Eric Schulman
Senior Partner
"I advocate honestly and aggressively for my clients to protect their estate and standard of living at a critical time in their lives."
Meet Eric
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Divorce becomes a critical stage in the lives of individuals going through it for many reasons; a predominant concern is the threat to their quality of life. With balanced, yet aggressive advocacy, Eric Schulman helps protect the lifestyle of clients and their children, especially if a spouse lacks experience in managing family finances. Eric is diligent about examining income, spending and assets to make sure that all resources are known for the benefit of his clients.
Since every divorce, like every person, is different, Eric provides clients with individualized attention from start to finish of their case. A careful listener, he helps clients identify goals, then keeps their needs at the forefront as he works towards a favorable result. Known for hard work and exceptional effort, Eric also strives to manage cases with efficiency and consideration to cost. Above all, honesty and integrity characterize his counsel.
Elected a partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP in 2004, Eric lectures in the areas of family law and has taught classes on Illinois divorce law for the College of Lake County and has served as a guest lecturer for Loyola University School of Law. He is a former Family Law Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and previously served as a member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee for the Chicago Bar Association.
Since 2006 Eric has been named a "Leading Lawyer" in the practice of Illinois family law by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, and in 2007 was chosen as one of the "40 Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois to Watch.” He was previously named a "Rising Star" Illinois attorney, and in 2012, an Illinois Super Lawyer. He also has been named as one of the Nation's Leading Matrimonial Lawyers in Best Lawyers in America by Neifeh and Smith. Eric is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
- Illinois (1997)
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998)
Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association (Judicial Evaluation Committee) (2000-2002)
- Lake County Bar Association (Family Law Division)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
- Chicago Bar Association (Family Law Co-Chairman, Young Lawyers Section) (1999-2000)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Family Law Section)
Leadership Roles
- Part-Time Faculty Member, "Everything You Wanted to Know About Divorce But Were Afraid to Ask", College of Lake County
- Editorial Board, The Matrimonial Strategist, Law Journal Newsletters
Eric Schulman
Senior Partner
"I advocate honestly and aggressively for my clients to protect their estate and standard of living at a critical time in their lives."
Biography
Divorce becomes a critical stage in the lives of individuals going through it for many reasons; a predominant concern is the threat to their quality of life. With balanced, yet aggressive advocacy, Eric Schulman helps protect the lifestyle of clients and their children, especially if a spouse lacks experience in managing family finances. Eric is
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Client Reviews
- "I am finally done!!! Eric Schulman took me to the finish line! I was impressed by his legal knowledge, strategy and respect for his clients throughout my case. He always came prepared. Every decision we fought for, we won. The whole process felt manageable because Eric took the time to explain the complex processes and work required to get divorced. I would recommend Eric Schulman to anyone getting divorced and looking for a great attorney."
- "I can't imagine what the outcome would have been had I stayed with my initial attorney. I just had no hope. When I met Eric I met a very smart caring man who I hoped would do everything he could to represent me in a very difficult divorce. I was never disappointed. Throughout the ordeal I knew Eric and his team were behind me, answered all my questions promptly and never backed down to what was right. There is no one I would rather have in charge. You will never regret hiring Eric and his team."
- "After a failed collaborative process Eric Schulman was recommended to handle the litigation divorce. Divorce is not easy and I explained to Eric and his team the complexities of my case. When emotions ran high he was able to calm the situation and explain options available. The team saw this difficult case through to the end."
- "I highly recommend Eric Schulman and his legal team. He was recommended to me several times during my search for a top divorce attorney. While I did interview several attorneys, I chose Eric because of his excellent reputation and the conversations we had. During my divorce process he was very patient, informative and knowledgeable, and his expertise as a skilled and experienced divorce attorney was apparent. He continually made me feel taken care of legally and always put my mind at ease regarding my concerns and what to expect. He's not only a great attorney but a super nice person to work with."
- "I recently finalized a long and painful divorce. Early in the separation process I was utilizing an attorney I had worked with on other smaller legal matters. After only a few months I realized I needed the support of a larger, more expert firm. I had received Eric Schulman's name through a mutual business colleague and reached out. Even in the initial contact I felt an immediate level of comfort and professionalism. I was quick to find out the Eric (and his team including Jacqueline Breisch and Lisa Little) were the right match for my situation. They were very organized and incredibly responsive. They were attentive, transparent with their thoughts on the case and creative in how we built our strategy. I felt like I had a partner throughout the process. I would highly recommend Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck and especially Eric and Jacqueline. Divorces are always difficult, particularly during a pandemic so you need a trusted attorney that provides excellent service."
