Divorce & Family Law Litigation Counsel
Experienced, Strategic Litigation Counsel for Complex Illinois Family Law Cases
Not every case requires another lawyer—but some cases require another litigator. Put simply, some family law matters can be resolved across a conference table. Others require experienced litigation counsel.
Berlin Melzer Law represents clients in contested, complex, and high-stakes divorce and family law litigation throughout Chicagoland, including Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Will Counties.
Our attorneys handle cases in which significant financial interests, businesses, disputed income, valuable assets, or important parenting issues are at stake. We prepare our cases strategically and thoroughly, while remaining focused on the client's larger goals.
We do not litigate simply for the sake of fighting. We litigate when litigation is necessary to protect our clients, their children, their assets, and their futures.
Rebecca Berlin Melzer serves as litigation counsel and co-counsel for attorneys and law firms who want experienced courtroom advocacy, strategic guidance, and trial support without relinquishing their client relationships. Whether a case is headed toward trial, involves complex financial issues, or simply benefits from an additional experienced litigator, Rebecca can seamlessly integrate into your legal team.
Rebecca has spent nearly two decades litigating high-conflict and high-stakes matters in Illinois courts. She has extensive experience handling complex evidentiary issues, business valuations, income disputes, expert witnesses, financial tracing, discovery disputes, emergency motions, and bench trials. She is known for developing practical litigation strategies, preparing witnesses, conducting effective examinations, and presenting persuasive legal arguments.
Services Include
Trial and second-chair trial counsel
Co-counsel representation from filing through trial
Case strategy and litigation planning
Motion practice and legal briefing
Discovery strategy and complex financial discovery
Depositions and witness preparation
Expert witness preparation and examination
Cross-examination development
Mediation strategy and settlement evaluation
Appellate issue preservation
Court appearances and evidentiary hearings
Why Attorneys Bring Rebecca In
Many attorneys have built excellent client relationships but may not regularly handle contested litigation or lengthy trials. Others simply want another experienced attorney to collaborate on particularly complex or high-value cases. Rebecca provides the additional litigation experience, strategic perspective, and courtroom presence that can strengthen a case while allowing lead counsel to remain the primary attorney for the client.
Her collaborative approach is designed to support—not replace—lead counsel. Rebecca understands the importance of preserving attorney-client relationships, maintaining consistent communication, and working as part of a unified litigation team.
A True Litigation Partner
Whether you need assistance with a single motion, a deposition, an evidentiary hearing, or an entire trial, Rebecca offers flexible co-counsel arrangements tailored to the needs of your practice and your client.
If you are looking for experienced litigation counsel to strengthen your case, Rebecca welcomes the opportunity to discuss how she can help your team achieve the best possible outcome.