Litigator. This prestigious CFL designation means Mr. Page went through additional rigorous education and testing in handling financial issues related to divorce and family law including: forensic accounting, business valuation, financial statement analysis, tax return analysis, compensation issues, and cash flow for purposes of support.

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Education

• The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 2008
• George Washington University, B.A., graduated 2005

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