- "As an attorney going through the divorce process, I did my research when it came to choosing my legal representation. I interviewed both large and small firms, ultimately hiring Eric L. Schulman and Jacqueline Stephens Breisch. It was the best decision I could have made. My divorce was contentious, but I had the utmost trust and confidence in Eric and Jacqueline. They always listened to what I hoped to achieve and did everything possible to make it happen. I quickly came to realize that Eric and Jacqueline were not only respected by other attorneys and experts in the field, but judges as well. Eric and Jacqueline advocated aggressively for me and avoided unnecessary expenses, such as discovery, when they could. I admire them both for being so exceptional at their jobs. Choosing the right counsel is critical when you are going through a divorce with its attendant financial and emotional pitfalls. I will always be grateful that I chose Eric and Jacqueline."
- "I highly recommend Eric Schulman. In my selection process, I was very specific about who I was to represent me in front of a judge. Eric surpassed my hope and expectation. Eric is an excellent listener, organized, composed, knowledgeable, dependable, and strategic. Eric is goal oriented and his goals aligned with mine. Eric was superb when it came to calming my emotions, and stayed focused on the issues at hand. Eric never went for the low hanging fruit. Where there was research needed, Eric dug deep. I was proud to have his representation in the courtroom, and he accomplished my goals."
- "I was unhappy with the attorney that I initially hired to represent me in my divorce, so I decided to switch gears mid‑stream. On the advice of another local attorney, I began working with Eric Schulman and his team. This turned out to be a very worthwhile decision as their professionalism and competence was second to none. The process of going through a divorce is awful.... hiring a good team of attorneys is the one thing that made it even a bit more bearable. Thank you, Eric and Kim!"
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Illinois (1997)
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998)
Education
- John Marshall Law School, Chicago, J.D., cum laude (1997)
- University of Iowa, B.A. (1994)
Professional Memberships
Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association (Judicial Evaluation Committee) (2000-2002)
- Lake County Bar Association (Family Law Division)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
- Chicago Bar Association (Family Law Co-Chairman, Young Lawyers Section) (1999-2000)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Family Law Section)
Leadership Roles
- Part-Time Faculty Member, "Everything You Wanted to Know About Divorce But Were Afraid to Ask", College of Lake County
- Editorial Board, The Matrimonial Strategist, Law Journal Newsletters
Media & Publications
Articles & Blogs
Articles and Publications
- Newsletter Vol. 9, No. 3 - Summer
- Treatment of Bonus Income Under Illinois Dissolution Law
- Buyer Beware: Are You Making It Marital?
- Retained Corporate Earnings in a Dissolution of Marriage Case
- Recent Changes and Developments in the Law on Dissipation
- Seeking Civil Relief for Violations of Orders of Protections
- Protecting Your Client’s Maintenance Rights – The Use of Lifestyle Experts in Divorce Cases
- Don’t Delay Seeking College Contribution from Your Ex-Spouse
- Obligations of a Reviewable Maintenance Recipient
- Retaining Your Non Marital Property After Divorce
- Electronic Visitation in Illinois
- Protecting Your Lifestyle During and After Divorce
- The Misuse of Supreme Court Rule 215(a) for Vocational Evaluations in Maintenance Cases
Authorships
- Sleeping with the Enemy: Combating the Sexual Spread of HIV-AIDS, The John Marshall Law Review, Summer 1996
Lectures
- The Lilac Tree, "Divorce Math: Assets, Liabilities and Your Budget," October 2018
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Illinois, Columbus Day Seminar 2017, "Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot: What to Do with Bonuses, Commissions, Variable Income," October 2017
- Lake County Bar Association, Family Law Legislative Update CLE, "Attorney's Fees, " November 2015
- Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Section Family Law Committee, Family Law Pre-Trial Conferences: “Effectively Communicating Your Client’s Case – What to Do and How to Do It”, March, 2007
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education "Discovery in Domestic Relations Matters", May, 2006
- Moderator, Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, "Strengthen Your Domestic Relations Case", June, 2000
- Moderator, Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, "Development of a Contested Child Custody/Visitation Case", January, 2000
Videos
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Accolades
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers (2025)
- "40 Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois to Watch", (2007,) Law Bulletin Publishing Company
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, (2008 - 2025), Neifeh and Smith
- Leading Lawyers Network, (2006 - 2021), Law Bulletin Publishing Company
- Illinois Super Lawyer, (2012-2025)
- Illinois Rising Star, (2008 - 2009, 2011)