Donald M. Phelan

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Attorney at Law

Donald M. Phelan joined the law firm of Fay, Farrow & Associates, P.C. in 2008 after 24 years as partner in the Naperville/Joliet law firm of Schenk, Duffy, McNamara, Phelan, Carey & Ford, Ltd.

Don’s legal experience gives him a multi-faceted perspective to pursue a resolution that will benefit the client. He has successfully resolved hundreds of divorces by settlements or by favorable trial decisions for custody, support, and property for his clients. He understands that legal problems can be stressful for the client and takes the time to explain his legal analysis and the client’s options to help reduce the level of anxiety and emotional stress commonly found when one faces divorce.

Don graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Business, and he received his Juris Doctor Degree from DePaul University College of Law. He was admitted to the Illinois State Supreme Court and the United States District Court For The Northern Illinois District Of Illinois, and he is affiliated with the following professional associations: DuPage, Will, and Illinois State Bar Associations.

Don was born in Joliet and now resides in Naperville with his wife, Sandy, where they raised their three children.

Education

• DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
  • Juris Doctor
• Northern Illinois University, College of Business
  • B.S., Bachelor of Science

Past Positions

• Naperville/Joliet law firm of Schenk, Duffy, McNamara, Phelan, Carey & Ford, Ltd., Partner

Professional Associations

• DuPage County Bar Association, Member, Family Law Committee
• Will County Bar Association, Member, Family Law Committee
• Illinois State Bar Association, Member, Family Law Committee