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Barbara Morton

Barbara Morton

Partner at Law Offices at Tedone & Morton, P.C.
  • Family Law, Divorce, Estate Planning ...
  • Illinois, Illinois
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Biography

Barbara Morton graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication in 1992. Ms. Morton followed her BA with an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1996. Ms. Morton received her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1998. She has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since May 1999. Her practice emphasis is in Family law issues, Real Estate, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Traffic and Personal Injury. She has represented clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Ms. Morton has over 20 years of experience as a litigator trying over 30 jury trials, along with over a hundred arbitration hearings, bench trials, and contested motions.

Before starting her firm, Ms. Morton was an Associate with firms that practiced Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Real Estate, Wills/Trusts, and General Practice.

She is admitted and qualified to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Areas
  • Separarion
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Traffic Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    To learn more about how our firm can assist you, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. From our offices in Plainfield and Joliet, we represent clients throughout Will County, Grundy County, Kendall County, and beyond.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Law Office of Tedone & Barbara Morton, P.C.
Current
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan
J.D. (1998) | Law
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Regis University
MBA (1996) | Finance and Accounting
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University of Colorado
B.A. (1992) | Communication
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Awards
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, 2015-2019
American Institiute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Attorneys
American Jurist Institute
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar
Member
- Current
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Will County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Herald-News Joliet Family Law Attorney Makes AIOFLA '10 Best' List
The Herald-News
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C.
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Contact & Map
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C.
58 N. Chicago Street
Suite 606
Joliet, IL 60432
Telephone: (815) 666-1285
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C.
24047 West Lockport Street
Suite 201V
Plainfield, IL 60544
Telephone: (815) 733-5350
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed